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L European Stocks Cautious European stocks were slightly lower on Friday, with both the STOXX 50 and the STOXX 600 falling 0.1%, pausing after gains in the previous two sessions, as traders ended a week packed with monetary policy decisions on a c CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:40 AM UTC M Osaka Gas to buy 5% stake in BP’s Browse project Osaka Gas said it agreed to buy a 5% stake in the Browse gas project offshore Western Australia from BP, strengthening its LNG supply portfolio. MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC M Renault India resumes vehicle exports to Sri Lanka Renault SA said its unit Renault India has resumed exports to Sri Lanka, expanding Renault’s international export footprint to 16 countries. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC L Euro likely to stabilize after ECB remarks, ING says ING’s Francesco Pesole says ECB policymakers’ “broadly hawkish” remarks support a more stable euro/dollar outlook, despite uncertainty. FX | Sep 18, 2026, 07:38 AM UTC L SNAPSHOT — India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST MUMBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Stocks: The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 0.3% at 74,570, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 advanced 0.3% to 23,335, helped by lower oil prices and bargain buying after recent declines..BO Rupee: T CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC H REG — Glenveagh Properties Morgan Stanley — Holding(s) in Company For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 3723V Glenveagh Properties plc 18 September 2026 Standard Form TR-1 Standard form for notification of major holdings NOTIFICATION CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Reliance executives to attend CITIC CLSA Investors' Forum 2026 Reliance executives will attend the CITIC CLSA Investors' Forum 2026 on Sept. 22-23, 2026 in Hong Kong. Meetings are expected to be held on a one-on-one basis with institutional investors. Disclaimer: This news brief was NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Hammerson’s Dundrum Town plans 15 more store openings and refurbishments before Christmas Hammerson’s Dundrum Town in Dublin is rolling out 25 retail openings, store upsizes, and major refurbishments across 2026. Ten projects have completed; 15 more launches are scheduled through autumn ahead of the Christmas NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Supreme Cable says unaware of material information behind stock volatility in exchange query response PT Supreme Cable Manufacturing & Commerce told the Indonesia Stock Exchange it is unaware of any undisclosed material information behind recent share volatility. It also reported no near-term corporate actions planned, i EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L BRIEF — Blentagruppen Signs Contract With Elvenite Sept 18 (Reuters) — CombinedX AB (publ): Blentagruppen Selects Elvenite For Transition To Infor Cloudsuite Food & Beverage Blentagruppen Has About 1,000 Employees And Revenue Of Sek 3 Billion Collaboration Begins In Q3 2 EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Tectura hosts webinar on AI agents to unify finance and operations workflows Tectura will host a webinar on Sept. 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Event will outline a single-platform approach spanning finance, procurement, sales, inventory, HR, operations, with an emphasis on AI-driven au NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L Equinor signs long — term LNG agreement with Thailand's PTTT OSLO, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Equinor said on Friday it has signed a long-term agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Thailand's PTTT. (Reporting by Nora Buli, editing by Terje Solsvik) ((terje.solsvik@thomsonreu COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: Difficult To Judge Whether Financial Conditions Are Overly Accommodative BoJ Gov Ueda: Difficult To Judge Whether Financial Conditions Are Overly Accommodative CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC L German Vice Chancellor Klingbeil: Support Canada Being An Associated EU Member German Vice Chancellor Klingbeil: Support Canada Being An Associated EU Member NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC L CombinedX AB signs contract with Elvenite CombinedX AB (publ) (OMXSTO: CX) signed a contract with Elvenite. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC M Yomiuri: Toyota plans full-scale entry into robotics business Toyota Motor Corp. plans a full-scale entry into robotics, as part of efforts to automate its factories, including collaborative robots unveiled, according to officials cited by Yomiuri. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC L German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: We support Canada being an associated EU member. German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: We support Canada being an associated EU member. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: It Doesn't Mean That We Can't Take Next Policy Steps Unless We Observe It For A Long Time BoJ Gov Ueda: It Doesn't Mean That We Can't Take Next Policy Steps Unless We Observe It For A Long Time CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC L Swedencare CEO Hakan Lagerberg to step down Swedencare announced that CEO Hakan Lagerberg will step down. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: 'Change In Policy Phase' Means Purpose Of Policy Objective Is Now To Stabilise Underlying Inflation At Around 2% Will Take Some Time To Judge Whether 2% Inflation Is Sticking CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC M Aramco to lift Gulf crude exports to 60 million bpd in Sep-Oct Trade sources said Saudi Aramco has sold about 60 million barrels of crude from Ras Tanura for loading via ship-to-ship transfer at Sohar in September and October. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L NY cocoa tests support, possible bounce toward $5,766 New York December cocoa ICEUS:CC1! may bounce to $5,766 after finding support at $5,529; a prior bounce followed the 61.8% retracement from $5,130 to $6,821. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L UPDATE 1 — French maize conditions hit another low as harvest accelerates (Recasts and adds detail) Sept 18 (Reuters) — French maize crop conditions worsened last week to hit another record low, data from farm office FranceAgriMer showed on Friday, as hot, dry weather persisted in the European NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says (Adds details) Sept 18 (Reuters) — Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Admin REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L Shanghai warehouse rubber stocks up 1.0 % SHANGHAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Rubber inventories in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose 1.0 % from last Friday, the exchange said on Friday. Changes in rubber stocks are reported as follows: DELIVE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L GCash owner Mynt gets Philippine bourse operator's nod for up to $1.47 billion IPO Sept 18 (Reuters) — Mynt, parent of Philippine financial app GCash, has won approval from the Philippine Stock Exchange for a planned initial public offering of up to 92.3 billion pesos ($1.47 billion), Globe Telecom, on EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L Thai cenbank reserves fall to $281.0 bln in week ended Sept 11 BANGKOK, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Data from the Bank of Thailand: Date International Reserves Net Forward Position ($ bln) ($ bln) Sept 11 281.0 24.9 Sept 4 284.0 24.6 Aug 28 283.2 24.7 Aug 21 284.7 24.8 Aug 14 280.9 24.7 LIN NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC H TABLE — Iwaicosmo Holdings — 2026/27 div forecast Sept 18 (Reuters) — Iwaicosmo Holdings Inc CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) Full year to Full year to Mar 31, 2027 Mar 31, 2027 LATEST PREVIOUS FORECAST FORECAST -Q2 Div 65.00 yen NOT EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC H EXCLUSIVE — China Rare Earth Group in talks to buy MP Materials shareholder Shenghe Resources, sources say Talks have been underway since earlier this year, sources say Deal would deepen state consolidation in rare earth sector Deal, if successful, could improve Shenghe access to quotas, a source says Sept 18 (Reuters) — Stat GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC M Fitch says Xiaomi credit profile likely resilient despite phone weakness Fitch Ratings says Xiaomi’s credit profile is likely to remain resilient this year, despite weakness in its core smartphone business. It warns rising memory costs could reduce smartphone shipments and weigh on profitabil RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L FTSE 100 Dips as Investors Weigh Fresh Tightening Signals London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.3% to 10,785 points on Friday, retreating after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors weighed recent decisions from major central banks and falling oil prices. The Bank of England held r MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: Oil majors take advantage of this situation. We need to intervene in the energy market. German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: Oil majors take advantage of this situation. We need to intervene in the energy market. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L German FinMin Klingbeil: France Made It Clear Its Not Against A Windfall Tax Oil Major Take Advantage Of This Situation - Need To Intervene In The Energy Market COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.31% Lower The FTSE 100 Index is dropping 33 points. Leading the losses are Airtel Africa (-4.94%), Coca-Cola (-4.08%) and BT (-3.12%). Top gainers were Fresnillo (2.63%), Endeavour (2.40%) and Antofagasta (1.76%). NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L Ipsen appoints Mariette Finet to board, effective immediately Ipsen appointed Mariette Finet as a Director effective immediately, succeeding Michèle Ollier. Her appointment will be submitted for ratification at the next AGM and she will join the Board Portfolio Committee. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC M Berenberg says UK tech valuations reflect AI concerns Berenberg analysts said UK technology, media and telecom valuations still reflect concerns over artificial intelligence, but view this as creating investment opportunities. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: Europe and Canada are key partners strategically. German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: Europe and Canada are key partners strategically. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC M Ant International-backed Mynt secures PSE approval for ~$1.3B IPO The Philippine Stock Exchange approved Mynt’s nearly $1.3 billion initial public offering, which would be the country’s largest-ever listing if completed. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC L The DAX Index Opens 0.31% Lower The DAX Index is losing 79 points. Losses were led by Deutsche Telekom (-3.46%), Zalando (-1.93%) and Mercedes-Benz AG (-1.40%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Infineon (3.13%), Siemens (0.66%) and Siemens Energy NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC L Swedencare CEO Håkan Lagerberg to step down after 12 months Swedencare said CEO Håkan Lagerberg intends to step down and will remain during a 12-month notice period to support an orderly transition. The board will begin the process to appoint a successor. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC M European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.34%, Nasdaq 100 +0.6%; EUR/USD +0.03%, WTI -1.8%, LLOY leads volume European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.6 percent, Dow futures is up 0.24 percent and Russell futures is up 0.17 percent. In currencies, the dollar in EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L Iwaicosmo Holdings -2026/27 dividend forecast Reuters cites Iwaicosmo Holdings consolidated earnings/dividend estimates for the full year ending Mar 31, 2027, including a Q2 dividend forecast of 65.00 yen (in the table). EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German FinMin Klingbeil: Need Instruments Like Fuel Price Cap, Windfall Tax German FinMin Klingbeil: Need Instruments Like Fuel Price Cap, Windfall Tax NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.58% Lower The CAC 40 Index is falling 48 points. Losses were driven by Orange (-3.73%), Renault (-2.28%) and Edenred (-1.96%). Biggest rises came from STMicroelectronics (1.46%), Schneider Electric (0.52%) and Airbus (0.42%). NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC M Bulgaria announces €300 million aid to offset higher fuel costs Bulgaria said it is launching a domestic aid package worth about €300 million to curb the consumer impact of surging fuel costs linked to the war in Iran. REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: We need instruments like fuel price cap, windfall tax. German Fin. Min. Klingbeil: We need instruments like fuel price cap, windfall tax. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: Big Or Consecutive Rate Hike Would Mean There Was High Risk Of Overshooting; Hope To Act Pre-emptively To Avoid Such Drastic Action Whether Conditions Would Still Be Accommodative After A Rate Hike To 1.5% Will Be Judged Based On Economic And Financial Variables At That Time CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC L Rand holds steady ahead of South Africa inflation, rate decision The rand was steady as investors focused on next week’s inflation data and the central bank’s monetary policy meeting, widely expected to raise interest rates. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC M Volkswagen recalls 208,724 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 US vehicles due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could fail and cause a loss of steering control, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC L UKMTO: Tanker Hit By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz READ HERE NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC L UPDATE 1 — At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines (Adds details, background) MANILA, Sept 18 (Reuters) — At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said. The incide NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L BRIEF — Ipsen Appoints Mariette Finet To Its Board Of Directors Sept 18 (Reuters) — Ipsen SA: Ipsen Appoints Mariette Finet To Its Board Of Directors Source text:... Further company coverage: IPN.PA (Gdansk Newsroom) ((gdansk.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com; +48 58 769 66 00;) NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L Ipsen names Mariette Finet to board, replacing Michèle Ollier Ipsen co-opted Mariette Finet to its board, effective immediately, replacing Michèle Ollier, who resigned on Aug. 1. Finet, a physician, has 35+ years in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences, including roles at NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L BUZZ — Airtel Africa falls on report unit weighs smaller London IPO * Airtel Africa falls 2.8% to 339.4p; top loser on FTSE 100 index * Bloomberg News reported on Thursday that Airtel Africa unit Airtel Money was considering downsizing its London IPO * Airtel Money now seeks to raise at EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L EQS — News: Lactips and SmartSolve Announce Global Strategic Partnership for Plastic — Free Packaging EQS-News: SmartSolve / Key word(s): Joint Venture/Agreement Lactips and SmartSolve Announce Global Strategic Partnership for Plastic-Free Packaging 18.09.2026 / 09:25 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the con EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC M South Korea’s KOSPI ends up over 2% as chipmakers rally South Korean shares rose over 2% on Friday; the KOSPI closed up 178.82 points, or 2.66%, at 6,894.23, as chipmakers tracked an overnight rally in U.S. peers, though the week ended lower amid concerns about high bond yiel EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L BUZZ — India's Mahindra Financial rises as CLSA sees faster loan growth, attractive valuations * Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services shares rise 1.7% to 351.45 rupees * CLSA says while FY26 was a slow year for AUM growth it expects growth to pick up to mid-teens in FY27 and beyond * Says stock has corrected o CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, fire extinguished, crew safe, UKMTO says Sept 18 (Reuters) — The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Friday a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, with all crew reported s NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L European indexes open lower as AI-linked stocks rise European indexes largely open lower. The Stoxx 600 edges 0.1% lower as telecoms and chemicals drag, while AI-related shares gain; London’s FTSE 100 slips 0.2% amid weaker components (te...). MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC L Ipsen co-opts Mariette Finet to Board of Directors Ipsen says Mariette Finet has been co-opted as a director to its board, effective immediately, succeeding Michèle Ollier, who resigned. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC M European energy stocks slip as oil slides on easing geopolitical risk European energy stocks open lower Friday as oil prices keep sliding, with the move linked to perceptions that geopolitical risks are moderating. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: Won't Conduct Monetary Policy With Any Concern In Mind Over What Kind Of Members Will Join Board BoJ Gov Ueda: Won't Conduct Monetary Policy With Any Concern In Mind Over What Kind Of Members Will Join Board CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC L Hero Motors IPO GMP rises 7% on Day 3 Hero Motors IPO opened for subscription on 16 September and closes on 18 September. The price band is Rs.79–Rs.84 per share; face value Rs.10. IPO GMP reportedly rose 7% on Day 3. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC L France FinMin Lescure: Not Concerned About Euro Area Fragmentation Risk France FinMin Lescure: Not Concerned About Euro Area Fragmentation Risk NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC L France FinMin Lescure: Hopefully We'll Have A Budget Significant Effort Needed On Budget NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC M Sterling edges higher after U.K. retail sales beat expectations The pound rose slightly after August U.K. retail sales returned to growth, rising 0.5% month over month versus a 0.1% decline expected (WSJ survey) following a 0.5% July decline. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC L France Fin. Min. Lescure: Hopefully we'll have a budget. France Fin. Min. Lescure: Hopefully we'll have a budget. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L RUBBER — Japan futures climb as yen slides, Nikkei rallies (Recasts, updates prices to market close) By Emily Ou Yong Sept 18 (Reuters) — Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by a weaker yen and a rally in Tokyo equities, though the cont CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L FHW Neukölln schedules half — year financial report release FHW scheduled its half-year/Q2 financial report for release on Sept. 30, 2026. Report publication set for Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. Wh NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L EQS — AFR: Fernheizwerk Neukölln AG: Preliminary announcement of the publication of financial reports according to Articles 114, 115, 117 of the WpHG [the German Securities Act] EQS Preliminary announcement financial reports: Fernheizwerk Neukölln AG / Preliminary announcement on the disclosure of financial statements Fernheizwerk Neukölln AG: Preliminary announcement of the publication of finan NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L Participants in Pakistan’s 750,000 ton wheat tender agreeing to match lowest price offers, traders say HAMBURG, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Trading companies participating in Pakistan’s tender this week to buy and import 750,000 metric tons of wheat have mostly agreed to reduce their offers to match the lowest prices submitted by NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L France Fin. Min. Lescure: Significant effort needed on budget. France Fin. Min. Lescure: Significant effort needed on budget. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: No Comment On Talks With Bessent BoJ Gov Ueda: No Comment On Talks With Bessent CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC M Foreign investors cut Asian bond exposure in August Foreign investors sold Asian bonds in August for the first time in five months, with a global bond selloff and expectations of further monetary tightening weighing on regional debt appetite. They sold South Korea, Malays RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L UKMTO gets report of incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker is reported to be hit by unknown projectile. UKMTO gets report of incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker is reported to be hit by unknown projectile. NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC L Tallink loan maturity extended by two years Aktsiaselts Infortar said its subsidiary AS Tallink Grupp extended the maturity of its loan agreement by two years, per Tallink’s announcement. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC M Japan rubber futures rise as yen slides; Nikkei rallies Japanese rubber futures climbed for a third straight session, buoyed by a weaker yen and a rally in Tokyo equities, though the contract posted a weekly decline as oil prices fell. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC L Kerry TJ Logistics May revenue 2026 vs 2025 Table shows Kerry TJ Logistics Co Ltd May figures: revenue NT$1.35B (2026) vs NT$1.27B (2025); Jan–May revenue NT$6,640,523,000 vs NT$6,112,193,000. Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Eurozone bond yields rise slightly, remain below recent highs Eurozone government bond yields edged higher but stayed comfortably below recent multiyear highs, supported by falling oil prices and lower Treasury yields, with Fed tightening this week and its inflation-fighting stance RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: Example Of Big, Successive Rate Hikes Was US And Europe In 2022, 2023 BoJ Gov Ueda: Example Of Big, Successive Rate Hikes Was US And Europe In 2022, 2023 CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC L Bitcoin rises modestly after Wall Street tech-led gains Bitcoin is up modestly, supported by overnight U.S. stock strength led by tech names tied to artificial intelligence, plus softer oil prices improving risk sentiment. CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Baader starts Curatis Holding target at CHF24.7 EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC L Baader starts Curatis Holding with a Buy rating EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC H BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say US, China finalise Xi business delegation for September 24 visit Chinese CEOs expected at White House state dinner, sources say Delegation may include Chinese companies facing issues in US BYD, CATL, Xiaomi, Gotion, and GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC M Choppies FY revenue rises on new stores and inflation Choppies reports FY revenue growth attributed to new stores and inflation. EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Goldman Sachs trims Hugo Boss voting rights to 14.52% from 15.19% Goldman Sachs cut its combined voting rights stake in Hugo Boss to 14.52% from 15.19%. Holdings via shares edged up to 0.13% from 0.12%. * Exposure through instruments fell to 14.39% from 15.08%. * Threshold was crossed EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L EQS — PVR: Hugo Boss AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe — wide distribution EQS Voting Rights Announcement: HUGO BOSS AG Hugo Boss AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 18.09.2026 / 09:14 CET/ MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L TECHNICALS — CBOT wheat may test support at $7.13 — 3/4 For more technical analysis, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — CBOT December wheat may test a support at $7.13-3/4 per bushel, a break below which could open the way toward $6.98-1/2. After failing to break a r EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L Enbridge Ontario 182 MW Underwood wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO Sept 18 (Reuters) — Enbridge Ontario 182 MW Underwood wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Friday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L BRIEF — Genova Appoints Krister Karlssson To Deputy CEO Sept 18 (Reuters) — Genova Property Group AB: Genova Appoints Krister Karlssson To Deputy Ceo Appoints Krister Karlsson As Deputy Ceo Effective March 2027 Source text:... Further company coverage: GPGR.ST (Gdansk Newsroo NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L BRIEF — Krister Karlsson To Leave Role As Vice CEO And COO At SBB Sept 18 (Reuters) — Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget I Norden AB: Krister Karlsson To Leave Role As Vice Ceo And Coo At Sbb Krister Karlsson To Remain In Role For Six-month Transition Period Source text:... Further company covera NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC L BRIEF — Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Is Recalling 49,958 US Vehicles, NHTSA Says Sept 18 (Reuters) — Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Is Recalling Some U.s. Vehicles As An Unexpected Engine Stall, Loss Of Exterior Lighting Or Warning Lights, Or Failure Of The Rearview Camera System Can Increase The NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC M Kerry TJ Logistics Q1 revenue rises to NT$3,977,877,000 Kerry TJ Logistics Co. Ltd. reported 2026 Q1 revenue of NT$3,977,877,000 versus NT$3,570,551,000 in Jan-Mar 2025, and 2026 revenue of NT$1,460,502,000 versus NT$1,245,746,000 in 2025. Source: Taiwan Stock Exchange. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC H Yen Remains Volatile as Ueda Reaffirms Tightening Path The Japanese yen weakened past 157 per dollar on Friday, hitting two-week lows after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in a widely telegraphed move, with two officials dissenting to the decision. The currency later CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: Not Ruling Out Any Particular Policy Measures, Various Possibilities Depending On Inflation, When Asked About Possibility Of 50 Bps Or Consecutive Rate Hike BoJ Gov Ueda: Not Ruling Out Any Particular Policy Measures, Various Possibilities Depending On Inflation, When Asked About Possibility Of 50 Bps Or Consecutive Rate Hike CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L Genova Property Group appoints Krister Karlssson deputy CEO EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L Krister Karlsson to leave SBB role as Vice CEO and COO Krister Karlsson will leave his role as Vice CEO and COO at Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget I Norden AB (SBB). EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L The Shangai Composite Index Closes 1.00% Higher The Shangai Composite Index rose 39 points or 1.00 percent on Friday to close at 3914 points. Leading the gains are Greenland Holdings (9.85%), Poly Real Estate (5.56%) and China Fortune (2.80%). Top losers were Ningbo P GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L SBB deputy CEO/COO Krister Karlsson to leave; six-month transition Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB) said Deputy CEO and COO Krister Karlsson will leave the company, staying for a six-month transition to hand over responsibilities. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC M Volkswagen Group of America recalls 49,958 US vehicles, NHTSA says Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. is recalling 49,958 US vehicles, according to NHTSA. REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Kerry TJ Logistics 1H revenue NT$7,979,186,000 vs NT$7,462,036,000 Kerry TJ Logistics Co. Ltd. reported 2026 revenue of NT$1,338,663,000 for June (year-ago NT$1,349,843,000) and Jan–Jun revenue of NT$7,979,186,000 versus NT$7,462,036,000 in 2025, per Taiwan Stock Exchange data. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Citigroup Expects Bank Of Japan To Hike Interest Rates By 25 Bp In December 2026, March And July 2027 Vs Prior Forecast Of January, June And December 2027 Citigroup Expects Bank Of Japan To Hike Interest Rates By 25 Bp In December 2026, March And July 2027 Vs Prior Forecast Of January, June And December 2027 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC M Key facts: INTC delays Ohio to 2030—31; CEO: 50% supply; SK Hynix talks This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Vicor to add ~1M sq ft in New Hampshire Vicor (VICR) plans to add about 1M sq ft in New Hampshire and has a non-exclusive VPD deal. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC L Key facts: BCBP 11M offering; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cuts target $8.35 This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L CBOT December wheat faces support near $7.13-3/4 CBOT December wheat (WZ26) is described as potentially testing support at $7.13-3/4 per bushel, after breaking the $7.23 support. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC H BoJ Gov Ueda: Wage Data Shows Solid Improvement In Wages Following Spring Wage Talks BoJ Gov Ueda: Wage Data Shows Solid Improvement In Wages Following Spring Wage Talks CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L China MoFA Spox Guo Reiterates China, US In Communication On Presidential Talks China MoFA Spox Guo Reiterates China, US In Communication On Presidential Talks GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC M Oil extends losses as Saudi supply hopes keep pressure on prices Brent is around $102 a barrel as traders look to Saudi Arabia restoring export capacity, including work to restore its damaged East-West pipeline. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC L BRIEF — Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Is Recalling 208,724 U.S. Vehicles, NHTSA says Sept 18 (Reuters) — Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. Is Recalling Some U.s. Vehicles As A Broken Steering Rack Housing Can Result In A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.- Nhtsa Volkswagen Group Of MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L BUZZ — Indian chip shares rise as semiconductor investment plan reaches $13.5 billion * India's semiconductor mission 2.0 has a higher outlay of $13.5 billion vs $8 billion budget in previous plan * Semiconductor stocks rise; Avalon jumps more than 10%, Syrma climbs 7.8%, Cyient DLM rises 4%, Kaynes up 1% EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Troubled Australian developer Bathla granted one — year extension to complete projects SYDNEY, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Debt-riddled Australian developer Bathla Group received a one-year extension on Friday to complete unfinished projects that were left in limbo when it entered administration last month. But th MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Springvest portfolio firm Volare expands share in insect — protein feed market as rivals exit Springvest highlighted a second wave of sustainability technology companies with more mature, scalable business models, dated Sept. 18, 2026. Volare’s insect-protein plant in Pori uses food-industry side streams, aiming COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Springvest — backed Hycamite opens private share issue for investors, plans EUR 50 million graphite pilot plant Springvest announced a private share offering for Hycamite, a Finnish energy-technology company developing methane-splitting plants. Hycamite’s process converts natural gas into hydrogen for dispatchable power generation COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Almi Invest backs Aday Systems in SEK 2.5 million funding round Almi Invest AB backed Aday Systems in a private financing round totaling SEK 2.5 million alongside Annexstruktur, KICK Capital, angel investors. Kalmar-based Aday Systems, founded in 2024, develops recruitment workflow s EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Paragon Capital Management says fee — only model aligns client interests, targets long — term value creation in interview Paragon Capital Management management outlined its investment approach in an interview introducing the firm’s positioning in wealth management. Strategy centered on alignment of interests, supported by a fee-only model i NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L DHH to attend European Midcap Event 2026 DHH will attend the European Midcap Event on Oct. 1, 2026, in Paris. Veljko Drakulić, CEO of DHH group subsidiaries in Croatia and Serbia, is scheduled to represent the company. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L One killed, four injured in Philippines school shooting, provincial governor says MANILA, Sept 18 (Reuters) — At least one person was killed and four were injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, a provincial governor said. The incident took place at Banga National NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC M Volkswagen Group of America recalls 208,724 U.S. vehicles NHTSA says Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 208,724 U.S. vehicles. REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC L Bathla Group granted one-year extension to complete unfinished projects Bathla Group received a one-year extension to complete projects left unfinished after it entered administration last month, but remains dependent on securing further funding from lenders and administrators Teneo Australi EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 07:12 AM UTC