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Reliance plans rupee bond sale after nearly three years
Reliance Industries plans to return to India’s rupee bond market after nearly three years, with a $1.32 bln fundraising expected via what bankers said could be the largest single-tranche offering since November 2023.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Biocon secures 10-year pertuzumab supply contract in Brazil
Biocon Limited secured a 10-year supply contract for pertuzumab in Brazil, per TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Trina Solar supplies Vertex S+ modules for 100 kW Adelaide rooftop system
Trina Solar has supplied 200 Vertex S+ 500W (NEG18R.28) solar modules for a new 100 kW rooftop solar system at a tourism and hospitality landmark in South Australia.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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American Eagle earnings preview ahead of Wednesday after the bell
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is set to report earnings this Wednesday after the bell. The lead-in references last quarter’s revenue of $1.20 billion, up 9.7% year on year.
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Caleres to report Q2 earnings Wednesday morning
Caleres (CAL) is set to report earnings this Wednesday morning. The preview notes the prior quarter revenue beat and points to what to watch in the upcoming release.
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Yen rises to six-month high vs dollar on BOJ rate-hike bets
The yen extended its surge against the dollar, reaching a fresh six-month high as markets price faster interest-rate increases by the Bank of Japan and potential investment inflows into Japanese assets.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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DBS Group Research turns bearish on RoboSense delayed profitability
DBS Group Research analysts are bearish on RoboSense Technology, citing likely delayed profitability. They say management’s 2026 revenue guidance was lower than expected.
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Lululemon shares slip after Q2 results as CEO transition looms
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) stock slipped as analysts questioned the pace of the turnaround, cutting price targets after weak Q2 results and a lowered outlook. Incoming CEO Heidi O’Neill takes over on Tuesday.
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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WSJ poll forecasts Taiwan August inflation at 2.4%
A WSJ poll of six economists projects Taiwan consumer inflation of 2.4% year-on-year in August, after July’s 2.54%, keeping inflation above the central bank’s 2% threshold for a fourth straight month.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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EMD expands clinics to five; revenue and patients surge
EMD expanded its clinic network from one to five. Patients treated rose 475% and revenue grew from AUD 1.3M to over AUD 4M, alongside strong clinical outcomes and new partnerships.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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India govt bonds expected to open boxed in narrow range
Indian government bonds are expected to trade in a narrow range in early deals Tuesday. Elevated oil prices and Treasury yields weigh on sentiment, with attention on the central bank’s liquidity actions.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Rupee seen little changed as oil and RBI support compete
USDINR is expected to open little changed on Tuesday, weighed by higher oil prices, company dollar demand to hedge FX exposure, and the RBI’s ongoing market presence.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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China’s Exports In Aug Pick Up Pace Amid Calls For Rebalancing Trade — CNBC
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GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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China August iron ore imports rise 3.1% y/y, customs data shows
China’s iron ore imports in August rose 0.4% from the prior month and increased 3.1% year over year. The country brought in 108.54 million metric tons last month, according to customs data released Tuesday.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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Palm oil rises as soybean oil strengthens on CBOT
Palm oil is higher in early Asian trading, driven by gains in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade. Dry-weather concerns over near-term production are also supporting crude palm oil prices, a trader says.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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DBS Group Research cuts RoboSense to Hold from Buy
DBS Group Research downgraded RoboSense Technology to Hold from Buy for 2498.HK.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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JP Morgan upgrades ADP to overweight from neutral
JP Morgan upgraded ADP to an overweight rating from neutral.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Singapore transport minister urges Singapore Airlines overseas growth
Singapore Airlines must grow overseas to expand further, the transport minister said, citing a limit to how many people will fly to or from Singapore.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Nomura lifts Thailand 2026 inflation forecasts on higher oil prices
Nomura raised its Thailand 2026 inflation forecasts amid higher oil prices. It now expects headline inflation at 1.8% and core inflation at 1.1%, versus prior forecasts of 1.5% and 0.7%.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Japan’s Ueno says market hasn’t diverged much from GPIF assumptions
GPIF continues to examine whether an allocation review is needed, according to Japan’s Ueno, who said the market has not diverged too much from its assumptions.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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FarGlory Hotel reports Aug revenue NT$75.8M vs NT$77.5M
FarGlory Hotel Co. Ltd. reported August revenue of NT$75,798,000 versus NT$77,536,000. Jan-Aug revenue was NT$402,274,000 versus NT$377,333,000, per Taiwan Stock Exchange data.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Vietnam dong and gold rates snapshot for September 8
TradingView snapshots Vietnamese dong exchange rates in official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi, and interbank offered rates at 02:45 GMT.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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China trade balance rises to $119.09B in August
China Aug trade balance $119.09B (est $119.05B; prev $112.50B). Exports growth 25.0% (est 25.0%; prev 23.9%) and imports growth 28.2% (est 30.0%; prev 27.5%).
