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Markets 125
- US stock futures were little changed as traders await August's consumer price index (CPI) report.
- Major US averages recorded a fourth consecutive losing day, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all down around 0.6-0.7%.
- Asia-Pacific markets fell, led by South Korea's Kospi (-2.7%) and Japan's Nikkei 225 (-2.6%).
- Oil prices surged (WTI >$100/barrel) and the 10-year Treasury yield topped 4.95%, hitting its highest since October 2023.
- August CPI is expected to rise 0.4% MoM and 3.4% YoY, a critical factor for the Fed's September rate decision, with a 71% hike probability.
- US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in August, with core CPI up 2.4% year-on-year, reinforcing rate hike expectations.
- Market odds for a 25 basis-point Fed rate hike next week increased to 86% from 72% previously.
- The dollar gained 0.13% against the euro and 0.47% against the Swiss franc, but its overall advance was limited by rising oil prices.
- The yen strengthened against the dollar, with the Bank of Japan also expected to raise interest rates next week.
- Brent crude oil prices remained above $100 a barrel, gaining about 8% for the week due to escalating Iran war.
Macro/Economy 55
- South Korea and Japan are considering deeper trade integration to counter a fraying global economic order.
- The move is driven by increasing tariffs and supply-chain disruptions from global conflicts.
- Business leaders and analysts see potential benefits despite historical tensions between the two nations.
- A combined economic bloc would represent a significant US$6 trillion economic force.
- Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam is set to begin trial operations this month.
- Airlines are slow to commit to moving flights due to ongoing disputes over fees and other operational issues.
- The Vietnamese government is offering incentives to encourage the transition from Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat airport.
- The project aims to establish Long Thanh as a major regional aviation hub for the Ho Chi Minh City area.
- Devastating floods in late August severely impacted northern Nepal, destroying towns, roads, hotels, and power plants.
- Nepal's tourism sector anticipates 30% of autumn bookings to be canceled due to the damage.
- Tourism, which accounts for 38% of Nepal's service exports, faces significant losses.
- The floods have caused widespread destruction to critical infrastructure, including hotels and power generation facilities.
Central Banks 5
- The Federal Reserve could raise interest rates up to three times, according to market expectations.
- Economists note the Fed's historical pattern of not being content with only a single rate hike.
- Markets could face significant challenges from potential sustained monetary tightening.
- Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% monthly and 3.4% annually in August, aligning with Dow Jones consensus.
- Core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased 0.3% monthly, 0.1 percentage point higher than forecast.
- Energy prices, particularly gasoline (+3.9% monthly, +27.4% annually), were a primary driver of the headline increase.
- Shelter costs climbed 0.3% and transportation services rose 0.5%, contributing to broad-based gains.
- Market odds for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week jumped to nearly 90% following the inflation report.
Energy/Oil 24
- Brent crude futures surpassed the key $100 per barrel threshold.
- Oil prices are climbing due to intensifying military conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
- A key commodity price index has hit an 18-year high.
- Fighting in the Middle East is stirring logistics concerns, contributing to the price surge.
- Oil prices increased during early trading.
- The rise was driven by escalating concerns over potential supply disruptions.
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are the primary cause of these concerns.
Gold/Metals 20
Crypto 33
- Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated that companies should not possess veto power over stock tokens.
- The comments were made in the context of the ongoing dispute involving AMC Entertainment Holdings.
- The issue centers on the control and issuance mechanisms for tokenized representations of company stocks.
Geopolitics 36
- Russian attacks on petrol stations in Kyiv resulted in two fatalities.
- Ukrainian strikes within Russia killed three individuals.
- The incidents highlight ongoing cross-border military actions and civilian casualties.
- India will host the BRICS Summit on September 12-13.
- India faces a balancing act to strengthen the bloc without increasing Chinese influence.
- The BRICS concept marks 25 years since its coining and 20 years since the bloc's formation.
- Energy ties among BRICS nations are deepening amidst global crises.
Tech/AI 29
- AI startup Discovery Loop is reportedly seeking to raise funds at a $50 billion valuation, according to Business Insider.
- This potential valuation marks a significant increase from the $10 billion valuation discussed last month for $1 billion in financing.
- The company was launched this year by former Google AI and engineering leaders, including veteran engineer Jeff Dean.
- Discovery Loop focuses on researching breakthroughs in machine learning, science, and engineering.
- The deal terms are subject to change, and the $50 billion valuation is not guaranteed.
- Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market is expected to open new opportunities for Japanese suppliers.
- Japanese parts makers, including Nitto Denko and Nippon Electric Glass, are poised to benefit.
- Foldable devices like the anticipated iPhone Duo require specialized components capable of repeated bending.
- Japanese suppliers have a long history of developing compact and lightweight materials for mobile devices.
- Satellite companies, excluding SpaceX, report insufficient launch capacity despite a high global launch cadence.
- SpaceX is reportedly reducing its Falcon 9 launch program, with uncertainty regarding Starship's commercial payload availability.
- Germany's Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket, delivering CubeSats to low-Earth orbit from Norway.
- The success of new launch providers like Isar Aerospace is welcomed by satellite operators seeking more options and competition.
- Samsung Electronics won a lawsuit against the German city of Datteln regarding the procurement of 665 tablets.
- The court ruled Datteln must reopen its tender process, having previously focused solely on Apple devices (iPads).
- The decision could have significant implications for Samsung's market position in Germany's public procurement sector.
- The case highlights competition in public sector technology contracts within Europe's largest economy.
- Ukraine is set to launch a 5G auction for next-generation network development.
- The country lacks a regulatory framework for high-risk vendors, prompting concerns.
- Critics fear Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE could gain a significant foothold in Ukraine's 5G infrastructure.
- The absence of vendor security rules raises concerns among European allies.
Companies 5
- Oracle's investments in AI are yielding positive returns.
- The company is experiencing strong momentum in its cloud business.
- Oracle's backlog significantly increased in the latest quarter.
- These factors contributed to a more optimistic financial forecast for the company.
- Criminal proceedings against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei commenced in a U.S. federal court.
- Prosecution accuses Huawei of 'theft, lies, cover-ups' related to alleged trade secret theft and Iran sanctions violations.
- The trial sheds light on allegations first levied nearly eight years ago.
- Huawei denies all accusations.
- Adobe's recent earnings report failed to exceed Wall Street expectations.
- Analysts indicate that merely meeting expectations is insufficient in the current market environment.
- The performance suggests potential negative sentiment towards Adobe's stock.
- A Hong Kong court found Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, improperly sought to deter a former reporter from union activity.
- The court cleared Dow Jones of wrongfully dismissing the reporter, Selina Cheng.
- The case is viewed as an indicator of the media climate in Hong Kong.
- Kansai International Airport CEO Yasuaki Mikami aims to attract high-value travelers.
- This strategy marks a shift from the airport's historical focus on low-cost carriers.
- The plan is tied to the planned 2030 opening of a hotel-and-casino resort in Osaka.
- Flying taxis are envisioned as a transport method for wealthy visitors to the resort.
Thai Markets 15
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