Mon, Oct 19, 2026 - Page 41
5118 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 4801-4920.
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Musk Urges Anthropic to Distribute Shares Directly to Public
Elon Musk recommended that Anthropic distribute shares directly to the public, criticizing the AI company’s proposed plan to dedicate some equity to a public benefit fund.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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Turkish Airlines and CFM Sign MoU for More Than 300 LEAP-1B Engines
Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and CFM International signed an MoU covering more than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including spares, for 100 firm and 50 optional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement also includes long-term
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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China State Funds Active as Stocks Post Record Weekly Losing Run
Signs are emerging that a record 10-week losing streak for China’s benchmark stock index has prompted state-backed funds to step up their presence in the market.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Oman Air and Finnair Launch Codeshare Partnership
The airlines say the agreement will expand travel connections between Finland, Oman and Australia.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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VPBank Jan-Sept Pre-Tax Profit Rises 47% to $1.16 Billion
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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Shanghai Composite Reverses Losses, Rises 0.3% to 3728.34
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC
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Skylark Minerals Raises Zaranou Gold Resource 228% to 1.20 Million Ounces
Skylark Minerals said its first systematic drilling campaign at M’Basso lifted the inferred resource at its Zaranou gold project in Côte d’Ivoire by 228% to 1.20 million ounces of contained gold. The enlarged resource to
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Kioxia’s Higher Topix Weighting May Draw Passive Inflows
Kioxia’s increased weighting in the Topix index is expected to attract passive inflows, while analysts say a rebound could prompt selling by margin investors.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Indonesian Shares Continue Losing Streak Amid Selloff
Indonesia’s IDX Composite slumped 270 points, or 5.2%, to 4,915 in early Monday trade, marking a third straight decline and its weakest level since October 2020. Selling pressure intensified as investors fled high-risk a
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi Reverses Losses, Rises 0.7% to 5709.08
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Extend Rout on MSCI Exclusion Fears
Indonesian equities fell to a six-year low as investors reacted to MSCI’s warning that it could remove the market from indexes tracked by global funds. The rupiah weakened marginally.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Yen Steady as Ueda Signals Inflation Near Target
The Japanese yen traded little changed around 158 per dollar on Monday, remaining within a narrow range after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said underlying inflation was already approaching the central bank’s 2% targ
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Saudi Build and Elenex Construction Expos Postponed to Next Year
The 36th Saudi Build and 27th Saudi Elenex events, scheduled for November 2–5 in Riyadh, have been postponed to next year amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Taiwan central bank: will adjust as needed to maintain dynamic stability of Taiwan dollar exchange rate amid currency market supply and demand changes
Taiwan central bank: will adjust as needed to maintain dynamic stability of Taiwan dollar exchange rate amid currency market supply and demand changes
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Gold Edges Higher as Softer Oil Prices Offer Support
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,175.60 as investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Taiwan central bank: will keep a close watch on global financial conditions and overseas capital movements
Taiwan central bank: will keep a close watch on global financial conditions and overseas capital movements
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Taiwan central bank: Taiwan dollar has long stayed relatively steady against the US dollar versus other major currencies
Taiwan central bank: Taiwan dollar has long stayed relatively steady against the US dollar versus other major currencies
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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China Sept retail sales increase 1.1% y/y, surpassing poll of 0.6%
China Sept retail sales increase 1.1% y/y, surpassing poll of 0.6%
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Jefferies Sees Faster 3Q Revenue Growth at CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust
Jefferies analysts say revenue and net property income growth likely accelerated, citing a newly acquired asset and new leases.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Taiwan Central Bank: Taiwan dollar’s recent decline mainly reflects turmoil in global stock markets, with foreign investors net selling Taiwan stocks and repatriating funds, including dividends
Taiwan Central Bank: Taiwan dollar’s recent decline mainly reflects turmoil in global stock markets, with foreign investors net selling Taiwan stocks and repatriating funds, including dividends
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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RTX (RTX) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Aerospace and defense company Raytheon NYSE:RTXwill be reporting results this Tuesday morning. Here’s what investors should know.RTX beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $24.71 billion,
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Jazeera Airways Receives First A320neo Under 26-Aircraft Order
Jazeera Airways has received the first Airbus A320neo under its order for 26 aircraft, beginning a fleet expansion.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Halliburton Q3 Results Scheduled for Tomorrow
Halliburton is scheduled to report earnings before the market opens Tuesday. The report previews the release and cites the company’s $5.71 billion revenue last quarter, up 3.7% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Brokerages Raise ICICI Bank Targets After Q2 Earnings Beat
JPMorgan and Nomura raised their target prices, while other brokerages maintained Buy or equivalent ratings. Goldman Sachs sees 45% upside.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Rises Amid Cautiously Bullish Sentiment
AmInvestment Bank says technical indicators point to an upward bias in CPO futures, while elevated Malaysian inventories and mixed competing-market trends could keep futures consolidating.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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China GDP growth picks up to 4.5% from 3-year low
China GDP growth picks up to 4.5% from 3-year low
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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QCR Holdings (QCRH) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Midwest regional bank QCR Holdings (NASDAQGM:QCRH) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.QCR Holdings beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $106
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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Stride (LRN) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Online education Stride NYSE:LRNwill be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.Stride beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $636.1 mill
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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Hitachi Energy CEO Says India Is Key to Supply Chain
CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said India has emerged as a cornerstone of Hitachi Energy’s strategy to diversify sourcing and de-risk its global supply chain amid geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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Jefferies Raises Pro Medicus Price Target 0.7% to A$198.30
Jefferies raised its price target for Pro Medicus by 0.7% to A$198.30 per share.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Regional banking company Commerce Bancshares NASDAQ:CBSH will be reporting earnings this Tuesday before market hours. Here’s what investors should know.Commerce Bancshares beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Jefferies Downgrades Cleanaway Waste Management to Hold
Jefferies downgraded Cleanaway Waste Management to Hold from Buy.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Indonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mount
Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged to its lowest level in six years.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Barrenjoey Cuts Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Target 4.5% to A$10.50
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian Gasoline Margin Nearly Halves as Chinese Exports Resume
Asian gasoline margins nearly halved Friday from a record high at the start of the month as Chinese refiners resumed fuel exports, easing immediate supply concerns, traders and analysts said. The crack fell to about $24.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.7%, Nasdaq 100 +1.15%; USD/JPY unchanged, WTI -1.46%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.7 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.15 percent, Dow futures is up 0.43 percent and Russell futures is up 0.71 percent. In currencies, the dollar index
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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UOB Kay Hian Raises Buana Lintas Lautan Target to IDR780
UOB Kay Hian raised its price target for Buana Lintas Lautan to IDR780 from IDR770.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Nomura Analysts See L&F Posting Second-Half Losses
Nomura analysts say lower lithium prices, won appreciation and lithium-iron-phosphate ramp-up costs could weigh on L&F’s second-half results.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Vietnam Dong and Gold Rates Snapshot for October 19
The item provides a snapshot of official and unofficial Vietnamese dong exchange rates, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates as of 02:54 GMT.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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Jakarta Composite Index Falls 5.2% to 4,916.89
Indonesia’s benchmark index fell to its lowest level since 2020.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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Sarytogan Graphite Requests Trading Halt
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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Nomura cuts L&F target price to KRW130,000 from KRW200,000
Nomura lowered its target price for L&F to KRW130,000 from KRW200,000.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Japanese Rubber Futures Rise as Tyre Production Resumes in China
Rubber futures rose as tyre makers in China gradually resumed production and prices rebounded from last week's pullback. A selloff in Tokyo equities limited gains.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Rupee and Bond Markets Eye Oil, Foreign Flows and Rate-Hike Bets
The rupee is expected to be steady over a holiday-shortened week, with oil prices and foreign portfolio flows in focus. Bond yields could face headwinds from tighter banking liquidity and increased bets on aggressive rat
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Indian Government Bonds Seen Weakening on Oil and Hawkish RBI
Government bonds are expected to weaken Monday as elevated oil prices stoke inflation worries alongside a hawkish RBI and rate-hike expectations. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield is forecast to trade between 7.37% and
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Electric and Foxconn Agree to Automotive Equipment Alliance
The companies agreed to jointly operate an automotive-equipment business. Mitsubishi Electric will transfer a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility under the agreement.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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China stats bureau spokesperson: certain industries and companies still encounter challenges in production and operations
China stats bureau spokesperson: certain industries and companies still encounter challenges in production and operations
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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China January-September fixed-asset investment declines 7.2% year-over-year (Poll)
China January-September fixed-asset investment declines 7.2% year-over-year (Poll)
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Rises as Mining Margins May Limit Further Losses
Iron ore prices rise in early Asian trade. Industrial Futures analysts say squeezed mining margins could limit further declines, while seasonal increases in seaborne shipments and port inventories add supply pressure.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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EU Panel Backs Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Orforglipron
The EU Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use gave a positive opinion on Eli Lilly's oral weight-loss drug Orforglipron, also called Foundayo. Divi's Laboratories shares were in focus, according to the report.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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Woodside pauses work at Scarborough gas project after Greenpeace protest
Woodside pauses work at Scarborough gas project after Greenpeace protest
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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China stats bureau spokesperson: modest price rebound is a key positive shift in economy this year
China stats bureau spokesperson: modest price rebound is a key positive shift in economy this year
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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Fadu Swings to Q3 Operating Profit of 36.3 Billion Won
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Singapore Dollar Consolidates as Higher Oil Prices Pose Risk
The Singapore dollar consolidates against the U.S. dollar in the Asian session. The report says prospects of higher oil prices may weigh on the currency.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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Huneed Technologies Wins 103 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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Dollar Gains as Euro Comes Under Pressure
The dollar index rose toward 102 on Monday, benefiting mainly from the euro’s weakness following violent protests in France and other European countries and escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. Investors al
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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Offshore Yuan Hits Fresh 4-Year High
The offshore yuan strengthened to around 6.69 per dollar on Monday, reaching its strongest level since June 2022 as investors welcomed a string of strong economic data. China’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q3 2026,
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Benz Mining Reports Gold Intercepts at Icon Camp, Targets Resource Estimate for Q1 2027
Benz Mining reported multiple broad, high-grade gold intercepts from 68 reverse-circulation holes at the Icon camp, part of Glenburgh. It targets a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Q1 2027.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Benz Mining Reports Gold Intercepts at Icon Camp
Benz Mining reported results from 68 reverse-circulation holes at its Icon gold camp in Western Australia. It says maiden mineral resource estimate delivery is expected in the first quarter.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Japan Week Ahead: BOJ Seen Raising Rates as Takaichi Seeks Food Tax Cut
A week-ahead preview says BOJ policymakers are set for further rate hikes, while Prime Minister Takaichi is seeking a temporary sales tax cut on food. September trade data are expected to show resilient exports, and cons
RATES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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China stats bureau spokesperson: services consumption increasingly key driver of consumption growth
China stats bureau spokesperson: services consumption increasingly key driver of consumption growth
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Indian IT Firms Report Rising Subcontractor Spending
The four Tier 1 Indian IT services firms that have reported second-quarter FY27 results so far posted year-on-year increases in subcontracting expenditure, amid immigration-related challenges.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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China New Home Prices Fall Again in September
New home prices fell 0.1% month on month, matching August’s decline, and have recorded no monthly or annual increase for more than three years.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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China’s Coal Output Drops as Concerns Build Over Winter Supply
Chinese coal production fell last month, as concerns build over supply ahead of the winter heating season when demand typically peaks.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Nifty Bank Heavyweights HDFC, ICICI in Focus After Weekend Earnings
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank report a mixed set of numbers.
EARNINGS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Plans Shipbuilding Facility Restart in Okayama
Kyodo reports Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to restart its shipbuilding facilities in Okayama, Japan.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Rupee Seen Near 95 as RBI Dollar Sales Offset Oil Pressure
The rupee is expected to face pressure from high oil prices at Monday's open, while expected central-bank dollar sales may support it near 95.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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China stats bureau deputy head: consumption accounted for 46.7% of Jan-Sept GDP growth
China stats bureau deputy head: consumption accounted for 46.7% of Jan-Sept GDP growth
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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Citi Analyst Flags Power Delay Risks at NextDC Data Center
Citi analyst Siraj Ahmed says Jemena's works schedule may be causing a power-supply delay at NextDC's M3 center, potentially affecting its billing ramp-up.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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CRWV, NBIS and IREN Shares Rise Overnight After a Brutal Week
Shares of neocloud operators rose over the weekend. CoreWeave shares gained 2.6% in overnight trading late Sunday.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Gold Edges Higher as Traders Pare Fed Rate-Hike Bets
Gold traded around $4,180 an ounce after falling 0.7% the prior week, as traders reduced bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month following remarks by Chair Kevin Warsh. The hike probability fell to less than an un
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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China’s Economy Grew 4.5% in the Third Quarter
China’s GDP expanded 4.5% year over year from July through September, as exports helped offset a deepening domestic slowdown.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Palm Oil May Climb Into 4,799–4,820 Ringgit Range
Palm oil broke resistance at 4,766 ringgit, with technical analysis pointing to a 4,799–4,820 ringgit target zone and a target around 4,964 ringgit. Support is at 4,732 ringgit.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.67%, Nasdaq 100 +1.07%; USD/JPY -0.04%, WTI -1.48%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.67 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.07 percent, Dow futures is up 0.44 percent and Russell futures is up 0.73 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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China 3Q GDP rises 1.2% quarter on quarter
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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China stats bureau deputy head: stable Jan-Sept economic activity forms solid base for achieving full-year goal
China stats bureau deputy head: stable Jan-Sept economic activity forms solid base for achieving full-year goal
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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China's Daily Crude Steel Output Rose 1.9% in September
China's daily crude steel output climbed 1.9% from August, supported by strong exports and expectations for seasonally improved domestic demand.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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China Home Prices Fall 0.14% in September, Less Than Prior Month
Prices across 70 major Chinese cities fell 0.14% in September, compared with a 0.17% decline in the prior month. The body says the easing was likely buoyed by Beijing support measures, including mortgage-borrower subsidi
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Seen Little Changed as Lender Earnings Take Centre Stage
Indian shares are expected to open little changed, with investors assessing HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank results. GIFT Nifty futures were at 23,131 at 7:49 a.m. IST; crude above $108 a barrel was cited as weighing on risk se
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Japan PM Takaichi Denies She’s Driving Weak Yen, High Rates
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strongly denied the notion that she’s responsible for a weak yen and high interest rates.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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China Stocks Fall Despite Strong Data
The Shanghai Composite fell 0.5% to 3,699 on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component dropped 0.9% to a two-month low of 11,702, despite signs of improving economic momentum. China’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q3 2026
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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China stats bureau deputy head: new growth drivers like high-end manufacturing, digital economy account for over 40% of Jan-Sept economic growth
China stats bureau deputy head: new growth drivers like high-end manufacturing, digital economy account for over 40% of Jan-Sept economic growth
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Oil Slips on Russian Supply Outlook; Gold Gains on Fed Rate Bets
Crude prices fell on expectations of increased Russian fuel exports, while gold rose as traders reduced bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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China YTD Industrial Output Rises 5.3% Year Over Year
YTD industrial output was up 5.3% year over year, matching the January–August pace of 5.3%.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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China Jan-Sep Property Investment Falls Year on Year
China property investment fell year on year in January-September; the median forecast was -20.0%.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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China YTD retail sales rise 1.1% year over year
YTD retail sales rose 1.1% year over year, matching the January–August rate.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Gains as Investors Weigh Fed Rate Hike Bets
Bitcoin gains in Asia as investors weigh a rise in U.S. producer prices against Fed officials’ signals of little urgency to act.
CRYPTO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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China GDP Growth Rebounds to 4.5% in Third Quarter
China's economy grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, beating expectations. The release eased pressure on policymakers to deliver more aggressive stimulus to meet the annual target.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Tesla Shares Rise 1% as Musk Emphasizes Optimus and Cybercab
Tesla shares rose 1% overnight. CEO Elon Musk placed Optimus and the Cybercab robotaxi at the center of the company’s future value; a Morningstar analyst said the flying Roadster could attract buyers to Tesla’s lineup.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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China Yangtze Power Shares Hit 14-month High
China Yangtze Power shares increased to 29.64 CNY, the highest since July 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, China Yangtze Power gained 3.97%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 5.26%.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Tumble to Lowest Since 2020 After MSCI Warning
Indonesian stocks extended their selloff, deepening their worst rout in almost 30 years after MSCI Inc. warned that the country risks losing its emerging-market status, fueling fears of worsening foreign capital outflows
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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China stats bureau deputy head: Jan-Sept GDP growth 'hard earned'
China stats bureau deputy head: Jan-Sept GDP growth 'hard earned'
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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China stats bureau deputy head: Jan-Sept GDP growth aligns with full-year growth target
China stats bureau deputy head: Jan-Sept GDP growth aligns with full-year growth target
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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Japan Seeks to Quell Fiscal Fears With Outreach in English
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration is seeking to assuage persistent market reservations about her management of fiscal policy by providing foreign investors with more information in English.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Cobalt Blue Signs Non-Binding Cobalt Offtake Term Sheet with STG Metals
Cobalt Blue Holdings signed a non-binding term sheet with Swiss metals and commodity trader STG Metals GmbH for sales of standard-grade cobalt rounds from its planned Western Australia refinery.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Asia FX Updates: Australian Dollar Increases by 0.41%
Top currency gainers are Australian Dollar (0.41%), South Korean Won (0.37%), Japanese Yen (0.08%) and Chinese Yuan (0.07%). Biggest loser is Indian Rupee (-0.30%).
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index Falls 4.7% to 4941.63
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Continue to Fall
Indonesian stocks continued to fall following MSCI's announcement last week that it was considering standalone market classification.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
NEWS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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Brent Oil May Retest Resistance at $110.17
Brent briefly moved above resistance at $109.08 and the September 28 high of $108.82. The analysis identifies $110.17 as the next resistance level.
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Subaru Targets Software-Defined Vehicle Launch in Second Half of Decade
Subaru plans to launch software-defined vehicles in the second half of this decade and cut vehicle development times by about 40% to speed up model launches.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Thai Baht Trades 0.03% Lower at 33.45 per Dollar
At 0207 GMT, the baht traded in a range of 33.410 to 33.500 per dollar. It ended the previous session at 33.44.
FX | Oct 19, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Asian Equities Fall as AI Spending Concerns Build
Asian equities fell Monday morning as concerns about artificial-intelligence funding outweighed relief from lower oil prices. Regional stocks tracked Wall Street’s Friday losses, led by weakness in AI infrastructure stoc
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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China's economic growth quickens to 4.6% as exports surge, stimulus rolls out
China's economic growth quickens to 4.6% as exports surge, stimulus rolls out
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Start Week Lower on AI Investment Worries
South Korean shares fell Monday, tracking a slump in U.S. tech stocks in the prior session; dip buying capped losses. The KOSPI was down 34.04 points, or 0.60%.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Jefferies Says Singapore REIT Distribution Recovery Likely Broadened in 3Q
Jefferies analysts Wilson Ng and Geraldine Wong say rent increases, improving occupancy and recent acquisitions likely supported the sector’s distribution-per-unit recovery despite rising spot interest rates.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Base Metals Rise in Early Asian Trade as Sentiment Improves
ANZ Research says focus has returned to supply-side issues, with copper supply under threat. The note follows a volatile week after U.S. inflation data and an AI-stock selloff weighed on risk appetite.
COMMODITIES | Oct 19, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Proya Cosmetics Opens Europe Innovation Center Laboratory in France
Proya Cosmetics inaugurated its Europe Innovation Center Laboratory in Suresnes, France, on October 13, 2026.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi Electric, Foxconn Agree on Automotive Equipment Alliance
Mitsubishi Electric and Foxconn agreed to an alliance for the joint operation of an automotive equipment business.
MNA | Oct 19, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent Says Labor Market Loosening Faster than Predicted
Australia’s labor market is showing signs it is softening faster than the central bank expected, Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christopher Kent said, underscoring the tradeoff policymakers face as they seek to slow inf
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Nestle India Flags Cost Pressure; Prices May Rise After Diwali
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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China Industrial Output Growth Accelerates to 5.5% in September
Industrial output rose 5.5% year over year, up from 5.2% in August, official data showed. The result matched expectations in a Reuters poll.
MACRO | Oct 19, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank Q2 Profit Rises
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Axis Bank Q2 Profit Rises 37.6%
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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BPCL Tenders 11 Billion Liters of Ethanol as Maize Incentive Is Cut
ENERGY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Infosys Q2 FY27 Revenue Listed at ₹49,090 Crore; EBIT Up
The headline lists a revenue figure and says EBIT rose, but the source cautions that its AI-generated summary may contain inaccuracies.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Bajaj Finance Approves a Capital Raise
Bajaj Finance approved a capital raise. The headline also lists results for October 19 but gives no further details.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Gold Rises as Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease
Gold climbed above $4,170 an ounce on Monday, extending its recent gains as dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh prompted traders to scale back expectations of an October rate hike. Speaking at the IMF’s
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 19, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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China September industrial output rises 5.5% y/y, matching poll estimate
China September industrial output rises 5.5% y/y, matching poll estimate
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Edvance and CWG Launch RealRelay Finance AI Agents
Edvance and CWG opened RealRelay's third vertical, bringing tested and rated AI agents to finance. The launch was dated Oct. 17.
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC