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Wed, Sep 16, 2026 - Page 35

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M BioPorto enrolls first patient in U.S. Adult NGAL validation BioPorto enrolled the first patient in its U.S. Adult Urine NGAL Validation Study for ProNephro AKI, targeting about 900 ICU patients across multiple sites to support a potential U.S. adult indication. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC L Fulcrum Metals secures £250,000 institutional investment EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC M Winkworth expects FY 2026 reported PBT materially below market Winkworth PLC says it expects FY 2026 reported PBT to be materially below market expectations. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC M WH Smith expects FY Headline Group PBT near £75 mln WH Smith PLC said it expects FY Headline Group PBT to be about £75 mln, per TradingView News. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC M UK inflation rises to five-month high in August UK consumer price inflation rose to a five-month high in August, largely due to higher motor fuel prices, according to the Office for National Statistics. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC L Ocean Geoloop appoints Eystein Lund as CEO EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC M U.K. inflation accelerates to 3.1% ahead of BOE decision U.K. consumer prices rose 3.1% year-over-year in August, up from 2.9% in July, keeping inflation above the Bank of England’s target ahead of Thursday’s rate decision. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC L European equity futures edge higher before the bell STOXX 50 EUREX:FESX1!, DAX BMFBOVESPA:DAX1! and CAC (FCEc1) futures are up around 0.2%, while FTSE futures ICEEUR:Z1! are about 0.3% higher as the market heads into Wednesday. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC L Dividend record dates set to drive interest in several Indian stocks Ahead of dividend record dates on Wednesday, Sept. 16, TradingView News flags increased investor interest for Excel Industries and other listed companies including Asian Energy Services, Bharat Rasayan, Gujarat Fluoroche EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC L Energypathways files patent applications for thermal storage technology Energypathways PLC (LSE:EPP) has filed patent applications related to zero emissions thermal storage technology, according to TradingView News. ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC M Indonesia President Prabowo sacks Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa following a clash with a top ministry official tied to Prabowo’s former special forces team, according to three government sources. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC L Babcock International reiterates confidence in medium-term guidance Babcock International Group said it remains confident of achieving its medium-term guidance. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC L WH Smith expects FY earnings at the lower end of forecasts WH Smith reported solid Q4 revenue and said FY earnings are seen at the lower end of forecasts, citing strong performance across UK airports, hospitals and train stations. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC L Barratt Redrow FY pre-tax profits fall; Babcock YTD trading in line Barratt Redrow reported 17,667 home completions, up 5% year-on-year and near the top end of guidance, but said pre-tax profits fell. Babcock reported YTD trading in line with expectations. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC M NCAB to acquire IMP Electronics Solutions for up to 6.75 MAUD NCAB Group agreed to buy IMP Electronics Solutions in Australia for 4.0 MAUD upfront plus up to 2.75 MAUD in earn-out, subject to approvals. Closing is expected in Q4 2026, with expected positive contribution in 2027. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L Sterling little moved after U.K. inflation matches expectations Sterling was little changed after U.K. inflation data came in line with expectations ahead of the Bank of England’s policy decision Thursday. Annual headline inflation rose to 3.1% in August from 2.9% (per WSJ survey), w MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L ByteDance valuation estimate exceeds $400B, sources say EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M Indian Oil Corp buys 4 million barrels crude for November Indian Oil Corp bought 4 million barrels of crude from the Middle East and Africa for November arrival via a tender, trade sources said. ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank raises Davide Campari target to EUR7.10 Deutsche Bank raised its target price on Davide Campari-Milano to EUR7.10 from EUR6.20. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L ByteDance profit pressured by AI spending, sources say MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank raises Davide Campari-Milano to Buy Deutsche Bank raised its rating on Davide Campari-Milano from Hold to Buy. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M ByteDance first-half revenue up over 30%, sources say TradingView News reports that ByteDance’s first-half revenue rose by more than 30%, citing sources. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M ByteDance net profit totaled $20 billion in first half Sources say ByteDance’s net profit totaled $20 billion in the first half. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M Bund yields ease from 17-year highs as energy prices fall Euro zone benchmark Bund yields eased from 17-year highs as traders paused while energy prices dropped, after earlier boosting ECB rate-hike bets and briefly pricing the deposit rate above 3.5% this week. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC L AB InBev target raised to EUR79 from EUR72 Deutsche Bank raised its AB InBev target price to EUR79 from EUR72. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank lifts AB InBev to Buy Deutsche Bank raised AB InBev from Hold to Buy. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC M Deutsche Bank raises Amadeus IT Group target to EUR71.50 Deutsche Bank raised its target for Amadeus IT Group to EUR71.50 from EUR58. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC L Vietnam State Treasury raises $564.03 million in weekly bond auction Vietnam’s State Treasury raised 14.65 trillion dong ($564.03 million) in its weekly government bond auction on Wednesday, slightly below the $578 million raised last week, per a Hanoi Stock Exchange filing. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank upgrades Amadeus IT Group to Buy EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank raises Aena to Hold from Sell EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank raises Aena price target to EUR24 EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC L Kepler Cheuvreux Cuts AB Foods To Hold From Buy; Cuts Target Price To 1900p From 2100p Kepler Cheuvreux Cuts AB Foods To Hold From Buy; Cuts Target Price To 1900p From 2100p NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC M Valeura reports Suraphi exploration discovery and Jasmine drilling completion Valeura Energy Inc. said it made an exploration discovery near its Manora oil field and completed a successful development and appraisal drilling campaign on its Jasmine field in the Gulf of Th… ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC H Traders Pare BoE Rate Bets After CPI, Favor 4 Hikes By End 2027 Traders Pare BoE Rate Bets After CPI, Favor 4 Hikes By End 2027 CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC L Nithin Kamath says UPI MDR structure may not work for broking Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath said Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI was “probably inevitable” given how widespread UPI adoption has become, but said the proposed structure may not make sense for some use cases, inc EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC L Motilal Oswal reiterates target for Avalon Technologies at Rs 2,740 Motilal Oswal’s research report says Avalon Technologies is shifting toward higher-value, engineering-intensive EMS segments, highlighting semiconductor equipment and battery energy storage systems (BESS) as growth drive EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC L Think tank urges England regions to fund budgets via local taxes A UK think tank says England’s mayors and regions should be funded by taxes raised locally rather than central government grants, with safeguards to prevent poorer areas from losing out as ministers plan to shift power f REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC L LY Corp. appoints Makoto Hide as COO effective Oct. 1 Makoto Hide has been named COO of LY Corp., effective Oct. 1. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC L MPH Health Care reports higher HY profit on fair value gains MPH Health Care says its HY profit increased, citing fair value gains related to M1 Kliniken. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC H ASX 200 Up 0.3% at Finish The ASX 200 added 24 points, or 0.3%, to close at 8,697 on Wednesday, reversing the prior session’s losses as strength in consumer durables, energy minerals, and non-energy minerals lifted sentiment. Firmer U.S. stock fu CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:39 AM UTC L Japan FSA Requests Regional Banks To Strengthen Lending Management - Kyodo READ HERE NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:39 AM UTC M Bitcoin stays below $76,000 ahead of Fed rate decision Bitcoin remains weak as markets weigh regulatory uncertainty after the Digital Asset Clarity Act failed to clear a Senate vote. CRYPTO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:37 AM UTC M Cambridge Cognition revenue expected at at least £10 mln EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:36 AM UTC M Smith+Nephew prices $250m cash tender for 2030 notes Smith+Nephew announced pricing of its cash tender offer for up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030, with tender consideration based on the reference yield. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:36 AM UTC L MPH Health Care AG reports IFRS first-half 2026 results For the period ending 30 June 2026, MPH Health Care AG’s IFRS result is €5.0 million versus a loss of €72.7 million for 30 June 2025. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC L Sartorius and NIBRT announce partnership for bioprocessing training center Sartorius and NIBRT announced a partnership to establish a dedicated training center focused on intensified and continuous bioprocessing. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC M Goodweather Holdings raises proposal for Harworth to £599.8 million MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC L Tokai Holdings extends timeline for share acquisition conversion Tokai Holdings Corp issued a notice revising previously disclosed information, extending the timeline for a share acquisition that will convert the acquired entity into a consolidated subsidiary. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC L Otofarma signs partnership with Free Optik Group EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC L UAB Valstybės investicinis kapitalas approves €33.6M EPSO-G Invest share issue EPSO-G Invest’s board approved increasing authorized capital by €3.36M to €10.77M through 3.36M new shares at €10 each, raising €33.6M total, with €30.24M booked to share premium. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC L Nikkei closes higher, led by energy and electronics EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC M India Pesticides shares jump on UK and Argentina approvals India Pesticides Ltd. shares rose nearly 15% on Wednesday after approvals for its products in the United Kingdom and Argentina, per an exchange filing. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L Nikkei closes 0.7% higher at 63,923.00 The Nikkei Stock Average closed 0.7% higher at 63,923.00. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC M Rockhopper Exploration raises open offer proceeds by about $20 million Rockhopper Exploration said its open offer was raised, with proceeds of about $20 million. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L Kospi ends four-session losing streak as chip stocks rise EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L AdvancedAdvT Ltd announces share buyback up to £10 million AdvancedAdvT Ltd says it is launching a new share buyback of up to £10 million. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L September IPO rush linked to Sebi approval deadline and liquidity Nearly 25 companies are expected to seek listings in September as expiring SEBI approvals accelerate the IPO pipeline, alongside improved domestic liquidity. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L FireFox Gold reports 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Au in Lammas Zone FireFox Gold Corp. said it found a new high-grade Lammas Zone at Mustajärvi: 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Au, including 1.0m at 21.6 g/t, located about 750–950m ESE of the East Zone; assays for two follow-up holes are pending. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.23%, Nasdaq 100 +0.38%; EUR/USD +0.08%, WTI -1.08%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent. In currencies, the dollar i EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Kospi closes up 1.4% at 6717.97 EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC M Saatvik Green Energy jumps 5% on Rs 1,041.63 cr SECI order Saatvik Green Energy rose 5% after securing an order worth Rs 1,041.63 crore from SECI. Aurobindo Pharma fell 2% on a USFDA observation. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Kotak retains 'ADD' on TVS, 'SELL' on Bajaj as 2W exports fire on all cylinders Kotak Institutional Equities retained its 'ADD' call on TVS Motor and 'SELL' rating on Bajaj Auto, raising their fair values to Rs 4,350 and Rs 9,600, respectively, as it expects strong two-wheeler export growth to conti EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC M Oxford Nanopore wins preliminary injunction in Unified Patent Court Oxford Nanopore Technologies says the Unified Patent Court granted a preliminary injunction against MGI Tech, per its update. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Valstybinis investicinis kapitalas board approves EPSO-G Invest capital increase The board of the state-owned company UAB "Valstybinis investicinis kapitalas" approved an increase in the authorized capital of UAB "EPSO-G Invest". UAB "Valstybinis investicinis kapitalas" owns 49 percent of the shares EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L FireFox Gold finds Lammas Zone, intercepting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t FireFox Gold announced discovery of the Lammas Zone at its 100%-owned Mustajärvi Gold Project in Lapland, Finland, including an intercept of 21.0m at 4.13 g/t gold, more than 650m from previous drilling. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Oman Islamic finance executives seek deeper, more liquid markets Oman’s Islamic finance industry said it needs deeper capital markets, more liquidity and a broader range of investment products to sustain rapid expansion, as it heads toward an estimated $45 billion in assets this year. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Jumpgate AB extends Funatics work-for-hire contract by ~SEK 2.2M Funatics extended its work-for-hire project by an additional ~SEK 2.2M, with work now running through Dec 2026 to deliver further features. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Mitachi table: group earnings estimates Reuters Sept 16 reported Mitachi Co Ltd consolidated earnings estimates for the full year ending May 31, 2027, including latest and prior figures. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC H TABLE-Ainavo Holdings -2025/26 div forecast Sept 16 (Reuters) -Ainavo Holdings Co., Ltd.CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES(in billions of yen unless specified)Full year to Full year toSep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026LATEST PREVIOUSFORECAST FORECASTAnnual Div 28.00 yen 26.00 EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC H TABLE-Kunimine -2026/27 group forecast Sept 16 (Reuters) -Kunimine Industries Co LtdCONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES(in billions of yen unless specified)Full Year to Full Year toMar 31, 2027 Mar 31, 2027LATEST PREVIOUSFORECAST FORECASTSales 18.00 18.00Operatin EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 0.40% Higher The Nikkei 225 Index rose 257 points or 0.40 percent on Wednesday to close at 63741 points. Leading the gains are JX Holdings (4.67%), Idemitsu Kosan (4.37%) and Screen Holdings (4.12%). Top losers were Mercari Inc (-5.4 NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L TOC Co Ltd raises dividend forecast for FY2027 Reuters (Sept 16) provided consolidated earnings estimates for TOC Co Ltd, showing a higher annual dividend forecast of 11.00 yen versus the latest previous forecast of 10.00 yen. It also shows Q2 dividend at 5.50 yen ve EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L High-grade long-term muni yields top 5%, highest since 2008-09 Barron's says the muni market has joined the broader bond selloff, with high-grade, long-term municipal bonds now yielding over 5% and at their highest levels since the 2008-09 financial crisis. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Mitachi Co forecasts updated 6-month estimates Reuters reports Mitachi Co Ltd has published consolidated earnings estimates for the six months ending Nov 30, 2026, including sales and operating profit figures. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Kunimine Industries updates 6-month group earnings estimates Reuters table shows 6-month forecast revisions for Kunimine Industries Co Ltd for the period ending Sep 30, 2026, including sales and operating figures. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L FFOX FFOXF - FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Drilling at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland FFOX FFOXF - FireFox Gold Announces Discovery of the Lammas Zone, Intersecting 21.0m at 4.13 g/t Gold More Than 650m From Previous Drilling at the Mustajärvi Project in Lapland, Finland COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC H European Stocks Set for Higher Open European equity markets were poised to open higher on Wednesday as the recent surge in oil prices and global bond yields lost steam, providing some relief for stocks. Oil prices eased from multi-month highs after US crud CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC H Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today? U.S. stock futures are trending higher early Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision and weigh cooling fears over an AI slowdown against the massive economic costs of LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC L Oman advanced air mobility strategy enters intensive consultation phase GUAMobility consortium has launched its second mission in Oman to advance the National Advanced Air Mobility strategy. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC M Babcock says FY outlook remains in line amid military buildup Babcock said it has started FY27 with “good momentum and operational delivery” while military spending ramps up and it cites contract wins and progress on nuclear support work and energy-security partnerships. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC L Hero Motors IPO to open Sept. 16, close Sept. 18 Hero Motors IPO will open for subscription on Wednesday, 16 September, and close on Friday, 18 September. Price band is Rs.79–Rs.84 per equity share, face value Rs.10 per share. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC L Games Workshop declares £0.70 per share dividend EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC L US, Vietnam Corporations Expected To Announce 29 Agreements Next Week In New York — RTRS Cites Document Agreements Involve Energy, Tech, Aviation, Financial Firms, Many Expected To Be Non-Binding Vietjet Set To Agree On The Leasing Of 22 Planes, Contract With Spacex On Internet For Jets Chevron, Exxonmobil, Citibank, Qualc NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L K+S files WpHG Article 40 voting rights announcement for EU distribution K+S Aktiengesellschaft issued a release under Article 40, Section 1 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), disseminating a voting rights announcement via EQS News for Europe-wide distribution. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC M Babcock retains annual forecast as higher defence spending boosts momentum Babcock International reaffirmed its full-year outlook, citing strong momentum across marine, nuclear and land businesses supported by higher defence spending. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC M Lundbeck’s Vyepti gets Japan marketing authorization Japan’s MHLW granted marketing authorization for Lundbeck’s Vyepti (eptinezumab) to help prevent migraine attacks in adults, citing global Phase III and Japan-specific studies. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC M US court accepts airBaltic Chapter 11 filing Latvian carrier airBaltic has been allowed by a U.S. court judge to enter Chapter 11 and restructure its debt, according to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC M Lundbeck gets Japan marketing authorization for Vyepti to prevent migraines Lundbeck said Japan’s MHLW granted marketing authorization for eptinezumab (Vyepti) for preventing migraine attacks in adults. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC M MTS board approves dividend policy with three annual payments MTS RUS:MTSS said its board approved a new dividend policy providing returns of capital up to 20% of annual OIBDA during 2027–2028, with dividends paid three times a year. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC H UK Aug CPI core 2.6% y/y (2.6% med, 2.6% Jul) UK August CPI core is reported at 2.6% y/y, with 2.6% also cited for the median and July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC H UK Aug CPI services 3.4% y/y (3.5% median, 3.4% July) MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC H UK August CPI catering services up 4.42% y/y UK August CPI for catering services rose 4.42% year-over-year versus 4.24% in July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC H UK August CPI comes in at 2.68% y/y UK August CPI accommodation was 2.68% year-over-year, compared with 3.00% in July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC H UK August core goods CPI rises 0.9% year-on-year UK August core goods CPI is 0.9% Y/Y, matching the “core” reading; a 0.9% “med” figure and 0.95% BOE figure are also shown, with 0.9% for July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI core goods 0.91% Y/Y Core goods inflation was 0.91% Y/Y, with 0.9% (Med), 0.95% (BOE), and 0.93% (Jul) shown in the source. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI energy rises 13.83% y/y vs 13.6% median Energy CPI component in the UK was 13.83% y/y in August. The median estimate referenced is 13.6%. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK Aug CPI food/alcohol/tobacco rises 1.6% y/y UK Aug CPI food/alcohol/tobacco posted 1.6% y/y, with a 1.6% median estimate, 2.0% for BOE, and 1.6% for July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC M ASSA ABLOY acquires Pacific Lock Company in the US ASSA ABLOY acquired Pacific Lock Company ("PACLOCK"), a US padlock and security hardware manufacturer. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI airfares decline y/y; July also down MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI clothing/footwear rises 0.20% Y/Y Clothing/footwear CPI in the UK was reported up 0.20% Y/Y for August, versus 0.52% in July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI food and NAB price component at 1.26% y/y Headline indicates UK August CPI food/NAB 1.26% y/y, with subcomponents 1.3% (MED), 1.98% (BOE), and 1.28% (JUL). MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK Aug CPI vehicle fuel rises 22.98% y/y UK Aug CPI vehicle fuel increased to 22.98% y/y, cited as 16.2% versus BoE and 15.50% for July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI at 2.71% Y/Y UK August CPI is 2.71% Y/Y, compared with 1.99% (BOE) and 2.52% (July). MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC L UK August PPI at 6.1% year-on-year MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI transport services -1.54% Y/Y MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI services at 3.45% year/year, per BOE median UK August CPI services printed at 3.45% y/y, with cited market medians at 3.5% and prior months referenced as 3.45% in July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August CPI core rises 2.57% year-on-year UK August CPI core increased to 2.57% Y/Y. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC M Freemelt receives Freemelt ONE order for Purdue program Freemelt received a Freemelt ONE order from US partner Intalus for Purdue’s MMRL and joined Purdue’s new PCAM consortium as an inaugural member. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC M Hong Kong outlines five-year goals for innovation and finance Hong Kong has set its inaugural five-year plan to develop strategic industries and bolster its role as a financial hub, including a plan to nearly double spending on technology and innovation. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H China, Russia Tell US to Halt Space Militarization After First Confirmation of Weapons in Orbit: ‘Stop Preparing for War’ China and Russia have called on the U.S. to halt its militarization of space, following the U.S. Space Force’s first public confirmation that it has deployed weapons in orbit. On Tuesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesp LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC H UK August core CPI at 2.6% year over year Core CPI reported at 2.6% Y/Y. Reference readings include 2.6% median, 2.46% BOE, and 2.6% for July. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC H UK August CPI services 3.4% y/y vs 3.5% median UK August CPI services came in at 3.4% y/y, compared with 3.5% (median). The BOE reference was 3.26%, and July was 3.4%. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC M Japan approves Leqembi Pen subcutaneous dosing for early Alzheimer’s BioArctic said partner Eisai gained Japanese approval for Leqembi Pen, a once-weekly 500 mg subcutaneous autoinjector for early Alzheimer’s, complementing the IV form. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L uSMART HK opens Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui branches uSMART Securities Limited says it has opened new branches in Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui (Alpha House) and launched U.S. pre-market options trading marketed as “No Late Nights.” EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L VLE VLERF - Valeura Energy Inc Announces "Suraphi" Exploration Discovery VLE VLERF - Valeura Energy Inc Announces "Suraphi" Exploration Discovery NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L Egypt PM Madbouly reviews draft real estate regulation law Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed a proposed draft law to regulate the real estate market. The draft aims to establish a professional developers’ federation, introduce unified classification criteria, and REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 06:19 AM UTC L Moonpig confident in outlook for the year MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC L Moonpig to continue returning excess capital via share buybacks EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC L Moonpig targets double-digit adjusted EPS growth EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC L WH Smith to report FY26 earnings Nov 12 WH Smith says it will announce FY26 earnings and provide an update on key priorities on Nov 12. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC