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IMF Warns of AI, Bond-Yield and Cyber Risks to Global Markets
The IMF warned countries against complacency, citing risks from a potential bust in the artificial-intelligence trade, rising sovereign bond yields and cyberattacks.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia Urges Flexible Energy Strategies Amid Supply Challenges
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister called for greater flexibility, advance planning and sustained investment in energy infrastructure to help countries navigate crises and safeguard global supplies.
ENERGY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Alibaba Demand Signals Draw Attention in Oil Markets
China has curbed fuel exports twice this year and shifted from annual to monthly quotas, making domestic demand—from shopping festivals to winter stockpiling—an indicator traders watch for supply from a country with near
ENERGY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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OPEC Cuts 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast to 400,000 Bpd
OPEC lowered its forecast from 1.4 million barrels per day at the beginning of the year to 400,000 barrels per day.
ENERGY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Australia 10Y Yield Hits Near 3-Week Low
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 5.3%, its lowest level in nearly three weeks, tracking a broader retreat in global yields as the recent selloff in government debt lost momentum. Investors also as
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Asia Gasoil/Jet Fuel Tender Summary — South Korea's GS Caltex offers Nov gasoil
SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) — For spot tender news stories, click HOIL-O/TEND-O For Naphtha tenders: NAP/TENDA Gasoline MOG/TENDA Fuel Oil FUEL/TENDA To access the Oil Fundamentals Database, click: ** OUTSTANDING ASIA/MI
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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India’s Rupee Rescue Faces Test From Oil, Inflation and Outflows
India’s boldest effort in more than a decade to support the rupee may offer only temporary relief, with persistent currency weakness complicating the central bank’s task as inflation approaches the top of its tolerance b
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Shaanxi Financial Holding — backed Huayi Micro to be acquired by Huatian Technology in share deal
Huatiantian Technology (002185.SZ) won China securities regulator registration to issue shares to buy assets, raising supporting funds. Power semiconductor firm Huayi Microelectronics, backed by Shaanxi Financial Holding
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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GLOBAL MARKETS — Asian stocks dive on AI jitters ahead of US bank earnings
(Updates to Asia mid-morning) Chipmakers led regional losses after a Wall Street semiconductor selloff US bank earnings to show impact of rising yields on lending, dealmaking and funding Dollar stands tall on safe-haven
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Krait Critical Minerals closes C$ 1.73 million private placement, issues 2,301,099 shares
Krait Critical Minerals closed the final tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing 285,000 shares at USD 0.75. Final tranche gross proceeds totaled USD 213,750; no finder’s fees were paid. Across three tranche
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Julius Baer Names Co-Heads for Middle East and Africa
Jean Pierre Dib and Philipp Kleinschnittger will assume the roles of Co-Heads for Julius Baer's Middle East and Africa market. They will report to Rahul Malhotra, the Head of Region E…
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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China-Abu Dhabi JV Wins $2.7 Billion Al Maktoum Airport Terminal Contract
A joint venture between China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Engineering & Construction secured a contract worth $2.7 billion for the West Terminal substructure at Al Maktoum Inter
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Chip stocks slide as fears mount over scale of AI investment
‘Casino’ comments by Broadcom boss help push Samsung and SK Hynix down sharply in Seoul
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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NMSI discloses 32.77% stake in Bucket Studio via 45,370,127 shares
NMSI, Inc. disclosed a new 32.77% stake in Bucket Studio, totaling 45,370,127 voting shares. The position stems from an off-market purchase agreement signed Oct. 2, 2026 at KRW 100.09 billion. The filing lists the invest
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley earnings preview highlights Wednesday report
Morgan Stanley is scheduled to report earnings Wednesday morning. The preview cites last quarter’s revenue of $21.35 billion, up 27.1% year on year, and says revenue beat analysts’ expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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State Street Q3 Earnings Preview
State Street is scheduled to report earnings Wednesday before the bell. The article cites last quarter’s revenue of $4.05 billion, up 16.7% year over year, and says it beat analysts’ revenue expectations.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Bank of America (BAC) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Financial services giant Bank of America NYSE:BAC will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday before market open. Here’s what to expect.Bank of America beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting r
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Gold Loans Reach a Quarter of India Retail Securitisation in H1 FY27
Gold loans accounted for a quarter of India’s retail securitisation market in the first half of FY27, more than doubling their share from a year earlier. Crisil Ratings cited portfolio growth among gold financiers and in
RATES | Oct 13, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.27%, Nasdaq 100 -0.91%; USD/JPY -0.21%, WTI -1.22%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.91 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent. In currencies, the dolla
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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BUZZ — AI prenatal screening firm Identifai Genetics shines in ASX debut
* Identifai Genetics makes ASX debut, with shares up as much as 20% at A$0.24 after the biotech raised A$10 million ($6.95 million) via an IPO priced at A$0.20 per share * Company is developing an AI-powered platform tha
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Burjeel Holdings Unifies Three Healthcare Brands Under One Leadership Structure
Burjeel Holdings established an affordable healthcare vertical combining LLH, Lifecare and Medeor, and appointed Dr Narendra D Sonigra as its CEO.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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South Korean Won Retreats from 2-Year High
The South Korean won traded around 1,341 per dollar, reversing after touching its strongest level since October 2024, as a stronger US dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the currency. The dollar index held near its
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Fitch Says UAE Non-Oil Economy Resilient to War Baseline
Fitch says structural strengths support the UAE’s non-oil economy, while prolonged regional insecurity could challenge its logistics advantages and appeal as a commercial, financial and tourism hub.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Singapore Central Bank Likely to Tighten Policy in October, WSJ Poll Shows
Ten of 11 economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to tighten monetary-policy settings at its meeting due Wednesday. Moody’s Analytics expects a higher rate of appreciation
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Soybean Futures Hit 6-Week Low
Soybean futures fell below $12.8 per bushel, hitting a six-week low as expectations for a record-large US crop and active harvesting weighed on prices. The USDA raised its 2026 soybean production forecast to 4.562 billio
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Optical Networking Stocks Extend Sell-Off Overnight
Applied Optoelectronics, Lumentum and Coherent each fell about 2.5% overnight after dropping 8%–10% in Monday’s regular session.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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US Pres Trump: Doesn’t Think China, Russia Are Helping Iran
US Pres Trump: Doesn’t Think China, Russia Are Helping Iran
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Falls Amid Cautious Sentiment, AmInvestment Bank Says
AmInvestment Bank says palm oil prices remain vulnerable to further selling pressure. Market direction will depend on prices for palm oil in Dalian, soybean oil in Chicago and crude oil.
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Goldman Sachs says announced Russian diesel releases unlikely to significantly affect global prices
Oct 12 (Reuters) — GOLDMAN SACHS: We Do Not See Significant Impact On Global Diesel Prices From The Announced Russian Diesel Releases We Estimate That Potential 50 Mb Release Of Diesel Stocks From Europe's Strategic Rese
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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NHC STORM ADVISORY: simon moving slowly to the west — northwest
Hurricane Simon Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP202026 800 PM MST Mon Oct 12 2026...Simon Moving Slowly To The West-northwest......Flooding Rains To Continue Along The Coast Of West-central Me
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Japan 10-Year Yield Hits Near 3-Week Low
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield declined to around 3% on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level in nearly three weeks and tracking a broader retreat in global bond yields as the recent selloff in government debt lost m
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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CBA says EVs reach 25% of Australia new — car sales in H1 2026
Commonwealth Bank analysis flagged 2026 as a watershed year for electric vehicles in Australia, with new-vehicle penetration rising sharply. EVs, including battery EVs and plug-in hybrids, took 25% of new-car sales in H1
EARNINGS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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INDIA RUPEE — Rupee to extend recovery, RBI takes more steps to ease pressure
By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Oct 13 (Reuters) — The Indian rupee is set to build on its recovery at Tuesday's open after the Reserve Bank of India announced more measures to alleviate pressure on the currency. The rupee is exp
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs Says Russian Diesel Releases Unlikely to Affect Global Prices
ENERGY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Trump Says He May Meet Kim Jong Un on Asia Trip
Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. Polymarket odds of a meeting rose from 19% to 27% in 24 hours.
CRYPTO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Rupee Set to Extend Recovery After RBI Measures
The rupee is expected to open at 95.50–95.60 after rallying 1% to settle at 95.77, following RBI measures to ease pressure on the currency.
FX | Oct 13, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Roda Vivatex announces extraordinary shareholders meeting
Roda Vivatex will hold an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in Jakarta Selatan on Nov. 4, 2026. Shareholders will vote on a proposal to split the company’s shares by reducing the nominal value per share. Disclaimer: Th
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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South Korea Moves to Block 27 Crypto Websites
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit approved measures to block domestic access to 27 websites operated by unregistered crypto exchanges and other virtual-asset service providers, including KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex and
REGULATION | Oct 13, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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RBI Expands Forex Risk Reserve Requirement and Tightens NDF Rules
The Reserve Bank of India extended a cash deposit requirement for FX hedges to all such transactions by authorised banks, including hedges of their own assets and liabilities.
REGULATION | Oct 13, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Chainfir Capital flags grid connections, not bitcoin rigs, as scarce asset in AI infrastructure shift
Chainfir Capital flagged SWI Group’s EUR 800 million raise at a EUR 6.1 billion valuation as a bet on AI data-center power access. SWI is repurposing Genesis Digital Assets into an AI-infrastructure landlord, prioritizin
CRYPTO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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India Morning Newsletter, October 13
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NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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South Korea says US raises intelligence cooperation concerns, Yonhap says
SEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) — South Korea's ambassador to the United States said Washington had raised concerns about intelligence cooperation between the allies and that Seoul had not yet fully addressed US expectations, Yo
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Milford says New Zealand economy shows tentative recovery signs ahead of election
Milford analysis flagged tentative signs of a New Zealand economic recovery, citing improved filled jobs, total hours worked, migration, and Q2 GDP. Rising fuel costs, still-elevated inflation, higher interest rates, and
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Asian Stocks Fall as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Risk Appetite
Asian equities fell, tracking weakness in U.S. technology stocks, as geopolitical tensions weighed on appetite for riskier assets. Commerzbank analysts cited energy-driven risk and technology-led weakness.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Offshore Yuan Steady Against Dollar Ahead of Chinese Data
The offshore yuan is steady against the dollar ahead of Chinese inflation and trade data due Wednesday. FXTM's Morton Lo says the data could catalyze a multiyear high for the yuan.
FX | Oct 13, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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NTT Data in Final Talks to Build Anthropic’s First Japan Data Centre
NTT Data is in the final stages of talks to build a data centre in Osaka for US AI company Anthropic, Nikkei reports, citing multiple sources.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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VEGOILS — Palm slips on weak rival oils, crude, high stockpiles
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, after edging higher in the previous session, as weaker rival edible oils, crude oil prices and high stockpiles pressured the market. The benchm
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Fall on Rival Oils, Crude and Stockpiles
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by weaker rival edible oils, lower crude prices and high stockpiles. The December contract slid 41 ringgit.
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — South Korea's Lee says country cannot avoid raising interest rates
(Adds quotes and background on monetary policy in paragraphs 2-10) By Heejin Kim and Cynthia Kim SEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) — South Korea cannot avoid raising its benchmark interest rate in the near future to narrow a widen
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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SFA Semicon amends 1H filing to add treasury stock report attachment
SFA Semicon filed a corrected 1H 2026 semi-annual report on Oct. 13, revising disclosures on share counts. Correction added treasury share details as of June 30, including 495,304 shares held, equal to 0.30% of issued sh
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Lee Says Rate Hike Cannot Be Avoided Soon
President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea cannot avoid raising its benchmark interest rate in the near future, citing the widening yield gap with the United States and global monetary tightening.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Economist Says Global Economy’s Resilience Is Nearing Its Limits
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australian gold stocks fall most in nearly two weeks on softer bullion prices
* Australian gold stocks drop as much as 2.8%, logging their steepest intraday pct fall since October 1 * Bullion prices ease as US dollar holds firm, markets focused on upcoming US inflation report GOL/ * Evolution Mini
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Namkwang Engineering wins KRW 344.17 billion contract for Yongin semiconductor cluster project
Namkwang Engineering & Construction won a construction contract for the Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster national industrial complex, Package 1. Contract value KRW 344.17 billion, equal to 96.29% of 2025 cons
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Taeyang shareholder Park Young Ok discloses 5.19% voting stake after market purchases
Investor Park Young Ok filed a new disclosure showing a 5.19% stake in Taeyang, equal to 446,282 shares. Voting rights matched the holding at 446,282 shares, representing 5.19% of 8,600,000 outstanding voting shares. The
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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XPS Pensions flags oil — driven inflation as trigger for Q3 global bond selloff, higher yields
XPS Pensions Group analysis flagged a Q3 global bond selloff driven by higher inflation expectations tied to Brent crude rising to USD 100. US Treasury doubled long-term bond buybacks in August to curb financing costs as
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Treasuries Gain on Haven Demand as Trading Resumes After Holiday
Treasuries advanced as trading resumed after a long weekend, with a slide in Asian equities fueling demand for haven assets.
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Extend Slide to 4-Month Low
Indonesia’s IDX Composite dipped 54 points, or 0.9%, to 5,884 in early Tuesday trade, marking the second straight session of losses and notching a four-month low. Sentiment weakened further as U.S. stock futures retreate
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Extends Slide
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell below 5.2% on Tuesday as bond trading resumed after a market holiday, extending its retreat from 24-year highs after the recent global bond selloff lost momentum. Investors
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Smartphone Maker Transsion Raises $390 Million in HK Listing
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., which dominates the market for smartphones in Africa, raised HK$3.1 billion ($390 million) from a Hong Kong share share sale after pricing the deal near the top end.
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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ICICI Prudential AMC shares in focus after Q2 results
ICICI Prudential Asset Management reported second-quarter earnings after market hours the prior day; its operational quarter was described as healthy and broadly in line with estimates.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Arena REIT No 1 rises on sale of remaining Edge — operated learning centres
* Shares of Arena REIT No 1 rise 2.8% to A$2.425, on track for best day since October 7, if gains hold * ARF earlier rose as much as 4.5% * Real estate investment trust confirms sale of the remaining seven learning centr
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Nam Hwa Construction top shareholder Choi Jae — hoon stake edges down to 58.85% from 58.86% filing shows
Choi Jaehoon’s stake in Nam Hwa Construction slipped to 6,908,960 shares, or 58.85%, as of Oct. 13, 2026. The prior filing showed 6,909,960 shares, or 58.86%, implying a net decrease of 1,000 shares. Shares under key con
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Namkwang Engineering & Construction Co Ltd Wins 344 Billion Won Order
Namkwang Engineering & Construction Co Ltd: Namkwang Engineering & Construction Co Ltd: Wins 344 Billion Won Order Source text:... Further company coverage: 001260.KS
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — British Business — October 13
Oct 13 (Reuters) — The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times -UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Footwear maker Yue Yuen rises most in 10 months as September revenue climbs
* Shares of footwear and sports shoes maker Yue Yuen Industrial rise 5.5% to HK$13.7, on track for the biggest one-day pct gain since December 15, 2025 * Stock touches the highest point since September 9 * Yue Yuen said
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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IMF's Tenreyro says UK should stay the course on deficit reduction
BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters) — The United Kingdom should stay the course on deficit reduction, IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said on Tuesday during IMF and World Bank annual meetings. (Reporting by David Milliken; Wr
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Japan’s Nikkei falls 2.64% to 67,206.79 in early trade
The Nikkei 225 was poised for a fourth consecutive session of losses as AI-related stocks sold off and geopolitical tensions dampened risk sentiment.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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How Red Bull's F1 team is using AI to make split-second decisions for Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing is increasingly using AI to help make real-time Formula 1 race decisions, but the team says human judgment remains essential.
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Economist Tenreyro Says UK Should Stay Course on Deficit Reduction
IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said the UK should stay the course on deficit reduction during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings.
REGULATION | Oct 13, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Strive Shares Slip 0.76% Overnight as $27 Warrant Deadline Nears
Strive shares fell 0.76% overnight Monday as the company’s PIPE warrants, with a $27 exercise price, approached expiration Tuesday. CEO Matt Cole also teased a capital-markets move in a post on X.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Indian Bonds Face Double Blow From Rupee Defense, Inflation
Benchmark 10-year yields jumped to their highest since March 2023 on Monday.
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Economist Urges U.K. to Stay the Course
The IMF chief economist said the U.K. should stay the course.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Yen Gains in Post-Holiday Trading
The Japanese yen strengthened toward 158 per dollar on Tuesday, ending a two-session decline as investors returned from an extended holiday weekend. Market sentiment was influenced by data showing Japan’s producer prices
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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SNAPSHOT — Vietnam dong, gold rates — October 13
HANOI, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 02:33 GMT. October 13 USD/VND mid-p
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Dynamic Price Threshold Upliftment — PJBUMI( 7163 )
Dynamic Price Threshold Upliftment — PJBUMI( 7163 ) Kindly be informed that Dynamic Price Threshold mechanism on stock PJBUMI( 7163 ) will be uplifted from 10:37 AM until 10:47 AM. During this period, orders can be match
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Henry S. Miller names Darrell Hurmis head of retail division
Henry S. Miller named Darrell Hurmis to lead its Retail Division on Oct. 12, 2026. Hurmis brings more than 40 years of commercial real estate experience focused on buying, managing, leasing shopping centers in Dallas-For
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Taiwan finance minister to attend APEC meeting in Hong Kong, people say
TAIPEI, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Taiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun will attend a meeting of APEC finance ministers in Hong Kong next week, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. The Asia Pacific
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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IMF Economist Says U.K. Has Begun Fiscal Consolidation
The IMF chief economist said the U.K. has started on a fiscal consolidation path and is on the right trajectory.
REGULATION | Oct 13, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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IMF Projects Thailand GDP Growth at 2.1% This Year
The IMF chief economist projects Thai GDP growth of 2.1% this year.
RATES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Economist Says Thailand Has Coped Well Despite Energy Imports
The IMF chief economist said Thailand has coped well despite importing energy.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi Extends Losses, Falls 6.8% to 5950.33
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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Nvidia's China AI-Chip Share Falls To 34% In H1 2026 As Huawei Closes Gap — RTRS Cites IDC Report
Nvidia's China AI-Chip Share Falls To 34% In H1 2026 As Huawei Closes Gap — RTRS Cites IDC Report
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Six Flags shares plunge after-hours following report of deadly roller coaster incident
Six Flags shares plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at its Georgia amusement park.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Economist Says Thailand's Outlook Has Brightened Somewhat on AI
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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RUBBER — Japan futures edge higher on firm Thai physical prices, tight supply
By Emily Ou Yong Oct 13 (Reuters) — Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by firmer Thai physical prices and signs of tight supply, even as weakness in top consumer China's auto sector weighed on mar
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Nvidia's China AI — chip share falls as Huawei closes gap, report finds
Nvidia's China shipments fell 44% to 678,000 AI chips in the first half Huawei shipped 572,000 chips, taking 28% of the market to Nvidia's 34% Trends highlight effect of US export curbs and Beijing's domestic substitutio
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Toshiba launches TCKE5 eFuse ICs supporting 1.7V low — voltage operation
Toshiba launched the TCKE5 Series eFuse IC lineup, targeting fast-growing low-voltage electronics such as wearables, IoT devices, and memory cards. Move expands its addressable market into 1.8V power-rail designs, positi
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Japanese Rubber Futures Edge Higher on Firm Thai Prices, Tight Supply
Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Tuesday as Thai physical prices firmed and signs of tight supply supported the market, while weakness in China's auto sector weighed on sentiment.
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Nvidia’s China AI Chip Share Falls to 34% as Huawei Gains Ground
Nvidia held 34% of China’s data-center AI chip market in the first half of 2026, down as domestic rivals led by Huawei gained ground, according to an IDC report seen by Reuters.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.23%, Nasdaq 100 -0.77%; USD/JPY -0.22%, WTI -1.28%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.23 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.77 percent, Dow futures is up 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.03 percent. In currencies, the dolla
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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D.I. Corp to join Daishin Securities Corporate Day investor meeting
D.I. Corporation will attend Daishin Securities’ Corporate Day investor relations event on Oct. 16, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. in Seoul’s Yeouido. Session will be held as a group meeting with major domestic, overseas institution
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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IMF Projects China Growth at 4.5% This Year, 4% Next Year
The IMF chief economist projects China growth of 4.5% this year and 4% next year.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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India Central Bank Broadens Forex Reserve Requirement, Tightens NDF Rules
The Reserve Bank of India expanded a cash deposit requirement for FX hedges to include all such transactions by authorised banks, including hedges of their own assets and liabilities.
REGULATION | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Bonds Update: South Korea 10Y Bond Yield Falls by 6 bps
Government bonds yields are lower on Tuesday. Top losers are South Korea 10Y (-6.10bps), US 10Y (-3.90bps) and Japan 10Y (-1.50bps).
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Economist Says China and India Drive Regional Growth
The IMF chief economist described China and India as major engines of growth for the region.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Singapore GDP Growth Seen Slowing to 5.1% in Third Quarter
A Wall Street Journal poll of 10 economists projects Singapore's advance third-quarter GDP grew 5.1% year over year, down from 5.9% in the second quarter. Data are due Wednesday.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Poised for Muted Open as Inflation Fuels Rate-Hike Concerns
Indian equities were poised for a muted open Tuesday as investors monitored Middle East tensions and elevated crude prices. Faster-than-expected retail inflation strengthened the case for further rate hikes. GIFT Nifty f
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares on track for muted open as inflation strengthens rate — hike concerns
Oct 13 (Reuters) — Indian equities were poised for a muted open on Tuesday as investors monitored Middle East tensions and elevated crude oil prices, while a faster-than-expected rise in retail inflation strengthened the
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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TK Series Debuts in Europe, Opening a New Chapter in NEV Globalization
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: TK Series Debuts in Europe, Opening a New Chapter in NEV Globalization The Paris Motor Show 2026 opened on October 12 at Paris Expo Porte de V
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Baby Bunting Group jumps after reaffirming FY guidance
(Adds Citi note, updates share moves) * Shares of Baby Bunting Group Ltd rise as much as 11.8% to A$1.14, their biggest intraday gain since August 14 * Stock set to snap a 4-session long rally of losses, if current trend
EARNINGS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — Financial Times — October 13
Oct 13 (Reuters) — The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines - Franco-German deal on EU car policy is 'imminent', sa
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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BUZZ — PainChek hits over four — month high on expanded Sabra agreement uptake
* Shares of Australia's PainChek gains as much as 41.4% to A$0.140, their highest since June 4 * Stock logged its biggest intraday gain since April 14 * Medtech firm says expanded commercial uptake under its master servi
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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Sebo Manufacturing Engineering wins 97.02 billion won machinery installation contract from Samsung C&T
Sebo Manufacturing Engineering signed a KRW 97.02 billion mechanical facilities construction contract for a Giheung project. Samsung C&T is the counterparty. * Deal value equals 13.55% of 2025 consolidated revenue. * Wor
NEWS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Cettire jumps as Israeli fund emerges as top institutional shareholder
* Shares of online luxury fashion retailer Cettire advance as much as 18.3% to A$0.355, their highest point since February 26 * Israel's UDN Eden Management has built a 5.3% stake in CTT, accumulating 20.2 million shares
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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South Korea 10-Year Yield Hits 6-Week Low
South Korea’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 4.25% in mid-October, its lowest in six weeks, as bonds rebounded following government measures to curb volatility. Authorities warned of intervention and cut pl
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Most Japanese Government Bonds Rise, Tracking Treasury Gains
Most JGBs rose in Tokyo trading, tracking price gains in U.S. Treasurys. The Japanese and U.S. bond markets had been closed for a public holiday on Monday.
RATES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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South Korea’s KOSPI Plunges Over 6%, Triggering Trading Curb
The KOSPI fell over 6% on Tuesday, triggering a temporary trading curb. The selloff followed Micron’s overnight decline amid reports of rapid advances by Chinese rival ChangXin Memory Technologies.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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IMF Warns Unchecked Borrowing Costs and Inflation Could Spur Sharp Slowdown
The IMF said the global economy has been resilient despite a severe energy shock, but warned that unchecked borrowing costs and inflation could lead to a sharp slowdown. The fund stuck to its baseline in its latest World
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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IMF Sees Risks to Global Growth in 2026 and 2027
The IMF sees a risk of a 0.2 percentage-point hit to global growth in 2026 and a 0.5-point hit in 2027.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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INDIA BONDS — India bonds seen rangebound as RBI moves, supply weigh
By Khushi Malhotra MUMBAI, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Indian government bonds may trade in a narrow range with a bearish bias on Tuesday as investors assess the central bank's liquidity and forex measures, while elevated oil pri
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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India Bonds Seen Rangebound as RBI Measures and Supply Weigh
Indian government bonds may trade in a narrow range with a bearish bias on Tuesday as investors assess RBI liquidity and forex measures alongside elevated oil prices and heavy supply. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield
RATES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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IMF Sees Canada Growth at 1.1% in '26, 1.7% in '27
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook leaves its Canada growth forecasts unchanged at 1.1% for '26 and 1.7% for '27.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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IMF'S WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: UK '26 GROWTH SEEN +1.3%, +0.2 VS JULY; '27 +1.2%, -0.1
IMF'S WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: UK '26 GROWTH SEEN +1.3%, +0.2 VS JULY; '27 +1.2%, -0.1
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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IMF Warns Commodity Prices and Bond Markets Pose Clear Danger
The IMF described commodity prices and bond markets as a “clear and present danger.”
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Oil Eases After Rally as Gold Remains Subdued
Oil edged lower after surging nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session. Gold held on to losses amid inflation fears and Middle East tensions.
ENERGY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Broadcom CEO's Casino-Gambler Remarks Trigger Chip-Stock Sell-Off
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan compared some investors in AI and chip stocks to casino gamblers, saying some have little understanding of what they are betting on. The remarks triggered a broader sell-off among chip stocks.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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IMF raises Germany growth forecasts for ’26 and ’27
The IMF's World Economic Outlook sees Germany growing 1.3% in ’26, up 0.6 from July, and 1.1% in ’27, up 0.1.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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IMF'S WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: CHINA '26 GROWTH SEEN +4.5%, -0.1; '27 +4.0%,-0.1
IMF'S WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: CHINA '26 GROWTH SEEN +4.5%, -0.1; '27 +4.0%,-0.1
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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IMF Sees India Growth at 7.0% in ’26 and ’27
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook sees India growth at 7.0%, +0.6 in ’26, and 7.0%, +0.3 in ’27.
MACRO | Oct 13, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC