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Delhi High Court quashes Teva tax proceedings, orders refund
The Delhi High Court quashed more than a decade-old tax proceedings against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and its US affiliate tied to a deal with Ranbaxy Laboratories, and reprimanded tax authorities for withholding a
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Gail India gets PNGRB approval to transfer CGD areas
PNGRB approved Gail India to transfer six CGD areas to Gail Gas, enabling the subsidiary’s listing, according to executives aware of the development.
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Bond yields in India seen near 7.50%
Bond traders said domestic yields could rise to around 7.50%, citing elevated crude prices, higher inflation expectations, and the cost of global debt.
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Fortis Healthcare moves Supreme Court against forensic audit order
Fortis Healthcare Ltd has filed a move in the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order directing a forensic audit of transactions involving the hospital chain, a business trust associated with former promoters Malv
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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NSE plans offer for sale raising up to ₹22,562 crore
NSE plans to raise up to ₹22,562 crore via an offer for sale (OFS), with transaction charges continuing to be a key revenue driver, per TradingView News (Sachin Kumar, ET Intelligence Group).
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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L&T Semiconductor unit ships 40+ chip products in 18 months
L&T Semiconductor Technologies says it has designed and started shipping 40-plus chip products in the past 18 months for 15-20 customers, and is in talks with buyers to enter China.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel traffic declines to 3 on Wednesday, well below 10-day average of about 17, shipping data shows
Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel traffic declines to 3 on Wednesday, well below 10-day average of about 17, shipping data shows
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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UAE cybersecurity council head calls for collective responsibility
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti said cybersecurity resilience is tied to national and economic security and depends on collective defence, with cybersecurity culture as a shared responsibility.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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China's president Xi: enhance self-reliance and control of industrial chains - Xinhua
China's president Xi: enhance self-reliance and control of industrial chains - Xinhua
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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China's President Xi: coordinate high-quality growth and advanced security - Xinhua
China's President Xi: coordinate high-quality growth and advanced security - Xinhua
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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China's President Xi: to boost advanced manufacturing - Xinhua
China's President Xi: to boost advanced manufacturing - Xinhua
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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Indonesian nickel smelters group says new ore price formula lowers low-grade price
A group representing Indonesian nickel smelters welcomed a new benchmark price formula, saying it will reduce the price of low-grade nickel ore used in EV-battery manufacturing and provide operational certainty. The Ener
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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China's Xi issues key directives on advanced manufacturing development - Xinhua
China's Xi issues key directives on advanced manufacturing development - Xinhua
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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Jarden analysts view Netwealth’s Paradino acquisition as strategic
Jarden analysts said Netwealth’s acquisition of workflow and automation platform Paradino looks strategically sensible and could strengthen adviser prospects over the medium term, while keeping a neutral rating on the Au
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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Saudi design sector points to $1.26tn Saudi project pipeline
At INDEX Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, industry experts said Saudi Arabia’s SAR4.88 trillion ($1.26 trillion) announced real estate and infrastructure project pipeline is creating opportunities for design and interior fit-out
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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China’s yuan rises as PBoC midpoint fixing firms after Fed hike
On Thursday, China’s yuan edged higher versus the US dollar as the PBoC lifted the midpoint fixing to another 3-1/2-month high, while the dollar stayed near a seven-week high following the Fed’s rate hike.
FX | Sep 17, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Rupiah Falls for Sixth Session After Fed Rate Hike
The Indonesian rupiah slipped toward IDR 17,750 per U.S. dollar Thursday, extending its losing streak to six sessions as the dollar index climbed to a seven-week high after the U.S. Fed raised rates for the first time in
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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South Korea shares rise as Fed hike eases uncertainty
South Korean shares rose as the U.S. raised rates for the first time since 2023; the won weakened and the benchmark bond yield fell.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Japanese stocks see net foreign outflows as oil rises
Foreign investors sold Japanese stocks in the week through September 12, with net outflows of 1.52 trillion yen ($9.74 billion)—their largest weekly net sales since June 27—citing surging oil prices and higher rate-hike
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC
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Gold Rises on Softer Oil Prices
Gold rose toward $4,300 an ounce on Thursday, recovering losses from the previous session as the recent rally in oil prices lost steam, easing inflationary pressures. Those moves followed reports that Saudi Arabia is aim
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Brussels urges Beijing to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle sales to about 15% of EU market - FT
Brussels urges Beijing to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle sales to about 15% of EU market - FT
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 17 September
Broader Indian markets saw sharp pressure on 15 September 2026, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 losing for a fifth straight session, down 2% intraday and nearly 5% for the week. The correction followed a strong six-month ral
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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EU urges China to voluntarily limit hybrid car exports to avoid trade war: FT
EU urges China to voluntarily limit hybrid car exports to avoid trade war: FT
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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India revises SAED for petrol, diesel and ATF exports
Government revised the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petroleum exports on Thursday, September 17. Petrol levy was cut to ₹0.5 per litre from ₹1.50 per litre.
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Rupee Breaches 96 as Hawkish Fed, Oil Weigh
The Indian rupee fell to around 96.1 per dollar, extending losses to multi-week lows as elevated crude oil prices, a stronger dollar and expectations of further US monetary tightening weighed on the currency. Brent crude
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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EU asks China to voluntarily curb car exports - FT
EU asks China to voluntarily curb car exports - FT
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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reNIKOLA unit signs 30-year power deal for Sarawak solar project
reNIKOLA said its unit reNIKOLA Gedong Solar (Sarawak) signed a 30-year power purchase agreement with Syarikat Sesco Bhd for a planned solar project in Sarawak.
ENERGY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.61%, Nasdaq 100 +0.65%; USD/JPY -0.06%, WTI -0.26%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.61 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.65 percent, Dow futures is up 0.66 percent and Russell futures is up 0.63 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Madbouly reviews restructuring targets for Egypt’s state-owned holding companies
Madbouly met Tuesday evening to review targets for the state-owned holding companies restructuring programme aimed at improving management of state assets.
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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RBI intervention likely as rupee slips past 96 per dollar
Four Reuters traders said the Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in FX on Thursday as USD/INR fell past 96 for the first time in over a month after the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked rates; USD/INR was at 96.08 per doll
FX | Sep 17, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Vietnam dong, gold rates - September 17
Here is a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0351 GMT.NOTES: The State Bank of Vietnam sets the mid-point
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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Offshore Yuan Edges Higher
The offshore yuan edged higher to around 6.70 per dollar on Thursday, after holding steady in the previous session, as China broadens currency clearing in a bid to advance the yuan’s internationalization. The Shanghai Cl
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Axis AMC CIO says mid/smallcaps may still justify premiums
Naveen Kulkarni said mid- and smallcap valuations can be above historical averages, but a premium may be justified if earnings growth stays strong.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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CII chief Mukundan says US tariffs cannot be permanent
Confederation of Indian Industry president Ramakrishnan Mukundan said US tariffs on India cannot remain a permanent feature of trade and called for sustained engagement between the two governments to restore stability.
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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NIO stock set for worst month as buyback reportedly rejected
U.S.-listed Nio shares are on track for their worst month of 2026 after a reported CEO rejection of a stock buyback, amid retail concerns about liquidity, dilution and profitability.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Two more Fed rate hikes seen in current cycle
DBS Group Research’s Taimur Baig says the Fed could raise rates two more times—once this year and again in early 2027—after the September unanimous rate increase.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher as China demand signals outweigh Fed hike
LME three-month copper rose 0.2% to $14,260.50/mt by 0310 GMT, supported by improving physical demand in China despite pressure from a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Ukraine drone strike damages oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl, governor says
Ukraine drone strike damages oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl, governor says
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Malaysia exports seen rising steadily in August, WSJ poll shows
A Wall Street Journal poll of six economists projects Malaysia’s August exports up 38.4% year on year, imports up 34.9%, and a trade surplus of 24.0 billion ringgit.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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Markets watch how BOJ keeps door open to further rate increases
T. Rowe Price’s David Clewell says the key at this week’s BOJ meeting is how firmly it keeps the door open to further rate increases to avoid yen depreciation against the dollar. Markets are focused on the policy path be
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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Spot gold set to retest $4,257 support
Spot gold is being discussed as potentially retesting support at $4,257/oz. A break below is described as opening the way toward $4,156–$4,197.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: expect BOJ to closely align with government, apply suitable monetary policy to meet 2% inflation goal
Japan finance minister Katayama: expect BOJ to closely align with government, apply suitable monetary policy to meet 2% inflation goal
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Rupee opens 6 paise lower at 96.01 per dollar
On Sep 17, the Indian rupee opened at 96.01 per US dollar, down 6 paise from the prior close of 95.95.
FX | Sep 17, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: no remarks on BoJ policy
Japan finance minister Katayama: no remarks on BoJ policy
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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WSJ poll sees Malaysia inflation stable in August
A Wall Street Journal poll of seven economists expects Malaysia’s consumer prices to rise 1.8% year on year in August, matching July, helped by targeted fuel subsidies and contained price pressures.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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CMG tests Palantir-backed food safety platform using inspection and incident data
CMG is testing a food safety platform developed with Palantir Technologies, using data from health inspections, pest incidents and employee illnesses to identify potential risks across restaurants.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Rocket Lab eyes first weekly gain as Iridium FCC hurdle clears
Rocket Lab shares are trending for their first weekly gain in six weeks after an initial FCC filing review related to its proposed Iridium acquisition cleared. Space Capital also praised the company’s latest solar-cell t
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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SBI Holdings to buy Livedoor for about 8 billion yen
Nikkei reports SBI Holdings will acquire Livedoor for about 8 billion yen and make it a wholly owned subsidiary, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: we are committed to tackling extreme volatility with launch of Japan-U.S. joint intervention
Japan finance minister Katayama: we are committed to tackling extreme volatility with launch of Japan-U.S. joint intervention
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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Asian markets trade mostly higher despite Wall Street weakness
Asian markets are trading mostly higher on Thursday, after a pullback in the surge in long-term US bond yields following the first Fed rate hike in more than three years since July 2023. Crude oil is also cited as part o
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: will review budget requests, manage debt issuance to maintain market trust
Japan finance minister Katayama: will review budget requests, manage debt issuance to maintain market trust
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Legacy Hotels expands with four new hotel deals at ATM 2026
Legacy Hotels Holding signed agreements for four new properties in the UAE, Egypt and Georgia at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, adding about 20 hotels and more than 1,200 keys.
MNA | Sep 17, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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India festive smartphone sales set for steepest decade decline
Smartphones are expected to take the steepest sales hit in a decade during India’s festive season this year, following an anticipated decline in laptop sales amid a memory chip crisis.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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BARC in talks with NTPC, Adani and Reliance on SMRs
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre says it is in talks with NTPC Ltd, the Adani Group and Reliance Industries Ltd over deploying small modular reactors as India expands nuclear power.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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6% 10-year U.S. Treasury yield seen within plausible range
Market talk citing Arif Husain (T. Rowe Price) says a ~6% 10-year U.S. government bond yield remains within possible outcomes, with reference to rising sovereign debt supply, sticky inflation and long-maturity valuations
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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Huawei targets 2027 launch of new AI chips to challenge Nvidia
Huawei Technologies said it will launch two new AI semiconductors in 2027, as it grows its AI computing business and aims to challenge Nvidia.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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China Adds Currencies to Central Clearing in Yuan’s Global Push
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GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher in early Asia on market relief
Copper futures are trading slightly higher in early Asian trade as investors show support, tracking some relief in U.S. stocks and bonds. ANZ Research attributes the move to easing tightness signs in the sector, though c
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Reserve Bill Clearing House Committee a 'Historic Step,' Says This Advocate: Holding BTC a 'Common-Sense Policy'
Conner Brown, Executive Director at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, welcomed the House Financial Services Committee’s advancement of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill on Wednesday. ‘Strategic National Asset’ Brown describ
LIVE | Sep 17, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Sobi and Innate partnership becomes effective after closing conditions
Sobi and Innate Pharma said their previously announced strategic partnership is now effective following completion of closing conditions.
MNA | Sep 17, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Japan auctions 13-week TD-bills at 1.2292% yield
Japan’s Ministry of Finance auctioned 13-week treasury discount bills (No 14), with the lowest price of 99.7045 and yield of 1.2292%.
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Fed meeting signals limited need for further hikes — market talk
Robert Sockin (PGIM) says the Fed’s latest meeting signals it would take “not much” to push to three hikes, potentially more. He adds the Fed was hawkish and signaled one additional rate hike this year.
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.56%, Nasdaq 100 +0.61%; USD/JPY -0.09%, WTI -0.06%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.56 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.61 percent, Dow futures is up 0.61 percent and Russell futures is up 0.52 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: To Continue Monitoring Impact Of US Economy And Markets
To Keep Working To Maintain Orderly FX Markets - Says Japan's FX Response Unchanged Since Joint US Intervention - Refrains From Commenting On Other Countries' Monetary Policy - Refrains From Commenting On Specific FX Mov
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:29 AM UTC
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Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: To Maintain Close Communication With US Treasury To Support Orderly FX Market
Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: To Maintain Close Communication With US Treasury To Support Orderly FX Market
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC
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GAA Living opens Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices
GAA Living plans to boost its regional presence by opening offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serve clients in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs sees another Fed rate hike in October
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by another quarter point in October, making it one of the first major Wall Street banks to forecast consecutive rate hikes following the U.S. central
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Dubai approves $953 million first phase of road corridor
Dubai approved the first phase of an 80-km road corridor linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The initial stage is estimated at about 3.5 billion dirhams ($953 million) and includes 72 bridges, 17 tunnels, and stormwater drain
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Eva Air considers ordering about two dozen widebody jets
Eva Airways Corp. is considering ordering about two dozen large passenger jets from Airbus and Boeing to modernize and expand its fleet, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Altair Minerals secures adjoining permits expanding Greater Oko exposure
Altair Minerals secured 29 square kilometres of adjoining permits for the South Oko prospect within its Greater Oko gold project in Guyana, increasing exposure to the Oko Shear Contact by 30% to about 18 kilometres of st
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Malaysia oil and gas exposure may stay attractive, analyst says
Kenanga Investment Bank analyst Peter Kong and team say Middle East disruptions are expected to persist through year-end, supporting continued investor interest in Malaysian oil and gas-related exposure.
ENERGY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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CK Asset confirms Susquehanna leased three floors in office tower
CK Asset (HKEX:1113) said Susquehanna International Group leased three floors in one of its office towers.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Torm says it received no proceeds from the offering
Torm said it did not receive any proceeds from the offering.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Torm selling shareholder grants underwriter 30-day option for 1.35M shares
Torm says a selling shareholder granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.35M shares of TRMD.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Torm: Selling shareholder owns about 11.06% after offering
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Torm closes secondary offering of 9M shares by OCM Njord
Torm announced the closing of a secondary public offering of 9 million of its shares by OCM Njord.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Rallies on Tighter Supply, Firm India Demand
Malaysian palm oil futures surged over 2-1/2% to around MYR 5,015 per tonne, extending recent gains as trade resumed after a holiday. A weaker ringgit and expectations of tighter supply underpinned sentiment, with Indone
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge higher after Fed hike
U.S. stock futures rose overnight late Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s rate hike, with Dow futures up 0.62%, S&P 500 up 0.56%, and Nasdaq-100 up 0.57% as of 10:54 PM EDT.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Unigaz Arabia signs contract for integrated Saudi gas storage plant
Saudi authorities signed an investment contract with Unigaz Arabia to develop an integrated gas storage, filling and distribution plant in Saudi Arabia’s Hail region. The agreement is for SAR70 million ($18.5 million).
ENERGY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Nebius shares jump after raising on-demand compute prices
Nebius rallied over 6% late Wednesday after raising prices for several on-demand compute resources from Oct. 1, lifting neocloud peers IREN and CoreWeave by 3%-4%.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Japan chief cabinet secretary Kihara: continue close communication with US Treasury to maintain orderly forex market
Japan chief cabinet secretary Kihara: continue close communication with US Treasury to maintain orderly forex market
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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WTI crude oil could retest $100.98 support level
NYMEX WTI (CL1!) may retest support at $100.98 per barrel; a break below could open a move into $98.74–$99.27. A false break above an upper wedge trendline was confirmed by a deep fall in the prior session.
ENERGY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Indonesian auto demand shows resilience despite macro uncertainties
Market talk says Indonesian auto sales rose 1% month in August and hit the strongest monthly volume recorded so far in 2026, supporting a constructive view for the sector.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures rise for third straight session
Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third consecutive session, supported by stronger Dalian rival oils and a weaker ringgit.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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TORM closes secondary sale of 9.0M Class A shares
TORM closed a secondary public offering of 9.0M Class A shares sold by an Oaktree affiliate. TORM beneficially owns ~11.06% after the transaction; the seller received no proceeds from TORM and TORM sold no shares. A 30-d
MNA | Sep 17, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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TORM plc closes secondary offering of Class A common shares
TORM plc (NASDAQ:TRMD; TRMDA) announced the closing of a secondary public offering of 9,000,000 of its Class A common shares by selling shareholder OCM Njord Holdings S.à r.l.
MNA | Sep 17, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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TRMD TRMD-A - TORM plc announces closing of secondary public offering of its class A common shares
TRMD TRMD-A - TORM plc announces closing of secondary public offering of its class A common shares
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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Hong Kong raises overnight discount window rate by 25 basis points
HKMA increased the overnight discount window base rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, following a U.S. Federal Reserve hike.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R safety controller gets EU type exam
Mitsubishi Electric said its MELSEC iQ-R Series safety programmable controller received an EU type examination certificate from TÜV Rheinland, confirming conformity with EU Machinery Regulation (EU 2023/1230), which beco
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Electric selected by NEDO for quantum R&D support
Mitsubishi Electric said NEDO selected two R&D projects to support scaling quantum computers, including multi-qubit control lasers and ultra-compact low-noise amplifiers for superconducting systems.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Electric selected for NEDO-supported quantum R&D projects
Mitsubishi Electric said two of its R&D projects were selected via a public solicitation by Japan’s NEDO for support under an initiative to advance quantum computing.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC iQ-R Safety PLC gets EU type examination certificate
Mitsubishi Electric says its MELSEC iQ-R Series safety programmable controller received an EU type examination certificate from TÜV Rheinland, confirming EU Machinery Regulation conformity.
REGULATION | Sep 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.58%, Nasdaq 100 +0.63%; USD/JPY -0.01%, WTI -0.21%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.58 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.63 percent, Dow futures is up 0.67 percent and Russell futures is up 0.69 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian stocks mixed; bond yields fall after Fed hike
Asian markets were mixed Thursday morning, with government bond yields falling after the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike in three years, which lifted the federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point to a r
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Microvast Power to showcase battery solutions at Bauma/CONEXPO India 2026
Microvast Power Systems Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ:MVST), said it will showcase battery solutions for construction and mining equipment at Bauma CONEXPO India 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Hanwha Systems signs agreement with UAE’s Edge Group on air defence
Yonhap reports Hanwha Systems signed an agreement with the UAE’s Edge Group on an integrated air defence system project.
MNA | Sep 17, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Bitcoin holds near pre-Fed levels after Fed rate hike
Bitcoin was steady near its pre-Fed announcement levels around $76,000 on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023 to address persistently high inflation.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Thai baht weakens versus US dollar on Thursday
Baht falls 0.15% to 33.40 per USD, after ending prior session at 33.35.
FX | Sep 17, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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AUD and NZD near multi-week lows on hawkish Fed bets
AUD and NZD stayed near multi-week lows as wagers on additional U.S. rate hikes supported the dollar and reinforced expectations of more tightening in Australia and New Zealand.
FX | Sep 17, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Zinc Falls on Strong Dollar
Zinc prices fell below $3,800 per tonne to their lowest level in nearly a month, weighed down by a stronger US dollar following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish hike. The Fed delivered its first interest-rate increase in mo
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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LCC Projects set to list; GMP reported at ₹36
LCC Projects shares are set to list today (September 17), with the grey market premium reported at ₹36 after a 48.51x IPO subscription.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Markets Likely to Overinterpret Fed Chair's Tone — Market Talk
Markets risk overinterpreting the tone of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's press conference after its meeting, says BlackRock Investment Institute's Jean Boivin in a note. The Fed helped reestablish the new chairma
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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China’s chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang met with business delegation to discuss China-US economic, trade ties: statement
China’s chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang met with business delegation to discuss China-US economic, trade ties: statement
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 17, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Palm oil inches higher on bargain hunting in Asia
Palm oil rose in Asian trading on bargain hunting. AmInvestment Bank said technicals suggest crude palm oil futures may stay positive with moderating momentum and consolidation with an upside bias.
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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Indian bonds seen lower as Fed hikes could pressure RBI
Indian government bonds are expected to decline on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked rates for the first time since July 2023, raising pressure for the RBI to follow as it tackles rising inflation.
MACRO | Sep 17, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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Fed hawkish stance seen adding pressure to USD/INR
The rupee is expected to face pressure Thursday and could weaken past 96 per US dollar after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates and signalled further tightening.
FX | Sep 17, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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Huawei plans two AI chip launches in 2027
Rotating chairman David Wang said Huawei will launch the 960DT in Q1 2027 and the Ascend 960PR in Q3 2027.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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Aeluma Inc posts earnings report for quarter ended June 30
Machine-generated earnings summary based on LSEG data; figures are in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
EARNINGS | Sep 17, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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Indonesia Stocks Bounce Back
Indonesian shares advanced 34 points, or 0.5%, to 6,472 in Thursday morning trade, snapping a six-session slide as U.S. futures rallied after Wall Street’s overnight dip on the Fed’s first rate hike in three years. Senti
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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Marvion reports 21% revenue growth and improved operating cash flow
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Marvion Inc. reported 21% revenue growth, 62% gross profit growth, and a significant improvement in operating cash flow.
EARNINGS | Sep 17, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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SoFi shares rise despite Fed rate hike as sentiment steadies
SOFI shares climbed nearly 1% overnight after the Fed raised its benchmark rates on Wednesday. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits improved from “extremely bearish” to “bearish” over 24 hours as some investors argued a rate h
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Iron ore edges higher in Asia despite weak demand outlook
Iron ore prices are higher in early Asian trading, but analysts cite subdued demand, weak end-user consumption, and steel mill losses that could lead to production cuts and a negative feedback loop for iron ore demand.
ENERGY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei climbs as oil prices ease, Fed decision reassures
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed on Thursday as investors snapped up beaten-down gaming and pharmaceutical stocks, while sentiment was supported by lower crude oil prices and a largely expected policy decision from t
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Yen Holds Decline on Hawkish Fed Outlook
The Japanese yen traded around 156.1 per dollar on Thursday after sliding for three straight sessions, pressured mainly by the dollar’s strength following the latest Federal Reserve policy decision. The US central bank r
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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DWS: Fed rate-hike motivation was credibility, oil and bonds
Christian Scherrmann (DWS Chief U.S. Economist) says the Fed hiked rates this time mainly to protect credibility, citing bond-market pricing and recent oil-market developments.
RATES | Sep 17, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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Hang Seng Drops After Fed Rate Hike
The Hang Seng Index slipped 1.4%, or around 330 points, to 24,380 on Thursday, amid a cautious market backdrop after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% and signaled the possibi
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 17, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Indian shares seen opening flat after Fed signals more hikes
Indian shares are expected to have a muted start Thursday after the Fed raised rates and signalled further hikes; crude prices and the NSE IPO opening are also seen weighing on sentiment.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.51%, Nasdaq 100 +0.53%; USD/JPY -0.02%, WTI -0.18%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.53 percent, Dow futures is up 0.6 percent and Russell futures is up 0.54 percent. In currencies, the dollar index
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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LSCC - Lattice Advances FPGA Design with New Leadership AI -Driven Development Tool, Lattice Prompt
LSCC - Lattice Advances FPGA Design with New Leadership AI -Driven Development Tool, Lattice Prompt
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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LSCC - Lattice Expands Secure Control FPGA Leadership with New Lattice Mach-N2 Family
LSCC - Lattice Expands Secure Control FPGA Leadership with New Lattice Mach-N2 Family
NEWS | Sep 17, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC