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Logitech G partners with Sega on steering wheel support for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
Logitech partnered with SEGA as the official steering-wheel partner for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Deal positions Logitech G wheels as supported hardware for the title, with TRUEFORCE haptics integration on select models. S
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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India's Dr Reddy's inks distribution agreement with Takeda for dengue vaccine in India
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Dr Reddy's Laboratories said on Friday it signed a deal with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company for the promotion and distribution of the Qdenga dengue vaccine in India. (Reporting by Kashish Tandon in Ben
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — AirAsia's Fernandes says travel demand remains strong, current crisis 'far' less severe than COVID
(Adds details) HONG KONG, Sept 18 (Reuters) — AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said on Friday that the low-cost carrier's challenges from soaring jet fuel costs were "far, far" less severe than those it faced during the
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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SEGA Selects Logitech G as Official Steering Wheel Partner for Crazy Taxi: World Tour
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: SEGA Selects Logitech G as Official Steering Wheel Partner for Crazy Taxi: World Tour Official Steering Wheel Partner: Logitech G partners wit
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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DBS cuts China Telecom target to HK$5.70
DBS Group Research cut its target price for China Telecom to HK$5.70 from HK$5.90.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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Asian currencies mixed as crude oil falls, market talk
Asian currencies are mixed versus the dollar alongside falling crude oil prices. MUFG’s Michael Wan links weaker oil to easing supply concerns as markets look to the next round of diplomacy affecting the U.S.-Iran war.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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BoJ Split Vote Sends Bearish Signal On Yen, Strategists Say
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CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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Andrew Ng dismisses AI extinction warnings as “science fiction”
Andrew Ng said renewed warnings about existential risk from increasingly powerful AI are “much more science fiction than science,” arguing they may distract from practical AI safety work.
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — Financial Times — September 18
Sept 18 (Reuters) — The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines Thames Water should be temporarily placed under public
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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DCT Abu Dhabi signs nine Indian travel marketing partnerships
DCT Abu Dhabi signed nine joint marketing partnerships with Indian travel companies to bring 75,500 additional visitors to the emirate.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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NIO shares jump after China sales beat rivals in August
Nio said it outsold Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi across eight provincial-level regions and 37 cities in August, citing strength in its premium SUVs; U.S.-listed NIO shares climbed about 2% overnight late Thursday.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Indian stocks end near flat; Nifty up, Sensex slightly down
Nifty 50 rose 0.23% to 23,270.6, while the Sensex slipped 0.03% to 74,314.59 as bargain buying offset global headwinds from the US Fed rate hike, hawkish commentary and elevated crude prices.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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VVDN Technologies weighs Rs.4,000–5,000 crore IPO
VVDN Technologies is considering a Rs.4,000–5,000 crore IPO and expects to begin formal pitches to investment banks over the next quarter, according to four people aware of the development.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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Bell Potter flags mismatch in REA price expectations
Bell Potter analyst Michael Ardrey says REA shows evidence of a price-expectations mismatch between Australian property buyers and sellers, while keeping a sell rating on the News Corp-controlled property advertiser.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Sky Gold And Diamonds To Buy 100% Of Purvi Gems & Jewellery For Up To 90 Million Rupees Cash
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Sky Gold and Diamonds Ltd: Sky Gold And Diamonds - To Buy 100% Of Purvi Gems & Jewellery For Up To 90 Million Rupees Cash Source text:... Further company coverage: SKYG.NS (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreute
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Dr Reddy's Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Takeda For Qdenga In India
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited: Dr Reddy's - Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Takeda For Qdenga In India Source text:... Further company coverage: REDY.NS (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks rise as oil dips, yen weakens after BOJ hikes as expected
BOJ raises interest rates to a 31-year high Traders ponder hawkish turn from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls as much as 1.5% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes (Updates after BOJ) By Ankur Bane
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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BRIEF — India govt surplus cash balance with RBI for auction was nil as on Sept 17 — cenbank
Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Reserve Bank Of India: India govt surplus cash balance with RBI for auction was nil as on Sept 17 — cenbank Source text — ( ) (Bengaluru newsroom) ((ReutersIndia.snapping@thomsonreuters.com; +91 8
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Reserve Bank of India: Money Market Operations as on September 17, 2026
Link to Reserve Bank of India website
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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GREE Chairperson Dong Mingzhu Honored by UNEP Cool Coalition for Leadership in Sustainable Cooling
EQS Newswire / 18/09/2026 / 11:30 UTC+8 Singapore, September 18, 2026. Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson of GREE Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, was today presented an inaugural “Cool Leaders” award in the Individual Leader
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Sky Gold and Diamonds to acquire Purvi Gems & Jewellery
Sky Gold and Diamonds Ltd (NSE:SKYGOLD) said it will buy 100% of Purvi Gems & Jewellery for up to INR 90 million in cash.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Dr Reddy’s signs exclusive distribution agreement with Takeda for Qdenga
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Takeda for Qdenga in India.
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan lifts overnight call rate to 1.25%
BoJ raised the overnight call rate to 1.25% from 1.00%, the highest since 1995.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Afcons Infrastructure in focus after Tata Trusts buyback proposal
Afcons Infrastructure shares are in focus Friday, Sept. 18, after Tata Trusts tabled a proposal to buy back part of the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group’s stake in Tata Sons.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Asia stocks rise as oil slips and yen softens
Asian stocks rose and the dollar held steady after the Bank of Japan delivered a widely expected rate hike, keeping the yen softer; oil dipped.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Asian markets track Wall Street higher as oil yields slip
Asian markets are mostly higher Friday after positive Wall Street cues, with crude oil prices and bond yields pulling back and easing global inflation worries and interest-rate outlook.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expected
By Gregor Stuart HunterThe yen sank against its major peers in Asian trading on Friday after a widely-expected rate hike from the Bank of Japan failed to arrest the currency's decline.The Japanese currency FX_IDC:USDJPY
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 unchanged, Nasdaq 100 -0.07%; USD/JPY +0.7%, WTI -0.62%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent. In currencies, the d
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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RPT — BREAKINGVIEWS — Tata board fight sets up lose — lose stalemate
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) — No chair of a company can govern effectively without the backing of a majo
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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Upexi, Inc reports results for the quarter ended June 30 — Earnings Summary
Upexi, Inc reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 21 cents per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-2.44. The lone analyst forecast for the quar
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10 — day average, data shows
(Updates with details) SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf on Thursday, down from six a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 16, preliminary shipp
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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Tony Fernandes says AirAsia travel demand remains strong
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said travel demand remains strong and the current challenges from soaring jet fuel costs are “far, far” less severe than during COVID-19.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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Uber investor says all automakers will join robotaxi fleets
Jason Calacanis said “all car companies” are poised to become robotaxi operators as Lucid announced a 25,000-vehicle European partnership with Bolt and Baidu advanced its fully driverless push in Hong Kong.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Iron ore extends gains on port destocking, restocking demand
By Emily Ou Yong SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Iron ore futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by signs of restocking by Chinese steel mills and lower port inventories. The most-traded January ir
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Upexi, Inc reports results for quarter ended June 30
Machine-generated earnings summary based on LSEG estimates data for the quarter ended June 30.
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Emirates signs more than 30 partnerships at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Emirates says it signed more than 30 agreements with tourism boards and organisations across 16 countries during Arabian Travel Market 2026, which closed in Dubai on Thursday.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia White Cliff Minerals rises on Hancock Prospecting buying 13.5% stake
* Shares of Australia's White Cliff Minerals rise as much as 9.1% to A$0.024 * Stock up 38.2% in the week so far, on track to record its best since early May 2025 * Mineral explorer earlier in the week said Hancock Prosp
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Halozyme prices upsized USD 1.3 billion convertible senior notes offering due 2033
Halozyme priced an upsized private offering of USD 1.3 billion 1.5% convertible senior notes due 2033. Deal increased from the previously announced USD 1.05 billion size. * Initial purchasers received a 13-day option to
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Shenzhen Xunce climbs most in 4 weeks on GP Capital's tie — up
* Shares of Shenzhen Xunce Technology climb 4.5% to HK$103.3, on course for the biggest one-day pct gain since August 20 * Stock of the real-time data infrastructure and analytics solutions provider touches the highest l
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Barclays forecasts a Bank of England rate hike in November
Barclays revised its Bank of England policy call and now expects the central bank to raise interest rates in November, saying policymakers signaled greater concern about inflation risks following Thursday's meeting.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — British Business — September 18
Sept 18 (Reuters) — The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times European cinema operator Vue is e
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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BOJ board member Sato dissents, says rate hike not appropriate
BOJ board member Sato (joined in June) dissented, saying a rate hike is now “not appropriate” because growth and inflation are not substantially accelerating.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Halozyme prices upsized $1.3B 1.50% converts due 2033
Halozyme priced $1.3B of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2033, upsized from $1.05B. The initial conversion price was $139.84, with capped calls to $208.39. Net proceeds were about $1.275B.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Nikkei Futures Rise as BOJ Lifts Rate to 1.25%, Yen Weakens
Nikkei futures extended gains and the yen weakened after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% in a widely expected move.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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HALO - Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Private Offering of $1.3 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes due 2033
HALO - Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Private Offering of $1.3 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes due 2033
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Alshaya opens first company-owned distribution centre in Kuwait
Alshaya Group says it has opened its first company-owned distribution centre in Kuwait, located in West Abdullah Mubarak, marking a logistics milestone.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Iron ore falls as China steel group urges output cuts
Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Vivek Dhar says a call from China’s main steel industry group to curb mill output and reduce inventories is weighing on iron-ore prices.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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INSTANT VIEW — Investors react to BOJ raising interest rates to 31 — year high
Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday in a widely expected move to forestall risks of inflation overshooting its 2% inflation target. At a two-day policy meeting
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO
Sept 17 (Reuters) — Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 1 wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Thursday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522,
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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India Morning Newsletter, September 18
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Flexible Workspace Leader Industrious to Open New Flagship at 1 Elizabeth Street, Its Most Premium Sydney Workspace
EQS Newswire / 18/09/2026 / 05:15 CET/CEST SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — 1 Media OutReach Newswire — 18 September 2026 — 2 Industrious, the global flexible workplace company, will open its new Australian flagship at 1 Elizabeth St
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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BOJ — Amendment to "Principal Terms and Conditions of Complementary Deposit Facility"
BOJ — Amendment to "Principal Terms and Conditions of Complementary Deposit Facility"
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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BOJ — Amendment to "Principal Terms and Conditions of the Funds — Supplying Operations to Support Financing for Climate Change Responses"
BOJ — Amendment to "Principal Terms and Conditions of the Funds — Supplying Operations to Support Financing for Climate Change Responses"
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate to highest since 1995
BoJ lifted its benchmark rate to 1.25% from its prior level, describing it as the fastest increase in the current tightening cycle to counter persistent inflation and ease weak-yen impacts.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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BOJ lifts policy rate to 1.25%, highest since 31 years
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% in a widely expected move, ending a two-day meeting with a 7-2 vote.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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BOJ says short- and mid-term rates still low
RTT News/dpa-AFX (via TradingView News) reports the Bank of Japan said real short- and mid-term rates remain low.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Lamprell named consortium partner for UAE offshore project
Lamprell said it was awarded a contract as part of a consortium with Larsen & Toubro for a major offshore project in the UAE.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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BOJ flags risk of underlying inflation staying above 2%
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Shares Rise 5.3% to KRW1,400,000
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Shares Rise 5.3% to KRW1,400,000
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Japan PM Takaichi, Trump Arranging Summit Meeting - NHK
Japan PM Takaichi, Trump Arranging Summit Meeting - NHK
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Premier Investments bull cites domestic sleepwear and Breville stake
UBS analyst Shaun Cousins says Premier Investments’ domestic sleepwear strength and its stake in Breville support an attractive risk/reward, ahead of next week’s annual results.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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BOJ says financial conditions remain accommodative
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — Spot gold may rise into $4,406 — $4,474 range
For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Spot gold may break a resistance at $4,373 per ounce and rise into a range of $4,406-$4,474. The metal surged from the Wednesday low of $4,235, com
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera announces extraordinary shareholder meeting
XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera will hold an extraordinary shareholder meeting on Oct. 12, 2026 at XLSmart Tower in Jakarta. Shareholders will vote on the reappointment or changes to the board of commissioners. Disclaimer: Thi
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Spot gold tests $4,373 resistance; targets $4,406-$4,474
TradingView News says spot gold may break $4,373/oz resistance and rise into $4,406-$4,474 after reversing from Wednesday’s low.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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GCC non-oil growth rebounds in August, PMI shows
S&P Global PMI data cited by ZAWYA says GCC non-oil private-sector output and new orders rose faster in August, with supplier delivery times improving.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Offshore Yuan Strongest Since 2022
The offshore yuan strengthened to around 6.69 per dollar on Friday, extending gains from the previous session and reaching its strongest level since July 2022, as a firmer daily fixing from the People’s Bank of China con
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Japan PM Takaichi, Trump organizing summit meeting: NHK reports
Japan PM Takaichi, Trump organizing summit meeting: NHK reports
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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BOJ votes on rate hike; Asada and Sato dissent
BOJ members voted on a rate hike with a 7-to-2 split; Asada and Sato dissented.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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China's August diesel exports reach highest since March 2024 at 1.33 million metric tons - source records
China's August diesel exports reach highest since March 2024 at 1.33 million metric tons - source records
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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China’s August jet fuel exports reach record 2.55 million metric tons - source records
China’s August jet fuel exports reach record 2.55 million metric tons - source records
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BOJ says accommodative financial conditions to continue after rate hike
BoJ said accommodative financial conditions should be maintained after today’s rate hike, which it said should continue to “firmly support” the economy.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BOJ: will weigh timing, speed of rate hikes while assessing chances of achieving baseline outlook and risks
BOJ: will weigh timing, speed of rate hikes while assessing chances of achieving baseline outlook and risks
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BOJ REPEATS: UNDERLYING INFLATION TO RISE GRADUALLY, REACH LEVELS CONSISTENT WITH 2% PRICE TARGET BETWEEN 2ND HALF OF FISCAL 2026 AND FISCAL
BOJ REPEATS: UNDERLYING INFLATION TO RISE GRADUALLY, REACH LEVELS CONSISTENT WITH 2% PRICE TARGET BETWEEN 2ND HALF OF FISCAL 2026 AND FISCAL 2027
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Barclays: Expects BoE To Hike Bank Rate 25bp In Nov And Again In Feb 2027
Barclays: Expects BoE To Hike Bank Rate 25bp In Nov And Again In Feb 2027
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BOJ says inflation near 2% target; to keep hiking
The BOJ said underlying inflation is nearing its 2% target, financial conditions are accommodative, and it will continue hiking rates in line with growth and prices.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BOJ board member Asada urges no policy change
BOJ board member Asada, who holds reflationary views, called for no change in policy, citing core CPI year-over-year below 2% and saying the economy is not so strong.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BoJ: Underlying Inflation Approaching 2%
Financial Conditions Remain Accommodative - To Continue Raising Rates In Response To Economic, Price And Financial Conditions - To Assess Timing And Pace Of Further Hikes Against Baseline Outlook And Risks - To Scrutinis
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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BOJ raises policy rate to 1.25%
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury holdings rise by $10.7 billion
Saudi Arabia’s investments in US Treasury bonds increased by $10.7 billion year over year in July 2026 versus July 2025, the US Treasury Department monthly report showed.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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BoJ: CPI Has Been Rising Moderately, Recently In 1.5%-2.0% Range
Higher Import Prices Are Feeding Through As Firms Continue Passing Wage Increases Into Selling Prices - Recent Yen Depreciation Likely To Push Prices Higher - CPI Inflation Expected To Ease Toward Around 2% In Second Hal
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Barclays expects BoE to raise bank rate by 25bp in November and again in February 2027
Barclays expects BoE to raise bank rate by 25bp in November and again in February 2027
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Metito Utilities awarded Dubai South sewage plant O&M contract
Metito Utilities was awarded an operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Dubai South Sewage Treatment Plant by Dubai World Central Corporation, expanding its role in UAE wastewater infrastructure operations.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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US approves potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi
The US Department of State said on Thursday that it approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, according to a Congressional notification.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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BoJ: Rate Decision Passed By 7-2 Vote
Board Members Asada And Sato Dissented - Asada Says Sub-2% Core CPI Means Economic Conditions Cannot Necessarily Be Called Strong - Asada Favoured Maintaining Current Money Market Operations Guideline - Sato Says Economi
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Euroz Hartleys raises Orezone Gold target to A$4.55
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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Indonesia finance minister pledges refunds for overpaid tax
Suahasil Nazara pledged to refund taxpayers who have overpaid, saying this would be done in accordance with regulations after taking office this week.
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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BoJ Raises Short-Term Interest By 25bp To 1.25%, As Expected
BoJ Raises Short-Term Interest By 25bp To 1.25%, As Expected
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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BoJ Hikes Rates At Fastest Pace Since 1990 As Inflation Persists
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CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Palm oil declines as soybean oil prices ease
Palm oil is falling in Asian trading, tracking overnight declines in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade. Profit-taking is noted, but RHB says technical analysis keeps sentiment in CPO futures positive and expects
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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TABLE — IR Japan Holdings — 2026/27 div forecast
Sept 18 (Reuters) — IR Japan Holdings, Ltd. 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 16.00 yen NO
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares set to inch higher as oil eases; IPO rush to cap upside
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Indian shares are likely to open marginally higher on Friday, aided by a pullback in crude oil prices, although persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and heavy demand for domestic initial p
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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BUZZ — HK — listed XtalPi jumps most in 4 weeks on Stanford University's tie — up
* Shares of XtalPi Holdings jump 9.9% to HK$7.58, on track for biggest one-day pct rise since August 20 * Stock hits highest level since August 28; second biggst pct gainer in Hang Seng Biotech Index, which climbs 1.6% *
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Shinhung To Acquire 1.4 Billion Won Worth Of Own Shares
Shinhung Co Ltd: Shinhung: To Acquire 1.4 Billion Won Worth Of Own Shares Source text:... Further company coverage: 004080.KS
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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VEGOILS — Palm oil eases on weakness in rival oils; remains on track for weekly gain
By Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday, weighed down by weakness in rival edible oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges, although the benchmark contract remained on tr
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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TABLE — IR Japan Holdings, Ltd. — 2026 6 — month group forecast
Sept 18 (Reuters) — IR Japan Holdings, Ltd. CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 Months to 6 Months to Sep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 LATEST PREVIOUS FORECAST FORECAST Sales 3.38 Operating 9
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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INDIA BONDS — India bonds seen steady at open; fresh debt supply in focus
By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Indian government bonds are likely to open little changed on Friday, as lower oil prices and US Treasury yields offset caution ahead of a government debt sale later in the
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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ADVISORY — Japan corporate earnings week ahead
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Please be advised that there are no corporate earnings scheduled for Japan (.N225) in the week ahead. (Compiled by Bengaluru Newsroom) ((Diaries@thomsonreuters.com)
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Indian stocks seen slightly higher as crude eases
Indian shares are expected to open marginally higher on Friday, supported by a pullback in crude oil, though Middle East geopolitical risks and heavy domestic IPO demand may limit upside.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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BOJ raises interest rates to 31 — year high in widely expected move
TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday in a widely expected move to forestall risks of inflation overshooting its 2% inflation target. At a two-day policy
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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AdAlta says Oribiotech customer deal validates its IRO manufacturing plan
AdAlta (ASX:1AD) says its automated IRO manufacturing strategy has gained commercial validation after Oribiotech secured a major long-term customer under a 10-year agreement worth up to US$120 million.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.05%, Nasdaq 100 -0.15%; USD/JPY +0.13%, WTI -0.74%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In currencies, the dolla
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Vanguard expects investing about $2.5 billion in Vietnam
Vanguard says it expects to invest over the coming years approximately $2.5 billion in Vietnam as the country moves to emerging market status.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures set for mixed open
Overnight late Thursday, U.S. stock futures were mixed after the Fed’s first rate hike in three years. Dow futures rose 0.02%, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 were down at 10:31 PM EDT.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Shinhung to buy 1.4 billion won in own shares
Shinhung Co Ltd (KRX:004080) plans to acquire 1.4 billion won worth of its own shares.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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BOJ board votes 7-2 on short-term rate target
BOJ board members voted 7 to 2 on the short-term rate target, with Asada and Sato named in opposition to a rate hike at this point.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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BoJ: Wholesale Inflation Remains Elevated Due To Oil, FX And AI Demand
B2B Price Pressures Are Spreading To Consumer Prices - Firms Continue To Pass On Rising Wage Costs - Inflation Expectations Continue To Rise As Underlying Inflation Approaches 2% - Economy And Prices Moving In Line With
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures dip, tracking weakness in rival edible oils
Malaysian palm oil futures fell Friday as rival edible oils weakened on Dalian and Chicago, but the benchmark stayed on track for a weekly gain.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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BOJ: CPI growth rate likely to ease toward about 2% in second half of July 2026 outlook projection period
BOJ: CPI growth rate likely to ease toward about 2% in second half of July 2026 outlook projection period
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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IR Japan Holdings updates 2026 six-month earnings estimate table
Reuters cites IR Japan Holdings consolidated earnings estimates for the six months ending Sep 30, 2026, alongside the latest and prior estimates.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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IR Japan Holdings posts updated dividend forecast for Mar 31, 2027 year
IR Japan Holdings Ltd. published consolidated earnings/dividend estimates for the year ending Mar 31, 2027, including a Q2 dividend forecast of 16.00 yen.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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India bonds seen steady at open; debt sale focus later
Indian government bonds are expected to open little changed Friday as lower oil prices and US Treasury yields offset caution ahead of a government debt sale later in the day.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Nikkei futures extend gains after BOJ outcome
Nikkei futures are up 0.7% at 64660 versus up 0.5% prior, extending gains after the BOJ outcome.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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S.Korea president Lee: Additional investments by South Korean firms in US chip projects hinge on company decisions
S.Korea president Lee: Additional investments by South Korean firms in US chip projects hinge on company decisions
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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BOJ: decided to modify level of monetary support to sustainably and stably achieve price target
BOJ: decided to modify level of monetary support to sustainably and stably achieve price target
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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BOJ: recent yen depreciation likely to push prices higher
BOJ: recent yen depreciation likely to push prices higher
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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BoJ: risk that underlying inflation may exceed 2% target
BoJ: risk that underlying inflation may exceed 2% target
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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BOJ: must stay alert to risks, especially Middle East developments, oil demand, FX volatility and their effects on economy, prices
BOJ: must stay alert to risks, especially Middle East developments, oil demand, FX volatility and their effects on economy, prices
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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INDIA RUPEE — Rupee may find breathing room on IPO — linked inflows, oil retreat
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Sept 18(Reuters) — The Indian rupee is set to open modestly stronger on Friday, soothed by a retreat in oil prices and expectations of foreign portfolio inflows linked to a large initial public
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's REA Group dips, Citi says listing decline forecasts appear optimistic
* Shares of Australian property listing firm REA Group fall 1.8% to A$156.37, set for their worst day since September 9 * Citi notes new listings were down 2% in August compared with a year earlier * Brokerage views REA'
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC