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Nomura analyst Yujiro Goto expects the Bank of Japan to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points in September and possibly pursue further tightening, citing external pressure from the United States (Bloomberg).

Bathla Group, a major Sydney residential property developer, is currently in discussions for a short-term funding deal to prevent its collapse.

The article reports Tesla's launch of Cybercabs in Austin via a robotaxi app, alongside a market rally driven by Snowflake's performance and dovish Federal Reserve comments.

Malaysian palm oil exports are likely to have declined in August due to reduced demand from India, particularly during festival periods.

The article highlights financial strain on Indonesia’s state-owned construction firms due to Jokowi’s infrastructure legacy, which may force Danantara to allocate more capital to restructure these firms rather than pursue new investments.

JPMorgan strategists warn that a further unwind of yen short positions could accelerate gains if the yen strengthens past 155 per dollar, highlighting a potential inflection point for currency markets.

The article notes that Hong Kong's IPO market is booming and that issuers are making share allocations increasingly selective, turning hot deals into invitation‑only offerings.

Anthropic, a private AI company, is nearing the finalization of a $15 billion pre-IPO credit facility, which would support its anticipated public filing.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that he supports keeping interest rates unchanged if inflation data indicates cooling trends.

Waste Management (WM) reported a 1.22% daily price increase to $221.72, representing a single-day outperformance relative to unspecified market benchmarks.

Asian stocks are expected to rise as investors reduce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, following gains on Wall Street.

Oil prices are poised for their largest weekly gain since July due to escalating US-Iran tensions, which raise risks of prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.