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Hang Seng Tech Index opens 0.4% higher at 4328.41
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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Hang Seng Index opens 0.5% higher at 24,723.85
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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China c.bank pumps 463.3 bln yuan through 7-day reverse repos at 1.40% vs prior 1.40%: statement
China c.bank pumps 463.3 bln yuan through 7-day reverse repos at 1.40% vs prior 1.40%: statement
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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House passes Ratepayers Protection Act; nuclear stocks rise
U.S. nuclear stocks jumped at Thursday’s close after the House passed the Ratepayers Protection Act. The measure would shift responsibility for power-upgrade costs from consumers to tech and data center companies.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC
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Soybeans and wheat poised for weekly gains as China demand eyed
US soybean futures fell on Friday but were headed for a weekly gain, with attention on Chinese demand ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting and support from stronger soymeal prices. Wheat was set for a small weekly rise as trade
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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Japan MOF to auction Y3.5T treasury discount bills on Sep. 25, 2026
Japan’s Ministry of Finance said it plans to auction Y3.5 trillion of treasury discount (TD) bills on Sep. 25, 2026, with settlement on Sep. 28 and maturity on Jan. 6, 2027.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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Aethlon Medical, Oklo, CID HoldCo, Xenon Pharmaceuticals and Moderna: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today
Major U.S. indices closed higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.61% to 51,778.04, the S&P 500 advancing 1.14% to 7,637.76 and the Nasdaq climbing 1.69% to 26,418.29. These are the top stocks
LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: Middle East Crisis Has Worsened Jobs-Inflation Trade-Off
RBA Gov Bullock: Middle East Crisis Has Worsened Jobs-Inflation Trade-Off
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Ls Marine Solution Wins 157 Billion Won Order
LS Marine Solution Co Ltd: Ls Marine Solution: Wins 157 Billion Won Order Source text:... Further company coverage: 060370.KQ
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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Rubrik CFO Choudary Kiran Kumar disposes of USD 2.46 million in common shares
Rubrik CFO Choudary Kiran Kumar reported selling 10,000 Class A shares in transactions dated Sept. 15-17, 2026. Sales were priced between USD 99.08 and USD 108.05 per share. * He also exercised options for 4,000 shares a
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as chief product officer
MYOB appointed Deepesh Banerji as chief product officer, tasked with product strategy for sole operators, small businesses, accountants, bookkeepers. Banerji joins from workforce management platform Deputy, where he most
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7521 (prev 6.7580)
PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7521 (prev 6.7580)
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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PBOC sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 3, 2023
PBOC sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 3, 2023
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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LS Marine Solution wins 157 billion won order
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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Australian shares gain as RBA governor flags inflation risks
The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% to 8760.6 points. Mining stocks tracked stronger commodity prices as the RBA governor warned inflation risks were materialising, while traders stayed positioned for further tightening later this
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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U.S. rate hike seen as minimally affecting Malaysian semiconductors
TA Securities analyst Chan Mun Chun says a U.S. rate increase could have minimal impact on Malaysia’s semiconductor sector, citing AI-related investment, data-center expansion and the broader semiconductor growth cycle.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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Saudi embassy in US: Proposed F-35 sale signals strength and durability of Saudi-US strategic partnership
Saudi embassy in US: Proposed F-35 sale signals strength and durability of Saudi-US strategic partnership
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC
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RBA Deputy Gov Hauser: Board Fully Committed To Achieving Inflation Target
RBA Deputy Gov Hauser: Board Fully Committed To Achieving Inflation Target
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: Inflation Risks Remain Skewed To The Upside
Persistent Inflation Shocks Are Difficult To Look Through
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Abacus Group gains on stake sale in Storage King
* Shares of Abacus Group rise as much as 4.4% to A$0.883 in early trade, their highest level since August 31 * Stock logs largest intraday pct gain since late August * Diversified REIT to sell a 19.6% interest in Storage
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member
(Updates with quotes and context from paragraph 2 onwards) By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate memb
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC
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RBA deputy governor Hauser: board fully committed to reaching inflation target
RBA deputy governor Hauser: board fully committed to reaching inflation target
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC
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South Korea chip-led growth seen supporting GDP above 3% through 2028
Citigroup economist Jin-Wook Kim says South Korea’s semiconductor boom could keep real GDP growth above 3% over the next three years and add 3.2 percentage points to Citi’s growth estimates.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: difficult to see past ongoing inflation shocks
RBA Governor Bullock: difficult to see past ongoing inflation shocks
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC
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Rocket Lab shares rise after Neutron testing progress
Rocket Lab says it has made fresh progress on Neutron, its reusable medium-lift rocket, as RKLB stock jumped over 6% to close at 67.82.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: inflation risks tilted to the upside
RBA Governor Bullock: inflation risks tilted to the upside
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC
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Yen Slips Ahead of BOJ Decision
The Japanese yen weakened past 156 per dollar on Friday, hovering near two-week lows as investors awaited the latest Bank of Japan policy decision, with markets widely expecting an interest-rate hike. Investors will also
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC
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UBS: Now Sees RBA Hiking Rates Twice More By 25bp To 4.85%
UBS: Now Sees RBA Hiking Rates Twice More By 25bp To 4.85%
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC
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PRECIOUS — Gold rises slightly on lower oil prices, subdued dollar
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Gold inched higher on Friday as lower oil prices and a subdued US dollar offered support, while market participants kept their focus on developments in the Middle East and the outlook for global monet
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC
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Annual Report & CG Report — 2026
Annual Report & CG Report KIP REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST Annual Report for Financial Year Ended 30 Jun 2026 Subject Annual Report & CG Report — 2026 Please refer attachment below. Attachments KIP REIT Annual Report 202
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC
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Gold edges higher as oil slips and dollar stays subdued
Gold rose slightly Friday, supported by lower oil prices and a subdued US dollar, while focus remained on Middle East developments and global monetary policy outlook.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 40-Year JGB Falls 5.5bp To 4.060%
Japan Yield On 40-Year JGB Falls 5.5bp To 4.060%
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:05 AM UTC
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US Sec Rubio To Meet South Korea Foreign Minister At 9:30AM ET Friday
US Sec Rubio To Meet South Korea Foreign Minister At 9:30AM ET Friday - BBG
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:04 AM UTC
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FOREX — Yen weak ahead of BOJ decision; rate hike expected
BOJ decision due between 0300 and 0500 GMT Governor Ueda to brief media at 0630 GMT Dollar stabilises as Fed narrowly seen hiking next month Sterling level after BoE holds rates, pauses gilt sales By Gregor Stuart Hunter
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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Aura Group flags higher — for — longer RBA risk as oil shock lifts inflation pressure
Aura Group analysis flagged rising risk of higher-for-longer Australian rates following hawkish RBA commentary in September 2026. Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter cited resilient household spending, firm business investme
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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Paysign EVP Operations Joan M. Herman disposes of USD 717,864.58 in common shares
Paysign director and EVP, Operations Joan M. Herman sold 59,904 common shares on Sept. 15-16. Sale prices averaged $12.38 on Sept. 15, $11.74 on Sept. 16. * Direct ownership fell to 609,421 common shares following the tr
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Arafura Rare Earths Extends Offtake Agreement With Global Wind Turbine OEM
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Arafura Rare Earths Ltd: Extends Offtake Agreement With Global Wind Turbine Oem Agreement Period Of Five Years With Potential Extension To Eight Years Annual Contract Volume Of 500 Tpa Ndpr Oxide With
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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BRIEF — QMines To Acquire Two Strategic Freehold Properties
Sept 18 (Reuters) — QMines Ltd: Strategic Land Acquisitions Unlock Botos Deposit To Acquire Two Strategic Freehold Properties For A$2.388 Million Further company coverage: QML.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Adalta Says Oribiotech Deal Validates Adalta Manufacturing Strategy
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Adalta Ltd: Oribiotech Deal Validates Adalta Manufacturing Strategy Oribiotech Signs 10-year Partnership Worth Up To $120 Million For Iro Platform Further company coverage: 1AD.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thom
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Vertex Minerals Has Been Issued A Varied Environment Protection License (EPL 12008) By NSW EPA
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Vertex Minerals Ltd: Has Been Issued A Varied Environment Protection License (Epl 12008) By Nsw Environment Protection Authority Further company coverage: VTX.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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Australia Sold A$1B 1% 2031 Bonds: 4.9936%; B/C 4.47x
Australia Sold A$1B 1% 2031 Bonds: 4.9936%; B/C 4.47x
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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FTSE Straits Times index opens 0.2% lower at 5649.28
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC
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FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI opens 0.1% higher at 1676.72
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index opened 0.1% higher at 1676.72.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC
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Taiwan overnight interbank rate begins at 0.805% versus previous session open at 0.805%
Taiwan overnight interbank rate begins at 0.805% versus previous session open at 0.805%
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.09%, Nasdaq 100 -0.22%; USD/JPY +0.16%, WTI -1.02%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.22 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Arafura Rare Earths extends offtake agreement with wind turbine OEM
Arafura Rare Earths Ltd says it has extended an offtake agreement with a global wind turbine OEM.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Foreign investors buy Vietnam stocks ahead of FTSE upgrade
Foreign interest in Vietnamese stocks has picked up this week ahead of FTSE Russell’s Monday reclassification of Vietnam to secondary emerging market status, expected to boost inflows.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Mortgage rates near 7% and gas near 2022 highs
Report says mortgage rates closed near 7% and gas prices were near their highest levels since 2022, after a Fed interest-rate hike for the first time in three years.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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QMLines to acquire two freehold properties
QMines Ltd (ASX:QML) plans to acquire two strategic freehold properties.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
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Adalta says Oribiotech deal validates manufacturing strategy
Adalta Ltd (ASX:1AD) said its Oribiotech deal validates its manufacturing strategy.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
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Australian Dollar Attempts Rebound
The Australian dollar rose above $0.71, attempting to recover from a recent four-week low as hawkish comments from the Reserve Bank’s top official reinforced expectations for further policy tightening. Governor Michele B
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
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Vertex Minerals gets NSW EPA Environmental Protection Licence (EPL 12008)
Vertex Minerals says the NSW EPA has issued it an EPL (EPL 12008).
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC
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Yen weak ahead of BOJ decision; rate hike expected
By Gregor Stuart HunterThe yen got off to a weak start against the dollar and the euro at the start of Asian trading on Friday, with currency markets in a subdued mood ahead of an expected rate hike from the Bank of Japa
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC
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Red Cat CEO Jeffrey M. Thompson disposes of 150,000 shares for USD 1.16 million
Red Cat Holdings CEO and Chairman Jeffrey M. Thompson disposed of 900,000 common shares on Sep. 15, 2026. Transaction included transfer of 750,000 shares tied to a forward sale contract settlement. Separate sale of 150,0
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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LIVESTOCK — Cattle futures sag on technical selling; USDA data awaited
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Sept 17 (Reuters) — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Thursday for a third straight session on technical selling, softening packer margins and positioning a day ahead of
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption
JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau earlier this month. A
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Palantir director Alexander D. Moore disposes of USD 2.78 million in common shares
Palantir director Alexander D. Moore sold 16,000 Class A common shares on Sep. 15, 2026. Sales priced between USD 170.26 and USD 176.11 per share. * Moore’s direct holdings fell to 1,063,095 shares following the transact
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — Brent oil may retest resistance at $104.90
For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Brent oil may retest resistance at $104.90 per barrel, a break above which could trigger gains into the $106.18-$107.41 range. The contract stabili
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Oil prices fall about 1% as Middle East supply-disruption fears ease
Crude futures fell around 1%, extending losses for a third session, while remaining above $100 Friday. Hopes of alternate routes for barrels from the Middle East outweighed concerns about strikes between Saudi Arabia and
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Live cattle futures fall for third straight session ahead of USDA
CME October live cattle futures fell for a third straight session on technical selling as traders positioned ahead of a monthly government feedlot report.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC
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RBA's Hauser: Thinks Global Interest Rates Are Closer To Normal Levels
RBA's Hauser: Thinks Global Interest Rates Are Closer To Normal Levels
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC
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Brent may retest $104.90 resistance
Brent ICEEUR (BRN1!) could retest resistance at $104.90/bbl; a break above may open gains toward $106.18–$107.41. The contract stabilized above a rising trendline after a fall from $109.40.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: Upside inflation risks materializing
RBA Gov. Michele Bullock said inflation remains “too high” and that recent developments suggest “some upside risks to inflation appear to be materializing.”
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: General Consensus That Neutral Interest Rate Has Risen
RBA Gov Bullock: General Consensus That Neutral Interest Rate Has Risen
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: RBA Has Balance Sheet And FX Reserves To Address Market Turbulence
RBA Has Tools To Address Disorderly Bond Market Moves
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: broad agreement that neutral interest rate has increased
RBA Governor Bullock: broad agreement that neutral interest rate has increased
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Arafura gains on extending offtake deal with global wind turbine maker
* Shares of Arafura Rare Earths rise as much as 7.4% to A$0.183 in early trade, their highest level since September 14 * Stock logs largest intraday pct gain since September 8 * Rare earths explorer says its unit extends
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC
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Tesoro Gold sets 1.28Moz maiden ore reserve at Ternera, Chile
Tesoro Gold (ASX:TSO) established a maiden ore reserve of 42.8 million tonnes grading 0.93 g/t gold for 1.28 million ounces at its Ternera deposit in Chile, contained in a single open pit.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: Investors Demand Higher Returns Amid Global Uncertainty
Random Trade And Tariff Announcements Add To Uncertainty
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. expects offering to close Sept. 21
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp.: Each Unit Consists of One Class A Ordinary Share and One-Half of One Redeemable Warrant >LEDRU
Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp.: Each Unit Consists of One Class A Ordinary Share and One-Half of One Redeemable Warrant >LEDRU
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition units begin trading Sept. 18 as LEDRU
Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. says its units will begin trading Sept. 18 under ticker symbol "LEDRU".
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. shares and warrants to list on Nasdaq
Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. will list Class A Ordinary Shares and warrants on Nasdaq under the symbols "LEDR" and "LEDRW," respectively.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. prices 15M IPO units at $10
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. units to be listed on Nasdaq
Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. says its units will be listed on Nasdaq Global Market.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Japanese Shares Gain Ahead of BOJ Decision
The Nikkei 225 Index climbed 0.9% to above 64,600 on Friday, rising for the third straight session as investors braced for the latest Bank of Japan policy decision, where it is widely expected to raise interest rates. In
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC
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Bazaarvoice partners with Bluefish to link AI shopping insights with review — driven marketing execution
Bazaarvoice entered a strategic partnership with Bluefish to help enterprise brands improve AI-driven product discovery using crawlable user-generated reviews. Bluefish will monitor AI share of voice, analyze sentiment,
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. Prices Its Initial Public Offering Of 15,000,000 Units At $10.00 Per Unit
Sept 17 (Reuters) — Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp.: Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp.: Prices Its Initial Public Offering Of 15,000,000 Units At $10.00 Per Unit Source text:... Further company coverage: LEDRU.O
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
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JGB 10-year yield falls for third straight session ahead of BOJ
Japanese government bonds rose Friday, with the benchmark 10-year yield declining for a third straight session as investors positioned ahead of the BOJ rate decision later in the day.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
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Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. prices IPO of 15,000,000 units at $10
Leader's Advantage Acquisition Corp. (LEDRU.O) priced its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: Housing Supply And Demand Will Ultimately Rebalance
Recent Drop In Housing Prices Not Significant In Broader Context - Considering Whether Monetary Policy Is Tight Enough
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
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JGB yields lower as energy-inflation fears ease
JGB yields are down as investors fret less about energy-driven inflation after crude oil fell, with attention turning to the Bank of Japan meeting and Gov. Kazuo Ueda’s press conference later Friday.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
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LEDRU - Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $150 Million Initial Public Offering
LEDRU - Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $150 Million Initial Public Offering
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: considering if policy is tight enough
RBA Governor Bullock: considering if policy is tight enough
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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Ceribell CFO Scott Blumberg sells 846 common shares valued at $21,150
Ceribell CFO Scott Blumberg exercised stock options for 846 common shares at USD 9.41 on Sept. 15, 2026. Blumberg sold 846 common shares at a weighted average price of USD 25 on the same day. Directly held common shares
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei climbs 1% as tech stocks track US rally ahead of BOJ
TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Friday as investors scooped up AI and chip-sector stocks, taking cues from a tech-led rally on Wall Street overnight. The tech-heavy Nikkei rose 1% to 64,
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC
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New Zealand foreign minister spokesperson: no talks with EU on New Zealand joining as associate member
New Zealand foreign minister spokesperson: no talks with EU on New Zealand joining as associate member
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: Sees Structural Undersupply Of Housing In Australia
RBA Gov Bullock: Sees Structural Undersupply Of Housing In Australia
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei climbs 1% as tech stocks track US rally ahead of BOJ
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Friday as investors scooped up AI and chip-sector stocks, taking cues from a tech-led rally on Wall Street overnight.The tech-heavy Nikkei TVC:NI225 rose 1% to 64,786.86 by 0018 GMT
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: decline in housing prices isn't that significant overall
RBA Governor Bullock: decline in housing prices isn't that significant overall
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC
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Electra Therapeutics expects offering to close Sept. 21
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC
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Electra Therapeutics shares to begin trading on Nasdaq Sept. 18
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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Electra Therapeutics grants underwriters option for 3.5M shares
Electra Therapeutics grants underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3.5M shares at the public offering price.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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Gold Holds Gains on Lower Oil Prices
Gold traded around $4,350 an ounce on Friday after climbing nearly 2% in the previous session, supported by falling oil prices that eased inflation concerns and helped push bond yields lower. Oil prices declined for a th
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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RBA Must Decide If Rate Sufficient to Cool Prices, Bullock Says
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CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:33 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Electra Therapeutics Announces Pricing Of Upsized $350.0 Million Initial Public Offering
Sept 17 (Reuters) — Electra Therapeutics, Inc.: Electra Therapeutics Announces Pricing Of Upsized $350.0 Million Initial Public Offering Electra Therapeutics, - Therapeutics Prices Upsized Ipo Of 23,333,334 Shares At $15
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs maintains $5,400/troy ounce end — 2027 gold price forecast
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Goldman Sachs kept its end-2027 gold price forecast at $5,400 per troy ounce despite the latest US interest rate increase, saying tighter policy is likely to slow bullion's rally but not derail it. Sp
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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RPT — ASIA RICE — Indian rice export prices hit 1 — year high on production concerns
(Repeats September 17 story with no changes to text.) Paddy prices in Indian market rise as traders expect drop in production Favorable rainfall in Thailand's key growing regions expected to boost next year's off-season
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week
(Adds details in paragraph 2 onwards) SYDNEY, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Hundreds of Qantas ground workers who handle freight and its QantasLink regional flights will strike over pay and working conditions next week, the Transp
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Electra Therapeutics prices upsized $350M IPO at $15/share
Electra Therapeutics priced an upsized IPO of 23,333,334 shares at $15.00 per share for gross proceeds of about $350.0M. Shares are expected to start trading Sept. 18, 2026 on Nasdaq Global Select Market under “ETRA”; un
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs keeps end-2027 gold forecast at $5,400/oz
Goldman Sachs maintained its $5,400 per troy ounce end-2027 gold price forecast despite a recent US interest rate increase, citing tighter policy as likely to slow the bullion rally but not derail it.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.07%, Nasdaq 100 -0.16%; USD/JPY +0.14%, WTI -0.92%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.16 percent, Dow futures is down 0.05 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Indian rice export prices rise to 1-year high
India’s 5% broken parboiled rice export quotes climbed to the highest level in over a year as production concerns grew amid below-average rainfall; Thai rates edged lower and Vietnamese rates were unchanged.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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ETRA - Electra Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Upsized $350.0 Million Initial Public Offering
ETRA - Electra Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Upsized $350.0 Million Initial Public Offering
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week
Transport Workers Union says hundreds of QantasLink and freight ground workers will strike for 24 hours next week—Wednesday in Victoria and Thursday elsewhere—over pay and working conditions.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC
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Oracle CEO Michael Sicilia disposes of Oracle shares worth $3,986,333.28
Oracle CEO Michael D. Sicilia cut his direct stake to 149,084 shares following an RSU vesting and related share transactions. He acquired 52,673 common shares at USD 0 on Sept. 15 through an RSU conversion. Oracle withhe
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Macmahon Holdings advances on buying engineering business
* Shares of Macmahon Holdings rise as much as 6.6% to A$1.055 in early trade, their highest since August 27 * Stock logs largest intraday pct jump since late August * Mining services provider to acquire Aspect Engineerin
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: companies now more likely to transfer cost hikes
RBA Governor Bullock: companies now more likely to transfer cost hikes
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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China PBOC seen setting yuan mid-point at 6.7065 per dollar: estimate
China PBOC seen setting yuan mid-point at 6.7065 per dollar: estimate
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil (1st month) $104.90/$106.18/$107.41 sup $102.96/$101.59/$100.21 Palm oil (3rd month) 4,900/4,865 ringg
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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HIMS INVESTOR DEADLINE: Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit Before November 2, 2026 Deadline, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: HIMS INVESTOR DEADLINE: Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit Before Novemb
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Colombia state oil firm Ecopetrol taps De La Espriella ally as chair
(Recasts with company confirmation, adds detail throughout) BOGOTA, Sept 17 (Reuters) — Colombian state oil firm Ecopetrol has tapped Carlos Augusto Suarez, who worked on President Abelardo De La Espriella's campaign, as
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 5-Year JGB Falls 1.0bp To 2.285%
Japan Yield On 5-Year JGB Falls 1.0bp To 2.285%
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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Yorkville Advisors files Schedule 13D after building 6.4% stake
Yorkville Advisors, with Islet Management, disclosed a 6.4% stake in OraSure Technologies and filed a Schedule 13D on Sep. 17, 2026, after accumulating 4.41 million shares, signaling plans to influence strategy and board
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Ecopetrol names Carlos Augusto Suarez board chairman
Colombian state oil firm Ecopetrol says it has tapped Carlos Augusto Suarez as chairman of the board, replacing Luis Felipe Henao.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
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Aristocrat to showcase new games, cabinets at Global Gaming Expo 2026
Aristocrat will attend the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) on Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2026, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Planned showcase spans new slot cabinets, game content, digital gaming products, casino systems, loyalty
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison
NEW YORK, Sept 17 (Reuters) — A Minnesota man who squirted vinegar on Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar was sentenced to one year and two months in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Assad — era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) — A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted President Bashar al-Assad and was convicted of torture by a US federal jury has
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Australia's central bank chief warns inflation risks appear to be materialising
(Adds background, quotes from Bullock throughout) SYDNEY, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Australia's top central banker said on Friday some of the upside risks to inflation flagged by policymakers appeared to be materialising, with
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Global Compliance Applications names Wasupit Wises director, managing director for Asia and co — chairman
Global Compliance Applications named Wasupit Wises to its board, effective Sept. 12, 2026, pending exchange requirements. Wises also took roles as managing director for Asia, co-chairman. * Thai business executive, inter
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC