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ArcelorMittal SA abandoned its planned acquisition of a joint venture with CLN-Coils Lamiere Nastri SpA after the Italian government imposed restrictions, allowing a domestic rival to proceed with the takeover.

Stock futures declined at the start of September, a historically weak month for markets, amid concerns over rising oil prices and higher interest rates.

Hyundai Motor Co.

US stock futures (E-mini S&P 500) edged lower by 0.1% due to rising long-term interest rates and renewed inflation concerns.

Advasa Holdings (ADBT) was added to the NASDAQ Composite Index on August 26, 2026, the day after withdrawing a planned $7.5 million IPO.

Asian spot LNG prices rose to a five-month high due to concerns over potential disruptions to flows in the Strait of Hormuz.

HDFC Bank's newly issued dollar bonds fell to record lows following the unexpected resignation of CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, signaling investor concern over leadership transition and potential operational uncertainty.

Veritas Capital agreed to acquire Bodycote Plc for approximately £1.65 billion ($2.2 billion), outbidding CVC Advisers Ltd.

Global bond yields rose to their highest level since 2008 due to a selloff driven by rising oil prices, which heightened inflation concerns and increased expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Shein's shares declined up to 10% during its Hong Kong IPO debut, with the stock opening at HK$43.72 before partially recovering.

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, marking a significant shift from decades of near-zero borrowing costs.

Japan’s 10-year government bond auction attracted demand consistent with its 12-month average, driven by high yields that drew investor interest.