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Wed, Sep 16, 2026 - Page 41

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L Takeda Chief Transformation Officer sells $640K ADS stake Officer Lauren Duprey Rusckowski sold 34,535 American Depositary Shares at $18.54 each for $640,278 on September 14, 2026, leaving direct ownership of 191,522 ADS. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L American Savings Bank prices upsized IPO at $16 per share American Savings Bank (ASB) priced its upsized IPO of 8,057,240 shares at $16.00 per share, sold by selling stockholders. ASB will not receive proceeds from the shares being sold. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L PBoC Injects 600B Yuan Through Overnight Reverse Repos PBoC Injects 600B Yuan Through Overnight Reverse Repos NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L China central bank injects 600 billion yuan via overnight reverse repos: statement China central bank injects 600 billion yuan via overnight reverse repos: statement CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC L PBoC Injects 110B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged PBoC Injects 110B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC M HiTech Group completes Hudson asset acquisition and $4m placement HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) has completed the acquisition of selected assets of Hudson Global Resources (Aust) and secured firm commitments for a $4 million placement to support working capital and integration of th MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC L China c.bank injects 110 bln yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%: statement China c.bank injects 110 bln yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%: statement GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC M Japan to auction Y2.5T TD-bills, issue 1407 Japan’s Ministry of Finance said it is auctioning Y2.5 trillion of treasury discount bills (issue No. 1407). RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC L Scalare Partners FY26 income jumps 411%; EBITDA turns positive Scalare Partners reported FY26 total income up 411% and gross margin rising to 77.8%. EBITDA turned positive, while net loss increased 29% on higher D&A tied to acquisitions. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC L Scalare Partners posts 411% higher income; EBITDA turns positive For the year ended 30 June 2026, Scalare Partners reported a 411% increase in total income and moved to positive EBITDA as its services-led model scaled. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC M Miramar Resources announces A$1.25 million placement for Gidji JV Miramar Resources says it will raise A$1.25 million via a placement to advance its Gidji JV Gold Project. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC L China stocks poised to open lower again after four-session drop Beijing reports the Shanghai Composite has fallen for four straight sessions, down more than 85 points over that span, and is expected to open lower again on Wednesday. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC L Asian markets cautious ahead of Federal Reserve policy decision Asian shares opened tentatively higher, while rising global bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC M Enova Mining secures exclusive option to buy Caraúbas monazite interest Enova Mining Ltd (ASX:ENV) says it has secured an exclusive option to buy 100% interest in the Caraúbas monazite project. MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC L China sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 3, 2023 China sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 3, 2023 GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC L PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7628 (prev 6.7670) PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7628 (prev 6.7670) CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC H Australian Dollar Under Pressure Ahead of Fed Decision The Australian dollar steadied around $0.71, holding its recent decline near a four-week low as a firmer US dollar and higher Treasury yields weighed on the currency ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The gr CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC M Market talk: Fed guidance seen key for Asian FX OCBC FX Strategist Christopher Wong says Asian currencies could face further pressure if the Fed signals additional tightening after its widely expected September rate hike; the dollar upswing has been broad-based. FX | Sep 16, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Meta Threads adds parental supervision for teens in APAC EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC H Veea Inc., DataMEDS AI, Trip.com, Datavault AI and Circle Internet Group: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today Major U.S. indices closed lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.63% to 52,093.11, the S&P 500 declining 0.45% to 7,585.73 and the Nasdaq sliding 0.78% to 25,981.57. Meanwhile, the Federal Open LIVE | Sep 16, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC L Meta: Threads rolls out parental controls for teens in APAC - blog Meta: Threads rolls out parental controls for teens in APAC - blog NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC L EGHT - 8x8 Names Fazpass 2026 CPaaS Partner of the Year as Six-Year Alliance Powers Authentication for 50+ Enterprises EGHT - 8x8 Names Fazpass 2026 CPaaS Partner of the Year as Six-Year Alliance Powers Authentication for 50+ Enterprises NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC L South32 transformation narrative reiterated; strategy highlights base-metals tilt Market talk cites RBC’s positive view being reaffirmed by a South32 business update and strategy presentation, including rising exposure to base metals, planned production growth, and a simplified operating model. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:05 AM UTC M Apollo-managed funds provide $585M financing to The Executive Centre Apollo-managed funds and affiliates provided $585M to The Executive Centre to refinance existing debt and support expansion across APAC and the Middle East. MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC M Apollo provides $585 million financing to The Executive Centre Apollo says Apollo-managed funds, affiliates, and long-term investors provided $585 million financing to The Executive Centre, a provider of premium flexible office space in Asia. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC M James Hardie raises FY27 cash flow target; shares dip James Hardie lifted its FY27 free cash flow target by 20% to about US$600 million and said it will achieve US$125 million cost synergies one year early; shares are down about 5%. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC L FTSE Straits Times Index opens up 0.15% FTSE Straits Times Index opened 0.15% higher at 5647.12. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Australia Sold A$1B 3.75% 2037 Bonds: 5.391%; B/C 3.85x Australia Sold A$1B 3.75% 2037 Bonds: 5.391%; B/C 3.85x NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Bitcoin Falls as US Senate Rejects Crypto Bill Bitcoin fell to about $75,000 in mid-September, near a more than three-week low as investors reacted to the Senate’s failure to advance a major US cryptocurrency regulation bill. The Clarity Act failed to advance after a CRYPTO | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.11%, Nasdaq 100 +0.08%; USD/JPY +0.19%, WTI -0.84%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.11 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.08 percent, Dow futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Interactive Brokers launches lower-cost margin programs in Japan Interactive Brokers announced three programs at Interactive Brokers Securities Japan (IBSJ), including a more cost-efficient approach to margin financing, plus programs for eligible cash and shares. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Nippon Electric Glass FI-02 adopted in Heimann thermal lens unit Nippon Electric Glass said its IR Transmitting Glass (FI-02) was adopted for Heimann Sensor GmbH’s wide-angle lens unit for thermal cameras, supporting a 120° × 68° field of view. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L 8x8 names Fazpass 2026 Reseller Partner of the Year 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) named Fazpass its 2026 Reseller Partner of the Year, citing a six-year collaboration delivering WhatsApp-based authentication and omnichannel customer engagement for more than 50 enterprises. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC M Police data: Korean retail losses to stock scams hit ~$250M Reuters cites police data showing claimed South Korean retail fraud losses rose by about a fifth to roughly $250 million in the first half of 2026, as scammers exploited market swings. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L APO - Apollo Provides $585 Million Financing to The Executive Centre APO - Apollo Provides $585 Million Financing to The Executive Centre NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Someit Sidhu files Schedule 13D for 23.1% stake in JATT II Acquisition Corp. Someit Sidhu, manager of JATT Ventures II L.P., disclosed a 23.1% stake in JATT II Acquisition Corp. The Schedule 13D was filed Sep. 15, 2026, after the SPAC’s April 20, 2026 IPO and related sponsor purchases. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC L Jefferies raises New Hope target by 1.8% to A$5.70 EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC L Brent crude technicals: $109.58 resistance retest possible ICEEUR:BRN1! could retest resistance at $109.58 per barrel; a break above may open a move toward $112.14-$112.75. A contracting wedge is described as a bullish continuation pattern, with prior uptrend levels cited around ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC L Japanese Shares Steady Amid Strong Trade Data The Nikkei 225 Index was little changed above 63,400 on Wednesday, lacking a clear direction as investors digested stronger-than-expected trade data while preparing for a key US Federal Reserve policy decision. Japanese CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC L China Defence Minister: China Remains A Stabilising Force In Efforts To End Hostilities Calls For Multilateralism And Respect For Legitimate Security Concerns Of All Countries - Regional Countries Should Decide Their Own Future Without External Interference - Warns Against Provocative Acts And Resurgence Of GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC M National Bank of Canada to issue $750M NVCC preferreds National Bank of Canada will issue 750,000 Series 52 NVCC preferred shares at $1,000 each to raise $750M. The shares pay a 6.570% fixed dividend until Nov. 16, 2031, then reset every 5 years at GoC 5Y + 2.90%, with a red EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC M Soybeans slip as crude falls after prior rally U.S. soybean futures fell Wednesday, pressured by a decline in crude oil prices, after rising more than 2% in the previous session. The drop followed a slower-than-expected August soybean crush rate. COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC L National Bank of Canada announces NVCC preferred shares offering National Bank of Canada announced an institutional offering of NVCC preferred shares. A base shelf prospectus and a shelf prospectus supplement (or amendment) will be available via SEDAR+ Montréal within two business day EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC M Gold slips for third session ahead of Fed policy decision Spot gold was down 0.3% to $4,279.89/oz as markets braced for the Fed policy decision later in the day; U.S. gold futures for December delivery also noted lower prices. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC L China defence minister: all parties must cooperate to address risks of misuse of emerging military technology China defence minister: all parties must cooperate to address risks of misuse of emerging military technology GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC L Dollar girded by bets on a US hiking cycle By Tom WestbrookThe dollar was hanging on to recent gains on Wednesday and trading near multi-week highs on a handful of major peers ahead of a Federal Reserve decision where traders expect the first of what could be sev FX | Sep 16, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC L China defence minister: we will broaden global cooperation on joint drills, personnel training, gear and technology China defence minister: we will broaden global cooperation on joint drills, personnel training, gear and technology GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC L China defence minister: Chinese military to share experience and offer support to other armed forces in need China defence minister: Chinese military to share experience and offer support to other armed forces in need GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC M Bitcoin slips after U.S. digital assets procedural vote fails Bitcoin begins the Asian session muted after sliding when the U.S. Clarity Act on digital assets failed to clear a procedural vote, despite broad expectations for a negative outcome. CRYPTO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC L China defense minister: greater collaboration means enhanced security China defense minister: greater collaboration means enhanced security GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC L China defence minister: Chinese military ready to cooperate with all sides to maintain regional stability China defence minister: Chinese military ready to cooperate with all sides to maintain regional stability GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC L China defence minister: international community must respect sovereignty and wishes of involved parties China defence minister: international community must respect sovereignty and wishes of involved parties GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC L China defence minister: Beijing remains stabilizing force in ending hostilities China defence minister: Beijing remains stabilizing force in ending hostilities GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC L China defence minister: military might can’t solve core issues, coercion will only widen rifts China defence minister: military might can’t solve core issues, coercion will only widen rifts GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC L China defence minister: risk must be foreseen and eased early to stop minor friction becoming major dispute China defence minister: risk must be foreseen and eased early to stop minor friction becoming major dispute GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC M Indonesia detains eight suspects in alleged land-use bribery case Indonesia’s anti-graft agency said it detained eight people, including the president director of property developer Summarecon Agung (IDX: SMRA), plus government officials, in an alleged bribery case involving land-use r GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC L Nippon Steel Corp - Investment In Košice Steelworks To Total 0.9 Billion Euros NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION TSE:5401 EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC L China defence minister: provocative actions must not be tolerated China defence minister: provocative actions must not be tolerated GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC L China defence minister: must curb revival of regressive historical trends China defence minister: must curb revival of regressive historical trends GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC L HKEX halts Directel shares on Sept 16, 2026 EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC L Japan PM likely to retain Kiuchi as economy minister Yomiuri reports Sanae Takaichi is likely to keep Minoru Kiuchi as minister in charge of economic revitalisation in a cabinet reshuffle scheduled for Thursday. Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is also expected to be re-appoi MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC L China defence minister: support regional nations choosing their own future free from outside interference China defence minister: support regional nations choosing their own future free from outside interference GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC L China defence minister: must consider legitimate security concerns of all relevant nations China defence minister: must consider legitimate security concerns of all relevant nations GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC L China Defence Minister: Global Security Governance Must Be Strengthened Calls For Equal And Orderly Multipolar World - Urges Collaborative Rather Than Confrontational Approach To Security GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC L China defence minister: we must support multilateralism China defence minister: we must support multilateralism GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC L Scalare Partners reports FY26 income up 411% and EBITDA turns positive Scalare Partners said FY26 total income rose 411%, gross margin increased to 77.8% from 48.7%, and EBITDA turned positive, while net loss rose 29% on higher D&A tied to acquisitions. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC L Scalare Partners reports 411% total income rise, positive EBITDA Scalare Partners said it reported a 411% increase in total income and moved to positive EBITDA for the year ended 30 June 2026, in a corporate update. EARNINGS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC L Australia Westpac Leading Index (M/M) Aug: -0.04% (prev 0.03%; prevR 0.02%) Australia Westpac Leading Index (M/M) Aug: -0.04% (prev 0.03%; prevR 0.02%) NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC M Senegal’s Faye and IMF chief back talks progress, target new programme Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva welcomed progress in talks and said they will move quickly toward a new programme to support Senegal’s recovery. REGULATION | Sep 16, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC M Brazil's Supreme Court postpones ruling on justice probe Brazil's Supreme Court postponed a decision on whether to investigate a justice in a politically charged bank corruption case, with the timing possibly deferred until after the October presidential election. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:39 AM UTC L China defence minister: must seek new security approach focused on cooperation over conflict China defence minister: must seek new security approach focused on cooperation over conflict GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC L Japan Aug trade deficit 1.106 trillion yen: Ministry of Finance (poll Japan Aug trade deficit 1.106 trillion yen: Ministry of Finance (poll NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC L China Defence Minister: we must establish a balanced and organized multipolar world China Defence Minister: we must establish a balanced and organized multipolar world GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC L China defence minister: global security management must be reinforced China defence minister: global security management must be reinforced GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC H Gold Under Pressure as Fed Decision Looms Gold remained below $4,300 an ounce on Wednesday, hovering near its lowest level in almost six weeks as investors cautiously awaited the latest US Federal Reserve policy decision. The central bank is widely expected to r CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC M Oil prices fall as U.S. crude inventories rise U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly, pushing oil prices lower as investors weighed supply risks after Saudi Arabia suspended oil loadings at its Yanbu port following an attack on its East-West pipeline to the Red Se ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC L Replenish Nutrients receives $127,106 second monthly Sorbie settlement Replenish Nutrients Holding Corp. says it received a $127,106 second monthly settlement under its $1.95M Sorbie sharing agreement, following an adjustment to meet the CSE Maximum Permitted Discount. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC L TTMI - TTM Technologies, Inc. to Exhibit at electronica India 2026 Trade Fair in Bangalore, Showcasing Leading Advanced Interconnect Solutions and Integrated Systems TTMI - TTM Technologies, Inc. to Exhibit at electronica India 2026 Trade Fair in Bangalore, Showcasing Leading Advanced Interconnect Solutions and Integrated Systems NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC L Japan Yield On 5-Year JGB Falls 0.5bp To 2.305% Japan Yield On 5-Year JGB Falls 0.5bp To 2.305% NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC L Replenish Nutrients details second monthly Sorbie settlement Replenish Nutrients Holding Corp. (CSE: ERTH; OTC: VVIVF) said it received details of the second monthly settlement from its $1,950,000 financing with Sorbie Bornholm LP. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC M Korean Air finalizes order for 103 Boeing jets Boeing said Korean Air finalized an order for 103 jets across Boeing’s widebody and single-aisle airplane family. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC M Oil slips in early trade but stays above $100 Oil is lower in early Asian trade but remains above $100 a barrel, supported by ongoing Middle East conflict-related supply squeeze and physical supply disruptions, according to market talk cited by Antonio Di Giacomo of ENERGY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC M Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.12%, Nasdaq 100 +0.09%; EUR/USD unchanged, WTI -0.77% Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is up 0.16 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. In currencies, the dollar index is up EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC M Sagen MI Canada to issue $300M debentures; redeem 2027 notes Sagen MI Canada Inc. will issue $300M unsecured debentures at 4.947% due Sept. 22, 2033 and, conditional on closing, redeem all $282M of its 2.955% debentures due Mar. 1, 2027 on Sept. 25, 2026. MNA | Sep 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC M Japan bond yields extend gains amid inflation concerns before Fed JGB yields rose Wednesday as higher oil prices tied to the escalating Middle East conflict increased inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC L China AI Demand Expected To Grow Despite Slowdown Concerns - CSJ China AI Demand Expected To Grow Despite Slowdown Concerns - CSJ GEOPOLITICS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC L Sagen MI Canada to issue $300 million debentures and redeem 2027 notes Sagen MI Canada Inc. (TSX: MIC.PR.A) said it agreed to issue $300 million of unsecured debentures and announced a redemption on Sept. 25, 2026 of its outstanding 2.955% debentures due March 1, 2027. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC M Japan August imports jump on higher oil prices; exports stay firm Japan’s total imports rose 28% year over year in August for a third straight month as higher crude oil prices lifted energy costs, while exports rose for a 12th month on resilient semiconductor-related demand, according MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC L SK Hynix Union Approves Tentative Wage Deal With Management, Media Shows SK Hynix Union Approves Tentative Wage Deal With Management, Media Shows - RTRS NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC L Japan’s Export Growth Stays Robust As Shipments To US Lead Gains READ HERE NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Japan August exports to EU rise 11.0% Japan’s August exports to the EU rose 11.0%, marking the 13th straight rise; July was +19.1%. The increase was led by autos, chip-making equipment, and mineral fuels. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Japan August exports to US rise 24.9% Y/Y Japan’s August exports to the US increased 24.9% year-over-year, marking the sixth straight monthly rise. July exports were up 22.0% Y/Y, led by autos, chip-making equipment, and construction/mining machines. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Japan August exports to China rise 20.6% Y/Y Japan’s August exports to China climbed 20.6% Y/Y for the 6th straight monthly increase, following a July gain of 25.8%. The growth was led by computer chips, chip-making equipment, and non-ferrous metals. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Prescient Therapeutics moves PTX-100 further in Phase 2a trial Prescient Therapeutics says PTX-100 is being evaluated in a Phase 2a trial for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC M Japan’s August trade deficit widened to 1.105 trillion yen Japan posted a merchandise trade deficit of 1.105 trillion yen in August, missing forecasts for a 1.052 trillion yen deficit after a 634.5 billion yen shortfall in July. Exports were up year on year to 10.048 trillion ye MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Anthropic: To Open Singapore Office In Oct Anthropic: To Open Singapore Office In Oct NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC L US Crude Futures Fall 1% To $104.77/Bbl US Crude Futures Fall 1% To $104.77/Bbl NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC M S.F. Holding plans to raise about $1.5 billion via yuan bonds S.F. Holding plans to raise nearly $1.50 billion through yuan-denominated bond sales, issuing guaranteed notes in two tranches of 5.0 billion yuan each (equivalent to $744.8 million per tranche), it said Wednesday. RATES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC M Japan trade deficit widens in August on higher oil prices Japan’s trade deficit widened to 1.1056 trillion yen in August, as higher energy costs raised the import bill, according to government data. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC L China PBOC predicted to set yuan reference rate at 6.7148 per dollar - Estimate China PBOC predicted to set yuan reference rate at 6.7148 per dollar - Estimate CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 16, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC M Nikkei slips 0.2% as chip-related stocks drag Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average is down 0.2% to 63,359.03, with declines in SoftBank Group and Kioxia offsetting gains in energy and trading names. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC M Japan core machinery orders fall 3.7% in July Japan’s core machinery orders fell 3.7% on month in July to 1.016 trillion yen, missing expectations following the prior month’s increase. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC L Japan Yield On 30-Year JGB Rises 4.0bp To 4.190% Yield On 20-Year JGB Rises 4.0bp To 3.925% - Yield On 10-Year JGB Rises To 3.035% NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC L IMF Managing Director Georgieva: Senegal has made notable progress in boosting the economy and enhancing prospects for investments, jobs and growth IMF Managing Director Georgieva: Senegal has made notable progress in boosting the economy and enhancing prospects for investments, jobs and growth NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC L CrowdStrike director reports $11.88M in share sales Director Austin Roxanne S reported two direct sales of CrowdStrike Class A common stock on September 14, 2026 for total proceeds of $11,880,000, at weighted average prices of $237.22 and $238.17 per share. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC L Japan August imports year-on-year rise TradingView News says Japan’s August imports rose year-on-year, led by crude oil, memory chips and computers, as largely seen in recent months. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:12 AM UTC L Barton Gold reports broad shallow high-grade assays at Tunkillia Barton Gold announced further broad, shallow high-grade infill assays at its Tunkillia Gold Project, suggesting a potential new zone over modeled starter pits. Phase 2 final assays are pending, with gold and silver MRE u EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:12 AM UTC L JAPAN AUG IMPORTS +28.0% Y/Y (JULY REVISED +27.9% AT RECORD HIGH ¥12.15 TRLN), 7TH STRAIGHT RISE; MEDIAN FORECAST +26.0% JAPAN AUG IMPORTS +28.0% Y/Y (JULY REVISED +27.9% AT RECORD HIGH ¥12.15 TRLN), 7TH STRAIGHT RISE; MEDIAN FORECAST +26.0% EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC L Japan August exports log seventh double-digit gain Japan’s August exports posted a seventh consecutive double-digit percentage gain for the year, after year-over-year growth fell from May to August 2025, attributed to high U.S. tariffs on autos and metals. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC L JAPAN AUG TRADE DEFICIT ¥1.105 TRLN (JULY REVISED ¥638.34 BLN DEFICIT); 4TH STRAIGHT DEFICIT; MEDIAN FORECAST ¥1.05 TRLN (¥1,052.20 BLN) DEF JAPAN AUG TRADE DEFICIT ¥1.105 TRLN (JULY REVISED ¥638.34 BLN DEFICIT); 4TH STRAIGHT DEFICIT; MEDIAN FORECAST ¥1.05 TRLN (¥1,052.20 BLN) DEFICIT EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC L Japan govt says machinery orders show pickup signs MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC M Japan August imports mark sixth double-digit rise Japan’s August imports marked a sixth double-digit percentage increase this year, with Iran-war effects, weak yen, higher crude oil prices, and general import costs cited. MACRO | Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC L Tunkillia assays confirm new high-grade zone at starter pit Barton Gold says Phase 2 upgrade drilling at its South Australia Tunkillia project returned further assays confirming a new high-grade mineralised zone within the shallow, central portion of its existing “starter pit” ou COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC L Nissan to build new hybrid SUV model for Europe at its UK plant By Nick CareyJapanese automaker Nissan TSE:7201 said on Wednesday it would build a new hybrid small SUV for Europe at its UK plant in Sunderland and would invest £170 million ($229 million) to assemble it there.The compa EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC M CME lean hogs hit contract lows; cattle slip on profit-taking CME October lean hog futures (LHV26) settled 0.525 cent lower at 79.075 cents per pound after hitting life-of-contract lows, with analysts citing ample U.S. hog supplies and weaker wholesale pork prices. COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC L BGD BGD3 BGDFF - Tunkillia Assays Confirm New High-Grade Mineralised Zone Within Shallow, Central Portion of Existing High-Value ‘Starter Pit’ Outlines BGD BGD3 BGDFF - Tunkillia Assays Confirm New High-Grade Mineralised Zone Within Shallow, Central Portion of Existing High-Value ‘Starter Pit’ Outlines NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC M First Solar plans to withdraw Section 337 complaint First Solar said it will withdraw its Section 337 complaint and terminate the USITC investigation. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC L Higher bond yields keep gold under pressure Gold falls in early Asian trade as expectations of central bank tightening reduce the appeal of non-yielding assets. A market participant at YCC Capital says rising global bond yields are outweighing the inflation-hedge COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC L Kospi opens 0.2% lower at 6611.24 South Korea's Kospi opened 0.2% lower at 6611.24. EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC L Japan Core Machine Orders (M/M) Jul: -3.7% (est -1.2%; prev 9.7%) Core Machine Orders (Y/Y): 11.2% (est 9.6%; prev 16.9%) NEWS | Sep 16, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC