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TABLE — Slovak HICP at 3.0% y/y in September, below estimates
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Slovak consumer prices rose by 0.1% on the month in September, while the year-on-year rate rose by 3.0%, EU-harmonised data released by the country's statistics office showed on Friday. Analysts in a R
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC
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Polish Central Bank Could Post Profit in 2026, MPC Member Says
MPC member Ludwik Kotecki said the National Bank of Poland could post a profit in 2026, after a 35.7 billion zloty ($9 billion) loss in 2025.
RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Hochtief to Build Collection Research Center for Berlin Natural History Museum
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Al Irfan Expansion Includes $115.6 Million in Projects
Madinat Al Irfan is seeking to develop residential projects worth RO 44.5 million as Hassan Allam Holding prepares to expand its investment in Oman.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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ADP Revises 2026 Traffic Assumptions
ADP revised its 2026 traffic assumptions in an update covering September traffic and the first nine months of the year. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial in
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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XL Holdings Issues 486,900 Shares From Warrants B Conversion
XL Holdings announced on Oct. 16, 2026, the issuance of 486,900 shares through the conversion of Warrants B. The issue price is MYR 0.53 per share, with listing scheduled for Oct. 19, 2026. The conversion brings total is
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Hochtief wins EUR 70 million contract to build Berlin museum research center
Hochtief won a contract generating approximately EUR 70 million in revenue to build a research center for Berlin’s Natural History Museum. The three-story facility in Berlin-Adlershof will house around half the museum’s
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Rogue AI agents broke into Indian firms' live systems, government says
By Munsif Vengattil BENGALURU, Oct 16 (Reuters) — AI models under test broke into Indian organisations' live systems and read confidential records undetected, India's cybersecurity agency said, the country's first such o
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. — Notice Regarding Petition For Commencement Of Bankruptcy Proceedings Of A Consolidated Subsidiary
Oct 16 (Reuters) — SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Notice Regarding Petition For Commencement Of Bankruptcy Proceedings Of A Consolidated Subsidiary Source text:... Further company cove
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Exclusive: Munich Re takes lead on International Group collective overspill layer
By Michael Jones Oct 16 (The Insurer) — Munich Re has taken the lead position on the International Group of P&I Clubs' $1 billion collective overspill layer, which was previously led by Chubb, multiple market sources tol
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Asian Bonds See Biggest Foreign Outflow Since March 2020
Foreign investors sold a net $8.21 billion of regional bonds in India, Indonesia and other Asian markets in September, as higher US Treasury yields and renewed Fed tightening weighed on demand.
RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Naver Executive Kim Seong — ho Cuts Shareholding to 1,000 Shares From 2,000
Naver executive Kim Sung-ho sold 1,000 common shares on Oct. 8, 2026, halving his holding to 1,000 shares. The sales comprised 198 shares at KRW 190,500 each, followed by 802 shares at KRW 190,600 each. Disclaimer: This
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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TABLE — US oil refiners' weekly capacity seen up 50,000 bpd — IIR — Reuters News
Oct 16 (Reuters) — U.S. oil refiners are expected to have about 529,000 barrels per day (bpd) of capacity offline for the week ending October 16, increasing available refining capacity by 50,000 bpd, research company IIR
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Dive as MSCI Weighs Standalone Market Downgrade
MSCI warned that Indonesia risks being removed from its indexes, and Indonesian stocks were headed for their biggest drop since the 1998 Asian financial crisis.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Bechtle Wins Saarland School iPad Contract Worth Up to EUR 80 Million
Bechtle won a framework contract on October 16, 2026, to supply Apple iPads to schools in Germany's Saarland. The contract is worth up to approximately EUR 80 million over a maximum four-year term. The initial term is 12
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Rugvista Group Announces Annual General Meeting
Rugvista Group will hold its annual general meeting on May 20, 2027. The nomination committee will propose board and auditor appointments, along with related fees, for shareholder consideration. Disclaimer: This news bri
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Pricer to Host Third — Quarter 2026 Results Webcast
Pricer will publish its third-quarter 2026 interim report on October 22 at approximately 7 a.m. CET. A webcast presentation ( ) follows October 22 at 13:00 CET, with CEO Magnus Larsson and CFO Claes Wenthzel presenting a
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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VibroSense Dynamics Receives Thai Regulatory Approval for VibroSense Meter II
VibroSense Dynamics received regulatory approval in Thailand for VibroSense Meter II, supporting its Southeast Asian expansion. The device measures vibration perception in hands and feet to detect peripheral nerve damage
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Orrön Energy updates financial calendar
Orrön Energy will publish its third-quarter 2026 financial report on November 4 at 07:30 CET. A results webcast featuring CEO Daniel Fitzgerald and CFO Espen Hennie begins November 4 at 14:00 CET, followed by questions.
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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GBC Maintains Buy on Antimony Resources, Sets Price Target at CAD 2.52
GBC maintained Buy on Antimony Resources on October 16, 2026, with a CAD 2.52 target for December 31, 2027. The slightly lower fair value reflects share dilution outweighing the financing’s cash inflow and a reduced disc
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Storskogen to Host Third — Quarter Results Presentation
Storskogen will release its third-quarter 2026 interim report on Oct. 23 at 07:00 CEST. CEO Christer Hansson and CFO Lena Glader will host an English-language presentation on Oct. 23 at 09:00 CEST, followed by Q&A. Discl
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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NuWays Reiterates Buy on OHB With EUR 340 Price Target
NuWays reiterated its Buy rating on OHB with a EUR 340 12-month price target in an October 16, 2026, report. The analyst raised its estimated SATCOMBw 4 allocation to 50-70% from 30-50%, implying EUR 5-7 billion in poten
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Bechtle Secures IPad Deal For Saarland Schools Worth Up To €80 Million
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Bechtle AG: Bechtle Ag - Secures Apple Ipad Framework Agreement For Saarland Schools Bechtle Ag - Contract Value Of Up To €80 Million Over A Maximum Term Of Four Years Bechtle Ag - Bechtle To Provide L
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Sparebanken Norge Hosts Third — Quarter Results Webcast
Sparebanken Norge will present third-quarter 2026 results via webcast on October 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CET. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence.
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Metair Independent Director Ndumi Ketwa Resigns Effective Dec. 31, 2026
Metair independent non-executive director Nondumiso (Ndumi) Ketwa will resign effective December 31, 2026, due to increased professional commitments. Ketwa will also leave her roles as Audit Committee chair and member an
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Bang Jun — hyuk, Related Parties’ Netmarble Stake Falls to 56.02% From 60.71%
Bang Jun-hyuk’s reporting group’s Netmarble stake fell to 56.02% from 60.71% as of October 16, 2026. Reported holdings declined by 3,904,482 shares to 46,582,969 shares following the termination of special relationships,
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Mgen Solutions Lowers Conversion Prices on Convertible Debt
Mgen Solutions lowered conversion prices on three convertible bond series, effective Oct. 15, 2026, following below-market share issuance and market-price declines. Series 25’s conversion price fell to KRW 1,404 from KRW
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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ICTK Announces Shareholder Meeting
ICTK will hold a shareholders' meeting on November 2, 2026, at the Korea Conference Center in Seoul. Shareholders will vote on reelecting CEO Lee Jeong-won as an inside director. Disclaimer: This news brief was created b
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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CPF Expands "Eggs for Next Gen" to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition
EQS Newswire / 16/10/2026 / 09:00 CET/CEST BANGKOK, THAILAND — 1 Media OutReach Newswire — 16 October 2026 — Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security. In Thailand, around one in 10 children unde
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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TABLE — Showa Shinku — 2026 6 — MTH group forecast
16 Oct 2026 07:00:07 Oct 16 (Reuters) — Showa Shinku 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 Sales 2.37 3.
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Turtles offer early warning from a warming Mediterranean ahead of COP31
Turkey hosts the COP31 climate summit in November Loggerhead turtle is climate summit's mascot Rising temperatures disrupt turtle biology, research shows Fishing gear and plastic pollution are also hazards By Daren Butle
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Schneider Electric Reports 17% Organic Revenue Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Schneider Electric’s energy-management division drove third-quarter organic revenue growth of 17%. The company also raised its full-year outlook, according to a research note by J.P. Morgan analysts.
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.07%, Nasdaq 100 -0.02%; EUR/USD +0.14%, WTI -0.76%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.07 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is up 0.15 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Japanese Shares Rise on Tech Rebound
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.39% to close at 65,324 on Friday, recouping some losses from the previous session as selling pressure on technology stocks eased, while investors continued to evaluate the outlook for the arti
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC
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Synthaverse Gets 45 Million Zloty Loan for Debt Refinancing
Synthaverse received a 45 million zloty loan from Poland’s Agency for Enterprise Development for debt refinancing.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Synthaverse Gets 45 Mln Zloty Loan From Polish Agency For Enterprise Development For Debt Refinancing
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Synthaverse SA: Gets 45 Million Zloty Loan From Polish Agency For Enterprise Development For Debt Refinancing Plans To Raise Additional Capital Through Share Issue As Part Of Refinancing Structure Cons
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC
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Bonesupport to Host Q3 Results Conference Call and Webcast
Bonesupport will publish its third-quarter 2026 interim report on October 22 at 08:00 CEST. A conference call and webcast will follow on October 22, 2026, at 10:00 CEST, featuring results presentations and questions. Dis
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC
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Wheat Returns to 2-Month Low
Wheat fell to around $6.65 per bushel, its lowest level since August 18, as early assessments pointed to a significantly larger Australian harvest. During a two-day crop tour, scouts from the Grain Industry Association o
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC
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Musk Donates $158 Million to Groups Backing Paxton’s Texas Senate Bid
Federal filings show Musk gave $75 million to the Senate Leadership Fund on Sept. 9 and $83 million on Sept. 23. The fund transferred the amounts to Texas PAC, which supports Paxton’s campaign. Separate filings show Amer
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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Capital Dynamics Invests €14 Million in CareHub Growth
Capital Dynamics invested €14 million in Celsus Holding on Oct. 16, 2026, to support CareHub’s expansion. Celsus Holding is wholly owned by Quadrivio Group’s Silver Economy Fund; CareHub operates outpatient diagnostics a
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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Dhsteel Announces Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting
Dhsteel will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on November 3, 2026, at its headquarters in Chungju, South Korea. Shareholders will vote on a two-for-one consolidation of common and preferred shares, reducing tot
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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ATCO/TransAlta Alberta 390 MW Sheerness 2 coal power plant Off line — Alberta ESO
Oct 16 (Reuters) — ATCO/TransAlta Alberta 390 MW Sheerness 2 coal power plant Off line, the Alberta ESO said on Friday Keywords: UTILITIES-ALBERTAESO/ For more details, visit (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 2
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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Freet Revises Share Consolidation Ratio to 3 — for — 1 From 5 — for — 1
Freet corrected its capital reduction plan, changing the common-share consolidation ratio to 3-for-1 from 5-for-1. The 66.67% capital reduction will lower capital to KRW 14.79 billion from KRW 44.37 billion to cover accu
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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Daelim Trading Moves China Subsidiary Sale Date to Nov. 6 From Oct. 8
Daelim Trading corrected the planned disposal date for its Chinese subsidiary D.B.M to Nov. 6, 2026, from Oct. 8, 2026. The revised date reflects the contract’s requirement to complete within 30 days; the original date r
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:58 AM UTC
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Diamond Realty Management Fund Invests in Tokyo Hotel, Three Osaka Residential Properties
Diamond Realty Management's DREAM Growth Fund 1 invested in a Tokyo hotel in March 2026. The fund invested in three residential properties in Osaka in July 2026. Launched in January 2026, the blind pool private real esta
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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MGEN Solutions Cuts Stake in Nanosilikhan Advanced Materials to 1.96% From 5.08%
MGEN Solutions cut its stake in Nanosilikhan Advanced Materials to 1.96% from 5.08% on September 18, 2026. The block sale comprised 500,000 voting shares at 1,769 won each. * Remaining holdings totaled 314,198 shares, re
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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Shinsegae Information & Communication to Cancel 417,545 Treasury Shares
Shinsegae Information & Communication decided on October 16, 2026, to cancel 417,545 previously acquired common treasury shares. The shares have a total book value of KRW 2.99 billion. * Total issued common shares stand
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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Hanwha Plus No.5 SPAC Reschedules Shareholder Meeting to Nov. 12, 2026
Hanwha Plus No.5 SPAC rescheduled its extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to Nov. 12, 2026, from Nov. 11 in an Oct. 16 correction. Shareholders will vote on merger approval at the meeting, scheduled for 9 a.m. Disclaimer
MNA | Oct 16, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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Investor AB Buys Extra Stake in EQT For $352 Million
(06:17 GMT) *Investor AB: 3Q Total Shareholder Return 1% (06:18 GMT) *Investor AB 3Q NAV/Shr SEK359 (06:18 GMT) *Investor AB: 3Q Adjusted NAV As At September 30 SEK411 (06:19 GMT) *Investor AB: Divested 2M SEB Shares For
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Japan’s Nikkei snaps six-day losing streak, rising 1.39%
The Nikkei rose 1.39% to 65,324.29 on Friday as AI-related shares rebounded. Gains were limited by caution ahead of corporate earnings reports and U.S. midterm elections.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Iraq Transfers Four Kirkuk Oilfields to BP-Linked Operator
Iraq has transferred operational management of four oilfields in Kirkuk province to a joint operating entity with BP, as part of plans to increase crude output to 450,000 barrels per day.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Dow Jumps 556 Points as Recovery Broadens Beyond Tech
The Dow rose 556 points Thursday as Treasury yields fell and gains broadened beyond technology. Asian markets rebounded Friday, while currencies, gold and Bitcoin reflected a more cautious return of confidence.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Masin AI Launches Construction Claims Platform in Oman
Masin AI launched an AI platform for construction contracts and claims, designed to help project owners, contractors and consultants identify delay risks, meet notice deadlines and prepare claims for human review.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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IP Group Invests £4m in Microbiotica Financing Round
Microbiotica said the cash will support advancing its potential ulcerative colitis treatment into a phase two trial. Its initial study showed “statistically significant improvements,” according to the supplied report.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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Commerzbank Says U.K. Fiscal Risks Remain a Sterling Headwind
Commerzbank's Thu Lan Nguyen says U.K. fiscal risks remain a potential headwind to sterling, even as stronger data raises expectations for a Bank of England rate increase. U.K. growth data exceeded expectations for a fou
FX | Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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Strategic Capital Raises Stake In A&D Holon Holdings To 17.83% From 16.72%, Regulatory Filing Shows
Strategic Capital Raises Stake In A&D Holon Holdings To 17.83% From 16.72%, Regulatory Filing Shows
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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Wise Raises Full-Year Revenue Growth Outlook After Strong Second Quarter
Wise expects full-year revenue growth at the upper end of its target range after customer growth and higher cross-border transaction volumes lifted second-quarter revenue.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:55 AM UTC
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Horizons Middle East & Africa 10/16/2026 (Video)
Horizons Middle East & Africa 10/16/2026 (Video)
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:54 AM UTC
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Oil Prices Fall as Traders Weigh Reserve Releases and Hormuz Risks
December Brent crude futures fell 0.9% to $105.00 a barrel. Traders weighed plans to accelerate emergency oil-stock releases against Middle East supply risks and uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:54 AM UTC
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Money transfer firm Wise raises revenue growth outlook as cross — border volumes jump
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Money transfer firm Wise said on Thursday it expects full-year revenue growth to come in at the upper end of its target range after strong customer growth and higher cross-border transaction volumes bo
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 06:54 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Strategic Capital Raises Stake In A&D Holon Holdings To 17.83% From 16.72%, Regulatory Filing Shows
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Strategic Capital Raises Stake In A&d Holon Holdings To 17.83% From 16.72%, Regulatory Filing Shows Further company coverage: 7745.T
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Hanwha Investment & Securities Offers KRW 5 Billion in Equity — Linked Securities
Hanwha Investment&Securities plans a KRW 5 billion offering of Tesla-linked equity-linked securities, designated Super Tracker ELS No. 30204. Subscriptions run October 19-22, 2026, with issuance scheduled for October 23,
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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BUZZ — IT stocks continue to power Indian shares higher; Nifty eyes best week in six months
* India's share benchmarks Nifty 50, Sensex rise 0.5% each, with IT stocks leading the rise after quarterly revenue beat from Tech Mahindra and Wipro * TEML, WIPR up 7.5% and 5.3% respectively, leading IT index 2.6% high
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Exclusive: Aon wins sole broker position on Zurich marine and energy XoL account
By Michael Jones Oct 16 (The Insurer) — Aon won the flag and sole broker position on Zurich Insurance's marine and energy excess-of-loss account following a request for proposal process this summer, multiple market sourc
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — UK Stocks — Factors to watch on October 16
(Adds new items, updates futures) October 16 (Reuters) — Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening lower on Friday, with futures down 0.2%. MAN GROUP: Man Group said its assets under management hit a record $270.9 billion
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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India New Issue — NABARD accepts bids for over 3 — year bonds, bankers say
MUMBAI, Oct 16 (Reuters) — India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has accepted bids worth 32.79 billion rupees ($344.93 million) for bonds maturing in three years, two months and 23 days, three banke
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Dhabriya Polywood Receives Work Order From Conscient Group Valued At 117.9 Million Rupees
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Dhabriya Polywood Ltd: Receives Work Order From Conscient Group Valued At 117.9 Million Rupees Source text:... Further company coverage: DHAB.NS (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Gapwaves Develops Radar Solution With Vinnova
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Gapwaves AB: Granted Vinnova Funding To Develop Mm-wave Radar For Counter-drone Systems Project Runs For One Year With Grant Of Sek 1.7 Million Source text:... Further company coverage: GAPWb.ST (Gdans
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Itcons E — Solutions Awarded Contract By Indian Army
Oct 16 (Reuters) — ITCONS e-Solutions Ltd: Awarded Contract By Indian Army Contract Valued At 6.7 Million Rupees Source text:... Further company coverage: ITCO.BO (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Fairvest increases share offering to R 1.25 billion
Fairvest increased its accelerated bookbuild to R 1.25 billion amid strong demand; the offering was oversubscribed. The offering will involve issuing 185,185,185 new B shares at 675 cents per share. The issue price repre
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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Bets on Fed rate hold in October strengthen after Warsh comments
US central bank chair says economy has ‘broadly conformed with our expectations’ since rate increase in September
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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ICICI Securities rates Wipro Reduce, sets Rs 154 target
ICICI Securities says Wipro’s Q3FY27 revenue growth guidance is -1.5% to +0.5% QoQ CC, with H1FY27 bookings down 38% year over year. Management expects better revenue growth recovery in Q4FY27.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC
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ICICI Securities Maintains Hold on Tech Mahindra, Sets Rs 1,590 Target
The report cites 7%+ year-over-year growth, four consecutive quarters of USD 1 billion in deal wins and strong growth in strategic clients.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC
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ICICI Securities Maintains Hold on Persistent Systems, Sets Rs 5,670 Target
The research report cited 7.8% QoQ and 20.8% YoY constant-currency revenue growth, driven by a large Hitech deal ramp-up and healthy BFSI growth. Healthcare and Lifesciences were flat for a second consecutive quarter; Eu
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Rebounds Above $82,000 After Briefly Falling Below $80,000
Bitcoin recovered above $82,000 on Friday after briefly slipping below $80,000. Softer dollar movement and lower U.S. Treasury yields helped stabilize cryptocurrency-market sentiment, while persistent inflation concerns
CRYPTO | Oct 16, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC
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Jupiter’s Richards Shuns Treasuries as High Yields Lure Rivals
Some of the world’s biggest funds are warming to US Treasuries as yields climb to multi-decade highs. Jupiter Asset Management’s Harry Richards isn’t one of them.
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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NABARD Accepts 32.79 Billion Rupees of Three-Year Bond Bids
India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development accepted bids worth 32.79 billion rupees for bonds maturing in three years, two months and 23 days. The bonds carry an annual coupon of 8.13%, bankers said.
RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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Polycab India Cables-and-Wires Sales Grow 47% in 2Q FY 2027
Elara Securities analysts retain their accumulate rating, citing 47% year-on-year growth in Polycab India’s cables-and-wires sales. The report also cites sales of fast-moving electrical goods.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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Dhabriya Polywood Receives 117.9 Million Rupee Work Order
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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Groupe ADP Cuts Paris Passenger Traffic Forecast for 2026
Groupe ADP now expects a slight year-on-year decline in Paris passenger traffic in 2026, citing rising fuel prices and airline capacity adjustments affecting September performance.
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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Gapwaves Develops Radar Solution With Vinnova
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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ITCONS e-Solutions Awarded Indian Army Contract
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Post Biggest Weekly Fall Since 2008
The KOSPI recorded its biggest weekly fall in 18 years amid worries about the sustainability of the global AI investment boom, despite rebounding Friday from a six-month low.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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Gold Edges Higher as Softer Dollar Leaves Metal Set for Weekly Fall
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,179.19 per ounce by 0633 GMT on Friday, but was down 0.4% for the week as investors weighed Federal Reserve interest-rate signals.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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Turkish Airlines Signs MoU for Up to 295 MAX Engines
Turkish Airlines says it signed a memorandum of understanding with CFM International for up to 295 engines.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
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South Korean shares post biggest weekly fall since 2008 on AI worries
KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyers Korean won strengthens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield falls For the midday report, please click... SEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Round-up of South Korean financial markets:
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Gapwaves develops counter — drone radar with Vinnova support
Gapwaves is developing a cost-effective counter-drone radar demonstrator with support from Vinnova, targeting expansion into defense applications. The project combines proprietary antenna and power amplification technolo
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Turkish Airlines Says It Signs MoU With CFM International For Up To 295 B737 Max Engines
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Turk Hava Yollari: Turkish Airlines - Signs Mou With Cfm International For Up To 295 B737 Max Engines Turkish Airlines - Mou Covers 100 Firm, 50 Option Orders And Up To 145 Fleet Or Leased B737 Max Air
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Onward Technologies Says Sept — Quarter Consol Net Profit 167.7 Million Rupees
Oct 16 (Reuters) — Onward Technologies Ltd: Sept-quarter Consol Net Profit 167.7 Million Rupees Sept-quarter Consol Revenue From Operations 1.7 Billion Rupees Source text:... Further company coverage: OTEC.NS (Reuters.Br
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Hanwha Systems Says Joint Venture Plans With UAE's EDGE Group Remain Undecided
Hanwha Systems clarified that plans for a joint venture with the UAE's EDGE Group remain unfinalized. A term sheet signed September 15, 2026, covers integrated air defense network development, including a potential joint
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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KG Inicis Raises Interest Rate on KG Eco Solution Loan to 4.3% From 4%
KG Inicis raised the annual interest rate on its KRW 49.1 billion loan to affiliate KG Eco Solution to 4.3% from 4%. The Oct. 16, 2026, correction makes the revised rate effective Oct. 17, 2026. The operating-funds loan
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Simplatform Executive Exercises Stock Options for 72,840 Shares
Simplatform disclosed the exercise of stock options for 72,840 new shares on October 16, 2026. The exercise price was 4,118 won per share. The new shares represent 1.13% of existing issued shares. Listing of the new shar
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Barclays Raises Man Group Flow and Assets Estimates After Update
Barclays analysts raised their estimates for Man Group’s flows and headline assets under management after the company’s third-quarter update.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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UBS Discloses 5.27% Stake in Bang & Olufsen
UBS Group AG held 7,768,727 Bang & Olufsen shares and voting rights, equal to 5.27% of share capital, as of Oct. 9, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Marco Rubio to visit Indian billionaire Ambani's refinery in Gujarat as U.S. diesel prices surge
Not only is Ambani's Reliance investing in a U.S. refinery and buying Venezuelan oil, but its strong ability to supply diesel has put Jamnagar on the map during Rubio's visit.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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Investor AB Reports Third-Quarter Net Profit
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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Gapwaves Wins SEK 1.7 Million Grant for Counter-Drone Radar Project
Gapwaves received a Vinnova grant for a one-year project to develop a compact, cost-effective millimeter-wave radar demonstrator for counter-drone use, leveraging its MLW technology developed for 77 GHz automotive radar.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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BOJ Governor Ueda Says Anchoring Inflation at 2% Is Increasingly Important
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said ensuring underlying inflation is anchored around the central bank’s 2% price target has become more important than before.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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Onward Technologies Reports September-Quarter Consolidated Net Profit of 167.7 Million Rupees
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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Aviva Says Wealth Business Is on Track for Its 2027 Profit Ambition
Aviva said its Wealth business has performed strongly since its 2023 Wealth “In Focus” briefing and remains on track to achieve its stated operating-profit ambition by 2027.
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — CBOT corn to fall into $4.72 — 1/2 to $4.75 — 1/4 range
For more technical analysis, please click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (Reuters) — CBOT December corn may fall into a range of $4.72-1/2 to $4.75-1/4, as it seems to have broken a support at $4.78-1/4 per bushel. Although th
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — UK watchdog moves to protect energy market from wholesale price swings
(Adds details on the consultation throughout) Oct 16 (Reuters) — The British energy regulator Ofgem on Friday launched a consultation on activating its market stabilisation charge, to protect energy suppliers from wholes
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UK Finance Minister John Healey to Deliver First Budget on October 28
Britain's new finance minister John Healey is due to deliver his first budget against a backdrop of rising global borrowing costs and high energy prices linked in the report to the Iran war. Investors cited credibility a
MACRO | Oct 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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CBOT December Corn May Fall to $4.72-1/2-$4.75-1/4
The contract may fall into the stated range after appearing to break support at $4.78-1/4 per bushel. The report says resistance is at $4.80-3/4.
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Ofgem Consults on Activating Market Stabilisation Charge
The UK energy regulator launched a consultation on activating its market stabilisation charge to protect suppliers from wholesale price swings and volatility during a potentially tough winter.
REGULATION | Oct 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Ithaca Energy CEO Luciano Vasques to Retire by March 2027
Ithaca Energy said Luciano Vasques intends to retire from the company by 31 March 2027. The search for his successor is underway.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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IP Group Invests £4m in Microbiotica’s £36m Funding Round
IP Group said portfolio company Microbiotica closed a £36m financing, in which IP Group invested £4m. Microbiotica is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing orally dosed precision microbiome medicines.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Iofina Cuts Production Outlook After Weaker Third Quarter
Iofina produced 205.2 metric tonnes of crystalline iodine in the three months to September, down 4.9% from 215.8 tonnes a year earlier. Lower-than-expected water volumes at its Oklahoma plants affected production.
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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UBS Holds 5.27% of Bang & Olufsen Shares, Voting Rights
UBS Group's holding in Bang & Olufsen exceeded 5% of share capital and voting rights as of October 9, 2026. The stake totaled 7,768,727 shares, representing 5.27% of share capital and voting rights. Disclaimer: This news
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC
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JK Synapse Raises KRW 2 Billion in Public Share Offering
JK Synapse completed a public offering of 2,079,002 registered common shares, raising KRW 2 billion. Payment reached 100% of the planned offering on October 16, 2026. * The new shares are scheduled to list on November 3,
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC
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SIT Statutory Auditor Loredana Anna Conidi Resigns, Carlomaria Setti Della Volta Succeeds Her
SIT statutory auditor Loredana Anna Conidi resigned effective immediately on October 15, 2026, due to a newly arisen incompatibility. Carlomaria Setti Della Volta, previously an alternate statutory auditor, succeeds Coni
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — PetroChina to restart part of shuttered Dalian refinery in November, sources say
(Adds background, details on monthly crude feed) SINGAPORE, Oct 16 (Reuters) — PetroChina is preparing to restart a mothballed crude oil processing unit in northeast China next month to replenish domestic fuel stocks unt
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC
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South African president reinstates suspended police chief
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 16 (Reuters) — South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he was reinstating the country's police chief, six months after he was suspended over charges he broke public finance rules in the
NEWS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC
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Dow Gains 556 Points as U.S. Stocks Close Higher
The Dow closed up around 556 points at 52,177.69, while the S&P 500 rose 0.33% and the Nasdaq gained 0.08%. September producer prices rose 6.3% year over year, above economists’ 5.5% forecast.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC
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Popees Plans Pan-India Expansion as FY26 Revenue Rises 20%
Kerala-based Popees Baby Care Products Ltd plans to expand across India. The company reported revenue growth of nearly 20% in FY26.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC
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Bajaj Housing Finance Q2 Results Due Today After 25% Disbursement and AUM Growth
The company is expected to report second-quarter results during the day. Its earlier business update reported 25% growth in disbursements and assets under management.
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC
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PetroChina to Restart Part of Shuttered Dalian Refinery in November
PetroChina is preparing to restart a mothballed crude oil processing unit in northeast China next month, according to multiple industry and trade sources.
ENERGY | Oct 16, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC
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Indian Government Bond Yields Hold Steady Ahead of Auction
Indian government bonds traded in a narrow range on Friday ahead of a benchmark 10-year debt auction. The 6.94% 2036 bond yield was 7.3895% at noon, versus 7.3921% on Thursday.
RATES | Oct 16, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC
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ASIA GOLD — India gold swings to premium as lower prices lift jewellery demand
India premiums of up to $7 this week Indian mutual funds stop bulk subscriptions to gold ETFs Demand subdued in China due to price volatility By Sukanya Mitra and Rajendra Jadhav Oct 16 (Reuters) — Gold traded at a premi
EARNINGS | Oct 16, 2026, 06:39 AM UTC