Australia's Immigration Crackdown Threatens Wheat Harvest, Farm Groups Warn
Australian farm groups warn that tighter immigration rules, including longer working holiday visa processing, risk labour shortages during the upcoming wheat harvest.
Economy
Yuan Scales Four-Year Peak as Traders Look Past US Rate Hike
China's yuan hit a four-year high against the dollar as markets bet the US rate hike has not ended the currency's appreciation cycle.
Northern Vietnam Floods Kill Three, Inundate Thousands of Homes
Heavy rain since mid-September has killed three people in northern Vietnam, flooded thousands of homes and damaged over 22,000 hectares of crops.
Bank of Japan lifts key rate to 1.25%, flags upside inflation risk
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, warning that underlying inflation could overshoot its 2% target.
Agriculture, Energy and Rare Earths in Focus as Trump Hosts Xi
Trade in farm goods, energy and rare earths will likely top the agenda when Trump hosts Xi in Washington next week.
Gold Edges Higher as Oil Slips, Dollar Stays Subdued; BOJ in Focus
Gold inched up on lower oil prices and a subdued dollar, while markets weighed Middle East risks, Fed tightening and a BOJ rate move.
Carney Pitches Canada as EU's First Associate Member, Vancouver Welcomes Move
Canadian PM Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of Canada becoming the EU's first associate member, drawing support from Vancouver residents.
Asian Stocks Climb as Oil Slips; Yen Steadies Before BOJ Rate Call
Asian equities advanced and Brent fell 1% as traders awaited a widely expected Bank of Japan rate hike, with the yen softening to 156.23 per dollar.
Miners Drive ASX Higher as RBA Flags Mounting Inflation Risks
Australian shares rose 0.3% on mining strength, while RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned inflation risks are building ahead of the central bank's September 29 meeting.
El Nino Pushes India Toward Driest Monsoon in 17 Years
India faces its driest monsoon in 17 years with rainfall 15% below normal, as a strengthening El Nino threatens crops and food inflation.
India Signals It Will Defend Interests After US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill
India has vowed to protect its interests after the US House passed a bipartisan bill allowing up to 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy, including India and China.
JGB Yields Slip for Third Session as Markets Await BOJ Rate Call
Japanese government bond yields declined for a third straight session as investors awaited the Bank of Japan's policy decision and Governor Kazuo Ueda's briefing.
Yen Slips Ahead of BOJ Decision as Markets Price In Rate Hike
The yen weakened in Asian trade as markets awaited a widely expected Bank of Japan rate hike, while the dollar held steady and sterling sat at a 2-1/2-month low.
Oil slips for third session as traders weigh Saudi pipeline damage
Brent and WTI each fell about 1% as traders bet on alternate routes, even as three pumping stations on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline were confirmed damaged.
Nikkei gains 1% as tech shares rally ahead of BOJ rate call
Japan's Nikkei rose 1% to 64,786.86 as AI and chip stocks tracked a tech-led rally on Wall Street, with the BOJ's expected rate hike already priced in.
Vietnam Braces for FTSE Emerging-Market Upgrade as Foreign Funds Return
Vietnam's expected FTSE Russell upgrade to secondary emerging market status has revived foreign buying, with an estimated $6 billion in inflows possible over the transition through 2027.
Jana Partners pushes Cooper Cos to replace CEO and weigh asset sales
Jana Partners has urged Cooper Cos to replace its CEO, appoint a new board chair and consider selling parts of the business.
Japan core inflation holds near 2% as BOJ weighs rate hike
Japan's core inflation stayed near the BOJ's 2% target in August, reinforcing expectations of a near-term interest rate increase.
Screwworm Case in New Mexico Horse Clouds Planned Port Reopening
A horse in Grant County, New Mexico, has been confirmed with New World screwworm, complicating plans to reopen a border port to Mexican livestock trade next week.
Uttarakhand Moves to Draft Rudraksh Farming Policy to Curb Hill Migration
Uttarakhand has directed its Horticulture Department to draft a Rudraksh cultivation policy, aiming to create income sources in migration-hit hill districts.