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Australia shares set to edge lower, NZ slips

Australia shares set to edge lower, NZ slips Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian shares were set to edge lower at open on Monday, dragged by a fall in prices of underlying commodity stocks, while investors cut back on recession fears in the U.S. after stronger economic data last week. The local share price index futures YAPcm1 edged 0.2% lower, a 73.1-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close.
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Japan June machinery orders rise 2.1% m/m

Japan June machinery orders rise 2.1% m/m TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Japan's core machinery orders rose 2.1% in June from the previous month, government data showed on Monday. That compared with a 1.1% rise expected by economists in a Reuters poll. On a year-on-year basis, core orders, a highly volatile data series regarded as a leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months, declined 1.7%, versus a forecast for a 1.8% growth, the Cabinet Office data showed.

Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo

UPDATE 1-Pro-Palestinian delegates to Democratic convention to push for Israel arms embargo Adds quotes from activists, paragraphs 3 and 8 By Andrea Shalal CHICAGO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, angry at U.S. support for Israel's offensive in Gaza , are seeking changes in the Democratic platform and plan to press for an arms embargo this week, putting the party on guard for disruptions to high-profile speeches at its national convention in Chicago.

What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention

FACTBOX-What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention Adds themes for each day of the Democratic convention, Trump campaign plans Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of people to the city in a show of enthusiasm for Harris' surprise ascent to the nomination after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.

Near 12% of India's tested spice samples fail quality, safety standards

RPT-Near 12% of India's tested spice samples fail quality, safety standards Repeats Sunday story, no change to text By Rishika Sadam HYDERABAD, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Nearly 12% of tested spice samples failed to meet quality and safety standards, according to data obtained by Reuters of tests by Indian authorities after several countries took steps over contamination risks in two popular brands.

China says Philippine Coast Guard vessels 'illegally intruded' into Sabina Shoal waters

China says Philippine Coast Guard vessels 'illegally intruded' into Sabina Shoal waters BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) - China Coast Guard said two Philippine Coast Guard vessels "illegally intruded" into waters adjacent to Sabina Shoal without permission, according to its notices. China Coast Guard said one of the Philippine vessels ignored repeated warnings and deliberately collided with a Chinese vessel in an "unprofessional and dangerous" manner.

China manages to halt bond bulls in their tracks, for now

RPT-ANALYSIS-China manages to halt bond bulls in their tracks, for now Repeating story from late Friday with no changes to text SHANGHAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) - A long, frenzied bond rally in China has stalled, with prices down and turnover tumbling as investors step back after intensifying intervention by Beijing to stop yields from falling. Ten-year treasury futures CFTc1 headed for a second weekly drop in a row on Friday, set for the largest fortnightly drop in nearly a year, even as a string of
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China's faltering growth revives cash vouchers talk

RPT-ANALYSIS-China's faltering growth revives cash vouchers talk Repeats for Asia morning readership. No change to text. China's economy loses momentum in July after poor Q2 Economists expect officials to fight hard to reach growth target Wider budget gap, more debt issuance possible later this year Talk of consumption vouchers re-emerges in state media By Kevin Yao and Ellen Zhang BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Another round of bad Chinese economic figures is raising pressure on Beijing to loosen
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Australia shares set to edge lower, NZ slips

Australia shares set to edge lower, NZ slips Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian shares were set to edge lower at open on Monday, dragged by a fall in prices of underlying commodity stocks, while investors cut back on recession fears in the U.S. after stronger economic data last week. The local share price index futures YAPcm1 edged 0.2% lower, a 73.1-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close.
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Australia's Westpac posts steady Q3 profit, helped by higher capital earnings

UPDATE 2-Australia's Westpac posts steady Q3 profit, helped by higher capital earnings Adds context in paragraphs 3-4, further details on results in paragraphs 7-10 Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australia's Westpac Banking Corp WBC.AX said on Monday its third-quarter net profit was largely in line with a year ago, as increased earnings from capital and hedged deposits counterbalanced rising expenses and bad loans.
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Australian insurer Suncorp forecasts slower total premium growth in fiscal 2025

REFILE-UPDATE 2-Australian insurer Suncorp forecasts slower total premium growth in fiscal 2025 Fixes typo in headline to 'Suncorp' Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian insurer Suncorp SUN.AX on Monday forecast slower growth in gross written premiums for fiscal 2025 as premium rates moderate and inflation eases, after posting a 17% rise in its fiscal 2024 cash earnings.
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Westpac Says As At Quarter End, Mortgage 90+ Day Delinquencies For Australia 1.12%

BRIEF-Westpac Says As At Quarter End, Mortgage 90+ Day Delinquencies For Australia 1.12% Aug 19 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp WBC.AX : AS AT QUARTER END, MORTGAGE 90+ DAY DELINQUENCIES FOR AUSTRALIA 1.12% Further company coverage: WBC.AX
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Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

UPDATE 1-Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents Adds more details in paragraph 3-4, background in paragraph 5-6 Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The forecaster also said that additional intensification is expected over the next 12 hours, followed by a weakening before it becomes a post-tropical cyclon

Suncorp Group Declares Final Dividend Of A$0.4400 Per Share

BRIEF-Suncorp Group Declares Final Dividend Of A$0.4400 Per Share Aug 19 (Reuters) - Suncorp Group Ltd SUN.AX : FINAL DIVIDEND OF A$0.4400 PER SHARE FY REVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES A$15,034 MILLION Further company coverage: SUN.AX
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Australian insurer Suncorp's annual cash earnings rise 16.6%

Australian insurer Suncorp's annual cash earnings rise 16.6% Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian insurer Suncorp SUN.AX posted a 16.6% rise in its annual cash earnings on Monday, helped by positive net investment returns underpinned by a rally in equities and higher returns on its interest-earning portfolio, and fewer-than-expected natural hazard claims.
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Suncorp Group Sees GWP Growth To Be In Mid To High Single Digits In FY25

BRIEF-Suncorp Group Sees GWP Growth To Be In Mid To High Single Digits In FY25 Aug 19 (Reuters) - Suncorp Group Ltd SUN.AX : GWP GROWTH EXPECTED TO BE IN MID TO HIGH SINGLE DIGITS IN FY25 FY GENERAL INSURANCE GWP A$14.1 BILLION IN FY, EXPENSE RATIOS ARE EXPECTED TO BE BROADLY FLAT IN FY25, INVESTMENT YIELDS EXPECTED TO REDUCE AS MARKET EXPECTATIONS
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Australia's Westpac logs flat third-quarter profit

Australia's Westpac logs flat third-quarter profit Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australia's Westpac Banking Corp WBC.AX on Monday said its third-quarter net profit was largely in line with a year ago, as higher earnings on capital and hedged deposits offset rising expenses, bad loans and competition in the mortgage market. The country's number three lender by market value said unaudited net profit was A$1.8 billion ($1.20 billion) for the three months ended June 30, compared with A$1.8 billion posted a ye
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US soft landing hopes lift EM assets

MORNING BID ASIA-US soft landing hopes lift EM assets By Jamie McGeever Aug 19 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The trading week gets underway in Asia on Monday, with investors in pretty good spirits following last week's rebound in risk appetite as the fabled U.S. 'soft landing' comes back into view, a scenario that should bode well for Asian and emerging markets.
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Westpac Says Qtrly Unaudited Net Profit A$1.8 Bln

BRIEF-Westpac Says Qtrly Unaudited Net Profit A$1.8 Bln Aug 19 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp WBC.AX : QTRLY UNAUDITED NET PROFIT A$1.8 BILLION QTRLY GROUP NIM 1.92% AS AT QUARTER END, CET1 CAPITAL RATIO 12.0% CREDIT IMPAIRMENT PROVISIONS WERE A$5.1 BILLION AS AT 30 JUNE 2024 COST OF LIVING AND HIGH INTEREST RATES REMAIN A CHALLENGE FOR SOME CUST
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Australia's Ampol posts weaker-than-expected HY profit on lower Lytton production

UPDATE 3-Australia's Ampol posts weaker-than-expected HY profit on lower Lytton production Adds details on F&I international segment, Lytton outlook in paragraphs 4,7,8 Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian fuel retailer Ampol ALD.AX reported a lower than expected half-year profit on Monday, hurt mainly by weak refining margins, disrupted production at its Lytton refinery in Queensland and softer international third-party sales .

Australia's Ampol posts 29% fall in first half profit

Australia's Ampol posts 29% fall in first half profit Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australian fuel retailer Ampol ALD.AX reported a 29% drop in its half-year profit on Monday, hurt by weak refining margins at its Lytton refinery in Queensland and weaker pricing of its products. The company said net profit after tax from continuing operations was A$233.6 million ($155.69 million) on a replacement-cost basis for the six months ended June, compared with A$329.6 million a year ago and a Visible Alpha consensu



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