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• Asian stock markets rose recently as a Bank of Japan interest rate hike boosted Japanese equities and falling oil prices reduced inflation pressure. • Regional performance varied, with India’s Nifty 50 rising 0.2% and Thailand’s SET gaining 0.3%, while the Philippines’ PSEi dropped 1.2%.

• The Qatar Diamond Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia to strengthen commercial and industry links between the two organizations. • This partnership expands the Qatar Diamond Exchange's network into Europe after previous agreements with diamond exchanges in Singapore, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

• The Indian stock market saw mixed results on September 18, 2026, as the Sensex slipped while the Nifty 50 gained 75 points by the close. • Singapore reported a 46.2% year-on-year surge in August exports, which was driven primarily by demand for artificial intelligence technology.

• Asian stock markets mostly rose during early Friday trading following a strong rally on Wall Street and a drop in oil prices. • Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% to reach 64,662.11, while South Korea's Kospi saw a larger jump of 2.1% to 6,856.35.

• European governments are facing increased economic and political pressure due to delayed natural gas restocking and near-record prices for diesel and refined oil products. • Research from the Bank of Italy published in June indicates that gas shocks create more persistent inflation than oil shocks, affecting the underlying metrics monitored by the European Central Bank.

• Ingredion acquired Tate & Lyle in a $3.6 billion deal to expand its portfolio of texture and healthful food solutions. • The acquisition increases Ingredion's total revenue to $10 billion and makes health-focused ingredients more than half of its business.

• Boris Vujčić of the European Central Bank stated in a Reuters interview that the bank uses a broad set of data rather than focusing solely on energy prices to make monetary policy decisions. • Vujčić noted that while markets are currently pricing in several interest rate hikes over the next 12 months, the bank must consider broader economic relationships.

• Indian stock markets traded higher today as investors engaged in bargain buying following recent losses. • Gains were supported by a decline in global oil prices, which helped ease broader inflation concerns.

• Singapore reported a 46.2% year-over-year surge in August exports driven by demand for artificial intelligence technology. • Brazil's central bank implemented its fifth consecutive interest rate cut while remaining undecided on future adjustments.

• Most Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors reacted to a Federal Reserve interest rate hike that eased concerns over bond volatility. • Japan’s TOPIX rose 0.7%, New Zealand’s NZX 50 climbed 0.9%, and Thailand’s SET added 0.9%.

• Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday following a rally in U.S. technology stocks and a drop in oil prices. • South Korea's tech-heavy KOSPI index surged 2%, while Japan's Nikkei rose 0.9% and the broader Asia-Pacific index outside Japan climbed 0.55%.