Fri, Oct 02, 2026 - Page 31
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Russia strikes vessel in Black Sea: IFX cites Russian Defence Ministry
Russia strikes vessel in Black Sea: IFX cites Russian Defence Ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Russian Defence Ministry: Overnight Strikes Hit Dnieper River Bridge In Kyiv And Industrial Complex At Izmail Port In Ukraine’s Odesa Region
Russian Defence Ministry: Overnight Strikes Hit Dnieper River Bridge In Kyiv And Industrial Complex At Izmail Port In Ukraine’s Odesa Region
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Russia strikes industrial, production complex at port of Izmail in Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight: IFX cites Russian defence ministry
Russia strikes industrial, production complex at port of Izmail in Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight: IFX cites Russian defence ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Russia hits bridge across Dnieper river in Kyiv overnight: IFX cites Russian defense ministry
Russia hits bridge across Dnieper river in Kyiv overnight: IFX cites Russian defense ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Targets 15% CET1 Capital Ratio
Julius Baer has set a target for its CET1 Capital Ratio to reach 15%.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Openedges Technology Wins 6.7 Billion Won Order
Openedges Technology, Inc. has secured a new order valued at 6.7 billion Korean Won.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Aims for Progressive Dividend
Julius Baer intends to distribute a progressive dividend, provided no exceptional circumstances arise.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures hit 13-week low on weak exports, high inventories
Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a sixth straight session on Friday, hitting their lowest point in 13 weeks. This decline is attributed to weak export data and expectations of high inventory levels.
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Julius Baer to maintain dividend payout range of 40%-50% of net profit
Julius Baer has stated its intention to maintain its dividend payout range between 40% and 50% of its IFRS net profit.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Announces Share Buyback Program
Julius Baer has announced that a share buyback program is set to commence in the coming weeks and will be completed within a year.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Jura Energy: UK court lifts $6.96M freeze, imposes costs
Jura Energy announced that the English High Court declined to continue a domestic freezing injunction of up to $6.96M against PEL. The court also ordered Jura's subsidiaries to pay £125K to a third party and £145K to PEL
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Corbion CEO Olivier Rigaud to step down
Corbion NV announced that CEO Olivier Rigaud will step down at the end of his current term.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Jura Energy Corporation Provides Update on English High Court Proceedings
Jura Energy Corporation provided an update regarding proceedings before the High Court of Justice of England and Wales concerning the enforcement of arbitral awards obtained by Jura's wholly-owned subsidiaries.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Revises Capital Distribution Policy
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Plans CHF600M Buyback
Julius Baer announced plans for a share buyback program valued at CHF600 million.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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BICO Group Integrates Cellenion Into SCIENION, Targets SEK 30M Annual Savings
BICO Group has completed the integration of Cellenion into SCIENION, retiring the Cellenion brand and consolidating operations as part of a restructuring program. The move is expected to generate approximately SEK 30 mil
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.27%, Nasdaq 100 +0.46%; USD/JPY -0.13%, WTI -0.23%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.46 percent, Dow futures is up 0.26 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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KTK Inc reports 2025/26 group results
KTK Inc reported consolidated financial highlights for the year ended August 20, 2025, and forecasts for the year ending August 20, 2026.
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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KTK Inc. parent results for 2025/26
KTK Inc. reported parent-only financial highlights for the year ended August 20, 2026, with figures also provided for the year ended August 20, 2025, and a forecast for the year to August 2027.
EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Addex Therapeutics Announces Executive Management Changes
Addex Therapeutics (SIX and NASDAQ:ADXN) announced executive management changes. The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of novel small molecule allosteric modulators f
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Set for Second Weekly Drop as Supply, Weak Exports Weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures extended their decline, lingering below MYR 4,550 per tonne at their lowest level since mid-July. For the week, futures are heading for a second straight weekly loss, down around 3.1% so far. S
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Retail JGB Sales Jump Over 80% as Rates Rise
Sales of retail Japanese government bonds (JGBs) increased by more than 80% in the first half of the current fiscal year, significantly surpassing official projections, according to data released this week.
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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ISS, Tryg Enter Partnership
ISS A/S has entered into a partnership with Tryg.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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Mubadala Leads GCC Sovereign Wealth Fund Investments
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala was the most active sovereign wealth fund in the GCC during the first nine months of 2026, investing $26.2 billion. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) followed.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Scatec Secures $150Mln Loan For Egypt Renewable Projects
Norwegian renewable energy firm Scatec has secured a three-year, $150 million equity bridge loan facility from The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF) to support the development of two major renewable energy projects in Egypt. Finan
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:54 AM UTC
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Lynas plans Meteoric Resources acquisition for heavy rare earths expansion
Lynas's planned acquisition of Meteoric Resources is primarily aimed at securing heavy rare-earth supply for its expanding Malaysia refining plant, according to UBS. The bank noted the deal highlights growing interest in
MNA | Oct 02, 2026, 04:54 AM UTC
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Tocalo Target Price Raised to Y4,200 From Y4,000 by SMBC Nikko
SMBC Nikko Securities raised its target price for Tocalo to Y4,200 from Y4,000.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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Michael Burry Warns AI Infrastructure Is ‘Crumbling,’ Cites 2006-Style Setup
Michael Burry, known for his role in 'The Big Short,' is raising alarms about the AI boom, suggesting the market's infrastructure is deteriorating and drawing parallels to the conditions preceding the 2008 financial cris
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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Investcorp closes North America private equity fund at $1.22 billion
Alternative investment manager Investcorp has closed its second North American private equity fund (NAPE Fund II) at $1.22 billion, surpassing its $1.1 billion target.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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PTT Exploration & Production Remains Sell Call on Headwinds
ttb wealth securities reiterates a sell rating on PTT Exploration & Production, citing structural headwinds in the oil market.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 40-Year JGB Rises 3bps To 4.250%
Japan Yield On 40-Year JGB Rises 3bps To 4.250%
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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SGS Does Not Disclose Acquisition Price
SGS has not disclosed the price of its acquisition.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Russian Air Attack Kills One And Injures Two In Kyiv - City Authorities
Russian Air Attack Kills One And Injures Two In Kyiv - City Authorities
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Stocks Fall on Soaring Bond Yields and Higher Oil Prices
Hong Kong stocks dropped in early October trading, with the benchmark Hang Seng index losing 2.6%. The decline was attributed to a more-than-two-decade high in the 10-year US Treasury yield and rising oil prices, which r
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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SGS: Targets at Least CHF200M Revenue From Digital Trust by 2027
SGS aims to generate at least CHF200 million in additional revenue from its digital trust initiatives by 2027, compared to 2023 figures.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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SGS to Acquire Prescient for Digital Trust Strategy
SGS announced its acquisition of Prescient, which is expected to aid in the delivery of its digital trust strategy.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Appoints Anup Bagchi as New CEO, Eyes Comeback
HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi, formerly of ICICI Life, as its new CEO. Bagchi's deep banking experience is expected to help the bank move past recent governance issues and work towards restoring its former strength
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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SGS Buys Prescient Security
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Russian airstrike kills one, injures two in Kyiv, city authorities say
Russian airstrike kills one, injures two in Kyiv, city authorities say
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
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El-Erian Questions IMF Reassurance on Bond Market Functioning
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, commented on X that the IMF's statement about bond markets functioning raises more questions than it provides reassurance.
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Steady on Export Growth
The South Korean won traded around 1,357 per dollar, holding range-bound, supported by strong semiconductor demand and Korea’s robust export performance. September exports surged 83.5% year-on-year to a record $120.9 bil
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Crypto shorts lose $110 million in a 10-minute liquidation burst
Ten minutes. That is reportedly how long it took for $110 million in short positions to be wiped out across crypto derivatives markets.The $110 million figure covers short positions that were forcibly closed within a sin
CRYPTO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC
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Copper Set for Weekly Drop
Copper futures steadied around $6.52 per pound on Friday, but remained on track for a nearly 3% weekly decline as signs of weakening industrial activity in top consumer China weighed on the demand outlook. The metal also
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC
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Turkey - Factors to Watch on Oct 2
The lira traded at 49.1450 against the U.S. dollar at 0423 GMT, after closing at 49.03 on Thursday. The BIST 100 index closed 2.53% higher at 12,249.04 points on Thursday.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Rocket Lab Shares Struggle to Extend Rally Amid Analyst Optimism
Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares are facing difficulty extending their two-week winning streak, despite ARK Investment Management's accumulation of shares and analyst projections of nearly 55% upside potential. RKLB stock rose s
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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European Briefing 02/10/2026: Tokyo Core Inflation Jumps In Sep, Bolstering Case For Further BoJ Hikes; US SEC Seeks To Make It Easier For Funds, Advisers To Hold Crypto
US Employment Report Set To Reflect Solid Job Growth - Fed Officials Push Back On Market Bets For October Rate Hike - Fed s Logan Says Policy Rate Must Rise By Another 50bps Or More - US Sends More Patriot Missiles To Pr
CRYPTO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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Mynt IPO to Raise PHP52.98B
Mynt plans to raise approximately PHP52.98 billion in its Initial Public Offering (IPO), pending an overallotment option.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:34 AM UTC
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Mynt Sets IPO Price at PHP6.60 Per Share
Mynt has finalized its initial public offering (IPO) price at PHP6.60 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:34 AM UTC
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Broadcom to Fund Anthropic Chips With $60 Billion
Broadcom is reportedly arranging $60 billion to finance artificial intelligence chips for Anthropic.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Gold steadies before US payrolls data, set for second weekly loss
Gold prices stabilized on Friday, but were on course for their second consecutive weekly decline. The precious metal was pressured by a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields, as traders awaited crucial US payroll
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.28%, Nasdaq 100 +0.44%; USD/JPY -0.12%, WTI -0.33%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.44 percent, Dow futures is up 0.23 percent and Russell futures is up 0.3 percent. In currencies, the dollar index
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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SGX November TSR20 Rubber Up 1.1 Cents to 256.5
SGX Sicom Benchmark November TSR20 Rubber futures rose 1.1 U.S. cents to settle at 256.5 cents per kilogram.
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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SGX Sicom RSS3 Rubber Untraded at Midday
Trading in SGX Sicom RSS3 Rubber was absent at the midday point.
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Can Treasuries rally for a second day?
Treasury yields hit 24-year highs of 5.34% on the first trading day of October after their steepest quarterly rise in 32 years.
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Adani Ports Handles Cargo Volume Of 46 MMT In September, Registering 11% YoY Growth
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd NSE:ADANIPORTS
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
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Scott Bessent Says Iran Transported 'Zero' Oil Onto Tankers Last Month — Trump’s Sanctions Are Targeting Tehran’s ‘Most Critical’ Revenue Stream
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the President Donald Trump -led Operation Economic Outcast, which focuses on imposing trade restrictions on Iran, has sharply curtailed Tehran’s ability to move oil through tankers,
LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
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AI Will Kill Us in 10 Years, but Bond Market Will Do It 'Next Week,' Says Strategist As Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs
The 10-year and 30-year Treasury bond yields climbed to their highest levels since 2002 on Thursday, and Clocktower Group market strategist Eric Wallerstein warns that the bond market is a bigger threat than artificial i
LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
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Citigroup Names Higuchi Head of M&A for Japan Investment Banking
Citigroup Inc. has appointed Hajime Higuchi as the head of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) for its Japan investment banking division.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Beetaloo Energy Australia Awarded Taroom Trough Acreage
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Core Lightning warns of attacks on unpatched Bitcoin nodes
Core Lightning, an open-source node software for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has issued an urgent security update warning operators running older versions to upgrade immediately due to reports of attackers targeting u
CRYPTO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:24 AM UTC
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Sanad Engineering, DG Jones to consult on Bahrain waterfront project
Naseej has appointed Sanad Engineering as design and engineering supervision consultant and DG Jones as quantity surveying consultant for its Amwaj Avenue project, a 125,000-sqm mixed-use waterfront development in Bahrai
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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Oil Prices Steady as Market Weighs Mixed Supply Signals
Oil prices were broadly stable on Friday, with the market balancing potential renewed US-Iran tensions against signs of recovering Middle Eastern supplies.
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Alramz Reports $178 Million in Makkah Project Sales on Launch Date
Alramz Real Estate Company announced that preliminary bookings for its off-plan units in the Masar Corner project in Makkah reached 670 million Saudi riyals ($178.37 million) by the end of its launch day on September 30.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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Thai Island Waters Turn Green Due to Plankton Bloom
Heavy rains and floods have caused a significant plankton bloom off the coast of Ko Lan, a popular tourist island in Thailand, turning the waters a bright, pungent green and deterring some swimmers.
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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France’s Crisis Is Deepening As Investors Head For The Exit
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NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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Rakuten Mobile Unit May Face Subscriber Slowdown, Analyst Says
Rakuten Group's mobile unit is likely to face a temporary slowdown in subscriber additions and potential network quality disruptions in the near term after it revised a roaming agreement with KDDI, Jefferies's Hiroko Sat
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Broadcom Amassing $60B To Fund Chips For Anthropic
Broadcom Amassing $60B To Fund Chips For Anthropic - BBG
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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RBI Rate Hike to Boost Indian Bank Profitability in FY27
A potential interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) next week is expected to increase banks' profitability. Combined with easier liquidity from significant FCNRB deposit inflows, this move could boost banks
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Surgical Pulmonary Valve
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) announced Thursday that the U.S. FDA approved the AUTUS Size-Adjustable Valve, the first surgical pulmonary valve specifically designed for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. The
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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TCS to manage Best Buy's India capability center
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered into a multi-year agreement to manage US retailer Best Buy's global capability centre (GCC) in India. The Best Buy India entity will transition to TCS.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Indian Carmakers Report Strong September Sales Ahead of Festive Season
Automakers in India posted strong double-digit sales growth in September, dispatching approximately 460,000 vehicles in anticipation of robust demand during the upcoming festive period.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Indian City Hotels See Rising Weekend Demand Due to Staycations
Weekend demand at Indian city hotels, historically weak, is now increasing due to a rise in staycations and weekend travel, bucking the trend seen in other global gateway cities.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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10-Yr Bond Yield Breaches 7.20%, Hits 2.5 Year High
Yields on the 10-year benchmark bond breached 7.20% on Thursday, closing at 7.21%, their highest level in two and a half years. The yield is expected to inch up further to 7.50% levels amid high crude oil prices and othe
RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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India Electric Car Sales Nearly Double in September
India's electric car market saw sales rise 94.7% year-on-year in September, reaching 34,894 units compared to 17,924 units in the previous year, according to Vahan registration data. This momentum extends from previous m
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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SBI MF Raises Swiggy Stake to Over 5% With Rs 300 Crore Purchase
SBI Mutual Fund has increased its stake in food and grocery delivery company Swiggy to over 5% by acquiring 1.18 crore shares worth approximately Rs 300 crore through open-market transactions, according to an exchange fi
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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CBOT soybeans may fall toward $12.66-1/2
CBOT soybean November contract (SX26) is projected to break support at $12.74-3/4 per bushel and decline towards $12.66-1/2, based on a 138.2% projection level of a wave c.
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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TCS to Take Over Best Buy's India GCC
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will acquire Best Buy's global capability centre (GCC) in India under a multiyear agreement, transitioning the Best Buy India entity to TCS.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Kotak Mahindra Bank's Next CEO Anup Kumar Saha Profiled
Anup Kumar Saha, the incoming chief executive of Kotak Mahindra Bank, is described by former colleagues as an early starter with an unassuming manner, a sharp head for numbers, and a strong understanding of ground-level
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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India Electric Car Sales Surge 95% in September
India's electric car market saw sales surge 95% in September, reaching 34,894 units compared to 17,924 units in the same period last year, extending the momentum from previous months. This data comes from the government'
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Sri Lotus Developers Shares Surge 29% Outperforming Market
Shares of Sri Lotus Developers & Realty have gained 29% in the last month, significantly outperforming the broader market as the BSE Realty index and BSE Sensex both declined over 6%. The stock reached a 52-week high of
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Vedanta Copper Plans $2.3 Billion Capex, TN Smelter Restart
Vedanta Copper plans to invest approximately $2.3 billion over the next three to four years to expand its copper output beyond 1 million tonnes by the end of the decade. This investment may include restarting its smelter
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Anup Bagchi Joins HDFC Bank After 34 Years at ICICI Group
Anup Bagchi, a veteran of ICICI Group for 34 years, will join HDFC Bank in a senior role. Bagchi has held various leadership positions at ICICI, including heading its securities arm, retail and wholesale banking, and its
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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India September Power Demand Jumps 11.3%, Peak Demand Hits Record
India's power consumption in September increased by 11.3% year-on-year to 162 billion units, driven by demand for cooling and irrigation. The country also recorded its highest-ever peak power demand met at 269 GW during
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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RBI Rate Hike, FCNR Flows Seen Boosting Bank Profitability in FY27
A potential increase in benchmark interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) next week, combined with easier liquidity from extraordinary foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) deposits, is expected to provide India
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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India Equities Log Longest Weekly Slump in 25 Years
Indian equity benchmarks recorded their longest streak of weekly losses in 25 years, influenced by a significant surge in U.S. 10-year bond yields which is affecting global asset pricing and regional currencies.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Names Bagchi MD; Kotak Mahindra Bank Appoints Saha CEO
HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank have appointed new managing directors and chief executives, with Bagchi set to lead HDFC Bank and Saha taking the helm at Kotak Mahindra Bank. These appointments conclude weeks of specul
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Copper Recovers Slightly Amid Supply Worries, Faces Worst Week Since April
Copper saw a slight recovery on Friday, gaining 0.32% to $14,289 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange, supported by supply concerns. Despite the intraday gain, the metal is still on track for its worst weekly declin
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Putin Has Told Military Leaders To Abandon Rules Of War, Zelenskyy Says — FT
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GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Amazon Seeks To Offload $8B Of Nvidia Chips To Investors - FT
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NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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Xiilab Wins 2 Billion Won Order
Xiilab Co Ltd announced it has secured a 2 billion won order.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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Amazon aims to sell $8B Nvidia chips to investors: FT
Amazon is reportedly seeking to offload approximately $8 billion of advanced Nvidia chips to investors via a new vehicle to bolster its balance sheet, according to the Financial Times, which cited individuals familiar wi
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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Japan 10-Year Yield Eases from 30-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped below 3.1% on Friday, easing from 30-year highs and tracking a retreat in Treasury yields as concerns over France’s fiscal and political outlook boosted demand for safe-haven
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC
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Yemen’s Armed Forces: Air Force Carried Out 20 Strikes On Houthi Targets Across Taiz Province In Past Three Hours
Yemen’s Armed Forces: Air Force Carried Out 20 Strikes On Houthi Targets Across Taiz Province In Past Three Hours
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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UK Ministers Resist Union Demands To Rescue Scottish Steelmaker — FT
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NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Vietnam Commodity Prices - October 2
Reported domestic prices for Vietnam's key commodities as of October 2. This includes gold prices quoted in million dong per 3.75-gramme ingot.
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Yemen's armed forces: air force conducts 20 strikes on Houthi targets across multiple areas of Taiz province in past three hours - spokesperson on X
Yemen's armed forces: air force conducts 20 strikes on Houthi targets across multiple areas of Taiz province in past three hours - spokesperson on X
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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TAIEX Hits Record High On Energy Mineral Boost
The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, rose 76 points, or 0.2%, to a new record peak of 48,429 around noon on Friday, extending gains from the previous two sessions, mainly supported by gains in energy minerals, prod
COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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Amazon plans to sell $8bn of Nvidia chips to investors: FT
Amazon plans to sell $8bn of Nvidia chips to investors: FT
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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IBM Study: Canadian Employees Concerned AI Is Eroding Skills As Critical Thinking Becomes More Important
IBM Study: Canadian Employees Concerned AI Is Eroding Skills As Critical Thinking Becomes More Important
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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India Exports Akash Air Defence System to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
India has exported its indigenous Akash Air Defence System to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, adding them to Armenia as overseas users of the surface-to-air missile system.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Apsez invests $750M to double Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 Mn TEUs
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (Apsez) has doubled the capacity of its Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalents (TEUs) following a $750 million investment. The expansion al
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Mahindra Trucks and Buses Sales Jump 53% in September
Mahindra & Mahindra's Trucks and Buses business reported total sales of 2,912 vehicles in September, an increase of 53% compared to 1,904 units sold in the same month last year. Cargo vehicle sales rose 84 percent, while
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Names Anup Bagchi As New MD & CEO
HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a three-year term, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Vipin Paulose Appointed Head HR Respiratory Cluster at Cipla
Vipin Paulose has assumed the role of Head of HR for the Respiratory Cluster at Cipla. Previously, he led Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 30-Year JGB Rises 2bps To 4.190%
Japan Yield On 30-Year JGB Rises 2bps To 4.190%
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Chettinad Group Appoints Deepak Somasundaram as Chief Human Resources Officer
Chettinad Group has appointed Deepak Somasundaram as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), bringing over two decades of experience in corporate HR, business partnering, and organizational functions.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Uno Minda Launches Car Audio Amplifier
Uno Minda has launched a new four-channel amplifier for car audio systems, offering up to 150W per channel with a compact design for easier installation.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.22%, Nasdaq 100 +0.35%; USD/JPY -0.13%, WTI -0.17%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.22 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.35 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.24 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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South Africa Retail Marketers Face Major AI Shift in 2026
Retail marketers in South Africa are bracing for a significant transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence, with major shifts expected to occur by 2026. The traditional campaign-centric marketing model is being chal
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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iQIYI: 'The Ferry Man' Series Surpasses RMB 8M Revenue-Share
iQIYI announced that its AIGC series 'The Ferry Man' has exceeded RMB 8 million in revenue-sharing.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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Fuel Price Hikes May Strain South Africa's Job Market, Warns Economist
Bongani Motsa, chief economist at the Minerals Council South Africa, cautioned that fuel prices in South Africa are likely to remain significantly above pre-war levels, even with recent moderation. He further warned that
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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iQIYI "The Ferry Man" Series Revenue Tops RMB 8 Million
The iQIYI AIGC series "The Ferry Man" has surpassed RMB 8 million in revenue sharing, with its third installment set to debut on October 1.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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ICYMI | US Regulator Seeks To Make It Easier For Funds, Advisers To Hold Crypto - CNBC
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CRYPTO | Oct 02, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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Rupiah Set for Third Weekly Decline as Dollar Holds Firm
The Indonesian rupiah hovered around IDR 17,900 per U.S. dollar on Friday, struggling to move away from the IDR 18,000 level hit earlier this week. A persistently strong dollar continued to weigh on sentiment, with the g
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Nghi Son: It Resumed Kuwaiti Crude Imports In September
Nghi Son: It Resumed Kuwaiti Crude Imports In September
NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Egypt August net foreign assets highest since January 2020: CBE
Net foreign assets (NFAs) of Egypt’s banking sector reached $31.2 billion in August 2026, the highest level since January 2020, according to Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data. Net foreign assets of commercial banks rose t
MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Oil Surges 4% on US Troop Deployment to Middle East
Oil prices jumped more than $4 per barrel at settlement on Thursday after a report said the US was sending additional troops and another aircraft carrier to the Middle East, while China suspended oil product exports, fue
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 02, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Cascadero Copper Sets Debt Steps for CMC Sale to Lumina
Cascadero Copper Corporation will assume up to $163,631 of CMC debt to a director and offset it with certain 30% expense shares and a potential 30% of ~$925,000 payment, all tied to the proposed sale of CMC to Lumina. Th
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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Cascadero Copper Provides Update on Sale of Cascadero Minerals Corporation
Cascadero Copper Corporation announced it has entered into a debt assumption and offset agreement related to the sale of Cascadero Minerals Corporation.
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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RBA Rate Hike Raises Bad Debt Concerns for Australian Banks
Australia's major banks are setting aside increased provisions for potential bad debts, citing shifts in consumer spending and early signs of weaker loan quality amid cost-of-living pressures, following the RBA's recent
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC