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NewsOct 7, 2026 · 13:11 IST

Yemen Says Aden Airport Attack Forces Cairo Flight to Divert

Yemen’s Transport Ministry said Houthi forces attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones. One missile landed near the runway shortly before a Cairo flight was due to land, forcing authorities to divert the aircraft to Jeddah.

NewsOct 7, 2026 · 12:24 IST

Hedge-Fund Group Warns BoE Repo Reforms Could Hurt Stress-Time Liquidity

A hedge-fund industry group has warned that proposed Bank of England reforms to the UK gilt repo market could reduce liquidity and increase volatility during periods of financial stress. The group urged the BoE to assess similar reforms in the U.S. before proceeding.

NewsOct 7, 2026 · 12:04 IST

AirTrunk Plans Additional $1 Billion for AI Cooling at Japan Campus

Blackstone-backed AirTrunk plans to invest an additional $1 billion in its hyperscale data-centre campus in Inzai, Japan. The investment will deploy liquid-cooling technology to support AI workloads, with the campus expected to provide more than 300 megawatts of capacity.

NewsOct 7, 2026 · 11:29 IST

China Extends Gold Buying to 23rd Month as September Holdings Rise

China’s central bank increased its gold holdings in September for the 23rd consecutive month, reaching 77.47 million fine troy ounces. The continued purchases highlight Beijing’s ongoing effort to diversify its foreign-exchange reserves amid global financial uncertainty.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 17:52 IST

Nike Shares Face Further Pressure After Berenberg Downgrade

Barron’s reported on 6 October that Nike shares faced further pressure after Berenberg lowered its recommendation to Sell from Hold and cut its price target to $27.50 from $49. Separate coverage described the stock as heading towards a 13-year low. The supplied image claims a low exceeding a decade, but the exact price, trading timestamp and whether this was an intraday or closing low remain unresolved in this draft.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 17:29 IST

BoE’s Mann Warns UK Inflation Could Become Further Entrenched in Pay Deals

Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on 6 October that inflation above the Bank’s 2% target had become embedded in Britain. Speaking at a TS Lombard conference, she warned that inflation approaching 4% around the turn of the year could influence annual wage negotiations and entrench price pressures further. Her comments present a policymaker’s assessment of inflation risk, rather than a new interest-rate decision. The distinction matters for traders assessing how wage settlements could shape the UK monetary-policy outlook.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 17:18 IST

Thai September Inflation Rises to 2.82%, Below Forecast

Thailand’s annual headline inflation rose to 2.82% in September from 2.53% in August, driven by fuel and food prices, the Commerce Ministry reported on 6 October. The reading was below the 3.06% forecast in a Reuters poll and remained within the central bank’s 1%–3% target range. Core inflation was 1.50%. Officials expect further headline price pressure in the fourth quarter, while the Bank of Thailand’s next policy meeting is scheduled for 28 October.

NewsOct 06, 2026, 04:31 PM GMT+5:30

Investigation Finds Over 176,000 Tonnes of Fuel Shipped from South Korean Ports to Russia

An investigation found that more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mainly diesel, were shipped from South Korean ports to Russia in July and August. Seven tankers made 14 voyages, including vessels under UK and EU sanctions, raising concerns about gaps in sanctions enforcement.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 15:24 IST

UANI Reports at Least 50 Oil-Laden Tankers Near Iran Under US Blockade

At least 50 tankers carrying Iranian oil were operating along Iran's coastline, according to United Against Nuclear Iran's shipping update dated 5 October. Bloomberg reported the findings on 6 October and said the number was broadly unchanged from two months earlier. Cargoes include crude, petroleum products and LPG. Separately, UANI listed 20 empty Iranian-flagged tankers off Sri Lanka. The report describes continuing shipping constraints rather than a newly announced blockade or a verified fresh supply loss.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 14:42 IST

Philippine Inflation Accelerates to 7.2% in September

Philippine inflation accelerated to 7.2% in September from 6.1% in August, exceeding economists’ 6.6% forecast. Higher prices for food, rice, electricity, fuel and transport drove the increase, adding to pressure on households and monetary policy.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 13:47 IST

DayOne Files for US IPO as First-Half Revenue Rises

Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers has filed for a U.S. IPO as revenue more than tripled to $512 million in the first half of 2026. The company plans to list on Nasdaq under the symbol DODC amid strong demand for AI and data-centre infrastructure.

NewsOct 6, 2026 · 13:44 IST

KKR Agrees $5.1 Billion Gen II Acquisition Including Debt

KKR has agreed to acquire Gen II Fund Services for $5.1 billion, including debt, expanding its presence in the infrastructure supporting private markets. Gen II provides fund administration, tax, compliance and technology services to private-market investment firms.