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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UFG governance and administrative proposals approved
All three proposals passed with the required majorities: governance document amendments, authorization of administrative actions, and adjournment if needed.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Wheat Jumps As Russia Focused On Ukraine War Despite US Talks
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COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Huang says Nvidia compute is a revenue-generating asset
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s compute is “fungible, durable and highly rentable,” calling it a productive, revenue-generating asset after an H100 rental-price post cited a 22% monthly rise to $3.28 an hour.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Singapore Airlines says India investments will be internally funded
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L) said its group investments in India have been and will continue to be funded through its internal resources, subject to board approval and a disciplined capital allocation framework.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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China August dollar-denominated exports rise 25% y/y
China’s August dollar-denominated exports rose 25% year over year, matching a poll.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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China Aug imports +21.7% year-on-year in yuan terms
China’s August imports rose +21.7% year-on-year in yuan terms, per TradingView News.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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China August exports +18.6% year-on-year in yuan terms
China reported August exports +18.6% year-on-year in yuan terms.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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South Korea shares rally to three-week high as chipmakers gain
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI rose 133.95 points, or 1.91%, to 7,129.34 as of 0217 GMT, extending gains to a fourth consecutive session, led by heavyweight chipmakers.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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European gas rises near three-and-a-half-year highs on supply disruptions
European natural gas climbed to €73.7/MWh, hovering at the highest level in more than three and a half years. LNG supply from the Persian Gulf remained severely disrupted amid US-Iran tensions.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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China Aug trade surplus $119.1B versus $119.4B expected
China reported an Aug trade surplus of $119.1B, compared with $119.4B expected.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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China August imports +28.2% YoY vs expected +29.1%
China’s August imports rose +28.2% year over year, compared with an expected +29.1% per TradingView News.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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China August exports up +25% YoY vs +23.8% expected
China August exports rose +25.0% year-on-year versus +23.8% expected.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Shiprocket shares rise after Q1 revenue grows 34%
Newly listed Shiprocket Ltd. drew investor attention after reporting June-quarter results a day earlier. The company said revenue rose 34% and its net loss narrowed, while its core business continued strengthening.
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Prasol Chemicals IPO opens for subscription Sept 8; ₹643-676 band set
Prasol Chemicals Ltd.’s ₹500-crore IPO opens for subscription on Tuesday, September 8, and closes on September 10. The price band is ₹643-676 per equity share.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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China Jan-Aug rare earth shipments fall to 39,441.4 tonnes
China reports Jan-Aug rare earth shipments of 39,441.4 tonnes versus 44,355.3 tonnes a year earlier, according to customs data.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China Jan–Aug unwrought aluminium exports rise to 4.665 million tonnes
China Jan–Aug unwrought aluminium and aluminium products exports were 4.665 million tonnes versus 3.996 million tonnes a year earlier, customs data.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August unwrought aluminium exports fall to 626,000 tonnes
China August unwrought aluminium and aluminium products exports were 626,000 tonnes versus 643,000 tonnes in July, customs data shows.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August oil product exports rise to 6.01 million tonnes
China’s August oil product exports were 6.01 million tonnes versus 4.65 million tonnes in July, customs data shows.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August rare earth shipments rise to 4,735.1 tonnes
China August rare earth shipments were 4,735.1 tonnes versus 4,223.5 tonnes in July, customs data showed.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Titagarh Rail Systems, AIA Engineering, Apollo Hospitals, Divis Labs, Blue Star, and others on Septemb
The benchmark indices corrected half a percent on September 7, with market breadth returning to negative. About 1,960 shares were under pressure, compared with 1,300 advancing shares on the NSE. The choppy trade with a w
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China Jan-Aug crude oil imports at 320.90 million tonnes
China’s Jan-Aug crude oil imports fell to 320.90 million tonnes versus 375.71 million tonnes a year earlier, customs data show.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August unwrought copper imports 382,000 tonnes vs July 425,000
China August unwrought copper and copper product imports were 382,000 tonnes, compared with 425,000 tonnes in July, customs data shows.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China Jan-Aug unwrought copper and copper products imports fall
China Jan-Aug unwrought copper and copper products imports were 3,297,000 tonnes versus 3,533,000 tonnes a year earlier, customs data shows.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August natural gas imports 10.33 mln tonnes vs July
China August natural gas imports were 10.33 mln tonnes versus 10.54 mln tonnes in July, customs data show.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China jan-Aug natural gas imports fall to 78.23 mln tonnes
China’s jan-Aug natural gas imports were 78.23 mln tonnes versus 81.81 mln tonnes a year earlier, according to customs data.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China jan-aug copper concentrates imports fall to 19.49 mln tonnes
China’s jan-aug copper concentrates imports totaled 19.49 million tonnes, versus 20.06 million tonnes a year earlier, according to customs.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August copper concentrate imports 2.51 million tonnes
China reported August copper concentrate imports of 2.51 million tonnes, versus 2.38 million tonnes in July, according to customs data.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China Jan-Aug oil product imports fall to 22.15 million tonnes
China’s Jan-Aug oil product imports were 22.15 million tonnes versus 26.73 million tonnes a year earlier, customs data showed.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August oil product imports fall to 2.25 mln tonnes
China August oil product imports were 2.25 mln tonnes versus 2.48 mln tonnes in July, customs data showed.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China August crude oil imports rise to 37.93 mln tonnes
China reported August crude oil imports of 37.93 mln tonnes versus 35.73 mln tonnes in July, customs data show.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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China’s August trade surplus with US rises to $29.18 bln
China’s August trade surplus with the US was $29.18 bln versus $28 bln in July, per customs data.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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China August trade surplus $119.09B vs $119.05B estimate
China reported an August trade surplus of $119.09 billion, compared with a $119.05 billion estimate.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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China August yuan-denominated imports rise 21.7% y/y
China reported August yuan-denominated imports rose 21.7% year on year.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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China August yuan-denominated exports rise 18.6% y/y
China’s August yuan-denominated exports increased 18.6% year over year, according to state media.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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China August trade surplus 809.3 billion yuan
China reported an August trade surplus of 809.3 billion yuan.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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China tells steel mills to hold off on Rio Tinto ore buying
Bloomberg reports China has told steel mills to hold off on buying Rio Tinto’s ore.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Slows At Start Of Week As Middle East Tensions Escalate, Shipping Data Shows
Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Slows At Start Of Week As Middle East Tensions Escalate, Shipping Data Shows - RTRS
ENERGY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Xpeng commissions humanoid robot production lines and completes first unit
Xpeng said it has commissioned humanoid robot production lines and completed its first advanced humanoid robot.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Won gains may reverse if it strengthens to 1,250-1,300 per dollar
Eugene Investment & Securities FX economist YH Cha says the won’s sharp gains could reverse if the South Korean currency strengthens to 1,250-1,300 won versus the dollar.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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ST Engineering contract wins cited as support for 2029 upside
RHB Research’s Shekhar Jaiswal says Singapore Technologies Engineering’s recent contract wins reinforce the company’s potential to beat some 2029 targets, citing a 750 million Singapore dollar turnkey rail contract in Ta
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Hormuz traffic slows at start of week as Middle East tensions escalate, shipping data shows
Hormuz traffic slows at start of week as Middle East tensions escalate, shipping data shows
ENERGY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister says it will keep coordinating with U.S.
Japan will maintain close communication with the U.S. Treasury to preserve order and stability in foreign-exchange markets, the finance minister said, as the yen rallies after extended weakness.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal reiterates buy stance on BEL and HAL
On Tuesday, September 8, Motilal Oswal reiterated a positive stance on defence after the Defence Acquisition Council’s DAC proposal approvals, keeping buy ratings on Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Hindustan Aeronautics
MNA | Sep 08, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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XPEV - IRON, the World's First Advanced General-Purpose Humanoid Robot, Walks off the Production Lines as XPENG's Humanoid Robot Manufacturi
XPEV - IRON, the World's First Advanced General-Purpose Humanoid Robot, Walks off the Production Lines as XPENG's Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Facility Is Officially Commissioned
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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China Tells Steel Mills To Hold Off On Buying Rio Tinto’s Ore
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GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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XPeng humanoid robot production lines now in operation
XPeng said its humanoid robot production lines are now in operation following commissioning of its manufacturing facility; it also stated the advanced general-purpose humanoid robot made its debut.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Gold rises as dollar slips ahead of US inflation data
Gold climbed Tuesday as the U.S. dollar slipped, with investors focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data for expectations around the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Spot gold gained 0.6% to $4,429.89/oz at 0208 GMT.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Emyria readies first Sydney clinic for September 2026 launch
Emyria is on track to open its first Sydney clinic in September 2026 after completing fit-out, assembling an initial clinical team, and securing key medication and healthcare arrangements, extending its presence into New
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Iron ore rises in early Asia as steel mills restock
Iron ore prices are higher in early Asia trade. Baocheng Futures analysts said near-term demand is expected to improve as steel mills restock ahead of the holiday, with ore consumption ticking up.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Kospi extends gains, up 1.9% at 7,128.57
South Korea’s Kospi extends gains; last 1.9% higher at 7,128.57.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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LMND - Lemonade CFO to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
LMND - Lemonade CFO to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Thai baht strengthens versus U.S. dollar; last 32.81
The Thai baht strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday. At 0222 GMT it was 0.11% higher at 32.81, after trading 32.810–32.880; it ended the prior session at 32.84 per dollar (LSEG).
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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USD/JPY down 0.9% to 152.95
USD/JPY is down 0.9% to 152.95.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Australian minister rules out bailout for Bathla Group
An Australian state minister said the government has no plans to bail out debt-ridden home builder Bathla Group, which is facing liquidation risk with thousands of homes under construction in limbo after administrators t
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Zelensky says US exploring winter de-escalation steps
Zelensky said the US is exploring winter de-escalation steps for Russia-Ukraine, according to Axios.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Citi sees metals resilient into year-end, favors silver
Citi is bullish on metals heading into year-end, saying prices should be relatively resilient to rising energy price scenarios—more so for gold and silver than for copper and aluminum.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Dow and S&P 500 futures slip as U.S.-Iran tensions rise
U.S. stock futures were mixed late Monday, with Dow futures down 0.57% and S&P 500 futures down 0.03% as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated over the weekend.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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SCREEN Holdings: Upward guidance, strong orders, and capacity expansion set the stage for record growth
Q1 saw weak sales and profit due to project timing, but strong orders and an upward revision in guidance point to robust growth from Q2. Capacity expansion and advanced packaging are key drivers, with profitability and m
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Hong Leong IB backs Malaysian tech on semiconductor upcycle
Hong Leong IB analysts Toh Woo Kim and Sam Jun Kit say Malaysia’s tech sector could stay supported by a broadening semiconductor upcycle and sustained earnings momentum, with managements more confident on demand and capa
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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EMD expands clinics, lifts treated patients 475% and revenue above AUD 4m
EMD expanded to five clinics and reported a 475% increase in patients treated. Revenue rose to over AUD 4 million, supported by strategic partnerships and global momentum.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Katayama says Japan will aim to maintain orderly FX market
Japan’s Katayama said the government will aim to maintain an orderly foreign-exchange market, according to LiveSquawk/Bloomberg.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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Gold steady as silver climbs more than 1%
International trade on Tuesday (Sept. 8): gold remained largely steady while silver gained more than 1%. Investors weighed West Asia geopolitical tensions against shifting expectations for US monetary policy; COMEX gold
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Brent oil setup points to retest of $97.71 resistance
Brent may retest resistance at $97.71 per barrel; a break above could target a gain into the $98.69–$99.30 range. Uptrend stays intact while it holds above $96.12 support.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Yen leads Asia FX gains, up 0.74%
Japanese yen rose by 0.74%. South Korean won increased by 0.57% and Indonesian rupiah gained 0.33%, among Asia FX top gainers.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Indian stocks seen muted as oil rises on Middle East risks
Indian shares are likely to open little changed on Tuesday after six-week lows in the prior session. The tone stays subdued as crude prices climb on risks of a widening Middle East conflict.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Seohan Const & Eng wins Won 218.4B order
Seohan Const & Eng Co Ltd (KRX:011370) has won a Won 218.4 billion order.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Jakarta Composite seen undervalued in DBS market talk
DBS Group Research said Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index still appears undervalued. The note cited low valuations alongside persistent foreign outflows and concerns about the country’s macroeconomic and earnings outlo
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Trump says oil prices will drop after U.S. wins Iran war
President Donald Trump said oil prices will fall "precipitously" once the U.S. wins its war with Iran, saying gasoline could drop to $3 a gallon and then below $2.
ENERGY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Citi says KLCI expansion to 50 constituents is structurally positive
Citi analyst Megat Fais said the KLCI expansion to 50 constituents from 30 is structurally positive for Malaysia equities. It may improve representation and diversification by reducing financials’ weight to 36.6% from 42
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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Taiwan dollar climbs most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0206 GMT.
FX | Sep 08, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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Zelensky says US exploring winter de-escalation talks
Zelensky said the US is exploring winter de-escalation between Ukraine and Russia, with negotiations underway over energy and grain infrastructure.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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Iron ore extends gains as shipments fall, stocks stay elevated
Iron ore rose for a fourth straight session, supported by falling shipments and seasonal demand hopes for top consumer China. Elevated portside stocks and thin steel margins limited upside.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Asian stocks mixed as investors await U.S. CPI data
Asian markets were slightly subdued and mixed as U.S. trading was quiet for the Labor Day holiday. The yen strengthened versus the dollar, while investors looked ahead to upcoming U.S. consumer inflation data.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Dollar index slips near 98.8 as yen extends gains
The dollar index slipped to around 98.8 for a second straight session as the yen extended gains on expectations for more aggressive Bank of Japan tightening. Investors focus on US inflation data ahead of the Fed meeting.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Shanghai up, Shenzhen down as China trade data in focus
Shanghai Composite rose 0.3% to 3,945, while Shenzhen Component fell 0.3% to 13,731 amid cautious positioning ahead of China trade data. Exports seen accelerating to 25% y/y in August; imports forecast at 30% y/y.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Yen firms on positioning ahead of BOJ meeting, MUFG says
Michael Wan at MUFG said the yen’s strength likely reflects positioning adjustments ahead of the Bank of Japan’s coming meeting. The yen rose to its strongest level versus the dollar since late February on Monday.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Moneymax partners with EastWest to expand personal loan access
Moneymax, the Philippines platform of MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ:MNY), announced a partnership with East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) to expand access to personal loan products for Filipino consumers.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Bass Oil eyes first East Coast gas sales by end-2026
Bass Oil (BAS) says it is positioning for a broader production base, targeting first sales into the East Coast Gas Market by the end of 2026, while advancing gas and oil opportunities across the Cooper Basin and Indonesi
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Japanese Market Modestly Lower
TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japanese stock market is trading modestly lower on Tuesday, reversing some of the gains in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from European markets and lack of cues from Wall Street
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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SNDK jumps as Dell and PANW edge higher after S&P index add
SanDisk shares jumped 3.6% overnight. Dell Technologies and Palo Alto Networks gained less than 1%, extending recent advances after S&P announced the three stocks would be added to its index tracking the 100 largest U.S.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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HORIEN secures Thai FDA Class 4 approvals and U.S. stent patent
HORIEN Biochemical Technology says it achieved three Thai FDA Class 4 approvals and secured a U.S. patent for a biodegradable ureteral stent, supporting a market-entry push via qualified Thai distributors.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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See How Drones Are Infiltrating NATO Territory in Europe — WSJ
By Roque Ruiz, Daniel Kiss and Emma BrownNATO airspace in Europe is now an active front line.Almost every week this summer brought new reports of drone incursions over the alliance's eastern frontier and North Atlantic T
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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TABLE-Hob -2025/26 group results
Sept 8 (Reuters)-Hob Co LtdCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(in billions of yen unless specified)Year ended Year ended Year to NEXTJun 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2027 YEARLATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY COMPANYRESULTS RESULTS
FX | Sep 08, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Copper rises in early Asian trade on tight inventories
Copper prices are higher in early Asian trading, supported by strong fundamentals and tightening inventories. ANZ analysts cite mounting supply-side issues in recent months, with Chile shipments reportedly lower.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC
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Willis Lease Finance targets Asia-Pacific engine repair demand
Willis Lease Finance said its new Malaysian repair facility is the first step in a broader Asia-Pacific push to meet surging aircraft engine maintenance demand, its CEO said.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?
By Florence TanGlobal oil benchmark Brent crude ICEEUR:BRN1! has rallied this month but stayed below $100 a barrel despite recent escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict that has disrupted Gulf exports from the Strait of Ho
ENERGY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Hang Seng slips 0.5% in second straight session
The Hang Seng Index fell 0.5%, or 130 points, to 25,283, extending Tuesday losses. Tech stocks lagged and traders stayed cautious ahead of China’s August trade data, while IPO activity continued.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Japan rubber futures rise, oil rally offsets stronger yen
Japanese rubber futures gained Tuesday, supported by an oil price rally and firmer spot rubber prices in key producing regions. A stronger yen, however, capped the advance.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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Glass Wall Systems India IPO opens Sept 8, price band ₹172-182
Glass Wall Systems India Ltd’s ₹428-crore IPO opens for subscription on September 8 and closes on September 10, with a fixed price band of ₹172-182 per equity share.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today's trade
Indian benchmark indices are likely open on a negative note on September 8, tracking GIFT Nifty, which was trading marginally lower at around 23,796.5 in early trade.Track the latest updates on GIFT Nifty right here on M
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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Horiba expected to extend semiconductor growth, Jefferies says
Jefferies analysts say Horiba is expected to keep capturing growth in the semiconductor field, citing record-high earnings driven by its semiconductor segment.
EARNINGS | Sep 08, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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Bombardier defends US footprint after Trump manufacturing warning
Bombardier responded to President Donald Trump’s warning that it may not be able to sell aircraft in the US unless it moves manufacturing there, highlighting its contribution to the US economy.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC
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Longsys to debut in Hong Kong at HK$236 after raising HK$7.08 billion
Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (9976.HK) is set to open flat at HK$236 in its Hong Kong debut Tuesday, after raising about HK$7.08 billion ($903 million) in its share sale.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 08, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Japanese shares steady as yen strengthens; BOJ hike expectations build
Japanese stocks treaded water as investors weighed upbeat domestic data against a stronger yen and growing expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike next week. Nikkei 225 rose 0.31% to 66,608.42 early.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Commodities intraday targets/key levels
* Prices are delayed.** Wang Tao is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals. The views expressed are his own. His analyses are exclusively published on the Workspace platform - a London Stock Excha
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Lucky Cement reports Aug revenue NT$290.1M versus NT$344.1M
Lucky Cement Co. reported August revenue of NT$290,125,000 versus NT$344,143,000. For Jan–Aug, revenue was NT$2,503,880,000 versus NT$3,074,851,000, per Taiwan Stock Exchange.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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1414 Degrees launches expression of interest for Aurora precinct grid-scale project
1414 Degrees Ltd (ASX:14D) has launched an expression of interest for Aurora Energy’s precinct grid-scale project, Stage 1.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC