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Investec, Intesa Sanpaolo co — lead CRDB Bank’s USD 300 million syndicated term loan
Investec, Intesa Sanpaolo arranged CRDB Bank’s new USD 300 million syndicated term loan, the largest refinancing since the program began in 2022. Commitments reached about USD 744 million, nearly 5x a USD 150 million lau
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC
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UNEP Cool Coalition honors GREE chair Dong Mingzhu
UNEP Cool Coalition presented Dong Mingzhu a new “Cool Leaders” award in the Individual Leader category.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 30-Year JGB Rises 3.5bp To 4.110%
Japan Yield On 30-Year JGB Rises 3.5bp To 4.110%
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC
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Veegaland Developers shares debut at ~10% premium on NSE
Veegaland Developers Ltd. made its stock market debut on Friday, September 18, with shares opening at ₹154 on the NSE (about 10% above the ₹140 IPO price). On the BSE, it debuted at ₹151 (premium over IPO price not fully
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.08%, Nasdaq 100 +0.06%; USD/JPY +0.66%, WTI -0.6%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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SGX Sicom October TSR20 rubber down 3.1 cents
SGX Sicom Benchmark October TSR20 rubber fell 3.1 cents to 236.0 U.S. cents/kg.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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SGX Sicom RSS3 rubber untraded at midday
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Yen slides and Japan stocks surge after BOJ rate hike
The yen weakened after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in a well-telegraphed move; two of the board’s nine members dissented. Japanese stocks rallied, aided by the weaker currency.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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ZHUHF - GREE Chairperson Dong Mingzhu Honored by UNEP Cool Coalition for Leadership in Sustainable Cooling
ZHUHF - GREE Chairperson Dong Mingzhu Honored by UNEP Cool Coalition for Leadership in Sustainable Cooling
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Nikkei extends gains, up 1.6% to 65,181.13
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
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Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million to Parents of Young Woman Killed After Uber Driver Abandoned Her on Freeway During Ride Home — Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — India's Tata Group stocks fall after SP Group unveils $2.6 billion stake sale plan
(Adds details throughout) Sept 18 (Reuters) — Shares of most Tata Group stocks fell on Friday, a day after Shapoorji Pallonji Group proposed selling a portion of its stake in holding company Tata Sons for at least 250 bi
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Hyundai Motor CEO: US Could See Surge In Chinese Auto Imports Without Tariffs Or Other Safeguards
Calls Chinese Rivals' Innovation, Improvement And Technology 'Unbelievable' - Says Hyundai Needs More Vehicle Data Before Launching Its Own Self-Driving Technology
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Market talk: EFG expects BOJ rate hikes every three months
EFG International’s Sam Jochim says the BOJ could be reasonably expected to raise rates about once every three months until underlying inflation approaches 2%. He expects the next move to be an increase and for tightenin
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:24 AM UTC
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Tata group shares drop after prior-session gains unwind
Indian Tata group companies fell on Friday, reversing gains from the prior session, a day after Tata Sons reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as chairman. Tata Chemicals dropped as much as 7.4% around 9:28 am IST.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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METALS — Copper set for weekly gain as China demand offsets US policy pressure
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Copper was set to end the week higher on Friday, as stronger physical demand in China helped withstand pressure from US tariff uncertainty and higher interest rates. Three-month copper on the London M
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Lucid partners with Bolt to scale autonomous mobility services across Europe
Lucid struck a strategic partnership with Bolt to develop, scale autonomous mobility services across Europe. Bolt targets deployment of at least 25,000 fully autonomous Lucid vehicles in major European cities using Lucid
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Sultan Resources rises on exploration licence application in Namibia
* Shares of Australia's Sultan Resources rise as much as 62.5% to A$0.013, marking their biggest intraday pct gain since March 6, 2024 * Stock hits its highest level since April 13 * Copper-gold explorer applies for expl
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Malaysia pardons board allows Najib Razak to serve house arrest
Malaysia’s pardons board chaired by the king agreed to let jailed former PM Najib Razak serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, according to the prime minister’s legal department.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC
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Tata Motors to raise vehicle prices by up to 1% from Oct 1
Tata Motors said it will increase its vehicle prices by up to 1% from October 1 to offset higher commodity and other input costs.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC
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Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi expand stopover program to Al Ain
DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways are expanding the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme to Al Ain as international visitor numbers grow.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC
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IOG warns Cardano users away from YouTube giveaway scam
Input Output Group urged users to avoid its YouTube channel after it livestreamed a suspected AI-manipulated video of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson promoting a crypto giveaway.
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC
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Indonesia finance minister backs 3% GDP deficit cap
Suahasil Nazara said he remains committed to Indonesia’s legislated annual fiscal deficit cap of 3% of GDP and urged constructive discussion on any potential changes to fiscal rules.
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC
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Copper set for weekly gain as China demand offsets US policy pressure
Copper was set to end the week higher on Friday, as stronger physical demand in China helped withstand pressure from US tariff uncertainty and higher interest rates.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange LME:CA1
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Axis Capital cuts India's NTPC Green PT on slower capacity additions
* Axis Capital maintained its "Buy" rating on NTPC Green Energy but cut its PT to 113 rupees from 125 rupees, citing slower-than-expected capacity additions * Brokerage cut its capacity-addition assumptions to about 5.5
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Moody's lifts India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7%
Moody's raised India's fiscal 2027 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing resilience amid the Middle East conflict.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Immigration crackdown puts Australia's wheat harvest at risk, industry groups say
New rules raise working holiday visa processing time to three months from a few days One in seven farm jobs is filled by backpacker visa holders, National Farmers' Federation says Net overseas migration falls to 306,000
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Tata Electronics partners with seven firms for Gujarat chip fab
Tata Electronics announced seven partnerships and collaborations with global semiconductor companies and Indian institutions to build the supply chain for its planned Gujarat chip fab and packaging facility in Assam.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Pro Kabaddi media rights fees face dispute amid JioStar talks
TradingView News reports the Pro Kabaddi League’s next media rights deal is turning into a negotiation between JioStar and franchise owners, with JioStar seeking up to a 50% reduction in fees while owners seek to protect
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Dollar bond demand may soften as US yields rise
Bankers expect overseas bond sales by Indian issuers could moderate as higher debt-raising costs follow the US Federal Reserve’s first rate increase in three years.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Axis Bank: rupee may need further depreciation
Axis Bank said the rupee may need to depreciate further to absorb sustained trade shocks, noting the trade-weighted real effective exchange rate (REER) fell to 91.75, last seen during the 2013 taper tantrum.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Axis Bank says rupee may need further weakening
Axis Bank said the rupee may need to depreciate further to adjust to sustained terms-of-trade trade shocks, citing a drop in the trade-weighted real effective exchange rate (REER) to 91.75.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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RBI OMO sale demand exceeds notified amount
RBI’s first OMO sale of the year saw bids worth 66,590 crore versus a notified 50,000 crore, indicating stronger-than-expected demand; the RBI accepted bonds at yields higher than…
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Artemis Medicare shares up 26% over three months
Shares of Artemis Medicare Services have risen 26% over the past three months versus a 8.6% gain in the BSE Healthcare index and a 3.7% fall in the BSE Sensex. The company is expanding hospital capacity and mentions fore
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Nifty edges up after widely expected US Fed rate hike
India’s Nifty rose 0.2% to close at 23,270.6, while BSE Sensex fell 21.86 points or 0.03 following the widely anticipated US Federal Reserve rate hike.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Kissht board approves plan to raise up to 832 crore
OnEMI Technology Solutions, operator of digital lending platform Kissht, said its board approved a proposal to raise up to 832 crore via a preferential issue.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Advent International to invest ₹3,150 crore for 24.9% in Yatharth
US private equity firm Advent International has signed a definitive pact to invest ₹3,150 crore for a 24.9% stake in listed speciality hospital chain Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Oil India to spend ~15,000 crore on deepwater exploration
Oil India chairman Ranjit Rath said the company plans to spend around 15,000 crore over the next three years on deepwater exploration, aiming to drill eight wells subject to seismic data.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Brookfield to invest up to $600M in ACME green molecules
Brookfield will invest up to $600 million (5,743 crore) in ACME Cleantech Ventures, ACME Group’s green molecules platform, to fund development and construction of projects in India and the Gulf.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Brookfield to invest up to $600m in ACME Cleantech Ventures
Brookfield will invest up to $600 million (5,743 crore) in ACME Cleantech Ventures, ACME Group’s green molecules platform, to fund project development and construction in India and the Gulf.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Pakistan Army Chief Urges Iran To Restrain Houthis — FT
READ HERE
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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MUFG CEO says bank will seek collaboration with non-financial sectors
MUFG Bank President and CEO Masakazu Osawa said the bank aims to actively pursue collaboration with non-financial sectors, including efforts to increase customer touchpoints, in an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Immigration crackdown may threaten Australia’s wheat harvest, farm groups warn
Australian farm groups say tighter immigration rules could create labour shortages and threaten the upcoming wheat harvest.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:14 AM UTC
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IAG excludes KPMG from upcoming external audit tender
Insurance Australia Group said KPMG will not be invited to take part in its upcoming tender for external audit services.
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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BOJ Seen Proceeding Cautiously After Rate Hike
State Street Investment Management says the Bank of Japan may avoid committing to a further rate path after raising its policy rate to 1.25%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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BoJ Rate Statement
BoJ Rate Statement
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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Rupee Rebounds on Lower Oil, IPO Inflows
The Indian rupee strengthened to around 95.7 per dollar, rebounding from seven-week lows as easing crude oil prices, expectations of foreign portfolio inflows linked to the National Stock Exchange’s $2.3 billion IPO and
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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Indian shares seen marginally higher as crude oil eases
Friday’s Indian market is expected to open marginally higher, supported by a pullback in crude oil prices. Persistent West Asia geopolitical risks and demand for domestic IPOs may limit upside. Tata group stocks are set
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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India says it will protect energy security as US targets Russian oil buyers
India said it will take necessary steps to safeguard energy security and economic interests, adding it has informed Washington about the likely impact of a proposed US law targeting Russian energy-importing countries.
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Ricoh plans new Japan inkjet head plant to more than double output over time
Ricoh plans a new inkjet-head manufacturing facility at its Atsugi site in Kanagawa Prefecture to expand supply capacity. Production capacity targeted to more than double over time as demand rises for high-quality inkjet
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Italy — Factors to watch on September 18
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*). Politics Italy is preparing for a possible
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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China's August refined fuel exports exceed pre — Iran war levels, jet fuel exports hit record high
BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) — China's exports of refined oil products in August rose 12.7% year-on-year amid the Iran war, with jet fuel exports hitting a record high, customs data showed on Friday. China, a key exporter
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan lifts benchmark rate to 1.25%
BoJ raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 30 years, and signaled more increases are on the way, per WSJ.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Dyno Nobel five-year plan viewed as growth and defense-energetics driven
UBS says Dyno Nobel’s FY 2031 ambitions center on growth supported by mining/industrialization demand and defense-related energetics, citing a high single-digit revenue growth target while seeking more detail on the plan
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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BoJ Rate Decision Actual 1.25% (Forecast 1.25%, Previous 1%)
BoJ Rate Decision Actual 1.25% (Forecast 1.25%, Previous 1%)
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Yen Weakens as BOJ Hikes Rates
The Japanese yen weakened to around 157 per dollar on Friday, touching two-week lows after the Bank of Japan delivered a widely anticipated interest-rate hike. The central bank lifted its policy rate by 25 basis points t
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Venezuela Nears Deal To Move $4B Gold Reserve To New York — FT
READ HERE
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Singapore Dollar steady in Asian trading; Maybank cites USD credibility
USD/SGD is steady in Asian trading. Maybank analysts attribute resilience to “possible U.S. dollar debasement” and “loss of credibility.”
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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BoJ Rate Decision
BoJ Rate Decision
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Aussie/yen AUDJPY rises 1.04% to 112.02 yen
Aussie/yen AUDJPY rises 1.04% to 112.02 yen
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC
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euro/yen rises 0.82% to 180.43 yen
euro/yen rises 0.82% to 180.43 yen
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC
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Dollar/yen at highest level since Sept. 3
Dollar/yen at highest level since Sept. 3
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC
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Dollar/yen extends gains after BoJ decision, up 0.68% at 157 yen
Dollar/yen extends gains after BoJ decision, up 0.68% at 157 yen
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 04:05 AM UTC
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Hyundai CEO warns US faces Chinese auto surge without guardrails
Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz said the US could see a wave of Chinese auto imports similar to Europe unless Washington maintains tariffs and other market-access safeguards.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Hyundai Motor CEO: Chinese rivals' innovation, advancement and technology are unbelievable
Hyundai Motor CEO: Chinese rivals' innovation, advancement and technology are unbelievable
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Hyundai Motor CEO: company needs time to collect data from millions of cars before debuting own self-driving tech
Hyundai Motor CEO: company needs time to collect data from millions of cars before debuting own self-driving tech
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Hyundai Motor CEO: US could face spike in Chinese imports without tariffs, other protections
Hyundai Motor CEO: US could face spike in Chinese imports without tariffs, other protections
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Pacific Legend Group held EGM on share capital increase proposal
Shareholders of Pacific Legend Group met on Sept. 18, 2026, passing all resolutions put to the extraordinary general meeting. Authorized share capital increase to HK$ 300 million from HK$ 100 million was adopted; the sha
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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ADVISORY — Hong Kong corporate earnings week ahead
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Please be advised that there are no corporate earnings scheduled for Hong Kong (.HSI) in the week ahead. (Compiled by Bengaluru Newsroom) ((Diaries@thomsonreuters.com)
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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DIARY — China corporate earnings week ahead
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Diary of China (.CSI300) corporate earnings for the week ahead. China Earnings Start Date Start Time RIC Company Name Event Name (GMT) 21-Sep-2026 08:00 600031.SS Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd Half Year
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Malaysia August CPI rises 1.9% y/y, above forecast
Malaysia’s CPI increased 1.9% year over year in August, slightly above the 1.8% forecast; July rose 1.8%.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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REG — RNS — Service Notice
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: RNS Number: 3601V RNS 18 September 2026 RNS Service Notice Whilst the London Stock Exchange Plc takes reasonable steps to verify the source of
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.09%, Nasdaq 100 +0.07%; USD/JPY +0.71%, WTI -0.87%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.08 percent and Russell futures is down 0.01 percent. In currencies, the dollar in
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Venezuela nears deal to transfer $4bn gold reserve to New York: FT
Venezuela nears deal to transfer $4bn gold reserve to New York: FT
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Pakistan army chief urges Iran to rein in Houthis: FT
Pakistan army chief urges Iran to rein in Houthis: FT
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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JPMorgan upgrades Paytm to Overweight; lifts Pine Labs target
JPMorgan upgraded One97 Communications (Paytm) to 'Overweight' and raised its price target for Pine Labs after an MDR decision; shares opened up as much as 1% on Friday, Sept. 18.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Rupee strengthens 22 paise to ₹95.71 per dollar
The rupee opened Friday stronger at ₹95.71 versus Thursday’s ₹95.93, gaining 22 paise in early trade, helped by softer crude oil and expectations of foreign portfolio inflows.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Standard Chartered sees US 10-year yield near 5.5% by mid-2027
Standard Chartered expects US 10-year Treasury yields to rise toward 5.5% by mid-2027 and says a stronger US dollar could pressure emerging-market currencies, including India.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Australian dollar rebounds after RBA hawkish inflation comments
RBA Governor Michele Bullock reiterated hawkish views on inflation and interest rates; NZD appears set for a fourth straight week of losses, pushing AUD broadly higher versus NZD and related pairs.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Malaysia consumer inflation quickened to 1.9% in August
Malaysia’s consumer-price growth accelerated slightly in August, with the CPI up 1.9% year over year, driven mainly by stronger transport prices.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Malaysia export growth accelerated in August, driven by electronics demand
Malaysia’s exports rose 45.5% year over year to 191.05 billion ringgit ($46.62 billion) in August, up from a 38.0% increase in July, led mainly by stronger demand for electrical and electronic products.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Malaysia August exports jump 45.5% y/y, above forecast
Malaysia’s exports rose 45.5% year on year in August, topping expectations.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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August rainfall boosts Western Australia wheat by 1 million tons
An industry body said Western Australia is set to produce 1 million metric tons more wheat than expected a month ago, with barley and canola harvests also expected to be larger.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Modon seeks $671.65M syndicated loan for Ras El Hekma infrastructure
Modon Holding is seeking a syndicated loan of 35 billion Egyptian pounds ($671.65 million) to fund infrastructure for its Ras El Hekma project in Egypt, the report says.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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Host Digital plans use of proceeds for investments, capex
Host Digital says it will use net proceeds for data-center investments, general and administrative expenses, capex, working capital, and other purposes.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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China Telecom keeps bull view as AI pivot speeds up
DBS Group Research retained its bullish view on China Telecom, citing a faster pivot toward its artificial-intelligence business. The firm said China Telecom set a long-term target for intelligence service revenue to mak
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Pilbara Gold set for best week in 5 months after strong drilling results
* Shares of Pilbara Gold Ltd on track to gain 16.2% for the week, best since April 17 * Gold explorer on Thursday delivered strong first drill results from its Roe Hills Gold Project in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia * St
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares open higher as oil eases; IPO rush limits gains
(Updates for markets open) Sept 18 (Reuters) — Indian shares opened higher on Friday, helped by lower oil prices and bargain buying after recent losses, though Middle East tensions and strong demand for domestic IPOs cap
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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SBI Shinsei portfolio firm Technocraft lists on Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market
SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment’s portfolio company Technocraft listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market on Sept. 18, 2026. Listing marks a liquidity milestone for the investor’s holding in Technocraft. Discla
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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SNAPSHOT — Vietnam dong, gold rates — September 18
HANOI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0352 GMT. September 18 USD/VND mid
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Dr Reddy's signs India distribution deal for Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine
(Adds details paragraph 2 onwards) Sept 18 (Reuters) — Dr Reddy's Laboratories said on Friday it had signed an agreement with Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical to promote and distribute the Qdenga dengue vaccine i
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Scott Bessent Says Financing Iran With Crypto 'Not Beyond' Treasury's Reach, Sanctions Bitcoin Exchange Tied to Iranian Financier Babak Zanjani
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that new sanctions targeting a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange linked to Iranian financier Babak Zanjani showed that crypto-based efforts to finance the Iranian regime won’t
LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Bayan Resources shares surge after sale deal announcement
PT Bayan Resources (IDX:BYAN) shares jumped up to 20% on Friday after the company announced a deal to sell 10 billion shares to tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad, also known as Haji Isam.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Indian shares open higher as oil eases
Nifty 50 rose 0.20% to 23,315.80 and Sensex gained 0.22% to 74,474.19 by 9:23, supported by lower oil prices and bargain buying, while Middle East tensions and strong domestic IPO demand capped gains.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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RBC: Now Sees RBA Hiking In Sep And Nov, Taking Cash Rate To 4.85%
RBC: Now Sees RBA Hiking In Sep And Nov, Taking Cash Rate To 4.85%
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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Host Digital grants underwriters option for 328,125 shares
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Host Digital expects offering to close Sept. 21
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Host Digital expects $17.5M in gross proceeds
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Host Digital prices ~2.2M-share offering at $8.00 each
Host Digital priced an offering of nearly 2.2M shares at $8.00 each.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Vietnam dong exchange rates and indicative SJC gold prices, Sept. 18
Snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi, and interbank offered rates at 0352 GMT.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Dr Reddy’s signs deal to promote and distribute Takeda’s Qdenga in India
Dr Reddy's Laboratories said it signed an agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical to promote and distribute Qdenga in India, months after India’s regulator approved Qdenga for use in both children and adults.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Asia oil products trades — Sept 17
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Date Product Vol Price Load/Del Parties(SELL-B UY) Sep HSFO 380cst 20KT FOB Straits MOPS Oct 7-11 Aramco-Vitol 17 +$42.00/mt HSFO 380cst 20KT FOB Straits MOPS Oct 7-11 Aramco-Vitol +$42.00/mt HSFO 380
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's EQ Resources heads for best week in 6 months on US tungsten JV stake buy
* Shares of EQ Resources on track for a 20% weekly gain, their best performance in more than six months * Earlier this week, tungsten miner agreed to acquire a 10% stake in a US joint venture that plans to restart the Sp
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australian tech stocks set for best day in three weeks, tracking Nasdaq gains
* Australian technology stocks gain 1%, on track for their best session since August 28, if the trend holds * Sub-index down 0.5% so far this week, set for fifth straight session of losses * Tech-linked Nasdaq rose 1.69%
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Host Digital Prices 2.2 Mln Shares At $8 Per Share
Sept 17 (Reuters) — Healthy Choice Wellness Corp: Host Digital Inc. Announces Pricing Of Common Stock Offering Healthy Choice Wellness Corp - Host Digital Prices 2,187,500 Shares At $8 Per Share For $17.50 Million Gross
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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HCWC - Host Digital Inc. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering
HCWC - Host Digital Inc. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Copper Holds Gains on Stronger China Demand
Copper futures held above $6.55 per pound on Friday after advancing for three straight sessions, supported by signs of stronger demand from China. The Yangshan premium, a key indicator of Chinese copper demand, climbed t
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Healthy Choice Wellness prices 2.9 mln shares at $8
Healthy Choice Wellness Corp (AMEX:HCWC) priced 2.9 million shares at $8 per share.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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China's offshore yuan hits strongest in four years ahead of Trump — Xi meeting
SHANGHAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — China’s offshore yuan on Friday hit the strongest level against the dollar in four years, as traders bet this week’s US rate hike has not derailed the yuan’s appreciation cycle. In the onsho
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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BUZZ — China's Xpeng climbs on plan to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers
* Hong Kong shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng climb 2.3% to HK$42.14, on track for the biggest one-day pct gain since August 26 * Stock touches the highest level since September 14 in the third straight gain
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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MEDIA — Hackers used Anthropic’s Claude to break into OpenAI — WSJ
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Foreign investors buy Vietnam stocks ahead of FTSE market upgrade
Overseas investors buy net 1.42 trillion dong in Vietnamese shares so far this week SSI Research estimates passive funds buy about $240 million in first tranche on September 18 Vanguard plans to raise Vietnam investment
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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CrowdStrike, Okta and Iovance hit 52-week highs
CRWD, OKTA and IOVA rose to 52-week highs on Thursday, with AI safety and rapid AI development concerns cited as a tailwind for cybersecurity stocks.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Forms Syntron delays $120 million Hong Kong listing
Shenzhen Forms Syntron Information (SZSE:300468) postponed its planned Hong Kong listing, citing market conditions, per a filing late Thursday.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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China’s offshore yuan hits strongest level in four years
China’s offshore yuan strengthened to its strongest level versus the dollar in four years amid expectations that this week’s US rate hike won’t end the yuan’s appreciation cycle.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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Iron ore up in early Asia on seasonal steel demand
Iron ore prices rise in early Asian trade, supported by seasonal steel-demand pickup and pre-holiday restocking, per Baocheng Futures; outlook remains subdued amid steelmakers’ losses.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC
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DIARY — US refinery operations — Floodwater overwhelmed pump at Exxon Mobil's Joliet refinery
Sept 17 (Reuters) — The following is a list of refinery incidents reported in the United States as of Sept 17: Floodwater overwhelmed pump at Exxon Mobil's Joliet, Illinois refinery; facility remains offline following ou
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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POLL — India RBI likely to set underwriting fee in 0.50 — 0.85 paisa band
MUMBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Indian government aims to raise at least 280 billion rupees ($2.92 billion) through the sale of bonds on Friday. The Reserve Bank of India will likely set underwriting commission for these
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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World launches self-custodial World Money super app in 150+ countries
World launched World Money, a self-custody financial “super app” combining stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards and trading. Rollout began Thursday in more than 150 countries, with features varying by location.
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Manhattan Gold set for worst week in nearly two years on share placement plan
* Manhattan Gold down 4.8% on the day and 21.6% for the week, set to be the worst since early December 2024 * Miner announced a share placement on Tuesday at A$0.02/shr, which is the current trading price but was a rough
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC