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BUZZ — HK — listed GenFleet jumps on positive progress of cancer drug
* Shares of China-based innovative drugs developer GenFleet Therapeutics (Shanghai) Inc jump 8.4% to HK$28.54, on track for the biggest one-day pct gain since September 30 * Stock touches highest level since October 12,
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's LaserBond jumps to 2 — week high on licensing deal with Komatsu
* Shares of LaserBond rise as much as 7.9% to A$0.55, their highest since September 30 * On track to log best session since September 4 * Engineering company executes second licensing agreement with manufacturer of earth
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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DIARY — US refinery operations — Phillips 66 Reports Piping Leak At Wood River Refinery
Oct 14 — The following is a list of refinery incidents reported in the United States as of Oct 14: Phillips 66 Reports Piping Leak At Wood River, Illinois Refinery... FHR Corpus Christi, Texas, West Refinery Reports Emis
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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MEDIA — Reserve Bank of New Zealand chief economist Paul Conway says next interest rate call ‘wide open’ — Bloomberg News
Source link: — Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy (globalnewsmonitoring@thomsonreuters.com)
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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India Morning Newsletter, October 15
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NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Hong Kong's sole yuan clearing bank plans mainland NCD issuance
SHANGHAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Bank of China (Hong Kong), the sole yuan-clearing bank in the financial hub, plans to issue interbank debt instruments in China's onshore market, a move aimed at further strengthening the cit
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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VEGOILS — Palm oil snaps 3 — day rally on weaker crude oil, Dalian
JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, snapping a three-session winning streak as weaker crude oil prices and declines in rival edible oils on the Dalian market weighed on sentiment. The
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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ByteDance Nears MediaTek Chip Supply Deal for Data Centres
Bloomberg News reports ByteDance is close to an agreement with MediaTek to secure semiconductors for its data centre operations. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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TABLE — OXIDE — 6 — MTH group results
Oct 15 (Reuters)- OXIDE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months ended 6 months ended Year to Aug 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2025 Feb 28, 2027 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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TABLE — Toyo Securities — 2026 6 — MTH group forecast
15 Oct 2026 03:00:08 Oct 15 (Reuters) — Toyo Securities CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months to 6 months to Sep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 LATEST PREVIOUS FORECAST FORECAST Revenues 7
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) Plans Onshore Interbank Debt Issuance
Bank of China (Hong Kong) plans to issue interbank debt instruments in China's onshore market.
RATES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Bowman Repeats Speech on Bank Supervision Reforms
Federal Reserve Governor Bowman repeated a previous speech on bank supervision reforms and said she is considering ways to enhance supervisory decisionmaking.
REGULATION | Oct 15, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Snap Three-Day Rally
Malaysian palm oil futures fell Thursday as weaker crude oil prices and declines in rival edible oils on Dalian weighed on sentiment.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.43%, Nasdaq 100 -1.06%; USD/JPY -0.41%, WTI -1.11%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 1.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.09 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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S.Korea September bank lending to households net 0.6 trillion won vs 3.5 trillion won in August: central bank
S.Korea September bank lending to households net 0.6 trillion won vs 3.5 trillion won in August: central bank
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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S. Korea Aug L-money supply rises 7.2% y/y vs 8.1% in Jul: central bank
S. Korea Aug L-money supply rises 7.2% y/y vs 8.1% in Jul: central bank
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Ethereum Drops 1.8% to $2,372.69
CRYPTO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Lithium Extends Deep Slump as Battery Demand Concerns Mount
Chinese lithium futures extended a deep selloff this week on growing concerns about the demand outlook for the battery metal.
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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EMERGING MARKETS — Asian currencies weaken after hot US inflation, Korea stocks down 8%
South Korean won hits 2-week low Taiwan dollar slips to early August levels Philippine peso hits record low South Korean chipmakers dive 10%-12% Singapore, Indonesian shares down 1% Oct 15 (Reuters) — Most currencies in
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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GRAINS — Chicago soybeans fall on active harvests despite China buying demand
BEIJING, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures extended a decline on Thursday as active harvesting in the US Midwest supported supplies, although losses were limited by a resumption of Chinese purchas
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Chicago Soybeans Fall as Active Harvesting Supports Supply
CBOT soybean futures extended their decline as active US Midwest harvesting supported supplies. Renewed Chinese purchases of US cargoes limited losses.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Yen Gains Amid Fresh Verbal Warning
The Japanese yen strengthened past 158 per dollar on Thursday, reaching a one-week high after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that authorities were prepared to intervene in the currency market again if necessary
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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INDIA RUPEE — Indian rupee to rise after US yields reverse inflation — led spike, Fed hike bets remain low
By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) — The Indian rupee is likely to rise at the open on Thursday, boosted by the pullback in US Treasury yields after an initial rise on sticky inflation data, with traders still prici
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Netwealth slips most since 2022 after revised annual outlook
* Shares of Netwealth tumble as much as 13.1% to A$14.57, their steepest intraday decline since February 2022 to become the top laggard on the financials sub-index * The wealth management platform provider slumps to its
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000 in Asia
CRYPTO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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Godrej Properties, RC Group Mark First Bandra Bay Transformation Milestone
A new pedestrian corridor on LK Mehta Marg marks the start of the BMC-led plan for a green, walkable waterfront. Adv. Ashish Shelar inaugurated the milestone.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Indian Rupee Seen Rising as US Yields Pull Back
The rupee is expected to open higher on Thursday after US Treasury yields retreated from an initial rise following sticky inflation data. Traders are still pricing in limited chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in Oct
FX | Oct 15, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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China, North Korea Open Long-Stalled Bridge, Boosting Trade
North Korea has opened two major bridges connecting it to key trading partners in the last month, with the latest — a bridge link to China — inaugurated Thursday after a more than decade-long delay.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: No evidence of espionage in Russia
Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: No evidence of espionage in Russia
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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YMTC Revenue Growth Projected to Outpace Industry and Peers
Counterpoint Research projects YMTC revenue to grow six times faster this year than the industry and its peers. The Chinese flash-memory maker ranks No. 3 globally in NAND shipments, behind Samsung Electronics and SK Hyn
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Firmus CEO Blames Australian Buyers for Failed $5 Billion IPO
Firmus CEO Oliver Curtis blamed the neocloud's failed $5 billion IPO on Australian buyers' cautious views of risk-taking. The commentary says the deal was overhyped and its valuation was punchy.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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BREAKINGVIEWS — Firmus CEO's Aussie scapegoating has iota of truth
(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) By Antony Currie MELBOURNE, Oct 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) — Oliver Curtis blamed his neocloud's failed $5 bln IPO on local buyers' d
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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DYC to Cancel 468,573 Treasury Shares
DYC’s board resolved on Oct. 15, 2026, to cancel 468,573 common treasury shares with a book value of KRW 584.48 million. The cancellation will reduce outstanding common shares from 21,922,602 to 21,454,029 without reduci
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Kumbi Largest Shareholder Group Raises Stake to 60.75% From 60.74%
Kumbi's largest shareholder group raised its stake to 60.75% from 60.74%, according to an Oct. 15, 2026 disclosure. Market purchases totaling 55 common shares on Oct. 7, 13 and 14 lifted the group's holdings to 607,489 s
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Bytedance In Talks To Secure Mediatek AI Chips For Data Centers — Bloomberg News
Oct 14 (Reuters) — Bytedance In Talks To Secure Mediatek Ai Chips For Data Centers - Bloomberg News Source text: [ID: Further company coverage: 2454.TW (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Falls 0.7% to $81,138.24
Bitcoin was earlier about $80,247.
CRYPTO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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ByteDance in Talks to Secure MediaTek AI Chips for Data Centers
Bloomberg News reports that ByteDance is in talks to secure MediaTek AI chips for data centers.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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ByteDance in talks to obtain MediaTek AI chips for data centers
ByteDance in talks to obtain MediaTek AI chips for data centers
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Joyworks&Co Adds Auditor Appointment to Oct. 30 Shareholder Meeting Agenda
Joyworks&Co corrected its extraordinary shareholder meeting notice on Oct. 15, 2026, detailing proposals for the Oct. 30 meeting. Shareholders will vote on changing the company’s name to Ongil Next. The revised agenda pr
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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China 10Y Yield at Over 1-Year Low
China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 1.65% on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since May 2025, as a strengthening yuan and lackluster economy bolstered demand for Chinese sovereign debt. The yield has d
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — Financial Times — October 15
Oct 15 (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 - Airbus 'confident' of hitting aircraft delivery targe
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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BUZZ — China National Building Material slips to 2 — year low on weak forecast
* Shares of China National Building Material slip 3.9% to HK$2.93, their lowest point since October 2024 * Stock posts its biggest intraday pct decline since September 2 * The China-based producer of cement, concrete and
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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SNAPSHOT — Vietnam dong, gold rates — October 15
HANOI, Oct 15 (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 02:44 GMT. October 15 USD/VND mid-p
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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Stocks in Japan Hit 4-week Low
JP225 decreased to 64380.00 Index Points, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) gained 0.76%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 33.42%.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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Malaysia Economy Likely Grew 5.0% in Third Quarter, WSJ Poll Shows
The median estimate from seven economists polled by The Wall Street Journal points to 5.0% year-on-year growth, slowing from 6.0% in the second quarter.
MACRO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Indonesian Equities Under Strain
Indonesia’s IDX Composite slipped 66 points, or 1.1%, to 5,876 in early Thursday trade, reversing the prior session’s modest gain as sentiment soured amid a global equity selloff. Chip stocks plunged, and faster-than-exp
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Falls on Cautious Sentiment, AmInvestment Bank Says
AmInvestment Bank says crude palm oil futures may rebound near term but remain in a broader downtrend.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Trucks line up as long — delayed China — North Korea bridge officially opens
Bridge had been completed in 2014 but remained unused until Thursday China's exports to North Korea rose 25% to $2.3 billion last year A full return to pre-sanctions trade unlikely immediately, analyst says By Florence L
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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Nikkei Falls 4.8% at Midday Break
The Nikkei Stock Average fell 4.8% at midday, heading for its biggest daily drop since March 9.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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ByteDance In Talks To Secure Mediatek AI Chips For Data Centers
ByteDance In Talks To Secure Mediatek AI Chips For Data Centers
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Japan bonds rally as stock rout triggers rush for safe assets
TOKYO, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Thursday, sending yields to more-than-one-month lows, as investors fled to safer assets after a hot reading of US inflation sparked an equity selloff
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Fibocom Highlights 5G FWA Deployments and Korea Progress
At KES 2026, Fibocom showcased 5G and AIoT solutions. It cited HUMAX FG550-based FWA products in mass production for a Southeast Asia operator and Korea wins, including a KC-certified LE270-KR accepted by KT for a smart
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Fibocom Showcases Connectivity and AIoT Portfolio at KES 2026
Fibocom showcased 5G broadband, IoT, smart-module and AI-powered solutions at the Korea Electronics Show 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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SK Hynix Shares Fall 11.42% in Seoul as Chip Selloff Deepens
SK Hynix shares fell 11.42% to KRW 1,257,000 in Seoul, while Samsung Electronics dropped 8.84% and South Korea’s KOSPI fell 7.81%. SK Hynix’s Nasdaq-listed ADRs fell 3.96% to $141.71 in extended trading after closing dow
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Lianson Fleet Issues 82,500 Ordinary Shares on Warrant Conversion
Lianson Fleet Group announced on Oct. 15, 2026, the conversion of Warrants A into 82,500 ordinary shares. The shares carry an issue price of MYR 0.825 per share, with listing scheduled for Oct. 16, 2026. The conversion b
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Dollar Weakens as Markets Assess Fed Policy Outlook
The US dollar index slipped to around 102 on Thursday, retreating from 18-month highs as investors continued to evaluate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook following stronger-than-expected inflation data. Figu
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Philippines Stocks Hit Lowest Since 2020
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its downward trend below 5,600 on Thursday, its lowest level since May 2020, extending its year-to-date losses to around 8% as concerns over the country's economic out
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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EQ8WAQF — Notice of Book Closure
EQ8WAQF — Notice of Book Closure EQ8 FTSE MALAYSIA ENHANCED DIVIDEND WAQF ETF Interim Tax Exempt Distribution of 1.70 sen per unit Kindly be advised of the following: 1) The above Company's securities will be traded and
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Atlan Holdings Announces Second Interim Dividend of 5.0 Sen Per Share
Atlan Holdings announced a second interim dividend of 5 sen per ordinary share for the financial year ending Feb. 28, 2027. The dividend is payable Nov. 25, 2026. * Shares trade ex-dividend Oct. 29, 2026, with the last l
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Rhong Khen International Proposes Final Dividend of 1.0 Sen Per Share
Rhong Khen International proposed a final dividend of 1 sen per ordinary share for the year ended June 30, 2026. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 32nd annual general meeting. Shares trade e
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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RKI — Notice of Book Closure
RKI — Notice of Book Closure RHONG KHEN INTERNATIONAL BERHAD Final single-tier dividend of 1.0 sen per ordinary share for the financial year ended 30 June 2026 Kindly be advised of the following: 1) The above Company's s
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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CBIP — Notice of Book Closure
CBIP — Notice of Book Closure CB INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT HOLDING BERHAD Second Single Tier Interim Dividend Of Rm0.02 Per Ordinary Share For The Financial Year Ending 31 December 2026 Kindly be advised of the following: 1) Th
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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KORU Plunges More Than 18% Overnight as South Korean Shares Slide
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X ETF KORU fell more than 18% overnight late Wednesday as weakness in South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI, including a sharp slide in chip giants, triggered a selloff. The KOSPI dipped below 6,
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Australian Shares Rise 0.1% as Jobs Drop Cools Rate-Hike Bets
The S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.1% by 0200 GMT after September employment unexpectedly fell, easing expectations for further rate hikes.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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INDIA BONDS — Treasury rally could lift India bonds at open, but caution prevails
By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Indian government bonds could see some buying interest in early deals on Thursday, tracking a drop in US Treasury yields, but any such move is likely to be limited as underl
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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PRESS DIGEST — British Business — October 15
Oct 15 (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 - Netflix is laying off 6% of its
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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India Bonds May Rise at Open as Treasury Yields Fall
Indian government bonds could see early buying interest, tracking lower US Treasury yields, though the move may be limited amid cautious sentiment after hawkish Reserve Bank of India commentary earlier this week.
RATES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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DIN045801028 — Notice of Book Closure
DIN045801028 — Notice of Book Closure DANAINFRA NASIONAL BERHAD Profit payment in respect of the Exchange Traded Sukuk for the period from 30 April 2026 to 30 October 2026 (183 days), calculated based on 4.58% per annum
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — Indonesia central bank remains active to ensure rupiah stability, official says
(Add details from statement) JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Indonesia's central bank has remained active in the foreign exchange market to ensure the stability of the rupiah, its monetary management head Erwin Hutapea said
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — UBS weighs moving headquarters from Switzerland if capital rules tighten, WSJ reports
(Adds details from the WSJ report paragraph 3 onwards ) Oct 14 (Reuters) — UBS is preparing contingency plans that could include moving its headquarters out of Switzerland if lawmakers tighten the bank's capital requirem
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Thailand's TFEX Extends Morning Trading Hours For Currency, Precious Metal And Rubber Products Effective November 16
Oct 15 (Reuters) — THAILAND'S TFEX: Extends Morning Trading Hours For Currency, Precious Metal And Rubber Products Effective November 16 Further company coverage: [ ] (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Drops to 3-Week Low
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to around 5.11% on Thursday, hitting a three-week low and marking a sharp reversal after reaching as high as 5.33% in the previous session following the release of strong in
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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India Cabinet Approves 60.72% IDBI Bank Stake Sale to Fairfax for Rs 52,878 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved the strategic sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings.
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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India’s AAAI Announces New Board for 2026–27
The Advertising Agencies Association of India announced a new-look board bringing together independent agencies, regional businesses, creative leaders and advertising and media networks.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Canara Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 8.4% to Rs 5,175 Crore
Canara Bank reported standalone net profit of Rs 5,175 crore for Q2 FY27, up 8.4% year on year from Rs 4,774 crore. Net interest income grew 20.4%.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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GreenCell Mobility Secures Rs 330 Crore Equity Investment
Impact Fund Denmark invested Rs 330 crore in GreenCell Mobility. The company plans to deploy 4,500 electric buses and expand its fleet beyond 5,000 vehicles across 105 cities in India.
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Hyundai Motor India Plans Rs 4,000 Crore Maharashtra Investment by 2030
Hyundai Motor India plans an additional Rs 4,000 crore investment to expand its Pune plant’s annual production capacity to 3.2 lakh vehicles.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Paras Health Ranks Joint Third Nationally as Inpatient Volumes Rise 42.5%
Paras Health ranked joint third nationally alongside Manipal Hospitals among private multispeciality hospital groups. Inpatient volumes rose 42.5%; the network also recorded higher surgeries, occupancy and revenue as it
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Paytm Indian Ownership Tops 56% in Q2 FY27
Domestic institutional investors raised their stake to a record 29.5% as foreign ownership declined.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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India’s Bond Market Shows Bets Building for More RBI Rate Hikes
The 10-year bond yield climbed to a more than three-year high of 7.41% on Wednesday.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Seatrium Lead FTSE Straits Times Index Losses
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Asian Stock Selloff Deepens Amid AI and Fed Rate-Hike Concerns
Asian stocks fell as concerns over a potential Federal Reserve rate increase and the artificial-intelligence trade spread through markets. Wall Street had recorded its worst day since July.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Singapore Dollar Strengthens as U.S. Treasury Yields Fall
The Singapore dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar during the Asian session as U.S. Treasury yields fell. The market is also focused on U.S. PPI and retail sales.
FX | Oct 15, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.31%, Nasdaq 100 -0.8%; USD/JPY -0.35%, WTI -1.26%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.8 percent, Dow futures is up 0.03 percent and Russell futures is up 0.05 percent. In currencies, the dollar i
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Thailand’s TFEX Extends Morning Trading Hours for Currency, Metals and Rubber
The change takes effect November 16.
MACRO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Bonds Update: Australia 10Y Bond Yield Drops by 9 bps
Government bonds yields remain mixed on Thursday. Top losers are Australia 10Y (-9.30bps), US 10Y (-7.20bps) and Japan 10Y (-6.93bps).
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Philippine Peso Declines Past 63 Per Dollar for First Time
The Philippine peso breached the key psychological level of 63 per dollar for the first time, intensifying pressure on the central bank to defend the currency.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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TAIEX Trades at 4-Week Low as Tech Sector Weighs
The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, shed 1,427 points, or 2.9%, to 47,199 in Thursday morning trade, after gaining in the previous session, touching its lowest level since September 18. The broader index tracked a
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Hana Financial Group Hosts Third — Quarter Results Presentation
Hana Financial Group will host its third-quarter 2026 earnings presentation on Oct. 23, 2026, at 3 p.m. The live webcast will cover results and key business issues, with a question-and-answer session for shareholders and
EARNINGS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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LS Eco Energy Delays GSHM Stake Acquisition to Oct. 30 From Oct. 16
LS Eco Energy corrected its planned GLOBAL SHRE METAL acquisition date to October 30, 2026, from October 16, reflecting revised contribution timing. The KRW 11.6 billion cash investment will secure a 58% stake in the Vie
MNA | Oct 15, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares set to open lower as hot US inflation raises rate worries
Oct 15 (Reuters) — Indian shares are set to open lower on Thursday, tracking Asian peers as a quicker-than-expected increase in US consumer price inflation raised expectations of another rate hike by the Federal Reserve
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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DroneShield Reports $261m in Committed FY2026 Revenue
DroneShield said committed revenue for FY2026 reached $261 million as of 12 October, within its previously established $250 million to $270 million outlook.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Set to Open Lower on US Inflation, Fed Rate Concerns
Indian shares were expected to open lower on Thursday, tracking Asian peers after a faster-than-expected rise in US consumer inflation lifted expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this year.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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DB Insurance Raises Stake in DB Securities to 29.09% From 28.95%
DB Insurance increased its stake in DB Securities to 29.09% from 28.95%. Open-market purchases of 60,000 common shares on Oct. 14-16, 2026, lifted its holdings to 12,347,324 shares. Disclaimer: This news brief was create
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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K Top REITS Largest Shareholder Group Raises Stake to 14.88% From 14.79%
K Top REITS’ largest shareholder group increased its stake to 14.88% from 14.79%, according to an October 15, 2026 disclosure. Yejihoon bought 45,516 common shares on October 14, raising its holding to 789,100 shares, or
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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RBNZ Chief Economist Says Next Interest Rate Call ‘Wide Open’
New Zealand’s interest rate decision in late October is “wide open,” according to Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway, even as inflation pressures build.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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BUZZ — HK — listed J&T Global Express climbs on quarterly parcel volume growth
* Shares of J&T Global Express climb 3.2% to HK$9.21 after falling for two straight sessions, on track for biggest one-day pct gain since October 9 * Stock sixth-biggest pct gainer in the benchmark Hang Seng Index, which
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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METALS — Copper slips on rate hike fears, aluminium extends decline
Oct 15 (Reuters) — Copper slipped on Thursday amid concerns that persistent inflation could prompt further interest rate hikes, while aluminium prices fell for a third straight session. Benchmark three-month copper on th
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Iron ore slips to two — year low on concerns over weak demand, hiking supply
Oct 15 (Reuters) — Iron ore prices slipped for a third straight session on Thursday to their lowest level in more than two years, weighed down by persistent concerns over weak demand in top consumer China and prospects o
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Copper Slips on Rate-Hike Fears as Aluminium Extends Decline
Copper fell 0.4% to $14,427.50 a metric ton on the LME by 0201 GMT, while aluminium declined for a third straight session.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Japan 10-Year Yield Hits 5-Week Low
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield declined by around 7 basis points to 2.93% on Thursday, reaching a five-week low as a global stock market selloff boosted demand for safe-haven government bonds. The equity downturn,
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Boros Launches Spread Markets for ETH and BTC Funding-Rate Gaps
The protocol launched native spread markets on October 15, 2026, covering funding rates from Hyperliquid and Gate.
CRYPTO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Moody’s Estimates Higher U.S. Private Credit Default Rate
Moody’s Ratings says the default rate among credit estimate issuers was 4.0% in the 12 months ended June, but estimates 5.8% when including events such as payment defaults.
RATES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Indian Companies Set to Report Quarterly Results Today
About 25 companies, including Jio Financial, Polycab, ICICI Lombard and Tata Technologies, are scheduled to report results today.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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India Gems and Jewellery Exports Rise 9.43% in September
Provisional data from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council show exports rose 9.43% year on year to $2.95 billion in September 2026, while imports increased 25.48% to $2.08 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Neocloud Shares Extend Overnight Slide After Gartner Forecast
CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN shares fell further overnight after a sharp Wednesday decline. The move followed Gartner’s prediction that 80% of neoclouds could cease independent operations by 2030 if AI infrastructure spend
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Singapore Exports Growth Seen Slowing to 32.4% in September
The median estimate of seven economists polled by The Wall Street Journal sees non-oil domestic exports rising 32.4% year over year in September, down from 46.2% growth in August. Barclays analysts cite an unfavorable ba
MACRO | Oct 15, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Falls to More Than Two-Year Low on Demand, Supply Concerns
Iron ore prices fell for a third straight session on Thursday, reaching their lowest level in more than two years as concerns persisted over weak demand in China and growing supply prospects.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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IMF APAC Chief Warns of Rising Market Risks
In an interview with Bloomberg Television, IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishna Srinivasan raised concerns that overlapping market risks could spill over into Asian economies. ()
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Singapore DPM: Must Work Faster to Vie With Wealth Hubs
Singapore must work faster and harder as it competes with other global hubs that manage wealth says the island nation's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. He added that as global supply chains and investment flows shift
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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AUS 10Y Yield Falls on Soft Jobs Report
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 5.2%, hitting a five-week low after a surprisingly soft jobs report prompted traders to scale back bets on further rate hikes. The economy shed 39,300 jobs, the bi
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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LIG Defense Analysts See Possible Third-Quarter Earnings Miss
Daiwa Capital analysts Mike Oh and Daeho Son say won appreciation and supply-chain disruptions after a fire at a domestic business partner likely weighed on LIG Defense & Aerospace's operating profit.
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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Musk Says US Government Controls Starshield Restrictions Amid Ukraine Disruptions
Ukrainian military personnel and officials reported Starshield satellite signal failures that disrupted drone missions. Elon Musk said the US government, ultimately the president, decides Starshield limits; the headline
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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Danieli publishes update to financial calendar
Danieli will present its fiscal 2025/26 annual report on live.danieli.com ( ) on October 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. CET. Shareholders will meet on October 28, 2026, to vote on approval of the annual report. Disclaimer: This new
NEWS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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Japanese Government Bonds Rally as Yields Hit More Than One-Month Lows
Japanese government bonds rallied as investors sought safer assets after hot U.S. inflation data sparked a Wall Street selloff that spilled over to Japan amid rate concerns.
RATES | Oct 15, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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ECB’s Santos Pereira: Growth Is Surprising On The Upside, Wouldn't Be Surprised If It Continued In Next Few Months
ECB’s Santos Pereira: Growth Is Surprising On The Upside, Wouldn't Be Surprised If It Continued In Next Few Months
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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IMF Warns China Stimulus Lacks Ambition, Leaves Yuan Undervalued
China’s yuan is undervalued in real terms because of the country’s flagging domestic economy, and steps to revive demand have fallen far short of what’s needed, according to a senior International Monetary Fund official.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 15, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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ECB's Santos Pereira: Growth exceeds expectations, wouldn't be surprised if it persists in coming months
ECB's Santos Pereira: Growth exceeds expectations, wouldn't be surprised if it persists in coming months
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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BOJ Board Member Sees Further Room for Rate Hikes
Policy Board member Junko Koeda said the BOJ should raise its policy rate further and cautioned that inflation could accelerate.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 15, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC