Fri, Oct 23, 2026 - Page 32
4061 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 3721-3840.
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Csg Smart Science & Technology Resubmits Hong Kong Listing Application
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Mobile Factory Sees FY Net Y819.00M
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Mobile Factory Reports Nine-Month Revenue of Y2.56B
Mobile Factory's revenue for the nine months was Y2.56B, versus Y2.48B.
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Mobile Factory 9-Mos Net Y615.00M Vs Net Y579.00M
Mobile Factory 9-Mos Net Y615.00M Vs Net Y579.00M
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Mobile Factory Reports Nine-Month Operating Profit
Mobile Factory reported nine-month operating profit, compared with the prior-year period.
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Pony AI Plans Kazakhstan Robotaxi Entry With inDrive, Nvidia
Pony AI, inDrive and Nvidia signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the technical, regulatory and commercial feasibility of launching robotaxi services in Kazakhstan.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.04%, Nasdaq 100 +0.09%; USD/JPY +0.07%, WTI +0.57%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is down 0.15 percent and Russell futures is down 0.1 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Swiss energy company VAROPreem looks to double earnings by 2030 as Europe faces fuel supply crunch
By May Angel and Stephanie KellySwiss energy company VAROPreem set out on Friday a five-year growth strategy targeting earnings more than twice its 2025 level, as Europe faces tighter fuel supply and a shrinking refining
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Five questions ahead of the ECB meeting
The ECB meets Thursday amid political upheaval in France and an Iran war that is keeping energy prices above $100, leaving inflation risks elevated.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Kenanga Analyst Sees Support for Malaysia Telcos From Mobile Demand
Kenanga Investment Bank analyst Kylie Chan Sze Zan says solid mobile business, attractive dividend yields and data-center connectivity demand may support Malaysia’s telecommunications sector. The note also discusses Digi
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Varopreem aims to boost market share in aviation, marine and defense segments to over 15% by 2030 from 10% in current markets
Varopreem aims to boost market share in aviation, marine and defense segments to over 15% by 2030 from 10% in current markets
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Varopreem targets 20% rise in biofuel production capacity by 2030 from 2025 level of 1.3 million metric tons
Varopreem targets 20% rise in biofuel production capacity by 2030 from 2025 level of 1.3 million metric tons
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Varopreem aims to keep sustainable energy EBITDA ratio above 50%
Varopreem aims to keep sustainable energy EBITDA ratio above 50%
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Varopreem plans to double EBITDA from 2025 level of about $1 billion by 2030
Varopreem plans to double EBITDA from 2025 level of about $1 billion by 2030
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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China's Pony.ai: companies to assess viability of level-4 ready autonomous cars in Kazakhstan, their initial test market
China's Pony.ai: companies to assess viability of level-4 ready autonomous cars in Kazakhstan, their initial test market
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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China's Pony.ai: inks MOU with Nvidia, InDrive on self-driving ride-hailing
China's Pony.ai: inks MOU with Nvidia, InDrive on self-driving ride-hailing
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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HK 10Y Bond Yield Hits 4-week Low
HK 10 Year Government Bond Yield decreased to 3.98%, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Hong Kong 10Y Bond Yield gained 0.20 basis points, and in the last 12 months, it increased 113.70 basis points.
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Nickel Retreats as Traders Await Clarity on Potential Output Cuts
Three-month nickel on the London Metal Exchange fell on Friday as traders awaited clearer signals on the scale and timing of potential coordinated output cuts at Chinese producers’ Indonesian operations.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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Jefferies Raises OMV Target Price To EUR70 From EUR68
Jefferies Raises OMV Target Price To EUR70 From EUR68
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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Rocket Lab Shares Edge Up 0.5% Overnight
Rocket Lab shares rose 0.5% overnight. The report also says SpaceX reportedly passed on three military satellite launches and Rocket Lab outlined faster testing plans.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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South Korean Stocks Head for Worst Close Since April as AI Selloff Deepens
South Korea's benchmark index headed for its worst close since April as losses deepened in Asia. The move followed a sharp overnight fall in U.S. technology stocks amid growing concerns about AI.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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Swiggy Shares Fall 4.4% as Quick-Commerce Losses Widen
Swiggy shares fell 4.4% to 202 rupees after the company reported wider second-quarter losses in its quick-commerce business.
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Soybeans Rise on Strong Export Sales, Weekly Loss Remains in View
Chicago soybeans rose 0.32% to $12.57 a bushel, supported by strong U.S. export sales, but were down 0.34% for the week as the Midwest harvest progressed.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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RBC Raises Lockheed Martin Target Price To $600 From $550
RBC Raises Lockheed Martin Target Price To $600 From $550
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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ASX Lithium Stocks Face Third Bear Market in a Decade
PLS, LTR and MIN are facing another lithium downturn after the 2025–26 recovery gave back more than half its gains in five months, the report says.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Rupee Rally Stalls on Rising Oil Prices, Dollar Demand
The Indian rupee hovered around 94.8 per dollar, easing slightly from multi-week highs as rising oil prices and a global flight to safety weighed on the currency, while persistent dollar demand threatened to limit furthe
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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Indian Shares Rise at Open, Led by IT Stocks
Indian equities opened higher after three sessions of losses, with IT stocks leading gains. An oil price spike amid escalating Middle East tensions capped the rise.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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HPCL Shares Slip Slightly After Record Q2 Refining Margins
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation shares declined slightly after the company reported record-high second-quarter refining margins and profits above some brokerage estimates.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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IMF Says Egypt’s Energy Subsidy Reforms Reduce Economic Vulnerabilities
The IMF said Egypt’s energy subsidy reforms have reduced economic vulnerabilities and given policymakers greater flexibility, according to its Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, released Octo
ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Flags Off Drug-Free Walkathon
Pushkar Singh Dhami called for collective efforts to combat drug abuse and involve young people, students and children in the campaign.
REGULATION | Oct 23, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Indonesian Rupiah Movement Remains Manageable, Official Says
A central bank official said the rupiah’s movement remained manageable after MSCI warned last week it could demote Indonesian equities to standalone market status.
FX | Oct 23, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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China Sell CNY25B 2.05% 2056s; At Avg Yield 2.06%
China Sell CNY25B 2.05% 2056s; At Avg Yield 2.06%
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Australia proposes raising banks’ covered-bond limit to 12%
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced draft regulations to raise the limit on banks’ covered-bond issuance, aiming to improve access to cheaper, stable funding.
REGULATION | Oct 23, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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BofA Expects BOJ to Say 2% Inflation Target Was Reached
BofA Securities expects the BOJ to declare at its upcoming end-October policy meeting that its 2% inflation target has been reached, with little change to its economic and price assessment.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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JP Morgan Raises Western Digital Target Price To $650 From $600
JP Morgan Raises Western Digital Target Price To $650 From $600
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Sika Reports Nine-Month Profit in Line With Estimates
Sika reported nine-month profit in line with expectations and reiterated its full-year sales growth and margin forecast.
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Shuaa Capital Signs Portfolio Management Agreement With XCube
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Indian Rupee Opens at 94.79 per Dollar, Up From 94.82 Close
The rupee opened at 94.79 per dollar on October 23, compared with Wednesday’s close of 94.82.
FX | Oct 23, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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Trump: Bombardier Investing $270M To Create Thousands Of US Jobs
Trump: Bombardier Investing $270M To Create Thousands Of US Jobs
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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Scaramucci Says Inflation Erodes Working-Class Wealth
Anthony Scaramucci argued that nominal home-price gains can mask losses in real value, citing his parents’ house rising from $16,000 to a Zillow valuation of $783,000 while its value measured in gold fell from 450 ounces
MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Warren Questions What U.S. Achieved in Iran War
Sen. Elizabeth Warren questioned what the nearly eight-month U.S. war with Iran has accomplished, citing as many as 23 U.S. service-member deaths and more than $45 billion in costs. Pentagon data listed 21 deaths and 865
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Peter Schiff Says Stock Market Crash Before Midterms Is Possible
Peter Schiff said a stock market crash before the midterm elections is possible, citing inflation, a softer job market, a weak economy and rising bond yields. He also said tighter financing could weigh on AI spending.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Bitcoin and Major Cryptocurrencies Fall as Iran War Fears Return
Bitcoin fell to $81,363.70, while Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin also declined as reports of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities spooked investors. More than $470 million was liquidated from the crypto market in 24 hours,
CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Trump Says Musk Restored Ukraine’s Starlink Access, Kyiv Says Speeds Still Restricted
President Donald Trump said SpaceX restored Ukraine’s Starlink access, while Ukrainian officials said service speeds had improved but remained restricted. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said speeds had not been restored.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Investor Group Holds 5.06% Stake in TV Asahi Holdings
A group of investors including Aya Nomura now holds a 5.06% stake in TV Asahi Holdings, largely reflecting an increase in Nomura’s own holding, Yomiuri reports.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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Yes Bank Unlikely to Pay AT1 Bond Coupons This Year, Sources Say
Yes Bank is unlikely to pay coupons due this year on its additional tier-1 bonds, despite a Supreme Court ruling overturning their write-off during the lender’s 2020 rescue, two people familiar with the matter said.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Recovers Modestly but Remains Range-Bound
Bitcoin recovered modestly during the Asian morning session as the technology selloff continued. The report says spot Bitcoin ETF flows signal improving institutional demand.
CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions 30-year bonds at 2.06% yield: traders
China finance ministry auctions 30-year bonds at 2.06% yield: traders
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Gold Falls Below $4,000 as Stock Rout Fuels Volatility
Gold fell as much as 0.9% to below $3,990 an ounce, its lowest level since mid-July, after dropping almost 3% on Thursday. It later pared losses.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Tata Motors Seeks to Secure Buyout of Iveco
Two hedge funds and an activist investor built stakes worth a combined €728 million in Iveco before Tata Motors' takeover offer opened. The headline says three investors stand to gain €63 million; the body says they are
MNA | Oct 23, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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OmniActive Explores $200–300 Million IPO at Nearly $1 Billion Valuation
OmniActive has begun discussions with bankers about an IPO that could raise $200–300 million, according to two people familiar with the matter.
MNA | Oct 23, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Indian Automakers Seek Higher Fuel-Vapour Emission Limit Under BS VII
Automakers are likely to seek concessions under upcoming emissions rules, citing India's 20% ethanol blend in petrol, according to two people familiar with the development and a draft proposal reviewed by Mint.
REGULATION | Oct 23, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Listed Companies Seek Legal Advice on Board Governance
Companies are increasingly consulting lawyers on board composition, independent-director appointments and disagreements as governance gains prominence. Resignations from listed-company boards have reached a five-year hig
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Aluminum Falls Amid Weaker-Demand Expectations
Aluminum fell in Asian trading amid expectations for weaker demand. ANZ Research analysts said an AI-related stock selloff had sapped risk appetite in base metals and raised concerns about infrastructure spending.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Cipla Says USFDA Inspected Invagen Facility in New York
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 -0.01%; USD/JPY +0.08%, WTI +0.76%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.19 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Japan Auctions 13-Week Treasury Discount Bills
Japan's Ministry of Finance said the bills' lowest price was 99.6585, yielding 1.2762%.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Jyoti Structures Receives LOA for 6.90 Billion Rupee Order
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC
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Israeli Army Preparing For New Round Of Fighting With Hezbollah — Al Arabiya Cites Israeli Security Source
Israeli Army Preparing For New Round Of Fighting With Hezbollah — Al Arabiya Cites Israeli Security Source
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC
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Corn Holds Near Two-Month Low
Corn futures held around $4.6 per bushel, near their lowest level in more than two months as weak export shipments and US harvest pressure outweighed stronger new-crop sales. USDA data showed US corn export sales for the
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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Asian Stocks Trade Mostly Lower as Oil Prices Rise
Asian stock markets were mostly lower Friday after mixed Wall Street cues, a renewed spike in crude prices and renewed Middle East tensions. Technology and semiconductor stocks also fell amid renewed concerns, according
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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Yen Hits One-Year High Against Euro as French Debt Concerns Weigh
The euro fell to 175.20 yen, its lowest level since October last year, in early Asian trade Friday. The yen strengthened as investors sought its relative safety amid concerns over French debt.
FX | Oct 23, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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Aamal Energy Secures Five-Year Procurement Contract Worth Over $27 Million
Aamal Company said its subsidiary signed a five-year procurement services contract with a local company in Qatar, with an initial value exceeding QAR 100 million ($27 million).
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Singapore Dollar Consolidates Ahead of September CPI Release
The Singapore dollar consolidates against the greenback ahead of Singapore’s September CPI release, due later today. MUFG Bank’s Lloyd Chan says a reading above 2.5% could reinforce expectations of a January tightening b
FX | Oct 23, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Apple, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper Hit 52-Week Highs
Apple, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper reached fresh 52-week highs on Thursday. Apple rose 1%; the body is truncated before giving moves for Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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CGS Analysts See Frasers Centrepoint Trust Enhancements Driving Growth
CGS International analysts say the REIT’s Singapore mall improvement plans could deliver 7%-8% returns on investment.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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DeepSeek, MiniMax Win Approval For Global Use, State Media Says
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NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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RBNZ’s Breman To Speak In Auckland On 19 November
RBNZ’s Breman To Speak In Auckland On 19 November
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Indonesia September Money Supply Growth Rises to 8.3%
Broad money supply growth increased to 8.3% year-on-year in September from 8.2% in August, the central bank said.
MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Tiger Brokers' Ooi Says AI Selloff May Support Treasury Demand
Tiger Brokers' James Ooi says the AI selloff may support appetite for U.S. Treasuries as investors weigh AI financing needs against Treasury funding needs.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Akash Ambani Set to Take Centre Stage as Jio Nears IPO
Reliance heir Akash Ambani is set to lead Jio Platforms as the telecoms and digital unit approaches a stock market debut.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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ADCB Reports Record Nine-Month Profit Before Tax of AED11.67 Billion
ADCB reported record profit before tax of AED11.67 billion ($3.18 billion) for the first nine months of 2026 and AED4.063 billion in Q3, both up 28% year over year. Net profit after tax rose 27% year over year to AED10…
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Sika Reports Nine-Month Net Profit in Line With Estimates
Sika reported net profit for the nine months ended September, in line with analyst forecasts.
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia’s Oil Output Rises 12.2% to 8 Million Barrels per Day
Saudi crude production increased 12.2% month on month to 8 million barrels per day in September 2026, according to Al Rajhi Capital Research.
ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Elektros Shares Rise 51.52% in a Trading Day
Elektros said it is continuing exploratory work involving U.S. lithium, Sierra Leone logistics and EV charging technology.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Soybeans Rebound on Strong Export Demand
Soybean futures rose toward $12.6 per bushel, rebounding from a two-month low reached on October 21, as strong export demand led by China helped end an eight-session losing streak. The USDA reported 2.84 million metric t
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia delays UN global data forum and second Saudi statistical forum to 2027
Saudi Arabia delays UN global data forum and second Saudi statistical forum to 2027
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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JGBs Benefit From Relative-Haven Trade, State Street Investment Management Says
Masahiko Loo says Japan may be shifting from a source of global capital to a market that retains and attracts it, supporting demand for Japanese government bonds.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Australian Bond Yields Ease, but Analysts See Risks Ahead
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield is around 5.18%, near its lowest level since early September, after retreating from recent highs. The analysis says few believe the worst of the yield rise is over.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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US Natgas Prices Fall Back to 2-Month Low
US natural gas prices fell back to $2.76 per MMBtu on Friday, their lowest level in two months, as mild weather forecasts weighed on expected heating demand. Above-average temperatures are expected across the Midwest and
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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flydubai Maintenance Facility Nears Completion in Dubai South
The 32,600-sq-m aircraft maintenance centre is on schedule for construction completion by year-end, followed by operational readiness work.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Edge Up 0.13% on Soyoil Strength
The benchmark January palm oil futures contract gained 6 ringgit to 4,798 ringgit, tracking strength in Dalian and Chicago soyoil markets. It was on track for a third weekly gain.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Bernstein Sees Continued Margin Pressure at CATL After 3Q Miss
Bernstein analysts say CATL’s 3Q earnings missed expectations as profitability weakened despite strong shipment growth. They cite consumption taxes and an unfavorable product mix as the main drivers of the decline.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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US 10-Year Yield Holds at One-Month Low
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.97% on Friday after falling by more than 10 basis points in the previous session to its lowest level in a month. The decline came as a deepening selloff in technolo
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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Sika Reports 4.8% Nine-Month Sales Growth, Reiterates 2026 Guidance
Sika reported nine-month sales growth of 4.8% in local currencies and reiterated its 2026 guidance.
EARNINGS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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Han's Laser Receives Shenzhen Green Factory Designation
Han's Laser said it received the designation in September 2026 after review, on-site verification and a public announcement by Shenzhen's industry bureau.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Unidentified Address Loses $88,000 on Kimchi in Two Days
The address spent $144,000 on Kimchi, and its assets fell 61.31%. On-chain analyst Ai Yi said it still holds most of the tokens, according to Odaily.
CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Indonesian Stocks Rise for 4th Session, Set for Solid Weekly Gain
Indonesia’s IDX Composite rose 40 points, or 0.7%, to 5,422 in early trading on Friday, up for the fourth session, amid gains in energy, cyclical, industrial, and infrastructure stocks. Sentiment was supported by exchang
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 unchanged, Nasdaq 100 +0.17%; USD/JPY +0.13%, WTI +0.35%, 1810 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is unchanged at 0 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.17 percent, Dow futures is down 0.14 percent and Russell futures is down 0.08 percent. In currencies, the
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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China finance ministry issues 2-year yuan bonds in Hong Kong with 1.24% coupon: statement
China finance ministry issues 2-year yuan bonds in Hong Kong with 1.24% coupon: statement
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 23, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Dollar Pressured by Lower Treasury Yields
The US dollar index hovered around 101.6 on Friday, remaining near a three-week low as Treasury yields fell sharply on safe-haven flows, pressuring the greenback. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield dropped by more than
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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U.S. Stock Futures Mixed After Chip Selloff
As of 10:36 p.m. EDT, Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.18%, S&P 500 futures were flat and Dow futures slipped 0.16% after a sharp chip-stock selloff.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Rupee Recovery Faces Pressure From Safety Demand and Rising Oil
The rupee is expected to open at 94.84-94.88 per dollar on Friday as safety demand weighs on risk-sensitive currencies and higher oil prices may spur importer hedging.
FX | Oct 23, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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State Street’s Bhimavarapu Says Japan Inflation Remains Concerning
Krishna Bhimavarapu of State Street Investment Management says Japan’s inflation picture remains concerning despite September CPI figures appearing less alarming than annual rates suggest. He says price passthrough has i
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Rises on Falling Inventories, Set for First Weekly Gain in Seven Weeks
Iron ore futures rose Friday as lower Chinese port inventories put the contract on track to end a six-week losing streak, despite weak demand. The January Dalian contract was up 0.67% at 675.5.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Spot Gold May Extend Loss to $3,967, Technical Analysis Says
A projection analysis says spot gold may extend its loss to $3,967 per ounce after briefly moving below the $4,001 level.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Japan Government and BOJ Differ on Inflation Ahead of Policy Meeting
Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said Japan has not met the conditions to declare victory over deflation, contrasting with the BOJ’s view that the economy is close to sustainably achieving its 2% inflation goal.
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Philippines 10-Year Yield Hits 8-Year High
The Philippines’ 10-year government bond yield climbed to 8.10% in late October, its highest level since October 2018, following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) larger-than-expected rate hike. The central bank rai
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 23, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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Bernstein cuts Contemporary Amperex Technology price target to HK$460 from HK$740
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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Chainlink Partners With LG CNS on Korean Won Stablecoin Infrastructure
Chainlink and LG CNS said they will work to advance infrastructure supporting South Korea’s crypto market, including won stablecoins.
CRYPTO | Oct 23, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Sahajanand Medical Technologies IPO Listing Set for Friday
The company’s shares are set to debut after its ₹475.48-crore IPO was subscribed 14.20 times overall. The headline reports a grey-market premium of 5%.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Orbital Corporation Secures US$2.6 Million AATI Support Contract
Orbital Corporation secured its first Power by the Hour agreement with American Aerospace Technologies Inc. to support propulsion for US-operating UAVs. The contract is worth US$2.6 million (A$3.7 million) through 31 Dec
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Dollar/yen reverses direction, last up 0.16% at 157.02
Dollar/yen reverses direction, last up 0.16% at 157.02
NEWS | Oct 23, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Anta Sports 3Q Earnings May Be Weighed by Discounts and Puma Stake
China Galaxy International analysts say deeper-than-expected discounts and Anta's completed acquisition of a stake in loss-making Puma could weigh on third-quarter earnings per share. Anta's third-quarter retail sales fe
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Indian Bond Yields Seen Rising Further on Oil and Debt Supply
Indian government bonds may face further selling as Brent nears $115 a barrel and a weekly debt auction adds to supply. The selloff may be capped as US Treasury yields ease.
RATES | Oct 23, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Palm Oil Rises as Market Sentiment Firms
Palm oil rises in Asian trading amid firm market sentiment and expectations of improving export demand, trader David Ng says. Elevated Malaysian inventories and robust October production cap gains.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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China Stocks Sink Deeper Into Bear Market as CSI 300 Falls
The CSI 300 fell as much as 1.6% Friday, bringing its weekly loss to nearly 5%, the most in three months. The decline came despite state-backed fund buying.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Head for Second Weekly Loss as AI Selloff Weighs
South Korean shares fell Friday and were poised for a second weekly loss as AI-related stocks sold off globally. The won strengthened and the benchmark bond yield fell.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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Hansol Iones Q3 Operating Profit Rises 32% to 12.4 Billion Won
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Daihan Scientific Wins 5 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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European Gas Prices Extend Rally
European natural gas prices extended their rally, rising to €91/MWh on Friday to hit a fresh multi-year high as ongoing disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies kept the global LNG market tight ahead of winter. Reports of US
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Hansol Iones to Invest 126 Billion Won in New Facility
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Oil Holds Steady After 4% Surge; Gold Near Three-Month Low
Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session. Gold steadied near its lowest close in more than three months.
MACRO | Oct 23, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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US Oil Poised to Revisit October High of $101.37
WTI December futures cleared a stated $100.06 barrier, with the Oct. 20 high at $101.37 per barrel identified as a potential target.
ENERGY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Eastspring Says Japan Market Now Favors Active Stock-Picking
Eastspring Singapore's Japan-equities head Ivailo Dikov and client portfolio manager James Ying say the market is no longer as broadly undervalued as before.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Lutian Machinery Launches Solar-Plus-Storage Portfolio
Lutian unveiled energy-storage inverters, batteries, integrated PV-storage and C&I systems, spanning 500 W to 250 kW and 1 kWh to 5 MWh. The company also highlighted 2025 energy-storage revenue up 347.93% year over year.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Lutian Machinery Unveils Solar-Plus-Storage Solutions at Partner Conference
Lutian Machinery said it unveiled solar-plus-storage solutions at its 2026 global energy partner conference in Taizhou, China, on Oct. 13.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Rises Amid Concerns Over Steel Demand
Iron ore prices rose in early Asian trade. Baocheng Futures analysts cited concerns over steel demand and said Chinese steel production may limit gains.
COMMODITIES | Oct 23, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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Bonfiglioli Transmission India Shares Set for Market Debut
Bonfiglioli Transmission India’s ₹2,533.66-crore IPO was subscribed 46.05 times overall. Its shares are set to debut on Friday, October 23.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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X2M Connect Signs Agreement for Second Queensland AI Data Centre
X2M Connect signed an agreement for a 10-megawatt AI-enabled data centre in regional Queensland, bringing capacity under agreement across two projects to 20MW. The proposed facility has an estimated project cost of $250
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC