Fri, Sep 18, 2026 Market News Archive, Page 45

H BOJ — (Reference) Change in the Guideline for Money Market Operations (September 2026 MPM) BOJ — (Reference) Change in the Guideline for Money Market Operations (September 2026 MPM) CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

L Swiss franc/yen CHFJPY rises 0.66% to 189.89 yen Swiss franc/yen CHFJPY rises 0.66% to 189.89 yen NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

L Sterling/yen gbpjpy rises 0.51% to 209.29 yen Sterling/yen gbpjpy rises 0.51% to 209.29 yen NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

L Korean won/yen up 0.18% at 0.11 yen Korean won/yen up 0.18% at 0.11 yen NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

L Kiwvyen NZDJPY rises 0.20% to 89.55 yen Kiwvyen NZDJPY rises 0.20% to 89.55 yen NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

L Aussie/yen AUD/JPY rises 0.58% to 111.51 yen Aussie/yen AUD/JPY rises 0.58% to 111.51 yen NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

L Euro/yen rises 0.48% to 179.83 yen Euro/yen rises 0.48% to 179.83 yen NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

H BOJ: Economy, prices tracking baseline projection in outlook report BOJ: Economy, prices tracking baseline projection in outlook report CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

H BOJ: impact of higher import costs surfacing as wage hikes pass through to selling prices BOJ: impact of higher import costs surfacing as wage hikes pass through to selling prices CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

H BOJ: inflation expectations keep rising, core inflation nears 2% BOJ: inflation expectations keep rising, core inflation nears 2% CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC

H BoJ: companies keep transferring expenses from higher wages BoJ: companies keep transferring expenses from higher wages CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

H BoJ: CPI has been moderately increasing recently, staying between 1.5% and 2.0% BoJ: CPI has been moderately increasing recently, staying between 1.5% and 2.0% CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

H BOJ: price pressures in business-to-business trade spreading to consumer prices BOJ: price pressures in business-to-business trade spreading to consumer prices CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

H BoJ: Wholesale inflation stays high on oil, forex, and all-demand impact BoJ: Wholesale inflation stays high on oil, forex, and all-demand impact CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

H BOJ's Sato: current economic and price trends have not significantly accelerated, so raising rates is not suitable BOJ's Sato: current economic and price trends have not significantly accelerated, so raising rates is not suitable CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

H Dollar/yen rises 0.4% to 156.56 yen after BoJ raises rates 25 basis points Dollar/yen rises 0.4% to 156.56 yen after BoJ raises rates 25 basis points CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

H BOJ: must prevent underlying inflation from exceeding 2% target BOJ: must prevent underlying inflation from exceeding 2% target CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BoJ's Asada says desirable for bank to maintain money market operations guideline BoJ's Asada says desirable for bank to maintain money market operations guideline CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

L Rupee set to open firmer as oil slips The Indian rupee (USDINR) is expected to open modestly stronger Friday, supported by a retreat in oil prices and expectations of foreign portfolio inflows tied to a large IPO, though it remains on track for a weekly decl FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

L S. Korea president Lee: will discuss measures to protect South Korea's interests, aid both US-S. Korea relations S. Korea president Lee: will discuss measures to protect South Korea's interests, aid both US-S. Korea relations NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: stabilising core inflation near 2% is becoming crucial BOJ: stabilising core inflation near 2% is becoming crucial CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ's Asada said: recent CPI rise below 2% means economic conditions aren't necessarily robust BOJ's Asada said: recent CPI rise below 2% means economic conditions aren't necessarily robust CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: need to monitor impact of global AI demand, currency on Japan’s economy, prices BOJ: need to monitor impact of global AI demand, currency on Japan’s economy, prices CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: Core inflation likely to steadily increase, hit level aligned with 2% goal from latter half of fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2027 BOJ: Core inflation likely to steadily increase, hit level aligned with 2% goal from latter half of fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2027 CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: accommodative monetary setting will continue after policy rate adjustment, supporting economic activity BOJ: accommodative monetary setting will continue after policy rate adjustment, supporting economic activity CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: need to monitor impact of Middle East situation on financial, forex markets, economy, prices BOJ: need to monitor impact of Middle East situation on financial, forex markets, economy, prices CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: will carry out monetary policy as suitable from viewpoint of sustainably, steadily reaching inflation target BOJ: will carry out monetary policy as suitable from viewpoint of sustainably, steadily reaching inflation target CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

H BOJ: will examine impact of Middle East events, oil demand and currency on economy, prices, in policy decisions BOJ: will examine impact of Middle East events, oil demand and currency on economy, prices, in policy decisions CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: close to deal on US investment S.Korea President Lee: close to deal on US investment NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

H BOJ: Japan's economy to expand moderately BOJ: Japan's economy to expand moderately CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

H BOJ: will keep raising interest rates amid economic, price trends and financial conditions BOJ: will keep raising interest rates amid economic, price trends and financial conditions CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

L S. Korea President Lee: There were aspects that were hard to agree on S. Korea President Lee: There were aspects that were hard to agree on NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

H BoJ: inflation expectations are rising moderately BoJ: inflation expectations are rising moderately CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

H BOJ board members Asada, Sato opposed rate decision BOJ board members Asada, Sato opposed rate decision CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: issue of commercial logic turned sticking point in talks S.Korea President Lee: issue of commercial logic turned sticking point in talks NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

H BOJ increases short-term interest rate target to 1.25% from 1% BOJ increases short-term interest rate target to 1.25% from 1% CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC

L Soybeans Remain Firm Ahead of Trump-Xi Talks Soybean futures traded above $13.1 per bushel, near their highest level in almost three years supported by stronger Chinese demand for US supplies and expectations of further purchases ahead of high-level US-China talks. EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC

L LiveOne buys 1,470,000 PodcastOne shares, lifts stake to 20,800,000 shares at USD 2.81 each LiveOne bought 1,470,000 PodcastOne common shares since March 31, 2026 at an average $2.81 per share. PodcastOne stake increased to 20,800,000 shares. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

H EXPLAINER — What commodity markets can expect from the Trump — Xi summit By Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Trade in agriculture, energy and rare earths has become major bargaining chips in the trade war between the United States and China and are likely to feature again when Presi EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

H Indonesia budget deficit hits 0.93% of GDP in Jan–Aug Indonesia recorded a 240.1 trillion rupiah ($13.55 billion) budget deficit in the first eight months of 2026, equal to 0.93% of GDP, Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

L MEDIA — Malaysia Airlines closing in on order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners — Bloomberg News Source link: — Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy (globalnewsmonitoring@thomsonreuters.com) NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

L Mitsui Leasing and Mitsui Leasing Auto develop EV fleet decision service EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

L Malaysia Airlines nearing Boeing 787 order, Bloomberg reports Malaysia Airlines is closing in on an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Reuters has not verified the story. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: US investment matter impacts bilateral ties in a complex way S.Korea President Lee: US investment matter impacts bilateral ties in a complex way NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC

M Japan goods inflation accelerates amid AI demand and oil risks Japan’s consumer-price data released Friday points to a faster inflation pace, with the Middle East conflict’s impact and AI-related demand cited as key risk factors the Bank of Japan is watching. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC

L iM Securities raises Samsung Electro-Mechanics target price to KRW2,100,000 iM Securities raised its target price for Samsung Electro-Mechanics (009150) to KRW2,100,000 from KRW2,000,000. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC

M LiveOne buys 1.47M PodcastOne shares, raising PODC stake LiveOne bought 1.47M PodcastOne shares at an average $2.81 since Mar 31, 2026, increasing holdings to 20.8M. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC

L S. Korea President Lee: shortfalls evident in single-stock leveraged ETFs S. Korea President Lee: shortfalls evident in single-stock leveraged ETFs EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC

L LVO PODC - LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) Acquires 1.47M PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) Common Shares Since March 31, 2026 at $2.81/Share Average; Increases PODC Ownership to 20.8M Shares LVO PODC - LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) Acquires 1.47M PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) Common Shares Since March 31, 2026 at $2.81/Share Average; Increases PODC Ownership to 20.8M Shares EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC

L S.Korea president Lee: single-stock leveraged ETFs came in near final phase of stock rally S.Korea president Lee: single-stock leveraged ETFs came in near final phase of stock rally EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC

H Indonesia Shares Track Back-to-Back Weekly Losses Indonesia’s IDX Composite added 27 points or 0.4% to 6,488 in Friday morning trade, extending prior gains after Wall Street’s overnight rally as oil prices eased and Treasury yields slipped in the wake of the Fed’s rate CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC

L BRIEF — Handsome Corp To Acquire And Cancel 10 Billion Won Worth Of Own Shares Handsome Corp: Handsome Corp: To Acquire And Cancel 10 Billion Won Worth Of Own Shares Source text:... Further company coverage: 020000.KS MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC

L BREAKINGVIEWS — Asia's richest man sails through US — China storm (The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By Ka Sing Chan HONG KONG, Sept 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) — ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming’s $105 bln fortune has pipped those of Ga GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC

L Yokohama Capital Growth 1 Fund invests in JLNess in private round Yokohama Capital’s Yokohama Growth No. 1 Fund invested in JLNes in a private financing round on Aug. 14, 2026. JLNes provides small-group, easy-to-join experience programs for people mainly in their 60s and 70s. The busi NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC

L TECHNICALS — US oil may test resistance at $102.88 For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — U.S. oil may test resistance at $102.88 per barrel, following its stabilization around a support and a rising trendline. The stabilization indicate COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC

M Handsome Corp to acquire and cancel 10 billion won shares Handsome Corp plans to acquire and cancel 10 billion won worth of its own shares. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC

H New Zealand Dollar Falls Back The New Zealand dollar slipped to around $0.571 on Friday, moving back near a ten-week low after rising 0.3% in the previous session, as a firmer US dollar continued to weigh on the currency. The greenback clung to a sev CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC

L US Natgas Prices Drop Over 1% US natural gas prices fell more than 1% to $2.85/MMBtu on Friday, erasing the previous session’s gains as weather forecasts turned cooler. Above-average temperatures are now expected to cover a smaller area of the South COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC

L WTI crude oil may test resistance near $102.88 U.S. oil NYMEX:CL1! may test resistance at $102.88 per barrel after stabilizing near support and moving on a rising trendline. ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC

L Empress Royalty agrees to buy Tongon gold stream for US$62 million Empress Royalty agreed to buy Appian’s Tongon gold stream in Côte d’Ivoire for an upfront payment of USD 62 million. Stream delivers 3.58% of payable gold until 400,000 ounces, then 2.93% to 600,000 ounces, then 0.81% fo COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC

M Asian stocks rise and bond yields fall as oil eases Asian equities rose Friday morning while regional bond yields fell, with easing oil prices tempering inflation concerns. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC

L Japan Morning Close: Nikkei 225 Rises 0.8% To 64,662.11; Topix Falls 0.4% To 4,076.38 Japan Morning Close: Nikkei 225 Rises 0.8% To 64,662.11; Topix Falls 0.4% To 4,076.38 NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC

L BUZZ — Australia's QMines gains most in 2 — weeks on Queensland land acquisition deal * Shares of Australia's QMines rise as much as 4.6% to A$0.068, its biggest intraday pct gain September 4 * Stock up 5.6% in the week so far * Gold explorer to acquire two strategic freehold properties over Mt Chalmers M COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC

L Empress Royalty to resume trading after CIRO halt Trading in Empress Royalty Corp.’s shares is set to resume after a CIRO halt tied to its $62M Tongon gold stream acquisition and a related $75M senior secured credit facility. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC

L Analysts revise ratings and price targets for Nike, Ulta, Copart, Fluence, JB Hunt Wall Street analysts adjusted ratings and price targets across Nike (NKE), Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Copart (CPRT), Fluence Energy (FLNC) and J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), citing shifting demand. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC

L Motilal Oswal flags firm steel prices into H2FY27 Motilal Oswal said steel prices stayed firm in Q2FY27 despite seasonal demand weakness, expecting steel-linked stocks to remain in focus on Friday. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC

L Empress Royalty resumes trading in common shares Empress Royalty Corp. said trading in its common shares was halted by CIRO on September 17, 2026 pending an announcement, and that trading has resumed. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC

H Elizabeth Warren Calls Kevin Warsh a 'Sock Puppet' After Trump Claims He Told Him How to Vote for a Rate Hike: Peter Schiff Asks If It's 'Another Lie' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and investor Peter Schiff questioned the Federal Reserve’s independence on Thursday after President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday that he instructed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to vote w LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC

L China Yuan Rises to Strongest Level in More Than Four Years China's yuan recorded its strongest performance against the dollar in more than four years on Friday, supported by the country's robust exports and the central bank's nod.The offshore yuan edged up and surpassed the key CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

L Cosel posts Reuters table: FY2026 6-month parent estimates Reuters table shows Cosel Co Ltd parent-only earnings estimates for six months to Nov 20, 2026 versus the latest previous forecast, including sales and operating figures. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

L Cosel provides parent-only earnings forecast estimates Reuters: Cosel Co Ltd provided parent-only earnings estimates for the full year ending May 20, 2027, including sales and operating figures. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

L Cosel sets 6-month group forecast for FY2026 period Reuters table updates Cosel Co Ltd’s consolidated earnings estimates for the six months to Nov 20, 2026, including sales and operating figures. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.07%, Nasdaq 100 -0.21%; USD/JPY +0.16%, WTI -0.56%, 9984 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.17 percent. In currencies, the dol EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

M Cosel reports Q1 group results EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

L Bell Potter raises REA Group target price 0.7% to A$148 EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC

L Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: To Visibly Step Up Japan DOGE Efforts On Budget Reform Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: To Visibly Step Up Japan DOGE Efforts On Budget Reform NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC

L UBS initiates Emerald Resources with A$8.75 target EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC

L UBS starts coverage of Emerald Resources with a Buy EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC

L Empress Royalty signs US$75 million senior secured credit facility with Appian Empire Loanco Empress Royalty Holdings entered a US$75 million senior secured credit facility with Appian Empire Loanco to help fund a Tongon gold stream acquisition. Facility includes a US$55 million initial draw at closing to partia COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC

H FACTBOX — What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week? (Adds details on Taiwan in paragraphs 11-14) By David Brunnstrom and Joe Cash Sept 17 (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week for their second meeting this year, as the tw EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC

L BUZZ — Australia's Mandrake Resources rises on drilling permit for gold — copper project * Shares of Mandrake Resources rise as much as 10% to A$0.022, their highest since July 15 * Stock logs its largest intraday pct gain since May 13, set for best week in more than a year - having gained nearly 16% so far COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC

L Macquarie cuts Precinct Properties target price 0.8% to NZ$1.18 Macquarie lowered its target price for Precinct Properties by 0.8% to NZ$1.18 per share. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC

L Macquarie raises Dyno Nobel target price 4.8% to A$4.40 Macquarie raised its target price for Dyno Nobel by 4.8% to A$4.40 per share. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC

L EMPR EMPYF - Empress Announces Resumption of Trading EMPR EMPYF - Empress Announces Resumption of Trading NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC

L Macquarie raises Bannerman Energy target price 4.8% to A$4.40 Macquarie raised its target price for Bannerman Energy by 4.8% to A$4.40 per share. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC

M China's offshore yuan (USDCNH) hits strongest level in four years USDCNH strengthened to 6.6956 per dollar, the strongest level for China’s offshore yuan since July 2022. FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC

L BUZZ — Australia's Telix set for best week in 7 months after FDA nod for drug * Shares of Telix Pharmaceuticals gain as much as 3.8% to A$18.110 * Stock on track to log 14.6% gain for the week, its strongest since the week ended February 20 * Biopharma co said on Monday the US Food and Drug Admini REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC

L SNAPSHOT — Thai baht/US dollar stronger on Friday BANGKOK, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Thai baht slightly strengthened against the US dollar on Friday. At 0212 GMT, the baht was 0.1% higher at 33.24 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 33.250 to 33.305. It ended t COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC

L Copper edges lower in Asia after recent gains Copper is slipping in Asian trading after a previous session rise, aided by signs of strong Chinese buying, per ANZ Research. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC

M Japan faces mounting risk of prolonged inflation, Daiwa warns Daiwa Securities economist Kento Minami says renewed oil-price gains and ongoing corporate cost pass-through could prolong inflationary pressure in Japan, with crude oil moves expected to feed into electricity bills star MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC

M Thai baht edges higher versus US dollar on Friday Baht slightly strengthened to 33.24 per USD at 0212 GMT, up 0.1% from the prior close; it traded roughly 33.250–33.305. FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC

L BRIEF — Forrestania Resources Says Takeovers Panel Issues Orders Regarding Zenith Minerals Matters Sept 18 (Reuters) — Forrestania Resources Ltd: Zenith Minerals Takeover Remains Open For Acceptances,znc-frs.ax Takeovers Panel Issues Orders Regarding Zenith Minerals Matters Orders Do Not Prevent Forrestania From Proce MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L BRIEF — Atlas Arteria Announces H1 2026 Distribution Of 20.0 Australian Cents Per Stapled Security Sept 18 (Reuters) — Atlas Arteria Group: Announces H1 2026 Distribution Of 20.0 Australian Cents Per Stapled Security Further company coverage: ALX.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L BRIEF — NEXTDC Settlement Of A$1.1 Billion Convertible Notes Offering Sept 18 (Reuters) — NEXTDC Limited: Settlement Of A$1.1 Billion Convertible Notes Offering Further company coverage: NXT.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L China's offshore yuan hits strongest level since July 2022 China's offshore yuan hits strongest level since July 2022 GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L Additional Listing Announcement /Subdivision of Shares Additional Listing Announcement /Subdivision of Shares SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION GROUP BERHAD 1. Details of Corporate Proposal Involve issuance of new type/class of securities? No Types of corporate proposal ESOS Details of co EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L RUBBER — Japan futures ease tracking softer oil, set for weekly decline By Emily Ou Yong Sept 18 (Reuters) — Japanese rubber futures eased on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss, pressured by lower oil prices for a third straight session, even as Thai physical prices held firm. The Osak COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L BRIEF — Abacus Group Agrees To Sell 19.60% Interest In Storage King Group Sept 18 (Reuters) — Abacus Group: Agreed To Sell A 19.60% Interest In Storage King Group Total Gross Proceeds To Be Received Of A$284.8 Million Agreed To Sell 10.37% Interest In Skg To Ki Corp At Price Of A$1.20 Per Skg NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L BUZZ — Australian miners rise after copper rally * Australian miners rise as much as 1.6%, head for their best session since September 9 * Copper prices gained on Thursday as Chinese buyers returned to market after a recent selloff MET/L * Mining giants BHP Group and R COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L BRIEF — MAAS Group Receives FIRB Approval For Sale Of CM Division To HMA Sept 18 (Reuters) — MAAS Group Holdings Limited: Receives Firb Approval For Sale Of Cm Division To Hma Settlement Of Cm Division Sale Expected In October 2026 Further company coverage: MGH.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreute NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

L BRIEF — Raffles Interior Says Cica Reinstates Injunction Restraining Co From Issuing 200 Mln Shares Sept 18 (Reuters) — Raffles Interior Ltd: Cica Reinstates Injunction Restraining Raffles Interior From Issuing 200 Million New Shares Ding Hing Hui Tendered His Resignation As Executive Director And Ceased To Be Chairman EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

M Forrestania Resources reports Takeovers Panel orders on Zenith Minerals Forrestania Resources said the Takeovers Panel has issued orders regarding matters involving Zenith Minerals. REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

M Chip stocks rally; investors look past AI pacing concerns Chip stocks rose sharply as investors refocused on tight semiconductor supply and resilient data-center demand, with fresh Intel comments and a potential SK Hynix partnership adding bullish sentiment. MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC

M Atlas Arteria declares H1 2026 distribution of 20.0 Australian cents Atlas Arteria Group announced its H1 2026 distribution of 20.0 Australian cents per stapled security. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC

L S Korea President Lee: US-North Korea Talks Would Be Key To Inter-Korean Relations S Korea President Lee: US-North Korea Talks Would Be Key To Inter-Korean Relations NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: S.Korea has role in any US-N.Korea negotiations S.Korea President Lee: S.Korea has role in any US-N.Korea negotiations NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC

M NEXTDC settlement of A$1.1 billion convertible notes offering EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC

H Dollar Steadies as Traders Assess Fed Outlook The dollar index held around 100.2 on Friday, remaining close to seven-week highs as traders weighed the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook following its latest rate decision and amid softer oil prices. The index is headin CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC

M Japan rubber futures ease, set for weekly decline Japanese rubber futures eased on Friday and were set for a weekly loss as lower oil prices weighed again. Thai physical rubber prices held firm even as oil fell for a third straight session. COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

M Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Singapore by 2028 Waymo said it will roll out its autonomous all-electric ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, its first entry into Southeast Asia. EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: Trump-Kim talks tough but not impossible S.Korea President Lee: Trump-Kim talks tough but not impossible NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

L S.Korea president Lee: Trump seeks talks with N.Korea S.Korea president Lee: Trump seeks talks with N.Korea NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

L Asia FX Updates: South Korean Won Depreciates by 0.37% Top currency losers are South Korean Won (-0.37%) and Japanese Yen (-0.19%). Gains are led by Indonesian Rupiah (0.25%) and Chinese Yuan (0.10%). NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

M Abacus Group agrees to sell 19.60% stake in Storage King Group Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) has agreed to sell a 19.60% interest in Storage King Group. MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: Uncertainty remains over Trump-Kim talks S.Korea President Lee: Uncertainty remains over Trump-Kim talks NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC

H South Korea President Lee: Will Not Deploy Forces To Join War Over Strait Of Hormuz Limited Activities To Protect South Korean Economic Interests And Citizens Possible - Reviewing Whether To Increase Current Level Of Involvement Around Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC

L S.Korea President Lee: Any US-N.Korea Talks Will Be Crucial to Korean Peninsula S.Korea President Lee: Any US-N.Korea Talks Will Be Crucial to Korean Peninsula NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC

L MAAS Group gets FIRB approval to sell CM division to HMA MAAS Group Holdings Limited has received FIRB approval for the sale of its CM division to HMA. MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC

M Cica reinstates injunction restraining Raffles Interior from issuing 200 mln shares EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC

L UPDATE 1 — South Korea's Lee says he has no intention of seeking a second term (Adds quote, detail from news conference in paragraphs 2-7) By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he had no intention of seeking a second term in offic NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC

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