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Mon, Sep 21, 2026 - Page 67

8070 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 7921-8040.

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L S.Korea Sept 1-20 imports rise 26.7% y/y: customs agency S.Korea Sept 1-20 imports rise 26.7% y/y: customs agency NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC L China sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 3, 2023, according to PBOC China sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 3, 2023, according to PBOC GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC L Microsoft's Nadella to join OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs at Trump-Xi dinner Microsoft's Nadella to join OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs at Trump-Xi dinner NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:16 AM UTC L PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7487 (prev 6.7521) PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7487 (prev 6.7521) CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC L China stock market seen rangebound on Monday China equities have finished higher in two of three trading days since the end of a four-day losing streak, with the Shanghai Composite near 3,910 points. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC L Tenaga cut to Hold from Buy by TA Securities TA Securities cut Tenaga Nasional to Hold from Buy (ref. >5347.KU). EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC H Gold Holds Gains as Oil Prices Decline Gold held above $4,350 an ounce on Monday after advancing for two consecutive sessions, supported by falling oil prices that eased concerns over rising inflation and the prospect of further interest rate hikes. Oil price CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC H Weekly Recap: 7% price hike, EBITDA guidance and CEO change to Priya Nair Hindustan Unilever Limited (NSE:HINDUNILVR) raised prices ~7% while keeping near-term EBITDA guidance around 22.5—23.5% and long-term at 22—24%, navigates leadership change with Priya Nair succeeding Rohit Jawa, and expa EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Adani Ports flags technical buy setup and Dadri MMLH tender bid TradingView News says Adani Ports’ stock (ADANIPORTS) formed a technical buy setup near ₹1,765 after a two-month pullback, and the company bid Rs 5,881 crore for the 45-year Dadri MMLH tender. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M HDFC Life stock jumps ~5% on IRDAI consultation and anchor buying HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (NSE:HDFCLIFE) rose about 5% to ₹557 after markets parsed an IRDAI consultation paper that could trim distributor payouts. Anchor demand totaled 6,060,744 NSE shares worth ₹149.99 crore, or 1 EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M Vedanta Q1 profit rises; directors meet Sept 18 on NCDs Vedanta reported Q1 net profit of ₹5,294cr on revenue of ₹24,205cr and EBITDA of ₹8,501cr (35.1% margin). The company also cited record Zinc India output and strong copper sales; the directors’ committee meets Sept 18 to EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L SBIN may capture UPI MDR pool; NSE sell-offs trim GDR offers Bernstein links UPI MDR changes to an ~80bn INR issuer pool, with SBIN poised to capture ~25%. SBIN GDRs face trimmed offer sizes in NSE sell-offs amid a stranded $300M Moscow dividend and other market moves tied to a fa EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L IndiGo weekly technical levels and ancillary fee increases InterGlobe Aviation (NSE: INDIGO) traded near ₹4,920, with resistance at ₹5,110/₹5,426 and support at ₹4,733; close below ₹4,506 would snap the short-term uptrend. Sept futures were at ₹4,931.50 as open interest declined EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Weekly recap: Axis Bank on RediffPay PSP role TradingView News recap says Axis Bank’s sponsored GDR RegS is linked to RediffPay via a named PSP bank appointment and is discussed alongside new UPI MDR rules. The piece also references Axis Bank deploying Axiom enterpr EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M Bharat Electronics Q1 profit and revenue rise; board seeks capital increase Bharat Electronics reported Q1 net profit of ₹1,054 crore and revenue of ₹5,533 crore, with a ₹72,258 crore order book. The board moved to raise authorised capital as defence procurement gains positions the company to be EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Calcutta HC bars Tata Steel using ₹2,970cr deposit for SDF loan Calcutta High Court barred Tata Steel from using a ₹2,970 crore deposit made via its sponsored GDR (RegS) payment toward its Steel Development Fund loan, keeping the funds frozen pending appeal. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M Hindalco opens Metalshub digital tender for spot alumina bids Hindalco Industries opened a Metalshub digital tender for spot metallurgical-grade alumina with confidential bids for Oct—Dec 2026 to widen buyers and price discovery. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Coal India dividend yield and coal loading highlighted in recap Recap says Coal India dividend per share rose from ₹17 (FY22) to ₹26.50 (FY26), citing a 7.81% yield and 444 rakes/day coal rake loading alongside improved power dispatches. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M Nomura maintains Buy on BPCL; Q2 pre-tax profit forecast ~Rs26bn Nomura keeps a Buy on BPCL, forecasting Q2 pre-tax profit near Rs 26 billion, citing strong refining exposure and an OMC rebound. BPCL shares are up ~20% YTD to Rs 304.5; ROE is cited at 17.34% with an ~5.5% FY26 yield. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L HCL Tech CEO pay rises; Falcon Guardian tie-up expanded Recap says HCL Technologies’ CEO pay increased 67% to ₹172 crore in FY26. It also describes a 5.1% revenue CAGR from FY24–FY26 and a 33% two-year stock decline, alongside expanding its CrowdStrike partnership to embed Fa EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Titan sees premium and limited-edition watch demand surge The weekly recap says Titan is experiencing a rise in premium and limited-edition watch demand during a strong festive/wedding season, leading to capacity strains and the launch of Vetra to bolster premium manufacturing. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L HAL reports Q1FY27 revenue and profit; order book disclosed HAL reported Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 5,515 crore and net profit of Rs 1,590 crore, and said its order book is Rs 2,54,538 crore. EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L JSW Steel targets doubling capacity and cutting emissions 42% by 2030 JSW Steel aims to double capacity and reduce emission intensity 42% by 2030, building on a 30% reduction so far. Motilal Oswal reiterated JSW Steel as a top pick and set a ₹1,340 target, citing stronger H2FY27 realizatio EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Larsen & Toubro raises Rs 500 crore via tokenised bond Larsen & Toubro Limited sponsored a GDR Reg-S and raised Rs 500 crore on Sept 9 via a private, tokenised corporate bond on NSE EBP under SEBI’s sandbox, using Demat 2.0 digital tokens for issuance and settlement within I RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Grasim says Nackawic pulp plant to idle in late October Grasim said JV AV Group NB will temporarily idle the Nackawic pulp plant around end-October. Grasim backs the Aditya Birla Group’s GIFT City aircraft-leasing push, funded by equity and IFSCA-regulated borrowings, and is EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Weekly Recap: NIVORZ biosimilar launch and Qdenga distribution rights Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. Sponsored ADR (NSE:DRREDDY) launched NIVORZ, a nivolumab biosimilar cleared in India for 12 cancer indications after a 288—patient trial, and secured exclusive rights to distribute Takeda’s EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Weekly Recap: ₹12,000cr NCD private placement and five-year bond at 7.47% Reliance Industries Ltd Sponsored GDR 144A (NSE:RELIANCE) raised Rs12,000 crore via 1.2M unsecured NCDs and accepted Rs125bn in five—year bonds at 7.47%, while facing fuel—tax exposure, exploring a 300MW BSMR nuclear SPV RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Infosys ADR faces caution after FY26 CEO pay and downgrades TradingView News weekly recap says Infosys ADR (INFY) drew investor caution after a two-year 47% drop and analyst downgrades, even as FY26 CEO pay rose to ₹83 crore; revenue CAGR slowed to 4.2%. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L JM Financial starts Wipro coverage with Underweight rating JM Financial initiated coverage on Wipro Limited Sponsored ADR (NSE: WIPRO), assigning an Underweight rating. The update coincides with Wipro rolling out STO360 with Aramco and SAP, aimed at supporting asset-heavy oil, g EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M TCS partners with Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Tata Consultancy Services is partnering with Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange to deploy TCS BaNCS/Quartz for derivatives and emerging assets, while launching custom SoC design services and backing a $7bn, 1GW data-cente EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Maruti adds factory-fitted CNG automatics; Onam retail up 61% Maruti Suzuki India is adding factory-fitted automatics to CNG Swift, Dzire and Baleno. During Onam, the company reported 61% YoY retail sales growth and exports of 360,553 passenger vehicles, with utility vehicle shipme EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L ITC raises cigarette prices; agrees to buy Happiest Minds stake ITC Limited hiked cigarette prices after higher excise and GST increased retail costs. It also agreed to buy 22.1% of Happiest Minds for ₹13.3bn via a 25:81 swap, targeting a merger with ~73.4% ownership post-deal, while EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L Nestle India shares swing on regulatory and FSSAI news The stock traded from intraday lows near Rs1,332–1,333 to a high of Rs1,384.60 before closing around Rs1,364–1,353. Nuvama projected 20% YoY sales growth for Q2 FY2026–27. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M HDFC Bank posts Q1 FY27 results; board proposes CEO candidates The board proposed CEO candidates and governance changes alongside Q1 FY27 results and steady loan growth, as investors weigh valuation and RBI-approval timing. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC M Kotak CEO Vaswani to step down; succession candidates sent to RBI Kotak Mahindra Bank said CEO Ashok Vaswani will not seek reappointment when his term ends Dec. 31, 2026. The bank is advancing succession by submitting CEO candidates to the RBI while consolidating its standalone commerc EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC L RKLB stock rises as 97th Electron set for launch this week TradingView News reports RKLB rose about 1% overnight late Sunday after Rocket Lab said its 97th Electron was lined up for launch this week, days after the 96th mission; shares had also risen almost 3% last week. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC M Dongbu Corp Wins 193 Billion Won Order South Korea's Dongbu Corp has won an order worth 193 billion won. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC M Lycopodium wins A$49.4 mln contract for Havieron project Lycopodium Ltd has been awarded an EPCM contract for the preproduction phase of the Greatland Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia, valued at A$49.4 million. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Netwealth acknowledges potential class action Netwealth Group Ltd said on Thursday its subsidiaries had received a letter alleging breaches of duties in relation to its First Guardian Investment Options. The allegations concern an ASIC undertaking and compensation p EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Cutia Therapeutics Bags Macao Marketing Approval For Cu-40102 Cutia Therapeutics' Cu-40102 drug has obtained marketing approval from the Macao Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Bluglass partners with Coherent on novel GaN device Bluglass Ltd has entered an early-stage collaboration with Coherent to develop a novel Gallium Nitride (GaN) device. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Anson Resources signs lithium offtake and financing MoU with Wogen and Xcelsior Anson Resources is evaluating long-term offtake for 2,000-6,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L BRIEF — Schoolblazer Group Fy26 Underlying EBITDA Expected At A$11—13M On Constant — Currency Basis Sept 21 (Reuters) — Schoolblazer Ltd: Group Fy26 Underlying Ebitda Expected At A$11—13m On Constant-currency Basis Group Fy26 Revenue Expected At A$165—a$170m On Constant-currency Basis Appoints Tim James As Acting Manag EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Caravel Minerals, Thiess Sign MoU for Copper Project Caravel Minerals has executed a memorandum of understanding with Thiess, under which Thiess will provide engineering and cost estimates for an initial seven-year mining contract at the Caravel Copper Project. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC L Tower renews FY27 reinsurance programme Tower Ltd said on Thursday it had completed the renewal of its FY27 reinsurance programme. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC M Resolute Mining cuts 2026 output forecast, shares fall Resolute Mining on Tuesday cut its 2026 gold production outlook to 205-225 koz from a previous estimate of the lower end of 250-275 koz, citing production issues at its Syama mine in Mali. The company now expects Syama t EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC M Dongbu Corp wins KRW 193 billion order EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC M Seohee Construction wins 318.3 billion won order Seohee Construction Co Ltd (KRX:035890) won a 318.3 billion won order. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC L IVE Group plans $20m Motio deal to enter out-of-home media IVE Group (ASX:IGL) said it plans to expand into the out-of-home sector by acquiring digital place-based media company Motio (ASX:MXO). The proposed deal is described as a $20m acquisition to extend IVE’s media planning MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC L Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals seeks trading halt MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 01:11 AM UTC L Tower completes FY27 reinsurance programme renewal Tower Ltd (NZX:TWR) has completed the renewal of its FY27 reinsurance programme. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC L Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic sets HK$69.88 maximum offer price Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic set a maximum offer price of HK$69.88 per H share for its global offering. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC L Brent And WTI Crude Futures Fall $2/Bbl As Investors Focus On Saudi Oil Export Recovery Brent And WTI Crude Futures Fall $2/Bbl As Investors Focus On Saudi Oil Export Recovery - RTRS COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC L Lycopodium awarded Havieron gold-copper project Lycopodium Ltd (ASX:LYL) disclosed an award for the Havieron gold-copper project. MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC M Cutia Therapeutics wins marketing approval for Cu-40102 in Macau Cutia Therapeutics said its Cu-40102 has received marketing approval from the Macao Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau. REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC L BluGlass enters early-stage collaboration with Coherent on novel GAN device MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC M Anson Resources signs offtake and financing MoU Anson Resources Ltd disclosed a strategic offtake and financing memorandum of understanding with Wogen and Xcelsior. MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC M Schoolblazer Group FY26 underlying EBITDA seen at A$11–13 million TradingView News cites expected FY26 underlying EBITDA of A$11–13 million on a constant-currency basis. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC M Caravel Minerals signs MoU with Thiess for copper project mining services Caravel Minerals Ltd has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thiess for mining services related to the Caravel Copper Project. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC M Vbx Requests Trading Halt Pending Capital Raising Announcement Australian listed firm Vbx requested a trading halt pending an announcement regarding a potential capital raising. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC L VBX requests trading halt VBX Ltd (ASX:VBX) has requested a trading halt. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC H Niche metals test West's resilience to Chinese export curbs Three years after China curbed exports of gallium and germanium, the West is still experiencing price pain and awaiting Western production to alleviate supply shortages, with prices now at 9 to 10 times 2023 levels. REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC M UVJC to launch NovaJet thin-film deposition system at WESEMiBAY Universal Vapor Jet Corporation (UVJC), a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (OLED), will debut its NovaJet commercial system, featuring Universal Vapor Jet Printing (UVJP) technology, at the WESEMiBAY Semicondu EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC H Telix to acquire ITM for $1.65B upfront plus up to $700M Telix Pharmaceuticals said it will acquire 100% of ITM for $1.65B upfront and up to $700M in milestone payments tied to ITM-11 approvals and sales, subject to approvals. Closing is expected by end FY 2026. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC L LG Display launches 24.5-inch 720Hz gaming OLED panel EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC L Universal Vapor Jet to debut NovaJet UVJP system in Shenzhen Oct 14-16, 2026 Universal Vapor Jet Corporation will debut NovaJet, its first commercial system using Universal Vapor Jet Printing, at WESEMiBAY in Shenzhen from Oct 14–16, 2026. MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI opens 0.1% lower at 1664.20 EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L FTSE Straits Times Index opens 0.1% higher at 5659.28 EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.34%, Nasdaq 100 +0.56%; USD/JPY +0.01%, WTI -1.52%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.56 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.21 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Taiwan overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805% (unchanged from previous session) Taiwan overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805% (unchanged from previous session) CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L UVJC to unveil NovaJet system at WESEMiBAY conference Universal Vapor Jet Corporation (UVJC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (UDC) (Nasdaq: OLED), plans to unveil NovaJet, the first commercial system built on UVJC’s Universal Vapor Jet Printing ( MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L LPL - LG Display launches 24.5-inch 720Hz Gaming OLED Panel LPL - LG Display launches 24.5-inch 720Hz Gaming OLED Panel NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L WSJ: 10-year Treasury yield tops 19-year high above 5% The bond market has pushed the 10-year Treasury yield to a 19-year high above 5% this past week, according to a WSJ report. RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC M Niche metal squeeze tests West against China export curbs Three years after China curbed exports of gallium and germanium, the West is still dealing with price pain and waiting for its own production to offset supply constraints, with the report noting chipmaking, clean energy COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Telix agrees to buy ITM Isotope Technologies Munich for USD 1.65 billion upfront, plus up to USD 700 million milestones Telix Pharmaceuticals agreed to acquire ITM Isotope Technologies Munich for USD 1.65 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Consideration includes USD 1.25 billion in 105,800,000 Telix shares priced at USD 11.84, USD 3 MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC L Goldman flags chip-boom cash impact for South Korean firms Goldman Sachs analysts say a chip-industry boom could generate substantial corporate cash in South Korea, and that repatriation of overseas earnings would likely be a key determinant for domestic financial-market dynamic EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC L Bessent Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Talks On AI Threats, Trade READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 21, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC L TLX - Telix and ITM Join Forces to Create a Radiopharmaceutical Powerhouse TLX - Telix and ITM Join Forces to Create a Radiopharmaceutical Powerhouse NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC M Ingenia rejects Warburg Pincus' revised $1.5 bln takeover bid Australia's Ingenia Communities Group on Monday rejected a A$2.06 billion ($1.47 billion) takeover bid from Warburg Pincus, the private equity firm's second attempt to buy the land-lease community operator. Warburg's lat MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC M Constellation Energy shares rise after Morgan Stanley lifts target Constellation Energy (CEG) gained 0.37% overnight. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $369 from $364 and kept an Overweight rating, implying nearly 45% upside from the last close. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC M Ingenia rejects improved $1.47B Warburg Pincus takeover offer Ingenia Communities said Warburg Pincus failed with an improved US$1.47 billion offer and indicated it would consider higher offers. MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC L Nifty 50 seeks to reclaim 23,400 after six straight losses Reports say Nifty 50 closed lower for six weeks in a row, with resistance near 23,400 after bulls tested the level last Friday. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC M VHM updates Goschen project DFS with revised costs, returns VHM Limited (ASX:VHM) refreshed the definitive feasibility study for its wholly owned Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria, confirming a pre-tax, pre-corporate net present value at an 8% discount rat MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC M Ingenia rejects Warburg Pincus’ revised A$2.06b takeover bid Ingenia Communities Group said it rejected Warburg Pincus’ second takeover attempt, offering A$5.05 cash per share for a total of A$2.06 billion. MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC L Australia to seek UN Security Council seat from 2029 Australia will bid to join the United Nations Security Council from 2029, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, launching a campaign to secure one of the two non-permanent seats available to its bloc. The vote REGULATION | Sep 21, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC M New World Development gets Shanghai bourse nod for $570 mln REIT listing Hong Kong's New World Development said on Monday the Shanghai Stock Exchange had approved the spinoff and listing of its REIT for an expected offering size of 3.82 billion yuan ($570.36 million). The company expects to s EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC L LS Focus On The Week Ahead CLICK HERE NEWS | Sep 21, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC H Offshore Yuan Holds at Over 4-Year High The offshore yuan held its gains around 6.69 per dollar on Monday, remaining at its strongest level since July 2022, as the People’s Bank of China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 16th consecutive month a CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 21, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC M New World Development gets Shanghai bourse approval for REIT listing Hong Kong’s New World Development said the Shanghai Stock Exchange approved its REIT spinoff and listing, with an expected offering size of 3.82 billion yuan ($570.36 million). MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC L EQT Holdings says board ready to engage with TPG and BGH on takeover proposals EQT Holdings Ltd EQT.AX said on Thursday its board was prepared to engage with TPG and BGH regarding their takeover proposals after concluding that the offer prices from the two suitors did not adequately reflect the val MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC M Gold eases on inflation worries and rate hike fears after Mideast tensions Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,368.33 per ounce and US gold futures were down 0.4% to $4,406.70 as Middle East tensions, inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates weighed on prices. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC L Kinatico plans up to A$5 million share buyback Kinatico Ltd plans to commence a share buyback program on Oct. 5, 2026, allocating up to A$5 million to purchase as many as 43.2 million shares over a period of up to 12 months. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC M Ramelius Resources Forecasts FY30 Production Of 560-610Koz Ramelius Resources forecasts FY30 production of 560-610koz at an AISC of A$2,100-2,400/oz. It also set FY27 guidance at 205-225koz production, with an AISC of A$2,150-2,350/oz. The company expects FY27 growth capital exp EARNINGS | Sep 21, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC M Gold slips as Middle East tensions boost inflation, rate-hike worries Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,368.33/oz in early Asian trading, as Middle East tensions added to inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of higher US interest rates. COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC M ANZ expects RBA cash-rate hikes in September and November ANZ says the Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to raise the cash rate in September and again in November, taking it to 4.85%—its highest level since 2008. RATES | Sep 21, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC L T. Rowe Price says Japanese banks attractively valued T. Rowe Price’s Daniel Hurley says Japanese bank stocks look relatively attractively valued, arguing the potential benefit from rising interest rates is not fully priced in. The U.S. asset manager expects the Bank of Jap EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC L Kinatico to allocate up to A$5 million to buy shares Kinatico Ltd says it will allocate up to A$5 million to buy up to 43.2 million shares. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC L EQT Holdings updates on takeover proposals MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC L Ramelius Resources Forecasts FY30 Production Of 560-610Koz Ramelius Resources Limited ASX:RMS EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC M Asia shares up on tech, oil dips, dollar steady at 157 yen Asian share markets edged higher on Monday, boosted by chipmakers, while oil prices eased slightly but remained above $100 a barrel. The dollar held steady against the yen at 157.00, with investors wary of potential inte MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC L Qfin Holdings says CEO Haisheng Wu steps down Haisheng Wu stepped down as CEO and director of Qfin Holdings, Inc. to focus on international business. Yan Zheng was appointed CEO and director, effective September 21, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC L Direct Drive Tech announces global offering EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC M Asia equities lift on AI data demand; oil eases Asia shares edged higher as AI demand for data supported chipmakers. Oil eased on hopes Saudi Arabia could boost supplies, offset by news of a Houthi attack on Riyadh. Trading was thin with Japan on Silver Week holiday t MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC M Qfin Holdings CEO Haisheng Wu steps down Qfin Holdings, Inc. says Haisheng Wu steps down as CEO. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC L Commodities intraday technical targets and key levels MACRO | Sep 21, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC M Oil slips as investors assess Saudi export recovery Oil prices fell as investors weighed a recovery in Saudi shipments despite escalated attacks by Yemeni Houthis amid a US-Iran stalemate. ENERGY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC L Asian currencies steady as focus shifts to Trump-Xi meeting Asian currencies consolidated versus the dollar in early trade as markets look to signals from a Trump-Xi meeting later this week on the direction of U.S.-China relations, according to MUFG Bank analysts. FX | Sep 21, 2026, 12:33 AM UTC L Antengene doses first patient in China in Phase III trial of ATG-022 Antengene Corp. said it has dosed the first patient in China in the pivotal Phase III CLINCH-3 trial of ATG-022 for CLDN18.2-positive advanced gastric cancers. The Phase III study will compare ATG-022 with investigator’s EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:33 AM UTC M Vietnam added to FTSE Russell emerging market indexes Vietnamese stocks were added to FTSE Russell’s emerging market indexes on Monday, after years of reforms aimed at attracting foreign investors. FTSE Russell estimates the inclusion could redirect up to $6 billion into Vi EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC M Perpetual shares set for worst day in over six years after rejecting EQT bid Shares of Perpetual fell 14% to A$16.86, heading for their largest daily loss since March 2020. The asset manager rejected another takeover offer from EQT AB at A$22.5 per share, a 14.8% premium over the stock's last clo MNA | Sep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC M dtcpay completes $25M Series A with SBI Group joining investors Singapore-based dtcpay completed a $25 million Series A. SBI Group joined dtcpay’s shareholder register as the company expands its stablecoin payments infrastructure; Vertex Ventures led the initial financing. CRYPTO | Sep 21, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC M Antengene doses first patient in Phase III CLINCH-3 trial Antengene said the first patient has been dosed in its pivotal Phase III CLINCH-3 study evaluating ATG-022. EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Netmarble ends Tokyo Game Show 2026 with three upcoming titles EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.25%, Nasdaq 100 +0.37%; USD/JPY +0.03%, WTI -0.56%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.25 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.17 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. 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