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Yen strengthens past 154 per dollar, hits 7-month high
The Japanese yen strengthened past 154 per dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February, as carry trades were unwound and expectations grew for capital repatriation.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Nikkei drops 0.6% as electronics, machinery lead declines
Japanese stocks are lower amid Middle East conflict uncertainty and ongoing Fed policy focus. Electronics, machinery and auto shares led declines, including Murata Manufacturing, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Toyota Mo
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 08, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Yen strengthens further; currency sentiment shifts materially, report says
In early Asian trade, the yen strengthens further against the dollar and other currencies. A CBA research report says sentiment toward the Japanese yen has shifted “materially” over the past week.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
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Tether CEO outlines dollar-network expansion and reserve buildup
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the stablecoin issuer aims to expand its dollar network globally while building large reserves of Bitcoin and physical gold.
CRYPTO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 real GDP annualized revised up to 1.4%
Japan Q2 real GDP annualized rose 1.4%. The preliminary read was 1.1% and the poll was 1.6%.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 GDP revised: public investment contribution unchanged
Japan’s Q2 GDP revised figure shows public investment contribution at -0.0 percentage point versus the -0.0 point preliminary.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 GDP revision: capex contribution -0.2 pct point
Japan’s Q2 GDP revision shows capex contribution at -0.2 percentage point versus the preliminary -0.2 point.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 domestic demand contribution revised to -0.1 percentage point
Japan’s Q2 revised domestic demand contribution is -0.1 percentage point, versus prelim -0.2 percentage point.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 revised private consumption unchanged q/q
Japan Q2 revised private consumption was unchanged quarter on quarter (prelim 0.0%).
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Cabinet Office: GDP must grow 0.08% q/q to meet forecast
Japan Cabinet Office said real GDP must rise 0.08% q/q (annualized 0.3% each quarter) in fiscal 2026 through March 2027 to hit the +0.9% official forecast.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan GDP growth revised to 0.4% QoQ
Japan’s GDP revised to 0.4% QoQ versus 0.4% forecast and 0.3% prior.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 revised external demand contribution to GDP unchanged
Japan’s Q2 external demand contribution to GDP was revised to 0.5 percentage point, matching the preliminary 0.5 percentage point.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Q1 revised real GDP stays at +0.5% q/q
Japan’s Q1 revised real GDP is +0.5% q/q versus +0.5% in the previous report, and +1.9% annualized versus +1.9%.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Select Harvests narrows 2026 almond crop guidance
Select Harvests expects a near-record 2026 almond crop of 28,800-29,600 metric tonnes, narrowing its prior guidance range.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Japan Q2 real GDP revised up to 0.4% QoQ
Japan Q2 revised real GDP rises 0.4% quarter on quarter; prelim 0.3%, poll 0.4%.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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CMBI and Citic Securities act as placing agents for PATEO CONNECT
CMBI and Citic Securities are among the banks acting as placing agents for PATEO CONNECT Technology.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
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Pateo Connect plans use of placement proceeds
Pateo Connect Technology says it will use placement proceeds for working capital needs and potential M&A.
MNA | Sep 08, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
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Placement price shows 14.39% discount to HK$140.50/share
PATEO CONNECT Technology placement price represents a 14.39% discount to the last closing price of HK$140.50/share.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
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Japan bank lending includes trusts (Y/Y) Aug: 5.4% vs prev 5.4%
Japan bank lending including trusts (Y/Y) for Aug: 5.4% (prev 5.4%). Bank lending ex trusts (Y/Y): 5.8% (prev 5.9%).
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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Japan trade balance (BoP basis) swings to -¥399.9B in July
Japan’s trade balance on a BoP basis fell to -¥399.9B in July, versus an estimate of -¥385.5B and a prior -¥135.2B. Current account balance rose to 2988.9B.
MACRO | Sep 08, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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PATEO CONNECT to place 4.89M shares at HK$120.28
PATEO CONNECT Technology plans to place 4.89M shares at HK$120.28 each.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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Brazilian judge suspends environmental licenses, mining at Sigma Lithium mine
A Brazilian judge ordered the suspension of environmental licenses and mining activities at Sigma Lithium’s Grota do Cirilo mine, according to a court document reviewed by Reuters.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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PATEO CONNECT Technology plans HK$588.04M share placement
PATEO CONNECT Technology plans to raise HK$588.04M through a share placement.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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SRL advances Syerston scandium project to shovel-ready status
SRL said it advanced its Syerston Scandium Project to shovel-ready status, secured major equity and debt funding, and formed strategic offtake and technology partnerships. It also reported a higher net loss alongside ris
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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South Korea's Kospi Opens 0.7% Higher at 7045.79
South Korea's Kospi Opens 0.7% Higher at 7045.79
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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Nikkei Stock Average opens 0.8% lower on broad selling
The Nikkei Stock Average opened 0.8% lower at 65843.69, citing broad-based selling.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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S&P 500 futures down; Nasdaq 100 futures up; WTI higher
US index futures mixed: S&P 500 futures -0.16% and Nasdaq 100 futures +0.07%; Dow futures and Russell futures both down. EUR/USD +0.05% and WTI +1.15%.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC