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• The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won its second first-place result in state elections this year. • The party campaigned on a platform to stop further wind power development, lower property-transfer taxes, and reduce the size of the state administration.

• Friedrich Merz vowed to maintain Germany's ruling coalition following poor state election results on Sunday. • The far-right Alternative for Germany party won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while the CDU failed to reach the threshold to remain in that state parliament.

• The German Chancellor acknowledged disastrous state election results that have increased internal unrest within the CDU party and pressured leader Friedrich Merz. • The anti-immigration AfD party gained ground in the elections, though other main parties maintain a "firewall" of non-cooperation to prevent them from taking power.

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to remain in office after his party suffered two regional election losses and was voted out of a state legislature. • The party faces backlash over reform plans to overhaul the healthcare system and the aging pension system.

• AirAsia Group Berhad issued a press statement on September 22, 2026, reaffirming its confidence in its long-term business strategy. • The company is utilizing a "focused and prudent approach" to manage operations while global airlines face widespread geopolitical uncertainty.

• Chevron stock fell 1.48% to $206.31 today amid cautious market sentiment and updates regarding the company's liquefied natural gas strategy. • The price drop followed comments from the CEO at an energy conference regarding current oil prices and macroeconomic conditions.

• Palantir Technologies secured a $48.1 million software contract from the U.S. Army to develop an ammunition tracking and management platform. • The company's stock rose 2.49% to trade at $181.92 following the contract win and an expansion of its alliance with PwC.

• British Columbia invested nearly $27 million through its Clean Industry Fund to support 17 industrial decarbonization and efficiency projects across the province. • The funding supports 13 specific feasibility studies that examine carbon capture, electrification, biomass energy, fuel switching, and operational efficiency.

• Bitcoin's price against the US dollar rose as investors increased their holdings through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed out short positions. • The price increase was driven by a combination of renewed ETF inflows and short covering, which occurs when traders buy back assets to close losing bets.

• Shopify shares rose 5.46% to $135.44 today following strong legal expansion and positive technical momentum. • The stock is currently approaching a resistance level of $138.12, which is a price point where selling pressure often increases.

• Canada introduced Bill C-39 to accelerate federal project approvals and update national labour protections. • The legislation links project development to supply chain security, investor certainty, and mandatory Indigenous consultation.

• Japan, South Korea, and several other Asian destinations are preparing for a surge in international tourist arrivals during the autumn of 2026. • The expected growth is driven by a combination of seasonal nature attractions, improved travel connectivity, and cultural events across countries including Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.