German government source: The German government supports the merger in principle, but acknowledges that Commerzbank opposes the merger and that some employees have expressed concerns.

German government source: UniCredit held talks with the German government after acquiring a 9% stake in Commerzbank.

ECB board member Rehn: Full freedom of action and flexibility in all meetings.

ECB board member Rehn: Downside risks to economic growth increased during the summer.

ECB board member Rehn: Eurozone GDP growth is expected to gradually pick up.

ECB board member Rehn: The decline in inflation in the euro area is moving in the right direction.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange documents: HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) repurchased 3.4 million shares on September 12, spending HK$226.5 million.

South African official: Funders tell South Africa the country’s energy transition is moving too slowly.

German Ministry of Economy: Economic recovery may not occur until the end of the year.

According to the Israeli Times: If Trump is re-elected as US President, the UAE will try to restore the F-35 fighter jet agreement with the United States.

Shares of biotechnology company Immuneering (IMRX.O) rose 35.7% to $1.94 in premarket trading after its cancer therapy showed promising results in clinical trials.

Danish logistics company DSV: Planned investments in Germany will include information technology, warehousing and infrastructure modernization.

According to Politico: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to delay new EU anti-deforestation law.

ECB board member Mueller: I feel more confident that inflation is on the right track.

ECB board member Mueller: Eurozone economic growth is waiting for a moderate recovery.

ECB board member Mueller: Inflation may temporarily accelerate. Service sector inflation remains a concern.

ECB board member Villeroy de Villeroy: The ECB must pay attention to the risk of inflation falling below target.

ECB board member Villeroy de Villeroy: US commitment to Basel III is a "good sign".

Macquarie: The global crude oil market will face a serious surplus in 2025, and oil prices may fall below US$50 per barrel, exceeding basic expectations.