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Thursday’s Economic Calendar
Thursday’s Economic Calendar
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Rupee Rises to 4-Week High
The Indian rupee strengthened to around 94.9 per dollar, reaching four-week highs as a pullback in US Treasury yields and reduced Federal Reserve rate hike expectations supported the currency, alongside aggressive Reserv
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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UBS Analysts See Cochlear Unlikely to Restore 10% Sales Growth Aim
UBS analysts say Cochlear is increasingly unlikely to reinstate its 10% annual growth aspiration for hearing implant sales. The analysts maintain a neutral rating and cite headwinds from an impending rival launch.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Prabhudas Lilladher Maintains Hold Rating on MRPL, Sets Rs 180 Target
The brokerage’s report says MRPL’s Q2FY27 EBITDA was INR32.8bn, versus its estimate of INR23.3bn and BBGe’s INR30.2bn, up from INR13.2bn in Q1FY27. It cites lower quarter-on-quarter crude procurement costs and elevated r
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Jefferies cuts Centuria Industrial REIT target 13% to A$3.00
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Coinbase’s x402 Protocol Records 138.5 Million Transactions
Chainalysis reported that x402 activity has expanded sharply since the protocol’s early stages, with autonomous AI agents increasingly using digital assets to pay for online services.
CRYPTO | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Roundhill strategist says AI stock sell-off reflects sentiment, not fundamentals
Roundhill Investments Chief Investment Strategist Drew Pettit attributes the recent correction in AI-related technology stocks more to shifting investor sentiment than to changes in earnings fundamentals. He expects near
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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BOE’s Pill Says UK Inflation Has More Momentum Than Euro Area
BOE Chief Economist Huw Pill said his personal view is that UK inflation has more ongoing momentum than inflation in the euro area.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Jefferies Downgrades Centuria Industrial REIT to Hold
Jefferies lowered its rating on Centuria Industrial REIT to Hold from Buy.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Nomura Raises KT Corp. Target Price to KRW63,000
Nomura raised its target price for KT Corp. to KRW63,000 from KRW62,000.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.5%, Nasdaq 100 -1.12%; USD/JPY -0.39%, WTI -1.02%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.12 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Nomura Raises KT Corp. to Buy From Neutral
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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US Natgas Prices Rise Ahead of Storage Report
US natural gas futures rose to around $3.25 per million British thermal units on Thursday, moving back near a three-week high as market attention turned to the EIA’s weekly storage report due later in the day. Analysts e
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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North Korean premier also gives video address: Xinhua
North Korean premier also gives video address: Xinhua
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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Egypt Plans Real Estate Fund for NUCA Assets
Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy discussed plans to establish a real estate investment fund to maximise returns from assets owned by the New Urban Communities Authority, according to a ministry statement.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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BUZZ — India's ICICI Lombard rises after quarterly profit uptick
* Shares of insurance company ICICI Lombard up 2.6% at 1,757.40 rupees--highest since August 5 * Co's quarterly net profit rose to 9.46 billion rupees ($99.4 million) vs 8.20 billion rupees in Q2FY26 * Co's PAT was highe
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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China Premier Li Qiang on new Yalu River bridge: hopes both sides use chance to improve border clearance, boost connectivity and explore cooperation potential in border regions
China Premier Li Qiang on new Yalu River bridge: hopes both sides use chance to improve border clearance, boost connectivity and explore cooperation potential in border regions
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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INDIA STOCKS — IT leads Indian shares higher; hot US inflation caps gains
(Updates for markets open) Oct 15 (Reuters) — Indian shares opened marginally higher on Thursday, led by information technology stocks, while hot US consumer price inflation raised expectations of another rate hike by th
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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China Premier Li Qiang: new Yalu river bridge opening to boost economic, trade ties and enhance personnel exchanges - Xinhua
China Premier Li Qiang: new Yalu river bridge opening to boost economic, trade ties and enhance personnel exchanges - Xinhua
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Rise as IT Stocks Lead; US Inflation Caps Gains
The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% to 22,683.3 as Indian IT stocks led gains; hot US inflation raised expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this year.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Rupee Opens Higher at 94.92 Against US Dollar
The rupee opened at 94.92 per US dollar on Thursday, up 23 paise from Wednesday’s close of 95.15. The move was supported by a pullback in US Treasury yields.
FX | Oct 15, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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China Premier Li Qiang delivers video speech at opening of new Yalu River Bridge - Xinhua
China Premier Li Qiang delivers video speech at opening of new Yalu River Bridge - Xinhua
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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S.Korea August M2 money supply rises 5.6% y/y vs 5.8% in July: central bank
S.Korea August M2 money supply rises 5.6% y/y vs 5.8% in July: central bank
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — Spot gold may rise into $4,183 — $4,198 range
For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Spot gold may break a resistance at $4,162 per ounce and rise into the $4,183-$4,198 range. Resistance is the 61.8% retracement of the downtrend fro
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Celltrion showcases Remsima SC at UEG Week
Celltrion will attend UEG Week in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 17-20, 2026, showcasing its inflammatory bowel disease portfolio led by Remsima SC. An Oct. 18 symposium will focus on subcutaneous infliximab across clinical scen
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Spot Gold May Rise Into $4,183-$4,198 Range
Spot gold may break resistance at $4,162 per ounce and rise into the $4,183-$4,198 range, according to a technical analysis.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Introducing: Disclosure Season 2
Disclosure, the podcast dedicated to revealing the government’s inner workings, is back for Season 2 in audio and video. By law, nearly every move federal agencies make—every email, every memo, every receipt—belongs to t
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Nikkei on Track for Biggest One-Day Drop Since April 2025
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Nikkei Stock Average Drops 5.4% to 6409
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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India Approves Fairfax’s $5.56 Billion Controlling Stake Purchase in IDBI Bank
IDBI Bank shares fell nearly 3% on Thursday, a day after the Indian government approved the sale of a controlling stake to Fairfax Financial Holdings in a $5.56 billion deal.
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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Nissan Plans December Demonstration of Remotely Monitored Autonomous Driving
Nissan will conduct a December demonstration experiment remotely monitoring autonomous vehicles operating in Yokohama and Kobe as part of its efforts to commercialize autonomous-driving services.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Anthropic's third-quarter revenue is said to hit $16.8 billion ahead of IPO
Anthropic reports third-quarter stands at $16.8 billion ahead of its IPO.
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Huitongda Network Reports RMB 78.91M AI Revenue in H1 2026
The company said AI-related revenue rose 32.3% year over year and described its integrated AI+Retail platforms. It acquired 57% of Boundary Consulting in November 2025.
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Huitongda Network promotes Dabi AI for e-commerce merchants
The company says its Dabi AI offering helps e-commerce merchants improve quality and efficiency. The supplied body is truncated and provides no quantified results or further details.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Norway’s Gassco modifies unplanned gas outage
OSLO, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Norwegian gas system operator Gassco revised the details of a unplanned outage at Kårstø Wednesday, modifying its end date. The following are details of the outage versus Gassco’s previous guidan
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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GME, Bumble and Pfizer Reach 52-Week Highs
The stocks rose to fresh 52-week highs on Wednesday. The article cites GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s $22.8 million stock purchase, Bumble’s $1.3 billion buyout agreement, and Pfizer cancer-treatment and vaccine developments
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — IMF urges China to deploy bigger fiscal stimulus
(Adds IMF forecast, comments in paragraphs 3-6) By Leika Kihara BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Reuters) — China must deliver bigger fiscal stimulus as its economy teeters on deflation, a senior International Monetary Fund official sai
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Trump says advanced defense test range to be located in Montana
KALISPELL, Montana, Oct 14 (Reuters) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans for what he described as a new defense "super range" in Montana for testing advanced military technologies, including autonomo
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Rupee Rises 0.3% as Traders Say RBI Likely Sells Dollars
The rupee climbed to 94.85 per dollar amid likely RBI intervention, traders said.
FX | Oct 15, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Nikkei Stock Average Extends Decline in Afternoon Trading
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Citi Analyst Skeptical Warburg Pincus Can Secure Ingenia Control at Current Offer
Citi analyst Suraj Nebhani says investors are looking for an offer closer to the reported amount per share, above Warburg Pincus's current proposal. The available report does not state the current offer value.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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IMF Official Urges China to Expand Fiscal Stimulus
A senior IMF official said China should provide larger fiscal support, describing current measures as limited in size and scope.
REGULATION | Oct 15, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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Taiwan's Taiex Extends Losses, Down 3.3% at 47,000.89
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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Treasury 5-Year Yield Extends Drop To 10Bps On Haven Demand
Treasury 5-Year Yield Extends Drop To 10Bps On Haven Demand
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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Trump Announces Plans for Montana Defense Test Range
President Donald Trump said the proposed range would test advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.
REGULATION | Oct 15, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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Asian Markets Fall After U.S. Inflation Revives Fed Rate-Hike Bets
Asian markets were broadly lower on Thursday after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data revived bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes, following overnight losses on Wall Street.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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JP Morgan Raises ArcelorMittal To Overweight From Neutral; Raises Target Price To EUR 70 From EUR 57
JP Morgan Raises ArcelorMittal To Overweight From Neutral; Raises Target Price To EUR 70 From EUR 57
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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Investor Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Triller Group Inc. Class Action Lawsuit
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: Investor Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Triller Group Inc. Class Action Lawsuit Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP ( ) infor
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Eases to One-Month Low as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Rise
Bitcoin fell to around $80,247 in Asia, its lowest level in a month, after hotter-than-expected U.S. CPI data lifted expectations for a Fed rate hike later this month.
CRYPTO | Oct 15, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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South Korea's Kospi Triggers Circuit Breaker
South Korea's Kospi Triggers Circuit Breaker
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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SK Hynix Seeks US Approval to Export Chipmaking Equipment to China
Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that SK Hynix is seeking US approval to export chipmaking equipment to China to increase production there as a condition of building a factory in the US.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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India’s Rupee Defence Fuels Bets on Faster Rate Hikes
Traders are increasing bets on faster Indian rate hikes as efforts to stabilize the rupee weigh on bonds. Analysts at Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and IDFC First Bank say the 10-year government bond yield may reach 7.5% as
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Iran Says Cargo Ship Sank After Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said a cargo ship struck a naval mine and sank in the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore separately reported that two Singapore-registered cargo vessels were struck by unknown projectiles; one sank and the other reached sa
ENERGY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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US September CPI Rises 3.7% Year Over Year, Above Forecast
US consumer prices rose 3.7% year over year in September, up from 3.4% in August and above economists’ 3.6% forecast. Core CPI rose 0.3% month over month versus 0.2% expected and 2.6% annually versus 2.5% expected.
MACRO | Oct 15, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi Extends Losses, Down 8.0% at 5527.12
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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Hamilton Lane Corrects Interview Article on Asia Fund Assets
Hamilton Lane’s Asia Private Assets Fund has over $160 million in assets under management, correcting an earlier report that said over $160 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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"Aramco Is A Strategic Target," Houthi Leader Says In Exclusive Interview; Naval Blockade Possible If US Intervenes. — Asahi
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NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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ADVISORY — Alert sent on KOSPI circuit breaker withdrawn
SEOUL, Oct 15 (Reuters) — The alert sent on a KOSPI circuit breaker was sent in error and has been withdrawn. Story_number: P8N42Q09J STORY_DATE: 15/10/2026 STORY_TIME: 03:26:53
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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India New Issue — NABARD to issue over 3 — year bonds, bankers say
MUMBAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) — India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development RBINDN.UL plans to raise up to 50 billion rupees ($525.49 million), including a greenshoe option of 40 billion rupees, through the sa
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Burjeel Holdings Developing Hematology Institute in UAE
Burjeel Holdings is developing an international Hematology Institute in the UAE under Prof. Alok Srivastava’s leadership.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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TD Cowen Raises Microsoft Target Price To $625 From $540
TD Cowen Raises Microsoft Target Price To $625 From $540
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Huaneng Power slips most in 8 weeks after reporting lower electricity sold
* Hong Kong shares of Huaneng Power International fall 3.9% to HK$6.08, on course for biggest one-day pct drop since August 19 * Stock on track to snap three straight sessions of gains * Shanghai-listed stock slips 2.2%
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Wescan Goldfields Holds Annual General and Special Shareholder Meeting
Wescan Goldfields shareholders authorized consolidating up to four existing common shares into one at their October 14, 2026 annual general and special meeting. No consolidation is proceeding at present; the board and ma
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Rupee Opens 23 Paise Higher at 94.92 per Dollar
The rupee opened higher against the US dollar on October 15, as US Treasury yields pulled back after an initial rise following sticky inflation data.
FX | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Qatar Airways Group Signs Inaugural JOLCO Financing for Three Boeing 787-9s
Qatar Airways Group signed its first Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option transaction, covering three Boeing 787-9 aircraft. HSBC and JP Lease Products & Services are involved.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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LG Electronics Announces Kuwait Distribution Agreement With Al Mulla Group
LG Electronics announced a strategic distribution agreement with Al Mulla Group to strengthen its market presence and product availability across Kuwait.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Wescan Goldfields Shareholders Approve All Meeting Matters
Wescan Goldfields says shareholders approved all matters at its annual general and special meeting.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Japan's Nikkei Average Down 5%
Japan's Nikkei Average Down 5%
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Miners Plunge Up to 13% in Broad US Stock Selloff
Bitcoin miners fell by as much as 13% as hotter-than-expected inflation data weighed on technology and AI infrastructure shares. The S&P 500 dropped 1.1% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.9%, their sharpest selloff since J
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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South Korea's Kospi Index Falls 8%
South Korea's Kospi Index Falls 8%
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Indonesia Swaps Out Electricity Chief After Huge Batam Blackout
Indonesia removed the CEO of state-owned electricity giant Perusahaan Listrik Negara after a 16-hour blackout in the data center and tourism hub of Batam.
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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ECB Probably Needs To Embrace Mildly Hawkish Stance, Knot Says
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CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Hillhouse launches data centre platform TeraNova DC, may deploy $12-15 bn in India by 2032
Mumbai, Oct. 15 -- Singapore-based Hillhouse Investments has set up TeraNova DC, a dedicated data centre platform, with plans to infuse about $12-15 billion to develop over 2GW capacity across key Indian markets by 2032,
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:34 AM UTC
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India to Sell 60.72% Stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax for Rs.52,878 Crore
The government decided to sell a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings for Rs.52,878 crore.
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Indian Insurers Seek Phased Transition to Proposed Expense Caps
Mint calculations based on FY26 financial disclosures indicate some of India's largest insurers would need deep expense cuts to meet proposed Irdai limits. The industry is seeking a phased transition.
REGULATION | Oct 15, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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NTPC Seeks Rosatom Tie-Up for Six Nuclear Reactors
NTPC has proposed developing six reactors with Rosatom, with estimated capital expenditure of Rs.1.5 trillion, according to two people familiar with the matter.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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China Seems Routing US Treasury Holdings Through Canada - FXS
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GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, governor says
Oct 15 (Reuters) — Russian air strikes have killed two people in the Ukrainian southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region early on Thursday, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on the Telegram messaging app. (Reporting by Je
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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J.P. Morgan's stake in Yujin Robot falls to 4.80% from 5.33%
J.P. Morgan Securities PLC and affiliates reduced their Yujin Robot stake to 4.8% from 5.33% on October 12, 2026. Holdings fell by 203,416 shares to 1,833,913 shares through market sales and stock-lending returns. Discla
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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TABLE — UPR — 2025/26 group results
Oct 15 (Reuters)- UPR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) Year ended Year ended Year to NEXT Aug 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2025 Aug 31, 2027 YEAR LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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BRIEF — India cenbank says banks' cash balances 8.01 trln rupees on Oct 14
Oct 15 (Reuters) — The Reserve Bank Of India: India cenbank says banks' cash balances 8.01 trln rupees on Oct 14 Source text — ( ) (Bengaluru newsroom) ((ReutersIndia.snapping@thomsonreuters.com; +91 80 6749 1310)
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Reserve Bank of India: Money Market Operations as on October 14, 2026
Link to Reserve Bank of India website
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Soybeans Fall to 7-Week Low
Soybean futures fell to around $12.7 per bushel, hitting their lowest level in seven weeks as active US harvesting boosted supply prospects, despite renewed Chinese buying. Mostly dry weather across the Midwest over the
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Anthropic Results May Aid IPO but Not AI Trade, Analysts Say
Anthropic PBC’s third-quarter results may strengthen the case for its expected initial public offering, though they are unlikely to dispel doubts over the global AI trade, according to some investors and analysts.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.49%, Nasdaq 100 -1.12%; USD/JPY -0.39%, WTI -1.31%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.12 percent, Dow futures is down 0.11 percent and Russell futures is down 0.15 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Recharge Metals loses most in 3 — 1/2 months on discounted placement
* Shares of fall 15.4% to A$0.033, their biggest intraday percentage drop since June 30 and their lowest point since about a week * The mineral explorer raises A$4.1 million ($2.85 million) through a placement at A$0.036
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — New Zealand to help Fiji overhaul intelligence agencies
(Updates with comments from the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service in paragraph 5) By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Fiji is enlisting New Zealand's intelligence agency to help overhaul its fragmented
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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J.P. Morgan Securities Raises Stake in Koh Young Technology to 7.02% From 6.93%
J.P. Morgan Securities’ combined stake in Koh Young Technology rose to 7.02% from 6.93% on October 12, 2026. Total holdings increased by 58,780 shares to 4,785,204 shares, reflecting market purchases and the addition of
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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SmartNews unveils SoundTag website to help visually impaired users select news by sound
SmartNews will launch SOUNDTAG, a free website designed to help visually impaired users choose news through sound. The trial runs from noon Oct. 15 to noon Oct. 28, 2026, testing an approach to more accessible news selec
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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Oil Falls More Than $1 as Gold Rebounds Over 1%
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel in early trade as investors weighed Strait of Hormuz shipping risks against US efforts to ease sanctions on vessels. Gold rebounded more than 1% as the dollar eased.
MACRO | Oct 15, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems
"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk wrote.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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Bonds Pay the Price for India’s Rupee Defense as Rate Bets Build
India’s fight to stabilize the rupee is starting to exact a price in the bond market, as traders ramp up bets on faster interest-rate hikes.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Trades Below $90 a Ton for First Time Since 2024
Iron ore futures in Singapore slipped to a two-year low under $90 a ton, extending a retreat fueled by soft demand in China and too much global supply.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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European Gas Prices Stay Elevated
European natural gas prices hovered near €87 per megawatt-hour on Thursday, their highest level since 2022, amid Persian Gulf supply risks and low winter storage reserves. Shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormu
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Philippine Peso Slides to Record Low
The Philippine peso depreciated to around 63 per dollar in mid-October, hitting a record low as concerns over the country's economic outlook worsened. The IMF warned that the Philippines could record the fifth-slowest ec
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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MSGA Signs SAR13.47 Million Residential Units Sale Deal With Sakan
MSGA Investment Company signed a SAR13.47 million agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Developmental Housing Foundation, Sakan, to sell residential units in its MSGA 30 project in Riyadh. The deal covers 25% of the project.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Australia Gets Its First Michelin Stars With 11 Top Restaurants
The Michelin Guide has handed out its first-ever stars in Australia to 11 restaurants in the state of South Australia.
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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Rocket Lab retail sentiment hits record low after Neutron delay
Rocket Lab’s first Neutron flight was pushed to 2027, and its shares fell 8% on Wednesday. The headline also points to Iridium earnings as a potential bright spot.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Ingenia Communities Must Provide Confirmation And Due Diligence Access To Warburg Pincus By OCT 19
Oct 15 (Reuters) — Ingenia Communities Group: Must Provide Board Confirmation And Due Diligence Access By Oct 19, 2026 Board Must Confirm Conditions Before Exclusive Due Diligence Has Not Yet Formed A View On Merits Of F
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Moadata Delays Receipt of Treasury Convertible Bond Sale Proceeds to Nov. 15, 2026
Moadata postponed receipt of treasury convertible bond sale proceeds to Nov. 15, 2026, from Oct. 15, 2026, in a corrected filing. The sale to Atma Investment Partnership totals KRW 6.75 billion for bonds with a face valu
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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TABLE — Waseda Gakushukenkyukai — Q1 parent results
Oct 15 (Reuters)- Waseda Gakushukenkyukai PARENT-ONLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended 3 months ended Year to Aug 31, 2026 Jun 30, 2025 May 31, 2027 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Ingenia Communities Must Provide Confirmation and Due Diligence Access by Oct. 19
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Taiwan Dollar, Won Slump as Chip Stock Selloff Hurts Sentiment
The Taiwan dollar and South Korean won led losses among Asian currencies in early trading as an overnight slump in Wall Street semiconductor shares spilled into regional markets, dampening demand for artificial intellige
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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Brookfield Ontario 189 MW Prince wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO
Oct 14 (Reuters) — Brookfield Ontario 189 MW Prince wind power plant shut, the Ontario IESO said on Wednesday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York +646 223 6072
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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IMF Chief Warns Saudi Arabia Attacks Could Have Negative Spillovers
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said developments in Saudi Arabia could have negative spillovers for everyone.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — US oil may fall into $92.08 — $92.83 range
For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) — US oil may fall into a range of $92.08 to $92.83 per barrel, as a bounce from $86.86 may have completed. The completion was indicated by the contrac
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — South Korea official says shifting goalposts could block wartime command transfer from US
US Forces Korea Commander Brunson says changed security conditions require new standards for command transfer Brunson cited North Korean missile launches as evidence conditions have shifted South Korean President Lee aim
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China's 2026 refined cobalt output to fall 14.5% on year, Antaike says
Oct 15 (Reuters) — China's refined cobalt production in 2026 will fall by 14.5% from the year before to 148,000 metric tons, Xu Aidong, chief expert at state-backed researcher Antaike told delegates at a conference in We
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China's Refined Cobalt Output Forecast to Fall 14.5% in 2026
Antaike chief expert Xu Aidong forecasts China's refined cobalt production at 148,000 metric tons in 2026, down 14.5% from the prior year. China's refined cobalt consumption is also forecast to fall 6.7%.
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US Stock Futures Fall as Hot Inflation Data and Chip Selloff Weigh
Late Wednesday, Dow futures were down about 0.04%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.42% and Nasdaq-100 futures declined 1.04%, as hotter-than-expected inflation data and a sharp chip-stock selloff pressured indexes.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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RBC Analyst Sees Positive Signals for Ansell in Fastenal Earnings
RBC analyst Craig Wong-Pan cites Fastenal's indirect safety revenue, up 13% year over year for the three months through September, as a positive signal for Ansell.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Choice Institutional Equities Recommends Buying THELEELA, Sets Rs 720 Target
The broker cited Q2FY27 RevPAR growth of 30% year over year to INR 17,225 and a 30% rise in ARR to INR 25,046.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Gold rises 1.3% as dollar eases, rebounding from one-week low
Spot gold was up 1.3% at $4,158 after a one-week low in the previous session. Investors assessed the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase this month following a hot inflation report.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Technical analysis sees US oil falling to $92.08-$92.83 range
The analysis says a rebound from $86.86 may have ended after WTI failed to break resistance at $93.03.
ENERGY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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WiseTech Shares Rise After Regulator Takes No Action Against Cofounder
WiseTech said Australia's securities regulator will not take action against its cofounder over alleged share trading. The shares were on track for their highest close in more than five weeks.
REGULATION | Oct 15, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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UAE Industry Attracts GCC Investment, Minister Says
Dr Sultan Al Jaber said the UAE’s industrial sector helps strengthen competitiveness, attract GCC investment and enable partnerships.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Copper and aluminium extend declines amid equity sell-off and rate fears
Copper fell 0.2% to $14,458.50 a metric ton on the LME by 0253 GMT. Aluminium prices declined for a third consecutive session.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Offshore Yuan Lingers Near 2022 High
The offshore yuan strengthened to around 6.69 per dollar on Thursday, lingering near its strongest level since July 2022 even as the IMF said China’s stimulus efforts were insufficient and flagged the currency’s underval
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Sumitomo Pharma Seeks U.S. Medical Partners for Parkinson’s Therapy
CEO Toru Kimura says the company aims to partner with U.S. medical institutions to support adoption of its Amchepry therapy.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Aamal Subsidiary Signs Collaboration Agreement for Qatar Tunnel Projects
Aamal said its subsidiary, Advanced Pipes and Casts Company, signed a collaboration agreement with a Chinese group for Qatar tunnel projects.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC