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• Australia released its August Labour Force Survey this week showing a surprise increase in employment. • Total employment rose by 39.5k, but the unemployment rate increased from 4.5% to 4.6% as more people entered the workforce.

• Tech firms led the world's largest foreign investments in 2025, according to data from The fDi Report 2026. • A Taiwanese company made the largest single investment of the year with a $100-billion project in Arizona.

• European shares declined as investors reacted to ongoing Middle East tensions and upcoming diplomatic talks between the US and China. • Oil prices stayed above $100 per barrel, which supported energy companies while aerospace and defense stocks faced downward pressure.

• The European Central Bank faces a major overhaul of its six-seat Executive Board in 2027. • Three seats, including those of the president and chief economist, will change hands between May and December of that year.

• European stocks are relying on strong fourth-quarter corporate earnings to sustain a year-end rally. • The Stoxx 600 index has risen 8.1%, but this growth is vulnerable to profit misses and currency fluctuations.

• US stock markets ended Thursday with mixed results as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162.41 points and the S&P 500 dipped 0.03%. • The yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds climbed to its highest level since 2004 following data showing strong economic growth and inflation.

• Costco Wholesale reported fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday that exceeded analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue. • The retailer posted adjusted earnings of $6.60 per share and revenue of $95.72 billion, beating the LSEG consensus estimates of $6.53 per share and $94.86 billion.

• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) became the second most valued stock exchange in Asia after its shares closed at Rs 1,818 apiece. • The exchange reached a market capitalization of $46.89 billion, trailing only Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd at $63.59 billion.

• National Stock Exchange (NSE) shares began trading on the BSE this Thursday. • The stock opened at Rs 1,800 per share, representing a premium of less than 1% over the IPO price of Rs 1,785.

• The European Central Bank Governing Council raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points during a meeting on September 10, 2026. • Global economic activity remained resilient as growth in India and AI-exporting nations like Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan offset weaker performance in China and the United States.

• NSE shares rose up to 3% following a flat market debut with a 0.80% premium listing. • New India Assurance sold 1.05 crore shares at Rs 1,785 per share, generating approximately Rs 1,874.25 crore.