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China sets one-year loan prime rate at 3.00% vs 3.00% a month earlier
China sets one-year loan prime rate at 3.00% vs 3.00% a month earlier
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Taiwan overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805% vs previous session open at 0.805%
Taiwan overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805% vs previous session open at 0.805%
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.06%, Nasdaq 100 -0.17%; USD/JPY +0.06%, WTI -0.07%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.06 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is up 0.15 percent and Russell futures is unchanged at 0 percent. In currencies, the do
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Japanese Government Bonds Fall in Early Tokyo Trade
JGBs declined, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys. A Japanese Finance Ministry auction of about 700 billion yen in 20-year sovereign debt is due today.
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
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Trump Says US and Mexico Are Close to Trade Deal
US President Donald Trump said the two countries were very close to agreeing to a trade deal. He made the remarks at a political rally in Kansas.
REGULATION | Oct 20, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC
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Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Announces Global Offering
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Asset Vision Wins Five-Year Enterprise Asset Management Contract Worth A$1.55 Million
Asset Vision Co Ltd (ASX: ASV) was awarded a five-year enterprise asset management contract valued at A$1.55 million.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Japan economy minister kiuchi: have never considered asking to postpone vote in BoJ meetings
Japan economy minister kiuchi: have never considered asking to postpone vote in BoJ meetings
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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PLS Group Proposes Offering of Up to $700 Million in Senior Unsecured Notes
PLS Group proposed an offering of up to $700 million in senior unsecured notes.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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International Graphite, Alkeemia Advance JV Graphite Hub
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
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Australian Shares Fall 1.1% as Miners and Banks Slide
The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.1% on Tuesday, heading for its biggest drop in nearly three weeks as financials and commodity-linked stocks weighed. National Australia Bank also unveiled a major restructuring plan.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Meridian Energy Posts September Operating Report
Meridian Energy Ltd. posted its monthly operating report for September.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Japan economy minister Kiuchi: hopes to join this month's BoJ policy meeting if schedule allows
Japan economy minister Kiuchi: hopes to join this month's BoJ policy meeting if schedule allows
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Japanese Shares Fall on Tech Weakness
The Nikkei 225 Index fell 1% to around 64,300 on Tuesday, approaching one-month lows as concerns over AI spending and rising borrowing costs continued to weigh on technology stocks. Japanese equities also diverged from W
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC
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NAB to Cut 2,500 Jobs Across Bank
Australia's Finance Sector Union said it was appalled by the announcement that NAB will cut 2,500 jobs across the bank.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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Ingenia Communities and Warburg Pincus Continue Process Deed Talks
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC
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Trump: Mexico, US near major agreement
Trump: Mexico, US near major agreement
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC
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Microba Life Sciences Announces Two-Tranche Placement
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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Cynata Therapeutics Establishes Share Sale Facility for Unmarketable Parcel Holders
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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Gentrack Group Contracts With Momentum Energy For G2
Gentrack Group Ltd NZX:GTK
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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Kiwi Property Group Launches Green Bond Offer
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
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Oil Edges Lower in Early Asian Trade as Supply Risks Linger
Oil prices edged lower. ANZ Research analysts said flows had recovered to about 80% of pre-conflict levels, citing Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
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Codan Says It Is Satisfied With KPMG's Performance Since 2003
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
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Oil Eases as Markets Weigh Russian Energy Waiver and Middle East Risks
Oil prices fell as markets assessed a US executive order waiving some sanctions and tariffs tied to Russian energy exports, while attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept Middle East supply-disruption fears in view.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
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South Korea joint chiefs chairman: respond firmly if North Korea launches more provocations
South Korea joint chiefs chairman: respond firmly if North Korea launches more provocations
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
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Scalare Reports Q1 FY27 Operating Cash Inflow of $1.92M
Scalare reported customer receipts of $5.25M and total available funding of $3.53M, including $2.98M in unused facilities. Timing items imply an underlying outflow of about $1.16M.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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Verbrec Awarded A$22 Million in Water Infrastructure Projects
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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Indonesia Exchange Sets 1-Rupiah Lower Auto-Rejection Limit for Stocks Priced 11–14 Rupiah
The exchange said the lower limit for stocks in the 11- to 14-rupiah price range is now 1 rupiah, replacing 7%.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC
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Scalare Reports Brisbane Workspace, Auric Investment and Equityroom Launch
Scalare Partners Holdings reported on its activities for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, including a Brisbane workspace, an investment in Auric and the launch of Equityroom.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC
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Australian and New Zealand Dollars Hold Firm as Euro Faces Pressure
The Australian and New Zealand dollars held firm on Tuesday after rising overnight, while investors awaited domestic interest-rate developments.
FX | Oct 20, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
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ASMPT Appoints Katie Xu Yifan as Executive Director
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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Poll: Bank of Korea to raise base rate to 3.25% in November 2026, say 28 of 33 economists
Poll: Bank of Korea to raise base rate to 3.25% in November 2026, say 28 of 33 economists
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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Poll: Bank of Korea to maintain base rate at 3% at October 22 meeting, all 34 economists say
Poll: Bank of Korea to maintain base rate at 3% at October 22 meeting, all 34 economists say
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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Ingenia Extends Warburg Pincus Talks and Grants Due Diligence Access
Ingenia Communities Group said it extended discussions with Warburg Pincus on a process deed and granted the US private-equity firm comprehensive due diligence access.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Global market picture: S&P 500 -0.01%, Nasdaq 100 -0.2%; EUR/USD +0.04%, WTI -0.19%
Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.2 percent, Dow futures is up 0.1 percent and Russell futures is down 0.06 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Macquarie Favors Australian Defensives as AI Spending Slows
Macquarie strategists recommend toll roads, REITs and healthcare, then builders and retailers when the RBA starts cutting rates. They expect AI capital spending to slow in 2027.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
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Australian Stocks Retreat from Near 5-Week High
Australian shares fell 85 points or 1% to 8,760 in early Tuesday trade, snapping a two-session rise as profit-taking set in after markets hit a near five-week top. Sentiment was also pressured by renewed churn in global
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
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Nikkei falls 0.7% to 64,480.14 amid AI and bond-yield concerns
The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.7% to 64,480.14. Commerzbank Research analysts said concerns over AI-related investment and credit risks persist; French government bond yields climbed.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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Talos Energy 10% Owner Reports Sale of Shares Worth Over $47 Million
Control Empresarial de Capitales reported selling Talos Energy common shares on October 15 and 16, 2026. The headline values the sales at over $47 million.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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China PBOC forecast to set yuan midpoint at 6.6813 per dollar: estimate
China PBOC forecast to set yuan midpoint at 6.6813 per dollar: estimate
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Ascletis Reports Positive Preclinical Data for Oral Peptide Pipeline
The company reported half-lives of about 7–8.8 days and oral bioavailability of at least 6% in nonhuman primates. Its U.S. Phase I study of ASC36o has started, with topline pharmacokinetic data expected by end-2026.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Elice Shares Open 16% Below IPO Price in Market Debut
Shares in South Korean AI infrastructure company Elice Group opened at 75,700 won, 16% below their IPO price, on Tuesday. The company raised 201.1 billion won ($151.12 million) in its IPO.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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CropLife Asia Appoints BASF, Corteva and FMC Representatives to Board
CropLife Asia announced three new representatives to its Board of Directors from BASF Agricultural Solutions, Corteva and FMC.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Ascletis Announces Positive Preclinical Data for Oral Obesity Peptide Pipeline
Ascletis reported positive preclinical data for its once-weekly oral peptide pipeline for obesity treatment. The company says the pipeline covers four validated targets and includes multiple fixed-dose combinations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
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South Korea's Kospi Extends Opening Loss, Down 2.3% at 5,634.40
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC
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US Gulf Soybean Barge Bids Steady to Firmer on China Sales
US Gulf Coast CIF soybean basis bids were steady to stronger Monday, reflecting exporter demand amid a run of US soybean sales to China.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC
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UBS Downgrades Challenger to Neutral, Says Daiichi Bid Makes Strategic Sense
UBS lowers its recommendation on Challenger to neutral from buy, saying Daiichi Life's bid to take full control makes strategic sense.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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Honeywell Aerospace Projects 14,000 Business Aircraft Deliveries Through 2035
Honeywell Aerospace projects about 14,000 total business aircraft deliveries for 2026–2035.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC
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US Futures Edge Higher After Tech Rebound
US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday after the major indexes opened the week with gains, supported by a recovery in technology shares. Futures tied to the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 each advanced at least 0.1%
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
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Cambria Gold Mines Announces Online Marketing Agreement
Cambria Gold Mines says it entered into an online marketing agreement with Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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Honeywell Aerospace Forecast Sees Business Aviation Growth Through 2035
Honeywell Aerospace forecasts business aviation growth, expanding fleets and strong utilization continuing through 2035.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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Samsung to Use TSMC 3nm for NVHBM, Retains HBM Fabs
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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South Korea's Kospi Opens 0.6% Lower at 5733.57
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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Nikkei Opens 0.25% Lower at 64,755.49
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.12%, Nasdaq 100 +0.13%; EUR/USD -0.01%, WTI -0.31%
Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.12 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.13 percent, Dow futures is up 0.14 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent. In currencies, the dollar index is un
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC