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Poonawalla Fincorp Analysts See Shares Rising Up to 35% After Q2
Analysts project that Poonawalla Fincorp shares could rise up to 35% from current levels after the company reported second-quarter results.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Adrian Mowat Sees No Near-Term FII Return to India
Investor Adrian Mowat says foreign institutional investors are unlikely to return to Indian markets in the near term, citing global bond yields, weak Indian equities and the Iran war’s impact on oil prices.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.3%, Nasdaq 100 +0.36%; USD/JPY -0.02%, WTI -2.01%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.36 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.37 percent. In currencies, the dollar index
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Jeonbuk Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans for South Korean Corporate Clients
Jeonbuk Bank launched a won-denominated loan product for corporate clients using Bitcoin as collateral on October 12, 2026. It is described as South Korea’s first such loan.
CRYPTO | Oct 12, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Hits 24-month High
The South Korean Won touched 1332.00 against the USD, the highest since October 2024. Over the past 4 weeks, US Dollar South Korean Won lost 1.11%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 6.57%.
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Dubai Begins Trial Operation of Glydways Automated Transit System
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority launched a trial of the automated transit system at Bluewaters.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs Raises December 2026 Brent Forecast to $90 a Barrel
Goldman Sachs raised its December 2026 Brent crude price forecast to $90 a barrel from $85, citing persistent supply risks expected to keep near-term oil market premiums elevated.
ENERGY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Iran War’s End Will Be Turning Point for India, Amundi Arm Says
Amundi SA’s research arm sees scope for a rebound in Indian equities after a steep selloff fueled by high oil prices and persistent foreign outflows.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Iran’s Shipping Strikes Top a Dozen Amid Bid to 'Restore' Leverage —Crypto Punters Wager on Hormuz Reopening
Iran has intensified attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf in a bid “to restore its leverage” over the critical route, according to a report published on Sunday. Iran Steps up Attacks Iran ha
LIVE | Oct 12, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Robo.ai Subsidiary Presents Oil Spill Response System Concept for UAE
Robo.ai said its controlled subsidiary ALIF Holding presented an integrated oil spill response system concept under its proposed ALIF Maritec venture, targeting ports, oil and gas terminals, offshore facilities and shipy
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Four Seasons Plans Luxury Resort Development in Tangier, Morocco
Four Seasons and Royal Resort Cap Malabata have announced plans to develop Four Seasons Resort Tangier in the Cap Malabata district.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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Indian Central Bank Measures Aim to Curb Rupee-Weakness Hedging
India’s latest central-bank measures will raise the cost of hedging against further rupee weakness and slow a surge in corporate hedging, six bankers said.
REGULATION | Oct 12, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Emaar EC CEO Abdulaziz Alnowaiser to Step Down October 31
Emaar EC said CEO Abdulaziz Ibrahim Alnowaiser will leave his post effective October 31, citing professional commitments. The board approved Naif Saleh AlHamdan as the new head.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Gulf Air Leads Middle East and Africa With 92.9% On-Time Arrival Rate
Gulf Air ranked first in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrivals in September 2026, with a 92.90% rate, up from 92.47% in August, according to Cirium.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Rixos Murjana Unveils Adults-Only Overwater Villas in Saudi Arabia
Rixos Murjana introduced adults-only overwater villas on the Red Sea coast at King Abdullah Economic City.
MACRO | Oct 12, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia Railways Orders 10 Stadler Trains for $360 Million
Saudi Arabia Railways exercised an option in its 2024 contract to order 10 additional intercity trains from Stadler, doubling its fleet to 20 train sets. The order is valued at $360 million.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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42 AI Stocks Drive 67% of S&P 500 Gains Since 2024
A report says 42 artificial intelligence stocks have driven 67% of S&P 500 gains since 2024.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Flat as Chinese Steel Mills Face Low Profitability
Tongguan Jinyuan Futures says 90% of Chinese steel mills are operating at a loss, keeping iron ore procurement cautious and inventories low. Overseas shipments remain ele…
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Lord's Mark Industries Says It Will Acquire Radio Electric
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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JP Morgan GM Cuts Target Price To $110 From $120
JP Morgan GM Cuts Target Price To $110 From $120
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Genting Shares Tumble Most Since 1998 on Rights Issue Plan
Genting Bhd. shares plunged by the most in 28 years after the leisure group controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay announced plans to raise about 1.25 billion ringgit ($306 million) through a renounceable right
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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SkyAI announces planned cash tender offer at $3 per share
SkyAI intends to commence a cash tender offer to purchase common stock and pre-funded warrants at $3.00 per share or pre-funded warrant.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Zetwerk Seeks $2.64 Billion Valuation in $518 Million India IPO
A company filing shows Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses is seeking a ₹25,583 crore ($2.64 billion) valuation. The IPO is for $518 million; the filing says public subscription opens October 15 and closes October 1…
MNA | Oct 12, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Avenue Supermarts Reports Q2 EBITDA Margin of 7.3%
The retailer reported EBITDA margins of 7.3% for the September quarter, according to the available report excerpt.
EARNINGS | Oct 12, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Gold rises 0.3% to $4,206.01 as investors await US inflation data
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,206.01 per ounce as of 0253 GMT, supported by a softer dollar and lower oil prices. Investors awaited US inflation data due this week for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Honda China Sept. Car Sales Fall 53.1% Y/Y
Honda China Sept. Car Sales Fall 53.1% Y/Y
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Australian Dollar Rises 0.2% as Kiwi Lags
The Australian dollar rose 0.2% to $0.6994 on Monday after ending a four-week losing streak, while the kiwi struggled following seven straight weeks of declines. Investors awaited RBA minutes and jobs data.
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Yen Holds Steady in Thin Holiday Trade
The Japanese yen traded around 158.2 per dollar on Monday, with trading activity expected to remain subdued due to a national holiday in Japan and a bank holiday in the US. Nevertheless, traders remained cautious as the
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 12, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Petrovietnam Gas Seeks 1.5 Million MMBtu LNG Cargo for October Delivery
Petrovietnam Gas is seeking a spot LNG cargo of 1.5 million MMBtu for delivery between October 15 and November 10.
ENERGY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Binance Launches Word-of-the-Day Game With 10,000 USDC Rewards
Binance launched a game themed “Binance Intelligence Makes Finance Smarter,” scheduled to run from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18, 2026. Eligible users can participate by reading selected articles.
CRYPTO | Oct 12, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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Dongshan Gauges Demand for Hong Kong Listing That May Raise Up to $3 Billion
Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing has started gauging investor interest for a Hong Kong listing that may raise $2 billion to $3 billion, Bloomberg reports.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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Wormhole Rises 61.39% in 24 Hours to $0.02842
Wormhole reached a 24-hour high of $0.02945, according to Odaily.
CRYPTO | Oct 12, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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Moderna, Humana and Lumentum Hit 52-Week Highs
The three stocks reached fresh 52-week highs on Friday. Moderna and Humana shares rose 14% and 11%, respectively; the supplied report cites a planned NIH-backed cancer vaccine initiative, Humana’s Medicare Advantage rati
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Atoms Secures $1.7B for European Food Delivery Kitchens
Atoms, led by Travis Kalanick, secured $1.7 billion to support food delivery with professional kitchens in Europe.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Pakistan Finance Minister Sees Growth Above 4% This Fiscal Year
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters the economy is expected to grow by more than 4% this fiscal year despite elevated oil prices. The government is also looking to privatise 5 to 6 entities that could raise
MACRO | Oct 12, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Chubb Wealth and Hamilton Lane Form Hong Kong Partnership
Chubb Wealth and Hamilton Lane formed a partnership to expand access to private markets in Hong Kong.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.29%, Nasdaq 100 +0.39%; USD/JPY +0.01%, WTI -1.95%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.29 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is up 0.34 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Singapore Dollar Edges Slightly Higher on Possible Position Adjustments
The Singapore dollar strengthens slightly against the U.S. dollar in the Asian session. Analysts cited possible position adjustments; attention this week turns to U.S. September inflation data, oil prices and Middle East
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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EBR Systems Refocuses US Sales Strategy After WiSE Implant Slowdown
EBR Systems completed 40 WiSE wireless cardiac pacing implants in the September quarter, down from 46 in the prior quarter, and is refocusing its US commercial strategy.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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South Korean Won’s Gains Backed by Robust Exports, Current Account Surplus
KB Kookmin Bank says South Korea’s robust exports and widening current account surplus underpin the won’s recent gains against the dollar. The won recently traded at 1,334.91 per dollar, its highest level since October 2
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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Amazon Reportedly Nears $7 Billion Deal for Decart AI
The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Amazon is close to acquiring AI startup Decart AI in a deal that could value the company at around $7 billion. Amazon shares rose 0.4% in ove
MNA | Oct 12, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Open Higher on Firmer Olein
Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher after falling in the previous session, supported by firmer Dalian palm olein. Weaker soyoil and crude oil prices capped gains.
ENERGY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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T-Mobile Shares Turn Higher Overnight After Record Decline
T-Mobile shares turned higher overnight Sunday after their worst single-day decline on record. The body says the Friday drop exceeded 13%, following SpaceX’s announced entry into telecom.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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RBI Liquidity Measures May Pressure India Bonds; Rupee Rally Could Limit Losses
Indian government bonds could open the week under mild selling pressure after the central bank announced measures to absorb banking-system liquidity. Expectations of a sharp rupee rally may help limit losses. The benchma
RATES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Indonesian Shares Trade Lower After Recent Rally
Indonesian stocks fell 0.3% to 6,077 in Monday morning trade, easing after a prior rally as infrastructure, financials, and transport weighed. Sentiment turned cautious after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may join
MACRO | Oct 12, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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Asian shares seesaw as earnings loom; oil slips
Asian stock markets opened erratically Monday ahead of earnings season. Oil prices slipped amid uncertainty over whether Russia would increase energy exports.
MACRO | Oct 12, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Investors Look to Third-Quarter Earnings for Signs of Momentum Next Year
FactSet expects S&P 500 companies to deliver 29.6% year-over-year earnings growth in the third quarter, according to James Ooi of Tiger Brokers. Ooi says management guidance may matter more than headline results as inves
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Corn Futures Drop on Rising Stockpiles
Corn futures held below $4.9 per bushel, after dropping over 4% in the previous session to a seven-week low as the USDA's October report projected a larger US harvest and higher ending stocks for the 2026/27 season. The
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Rises 48 Ringgit to 4,640 Ringgit a Ton
The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for December delivery rose 48 ringgit to 4,640 ringgit a ton amid bargain hunting.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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AirAsia Discusses Potential Government Funding Support With Malaysia
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met Malaysian finance ministry officials two weeks ago to discuss potential support, three people with knowledge of the matter said.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Capital Securities September Revenue Rises to NT$2.51 Billion
Capital Securities reported September revenue of NT$2,507,354,000, up from NT$1,772,220,000 a year earlier. Jan-Sep revenue was NT$26,804,791,000, versus NT$13,938,050,000.
EARNINGS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Zetwerk Seeks $2.64 Billion Valuation in India IPO
A company filing shows Zetwerk is seeking a valuation of 255.83 billion rupees ($2.64 billion) in its IPO. The $518 million offering is scheduled to open October 15 and close on Octob…
MNA | Oct 12, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Terra Metals Requests Trading Halt
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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RBI’s Rupee Measures May Buy Time, Yield Gap Could Force Rate Defence
The RBI’s measures to support the rupee could trigger a sharp near-term recovery, while the yield gap may pose a challenge later. The report says the measures curb speculative dollar demand and redirect oil companies’ do
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 12, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Copper Rises 0.4% on Supply Risks and Demand Optimism
Three-month LME copper rose 0.4% to $14,598 a metric ton by 0220 GMT. Supply risks and demand optimism supported prices.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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RBI Measures Expected to Lift Rupee and Move Forward Premiums
The rupee is expected to rally at Monday’s open after the RBI stepped up efforts to curb dollar demand. Higher costs under a new foreign-exchange rule are expected to temper forward dollar buying and affect forward premi
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Slip Nearly 2% as Middle East Tensions Escalate
South Korean shares fell nearly 2% on Monday as traders returned from a long weekend and assessed renewed attacks across the Middle East. The won firmed.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Nordic Resources Raises Kopsa Gold-Copper-Silver Resource Estimate to 1.52Moz AuEq
Nordic Resources reported an interim update to the mineral resource estimate for its Kopsa deposit in Finland. The updated total is 44 million tonnes grading 0.83 g/t gold and 0.16% copper.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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RBI Tightens Rupee Defense as Pricey Crude, Foreign Outflows Bite: USD/INR
The rupee is likely to advance on Monday, but sustaining the gains will be harder.
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.28%, Nasdaq 100 +0.35%; USD/JPY -0.04%, WTI -1.88%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.28 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.35 percent, Dow futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
News of Iran reportedly offered to mediate between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia helped to bring oil prices lower.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Seojin System Wins 106.4 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Iste Co Ltd Wins 2 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Oil Slips on Russian Supply Hopes as Gold Edges Higher
Oil prices slipped and gold edged higher on October 12 as investors assessed a proposed energy ceasefire and escalating Middle East tensions.
MACRO | Oct 12, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Set to Open Higher as Oil Eases, RBI Acts to Support Rupee
Indian shares were set to open higher after oil prices fell and the RBI unveiled measures to support the rupee. GIFT Nifty futures stood at 22,624.5.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Soybeans Fall on Higher US Supply Outlook
Soybean futures fell below $12.9 per bushel, reaching a one-week low as the USDA's latest report pointed to a more abundant US supply outlook for the 2026/27 season. The agency raised its soybean yield estimate to 53.1 b
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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Thai Baht Steady Against US Dollar, Up 0.01% at 33.50
The baht traded in a range of 33.490 to 33.555 per dollar and ended the previous session at 33.5.
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Hits Two-Year High on Lower Oil, Dollar Sales
South Korea’s won jumped to a two-year high on Monday, supported by lower oil prices and heavy dollar selling by local companies.
EARNINGS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Cammsys to Cancel 1.5 Billion Won Worth of Own Shares
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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China announces countermeasures against Paraguay and Belize ministers effective Oct. 12
China announces countermeasures against Paraguay and Belize ministers effective Oct. 12
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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China’s countermeasures against Paraguay and Belize ministers include visa bans and restrictions on cooperation with Chinese organizations and individuals
China’s countermeasures against Paraguay and Belize ministers include visa bans and restrictions on cooperation with Chinese organizations and individuals
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Tata Motors CV Raises Iveco Offer Price to €14.40
Tata Motors CV increased its offer price for the Iveco transaction to €14.40 from €14.10 amid completion delays.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Rises on Expected Chinese Steel Mill Restocking
Iron ore prices rose on expectations that Chinese steelmakers would restock after a week-long holiday, while prospects of increased supply capped gains. The most-traded Dalian contract ticked up 0.15% to 684.5 yuan.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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China imposes countermeasures on Belize foreign minister over Taiwan issue: Chinese foreign ministry
China imposes countermeasures on Belize foreign minister over Taiwan issue: Chinese foreign ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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China imposes counteractions on Paraguay’s minister of communications and technology over Taiwan issue: Chinese foreign ministry
China imposes counteractions on Paraguay’s minister of communications and technology over Taiwan issue: Chinese foreign ministry
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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US Natural Gas Prices Decline
US natural gas futures fell to $3.15 per MMBtu on Monday after rising to a two-week high in the previous session on supply disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico caused by Hurricane Isaias. Producers shut in around 1.3 bcfd,
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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Medco Energi to Take 10% Stake in Four Eni Blocks in Indonesia
Medco Energi reached an agreement with Eni to acquire a 10% participating interest in four oil and gas blocks in the Kutai Basin, East Kalimantan.
MNA | Oct 12, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Asia FX Updates: Indian Rupee Appreciates by 0.76%
Top currency gainers are Indian Rupee (0.76%), South Korean Won (0.39%) and Japanese Yen (0.11%). Meanwhile Chinese Yuan was little changed.
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Hits Two-Year High
Most Asian currencies were muted, while the South Korean won reached a two-year high against the U.S. dollar.
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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China Agrees to Curb Hybrid Car Exports to EU
The EU said China agreed to slash millions of hybrid car exports after talks that spanned trade, investment and intellectual property rights. Bloomberg's Minmin Low discusses the implications. ()
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Malaysian Shares Rise Further After 2027 Budget Release
Bursa Malaysia’s KLCI rose 0.4% to 1,614 in Monday morning trade, extending last week’s momentum after the government unveiled its 2027 budget. Kuala Lumpur plans MYR 460 billion in spending, broadening welfare aid and t
MACRO | Oct 12, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Nomura Says U.S. and European Credit Concerns Curb Bond Risk-Taking
Nomura analyst Naka Matsuzawa says higher U.S. and European interest rates and credit concerns have significantly reduced bond investors’ risk-taking capacity. Investors may still bet on rising Japanese bond yields but a
RATES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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RHB Research Cuts Frasers Centrepoint Trust Target to S$2.55
RHB Research lowered its target price for Frasers Centrepoint Trust to S$2.55 from S$2.69.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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US-China Supertanker Freight Cost Eases From Record High
The daily cost of chartering a supertanker to ship US crude to China eased at the end of last week after reaching a record high in the previous session, Baltic Exchange data showed.
ENERGY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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Dollar Steadies as Inflation Data Eyed
The dollar index held above 102 on Monday following four consecutive weeks of gains, as investors cautiously awaited key inflation reports due this week for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. The Se
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 12, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Malaysia Minimum Wage Hike May Raise Palm Producers’ Costs 2%-5%
Public Investment Bank analyst Chong Hoe Leong says higher labor costs are projected to lift palm oil producers’ production costs by 2%-5%, while earnings are forecast to fall only slightly. A stronger crude palm oil pri
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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China Stocks Open Week on Uneven Note
The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% to 3,820, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.4% to 12,589 on Monday, as investors turned cautious ahead of key economic data due later this week. China’s economic outlook remains hea
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Challenger Economist Sees 50-50 Chance of November RBA Hike
Jonathan Kearns says employment data Thursday and third-quarter inflation data due Oct. 30 will frame the debate over a possible Reserve Bank of Australia rate increase.
RATES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Palm Oil May Test Support at 4,657 Ringgit per Metric Ton
Palm oil may test support at 4,657 ringgit per metric ton; a break below could trigger a fall to 4,499 ringgit. The report says the drop from 4,756 ringgit confirms completion of a bounce from 4,491 ringgit.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Stocks Including Lenskart and Eveready in Focus on October 12
The preview cites market buzz that Alpha Wave Ventures may sell up to 1.6% of Lenskart in a block deal. Eveready announced its entry into mosquito protection with the launch of Eveready ULTIMA Liquid Vapor.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Flat Opening Seen for Nifty, Sensex
Indian stocks are expected to open flat to negative on Monday, with focus on second-quarter results, inflation data and monsoon progress.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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India Expected to Announce AgriPV Incentive Scheme at Delhi Conference
The government is expected to announce an incentive scheme at the seventh AgriVoltaics World Conference in Delhi on October 21–23. It has said the proposed second phase of PM-KUSUM will include a dedicated AgriPV compone
REGULATION | Oct 12, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Stocks Advance on China Stabilization Hopes
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.7%, or 163 points, to around 24,370 on Monday, supported by optimism over Beijing’s efforts to stabilize the mainland stock market and developments in China’s technology sector. Investor attent
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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Wipro Q3 Flat; Margins Increase
The headline reports flat Q3 results and higher margins. It also mentions US H-1B and green-card curbs without clarifying their connection to Wipro.
EARNINGS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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SBIN Q2 PAT Rises 7.2%; NIM Seen Down 5–10 bps
EARNINGS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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IndiGo Codeshares With Malaysia Airlines; DEL–MAA Flight Diverted
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Key facts: NSE:AXISBANK to lift private banks' YoY PAT ~20% for Q3 FY27; QoQ NIM down 5—10 bps
This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry: Premier Li Qiang to join opening ceremony of Canton Fair Oct. 15 - Nov. 4
China commerce ministry: Premier Li Qiang to join opening ceremony of Canton Fair Oct. 15 - Nov. 4
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 12, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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Sui Foundation Invests $30 Million in DATA Network Partnership
The strategic partnership will bring the AI training data protocol into the Sui stack and integrate it with the Walrus onchain data storage platform.
CRYPTO | Oct 12, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.27%, Nasdaq 100 +0.26%; USD/JPY -0.08%, WTI -1.56%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.33 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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IREN Shares Rise 8% on Report Naming Anthropic as Mystery Customer
IREN shares rose 8% in overnight trading after a report identified Anthropic as the AI cloud customer IREN had alluded to on an earnings call. The report's claim is not confirmed in the supplied text.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Indian Rupee Strengthens in Offshore Market After RBI Measures
The Indian rupee advanced in offshore trading after the central bank took some of its strongest measures to bolster the currency since the 2013 taper tantrum.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 12, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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Omega Oil and Gas Reports Best Results to Date From Canyon-4 Well
The well intersected a 589-metre gross oil- and gas-bearing sequence; the report describes aggregate net pay measured as true vertical thickness.
ENERGY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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Jefferies cuts Maas price target 31% to A$4.85
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC
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Jefferies Downgrades Maas to Hold From Buy
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC
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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Nanjing Leads Biolabs’ Opamtistomig
The designation covers first-line advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer. It is the program’s second Fast Track, and the FDA urged prompt talks on U.S. registration plans for the chemotherapy combination.
REGULATION | Oct 12, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC
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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Leads Biolabs’ Opamtistomig
The designation covers first-line advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer. Leads Biolabs said this is the drug’s second FDA Fast Track designation.
REGULATION | Oct 12, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC
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Dollar Holds Near 18-Month High as Investors Await Inflation Data
The dollar held near its strongest level in a year and a half in early Asian trade, with investors watching the Middle East conflict and U.S. inflation data due later this week.
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC
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OCBC Strategists See Near-Term Rupee Relief From RBI Measures
Two OCBC Group Research strategists say the RBI’s additional FX measures unveiled over the weekend may provide the rupee with near-term relief. The RBI measures are effective October 12.
FX | Oct 12, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Indian Benchmarks Seen Opening Firm as GIFT Nifty Trades Higher
Indian benchmark indices were expected to open firm on October 12, with GIFT Nifty around 22,645 in early trade. The body also says Indian benchmarks ended sharply higher Friday.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Rises as Risk Appetite Improves in Asian Trading
Bitcoin rose in early Asian trading hours. The report links improving risk appetite to President Trump’s pledge not to attack Iran before the midterm elections and a deal with Russia to secure more diesel.
CRYPTO | Oct 12, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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Zetwerk Sets 143–151 Rupee Price Band for $518 Million IPO
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses set the price band for its 50.12 billion rupee ($517.98 million) IPO, scheduled to launch Thursday, a company filing showed Monday.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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Oil Drops on Russian Diesel Supply Hopes
Crude oil prices fell toward $90 per barrel on Monday, ending a two-session rally as expectations that Russian diesel supplies could help alleviate global fuel shortages weighed on prices. On Friday, President Donald Tru
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC
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Genting Shares Fall as Company Announces Rights Issue
Genting said it intends to raise over $300 million through a rights issue to repay loans and fund working capital. Shares fell as much as 15% to 1.59 ringgit, widening year-to-date losses to over 47%.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC
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Brent Oil May Fall Into $99.46-$101.24 Range
Technical analysis says Brent may break support at $102.68 per barrel and fall into the stated range after twice failing to break resistance at $105.90.
ENERGY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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South Korea's National Security Council holds emergency meeting on North Korea's missile launch
South Korea's National Security Council holds emergency meeting on North Korea's missile launch
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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South Korea presidential office: North Korea’s repeated ballistic missile launches breach UN Security Council resolutions, urges immediate halt
South Korea presidential office: North Korea’s repeated ballistic missile launches breach UN Security Council resolutions, urges immediate halt
NEWS | Oct 12, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi Falls 1.08% on Bond-Market Concerns
The Kospi fell 1.08% Monday as investors weighed a bearish bond-market outlook and expectations of further interest-rate hikes.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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Public Investment Bank Cuts Genting Target Price to MYR2.00 From MYR2.35
Public Investment Bank cut its target price for Genting to MYR2.00 from MYR2.35.
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC
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S.Korea central bank: sells 91-day monetary stabilisation bonds at 3.180% yield
S.Korea central bank: sells 91-day monetary stabilisation bonds at 3.180% yield
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 12, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC