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2025-09-19 Friday

2025-09-19

12:12:01

USD/JPY fell by about 40 points in the short term, refreshing the intraday low to 147.21, with an intraday decline of about 0.53%, as two Bank of Japan officials proposed a 25 basis point interest rate hike.

12:11:13

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 44800.00 mark and was last at 44780.05, down 1.16% on the day.

12:10:03

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 44900.00 mark and was last at 44886.44, down 0.92% on the day.

12:08:22

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45,000.00 mark and was last at 44,995.97, down 0.68% on the day.

12:04:12

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45100.00 mark and was last at 45068.94, down 0.52% on the day.

12:01:51

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45200.00 mark and was last at 45194.21, down 0.24% on the day.

12:00:26

Bank of Japan rate decision: Planned annual ETF sales account for about 0.05% of trading volume

12:00:04

Malaysia's annual rate of imports in August

Previous : 0.60% Forecast : 0.10%

Published Value -5.90%

12:00:03

Malaysia's annual export rate in August

Previous : 6.80% Forecast : 3.10%

Published Value 1.90%

12:00:02

Malaysia's trade balance for August - Local currency MYR

Previous : 150 Forecast : 118

Published Value 161.30

11:58:14

[The Bank of Japan remains on hold as political uncertainty exacerbates policy dilemmas] After Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation, the Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate unchanged in the face of ongoing economic and political uncertainties in an effort to obtain clearer policy guidance. According to a statement from the Bank of Japan, decision-makers maintained the policy interest rate unchanged at 0.5% at the two-day Tokyo policy meeting that ended on Friday. This result was in line with the expectations of all 50 economists surveyed by the institution. After Shigeru Ishiba announced the launch of the competition for his successor (about a year after the last leadership election), the central bank's decision to remain on hold was widely expected by the market. People familiar with the matter previously said that even though Japan has consolidated its trade agreement with the United States, central bank officials are still assessing the impact of U.S. tariff policies on the domestic and foreign economies. The yen slightly extended its gains against the U.S. dollar and is now trading at 147.58 yen to the dollar.

11:57:49

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: The Bank of Japan's decision on ETFs and J-REITs was unanimous

11:56:51

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45300.00 mark and was last at 45293.41, down 0.02% on the day.

11:55:35

The 10-year Japanese government bond yield rose 4.0 basis points to 1.635%.

11:55:17

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Japan's potential inflation will stagnate due to slowing economic growth, but will then gradually accelerate

11:53:39

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Sales of ETFs and J-REITs will begin once necessary and operational preparations are complete

11:53:09

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Sales of ETFs and J-REITs will generally be comparable to stock purchases from financial institutions

11:52:13

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: After starting to sell ETFs and JReti, the sales pace may be adjusted every quarter based on fundamental principles and sales experience.

11:51:46

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Proposals by Bank of Japan members Takada and Tamura were rejected by a majority vote

11:51:36

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Bank of Japan members Takada and Tamura proposed raising the short-term interest rate target from 0.50% to 0.75%.

11:51:02

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Bank of Japan member Takada believes that the country has escaped deflation and the price stability target has been basically achieved. Tamura believes that as the risk of price increases increases, the central bank should set the policy interest rate closer to the neutral rate.

11:50:10

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: It will sell each ETF and Japanese real estate investment trust fund roughly in proportion to its holdings of each asset, and consider spreading the sales over time.

11:49:47

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: ETFs will be sold to the market at a rate of 330 billion yen per year, and Japanese real estate investment trusts will be sold to the market at a rate of approximately 5 billion yen per year.

11:49:20

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: The Bank of Japan decided to start selling its ETFs and Japanese REITs

11:49:09

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: exports and output remain basically stable, and the Japanese economy is recovering moderately, but there are still some signs of weakness.

11:48:53

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Inflation expectations rose moderately, private consumption remained resilient, and capital expenditure showed a moderate growth trend

11:48:14

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Japan's economic growth may slow due to the impact of trade policy on global growth, but will reaccelerate

11:47:52

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: The Bank of Japan voted 7 to 2 to pass the interest rate decision, with Bank of Japan members Takada and Tamura dissenting on the interest rate decision.

11:47:40

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45400.00 mark and was last at 45362.02, up 0.13% on the day.

11:47:21

The policy benchmark interest rate of the Bank of Japan on September 19th

Previous : 0.50% Forecast : 0.50%

Neutral

Published Value 0.50%

11:46:39

South Korea Relaxes Bank Ownership Restrictions to Stimulate High-Tech Industry Investment: South Korea has introduced a series of measures aimed at redirecting bank funds from real estate lending to key industries such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. This so-called "productive finance" initiative reduces the regulatory burden on banks' equity investments while tightening capital requirements for mortgages. The risk weight for banks' equity investments will be reduced from 400% to 250%, while the minimum risk weight for mortgages will be raised from 15% to 20%. The new regulations are expected to take effect in the first quarter of next year. Furthermore, the South Korean government plans to incentivize insurance companies to invest in long-term assets by adjusting the Korea Insurance Capital Standards. Detailed revisions will be announced in October. South Korean policymakers have long argued that excessive capital flowing into the real estate market is crowding out financial resources that could support more vibrant sectors of the economy. They warn that excessive wealth concentration in real estate comes at the expense of key sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and small business investment, making the overall economy fragile and hindering innovation. By redirecting lending from speculative real estate to more productive sectors, officials are attempting to achieve a better balance and stimulate sustainable growth.

11:46:15

[Fujian Province's automobile export value increased by more than 50% in the first eight months] According to statistics from Fuzhou Customs, in the first eight months, Fujian Province's automobile exports amounted to 13.53 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 55.9% (the same below). Fujian Province's automobile exports have been exerted in both traditional markets such as the EU and emerging markets such as the Middle East and ASEAN. In the first eight months, Fujian Province exported 1.57 billion yuan of automobiles to the EU, an increase of 119.4%, accounting for 11.6% of Fujian Province's total automobile exports in the same period; exports to the Middle East and ASEAN were 5.21 billion yuan and 1.35 billion yuan respectively, an increase of 94.8% and 25.6% respectively, accounting for a total of 48.4%.

11:43:40

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45,500.00 mark and was last at 45,493.28, up 0.42% on the day.

11:43:32

Yu Chengdong: At the Hongmeng Intelligent Driving Autumn New Product Launch Conference on September 23, the new color of the M9 Silver Purple will be launched

11:41:08

Gold rebounds! Powell's speech triggers sell-off, but geopolitical risks become bullish trump card? Details>

11:38:49

Spot silver rose 1.00% to $42.21 per ounce. COMEX silver futures were last trading at $42.53 per ounce, up 0.98% on the day.

11:36:13

A-Share Midday Market Review: Shenzhen Component Index Rises 0.32% in Half-Day Trading, with Major Stocks in the Lithography and Lithium Mining Sectors Rises. The three major indices saw mixed gains in the morning session. By midday, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.03%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.32%, the ChiNext Index rose 0.16%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index rose 0.04%. Half-day trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock markets totaled 1.5108 trillion yuan, down 209.6 billion yuan from the previous day. Over 3,400 stocks across the market declined. By sector, energy metals, lithography equipment, cinema chains, engineering machinery, logistics, military equipment, and memory chips led the gains, while humanoid robots, PEEK materials, real estate, papermaking, and diversified financials led the declines. Lithography equipment stocks continued their strong performance, with Yongxin Optics hitting the daily limit for the third consecutive day, and Highly Shares and Kaimet Gas hitting their daily limit. Lithium mining and energy metals sectors rallied, with Ganfeng Lithium hitting its daily limit. The memory chip sector surged, with Demingli hitting its daily limit, while Longsys and Dawei led the gains. Logistics, construction machinery, and defense sectors also saw intraday rotation. Meanwhile, humanoid robot stocks plummeted, with Jinfa Technology and Wolong Electric Drive hitting their daily limit, while Wuzhou Xinchun, Haowen Automotive, and Amperon led the declines.

11:31:58

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 45600.00 mark and was last at 45599.25, up 0.65% on the day.

11:31:07

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3830.65 points in the morning, down 0.03%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4512.77 points in the morning, up 0.33%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13117.47 points in the morning, up 0.32%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3100.94 points in the morning, up 0.16%; the SME Board Index closed at 14238.72 points in the morning, up 0.17%.

11:30:17

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 45,613.45 points at noon, up 0.68%.

11:27:30

The visa-free effect continues to show, with China-related queries on Russia's largest search engine doubling at the beginning of this month. Russia's largest search engine provider, Yandex, announced on the 18th that in early September, queries related to China on its search engine increased 1.5 times. Top queries included travel to China, China's trial visa-free policy for Russia, and Chinese history and historical sites. (CCTV News)

11:24:16

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,390.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $1,390.25/ounce, up 0.75% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,402.7/ounce, up 0.18% on the day.

11:23:24

Trump Says US is Trying to Reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: On the 18th local time, US President Trump, while meeting with British Prime Minister Starmer at Chequers, the British Prime Minister's country residence, stated that the US is trying to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. At a press conference, Trump criticized the previous US administration's decision and actions regarding the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. He said, "We're working hard to get it back."

11:20:25

Mafengwo National Day Travel Trend Forecast: "Where to Go for Less Crowded National Day" Sees a 200% Increase in Popularity. Mafengwo's big data shows that as autumn gradually arrives across northern China, autumn outings are becoming more commonplace. Searches for "enjoying autumn scenery during the National Day holiday" have seen a 125% month-over-month increase in search volume over the past week, while searches for "where to go for less crowded National Day" have surged by 200%. Traditionally popular cities are expected to see peak visitor traffic during the holiday, with Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Qingdao ranking among the top ten most popular domestic cities for the holiday. Arxan, Tengchong, Dunhuang, Wuyuan, Yanji, Shangri-La, Pingtan, Ejin Banner, Anji, and Tonglu are also among the top popular small cities. Arxan, the first to embrace autumn colors, has seen a 340% increase in popularity, making it the top choice for "reverse travel."

11:19:55

Spot gold just broke through the $3,650.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $3,650.01/ounce, up 0.16% on the day. The main COMEX gold futures contract was last trading at $3,683.00/ounce, up 0.13% on the day.

11:19:06

【Technical Analysis: Spot gold may fall to the range of $3596 to $3617】 1. Spot gold may fall below the support level of $3630 per ounce and fall to the range of $3596 to $3617. 2. The five-wave cycle that started at $3311 has ended. It is expected that the gold price will retrace to the bottom of wave (4) near $3617. A small wave c is unfolding, moving towards $3610, assuming it is roughly equal to wave a. 3. The current resistance level is $3650, and breaking through this resistance level may push the price up to the range of $3667 to $3684. On the daily chart, both price action and RSI show that the five-wave cycle has been completed. 4. The current retracement is expected to be deeper. It observes a series of predicted levels in the uptrend since $3246. The retracement analysis of the uptrend since $3310 shows that the target area is wider, $3461 to $3554.

11:17:56

A chart showing the "pivot points + long and short position signals" for gold, crude oil, foreign exchange, and stock indices on September 19, 2025. Details>

11:17:35

Goldman Sachs expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates again in February next year, and then cut interest rates every quarter thereafter, bringing the terminal rate down to 3% by the end of 2026.

11:16:56

Goldman Sachs no longer expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates until 2025, having previously predicted a November rate cut.

11:16:10

[Ministry of Ecology and Environment: Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Must Accelerate the Application of Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies] On September 19th, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that ecological and environmental monitoring must accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and new technologies. Currently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has established ecological and environmental atlas libraries and voiceprint libraries, leveraging technologies to enable intelligent recognition, analysis, screening, and qualitative analysis, thereby accurately identifying the source of problems. Moving forward, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will focus on developing the National Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Network 2.0 to continuously enhance monitoring and early warning capabilities, providing more comprehensive, accurate, and objective monitoring data for the construction of a beautiful China.

11:12:25

The Thai stock index has just broken through the 1300.00 mark and is currently trading at 1300.46, up 0.27% on the day.

11:08:04

[Fitch: Indonesia's economic growth may slow this year] BMI, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, said in a report that Indonesia's economic growth is expected to slow slightly from 5.03% in 2024 to 4.9% in 2025, and then reach 5.0% in 2026. BMI said that growth headwinds include US tariffs and President Prabowo Subianto's populist policies, which may put pressure on consumer confidence, investment and the garment industry. The agency said that limited fiscal space may limit the government's stimulus measures, but the 125 basis point interest rate cut by the Indonesian central bank and further interest rate cuts expected in the future may provide some support. BMI added that despite these challenges, Indonesia's low exposure to the United States and stable historical growth suggest that the 5.0% growth forecast for 2026 is achievable.

11:06:09

The Royal Gazette website of Thailand published a royal decree on the 19th, announcing that King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has approved the list of new government cabinet members submitted by the new Prime Minister Anutin of Thailand.

11:05:07

[Citi: South Korea may reach a partial compromise with the United States on trade issues] Jin-Wook Kim, a South Korean economist at Citi, said that South Korea may reach a partial compromise with the United States in trade negotiations rather than facing reciprocal auto tariffs of 25% or higher. However, the latter possibility may increase if other economies accept the terms of the US investment agreement. Kim said in a report that given structural constraints, South Korea's $350 billion investment fund in the United States seems unlikely to be finalized quickly in the short term. Washington may accept South Korea's request to reduce the annual financing amount and make commitments to key industries such as shipbuilding and batteries without binding terms. However, Kim warned that if the negotiations fail, South Korea's manufacturing industries such as automobiles and home appliances that rely on US demand may be affected, and South Korean private enterprises' investment in the United States may also stagnate.

11:03:09

[Ministry of Ecology and Environment: As of September 18, the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market has a Cumulative Trading Volume of 48.961 Billion Yuan] On September 19, Li Gao, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, stated at a State Council Information Office press conference that my country's carbon emissions trading market has further expanded its coverage, adding the steel, cement, and smelting industries this year, effectively controlling over 60% of national carbon dioxide emissions. As of September 18, 2025, the cumulative trading volume of allowances in the national carbon emissions trading market reached 714 million tons, with a cumulative trading volume of 48.961 billion yuan. Furthermore, the standardization, accuracy, and timeliness of carbon emissions data statistics and accounting have been significantly improved. The national carbon emissions trading market has achieved a steady start and stable operation, becoming a powerful measure to achieve "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" and a shining example of my country's proactive response to climate change.

11:02:05

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): As of September 19, 2025, the latest data shows that two periods saw a decrease, five periods saw an increase, and one period remained unchanged. The overnight Shibor was at 1.461%, a decrease of 5.3 basis points. The two-week SHIBOR saw the largest change among all periods, increasing by 6.6 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and its changes over the past ten business days, see the Huitong FX678 chart.) Other periods show that the one-week Shibor was at 1.488%, a decrease of 4 basis points. The two-week Shibor was at 1.647%, an increase of 6.6 basis points. The one-month Shibor was at 1.547%, an increase of 0.3 basis points. The three-month Shibor was at 1.562%, an increase of 0.6 basis points. The six-month Shibor was at 1.632%, an increase of 0.1 basis points. The nine-month Shibor was at 1.663%, an increase of 0.1 basis points. The one-year Shibor was 1.673%, unchanged.

10:59:03

[Ministry of Ecology and Environment: Wind power projects grew by over 40% in the first half of the year, and the industrial structure was optimized and adjusted] At a press conference on the theme of "High-quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan" held by the State Council Information Office this morning, the head of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment stated that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the number of environmental impact assessment approvals for "two highs" (high emissions and high pollution) projects nationwide continued to decline; the number of environmental impact assessments for wind power, new energy vehicles, and other projects continued to increase, with the two increasing by 44.4% and 31.3% year-on-year respectively in the first half of 2025. According to statistics, since the 14th Five-Year Plan, a total of 14,600 environmental impact assessment documents for high-tech industrial projects in the electronic information manufacturing industry have been approved, involving a total investment of 6.28 trillion yuan, providing strong support for the development of new quality productivity. (CCTV News)

10:57:13

[Masayoshi Son's strategic focus shifts to AI, SoftBank Vision Fund plans to lay off 20% of employees] According to people familiar with the matter, SoftBank Group's Vision Fund is considering laying off up to 20% of its employees, which marks that Masayoshi Son is shifting his strategic focus to bold bets in the field of artificial intelligence. The person said that the Vision Fund, which had a total of about 282 employees as of the end of March, may cut more than 50 positions. As Masayoshi Son's interest in large-scale artificial intelligence bets has grown, the importance of the Vision Fund department has gradually diminished, and the layoffs continue years of reductions. A spokesperson for the Vision Fund confirmed the upcoming layoffs but did not disclose specific details. "We continue to adjust our organizational structure to better execute our long-term strategy - making bold and determined investments in AI and breakthrough technologies," the spokesperson said in an email. SoftBank Vision Fund has been selling key assets to raise funds for large-scale AI investments. As the company focuses on a few large investment transactions, the Vision Fund no longer needs a large number of investment advisors to manage new or existing transactions.

10:56:55

Global demand and the Fed's rate cut pushed silver prices to $41.90, while easing geopolitical risks limited gains. Details>

10:53:24

[Xpeng becomes the new force in pure electric sales in 32 markets, and its overseas stores have doubled to 275] From January to August, Xpeng delivered more than 24,702 vehicles in 46 countries and regions overseas, an increase of more than 137% year-on-year, and a balanced regional distribution. Europe accounted for 52% of total sales, the Middle East 25%, Asia 21%, and Latin America also took a 2% share. Among the 46 countries and regions entered in the world, in the statistics of 32 countries/regions, Xpeng ranked first in total sales among new force brands from January to August. Especially in Europe, Xpeng also won the new force pure electric sales champion from January to August.

10:52:25

[Vietnam is guiding the Vietnamese Dong to depreciate in response to the threat of US tariffs, which may result in the largest annual drop in 14 years] Faced with US President Trump's trade tariff policy, Vietnam is adopting the traditional strategy of currency devaluation to gain a competitive advantage among Southeast Asian countries. Exchange rate pricing data from the State Bank of Vietnam shows that the country has been steadily guiding the Vietnamese Dong to weaken this year. According to data compiled by the agency, the daily reference exchange rate of the US dollar against the Vietnamese Dong has climbed by about 3.5% in 2025 and is expected to record the largest annual increase since 2011. The Vietnamese Dong is currently trading close to its historical low set in August, and analysts predict that the Vietnamese Dong will depreciate further as the central bank maintains a weak exchange rate tendency. Darren Tay, head of Asia-Pacific country risk at BMI, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, said: "Gradually guiding the devaluation of the Vietnamese Dong will enable Vietnam to slowly regain its trade competitiveness in the US market." BMI predicts that by the end of 2025, the Vietnamese Dong exchange rate will fall to 27,000 to 1 US dollar

10:50:52

Indonesia's main parliamentary body agrees to include Patriot Bonds bill in 2026 priority legislation list

10:48:13

[US-South Korea trade talks stalled over auto tariffs and visas] South Korea's top trade negotiator said the country is continuing consultations with the United States on contentious issues such as visa restrictions and auto tariffs. These issues are crucial to the economic interests of both sides as Seoul strives to ease friction with Washington. South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo told reporters upon arriving in Incheon on Friday that he had just returned from Washington, where he met with U.S. Trade Representative Greer and key members of Congress to promote progress in the negotiations. Yeo said he had urged the United States to quickly resolve the visa issue for South Korean workers. Earlier this month, more than 300 South Korean employees were detained at a battery factory under construction in Georgia. The workers were released and returned home last week, but the immigration enforcement action has exacerbated tensions between the two countries and cast a shadow over the future of major investment commitments made by South Korea in July under the new trade agreement. The broad agreement stipulates a 15% tariff on South Korean goods, a commitment reiterated by the two leaders at a White House summit last month. However, reaching a final agreement remains difficult due to differences between the two sides on how to structure and implement the $350 billion investment plan, which is the core of the agreement.

10:46:26

[The United States Establishes Charlie Kirk National Memorial Day] On September 18th, local time, at the urging of Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to establish October 14th as "Charlie Kirk National Memorial Day." This day is the birthday of Charlie Kirk, the recently assassinated American conservative activist.

10:45:03

my country's Ecological and Environmental Quality Continues to Improve This morning, the State Council Information Office held a press conference themed "High-Quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan." The head of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment was invited to discuss efforts to promote high-quality development through high-level ecological and environmental protection. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, through unremitting efforts, my country's ecological and environmental quality has continued to improve. The proportion of sections with excellent surface water quality reached 90.4%, exceeding 90% for the first time. The water quality of the entire main stream of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River has remained at Class II for many consecutive years. (CCTV News)

10:43:13

A chart shows the latest data from the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) as of September 19, 2025. The 3128B cotton price index (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery at the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange) was at 15,283 yuan/ton, down 36 yuan/ton, or 0.24%. The 2227B cotton price index was at 13,393 yuan/ton, down 35 yuan/ton, or 0.26%. The 2129B cotton price index was at 15,547 yuan/ton, down 41 yuan/ton, or 0.26%. Huitong Finance FX678 has created a chart showing the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) for the last 30 trading days. The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, with three price quotes: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The benchmark delivery commodity for Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange cotton futures contracts is 3128B domestically produced cotton. The spot market cotton transaction price is converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will list the price of cotton from a certain origin and its 3128B equivalent.

10:40:31

Spot silver just touched the $42.00/oz mark and was last quoted at $42.00/oz, up 0.50% on the day. The main COMEX silver futures contract was last quoted at $42.37/oz, up 0.60% on the day.

10:40:26

Typhoon Mitina is about to make direct landfall in Guangdong, triggering a Level III emergency response. Typhoon Mitina, the 17th typhoon of this year, has intensified further and is about to make direct landfall in Guangdong. In accordance with the Guangdong Provincial Emergency Plan for Flood, Drought, Wind, and Frost Control and the relevant regulations of the Guangdong Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, the Guangdong Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has decided to upgrade the Level IV emergency response to a Level III emergency response at 10:00 AM on September 19. (CCTV News)

10:39:30

[Tesla Optimus AI team leader Ashish Kumar leaves to join Meta] Ashish Kumar, the head of Tesla's Optimus AI team, announced his departure and joined Meta as a research scientist. Ashish Kumar joined Tesla in July 2023 and was responsible for the AI development of the Optimus project until his departure in September 2025. During his more than two years at Tesla, he led the team to focus on the research of scalable AI methods, replacing the traditional robot control stack with reinforcement learning technology, and improving the dexterity of robots through video learning. The head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot project is Ashok Elluswamy, who took over as the project leader in June 2025.

10:37:43

my country has established the world's largest carbon emissions trading market. (Xinhua News Agency)

10:34:46

[Organization: PC handheld sales will reach 2.3 million units in 2025] Omdia research shows that global sales of PC handhelds (including Steam Deck) will reach 2.3 million units in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 32% (sales in 2024 were 1.7 million units). Omdia predicts that by 2029, annual sales of PC handhelds will reach 4.7 million units.

10:33:51

The pressure on the yen and the strengthening of the US dollar pushed USD/JPY to rebound sharply Details>

10:32:11

The Malaysian ringgit is expected to remain stable as the Fed's policy shift puts pressure on the dollar. Economists at Kenanga said in a report that the Malaysian ringgit is likely to trade in a range of 4.15 to 4.20 ringgit per dollar in the near term as the Federal Reserve has clearly shifted to an accommodative stance. They expect the Fed to make two more 25 basis point rate cuts this year, which will further pressure the already weak dollar. The market will focus on weak labor market data to support expectations of further Fed easing. They noted that the focus is on the core personal consumption expenditure price index, a stronger reading could weaken hopes for a near-term rate cut. Investors will also monitor housing data for signs of a slowdown that could affect the Fed's easing pace. They project the USD/MYR exchange rate to close at 4.08 by the end of 2025. They added that in the short term, resistance is seen at 4.21 ringgit, while support is seen at 4.19 ringgit. The USD/MYR exchange rate rose 0.3% to 4.2080 ringgit.

10:31:10

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 45,652.08 points this morning, up 0.77%.

10:31:02

Gold prices fluctuated at high levels, with the market focused on the Fed's rate cut path. 1. Gold prices continued to move sideways on Friday, not far from Wednesday's all-time high of 3,707. The Fed initiated its rate cuts as expected, but failed to clarify the pace of subsequent easing, keeping investors cautious as they await further clues on interest rates. Spot gold remained stable around $3,645 per ounce. 2. The Fed announced a rate cut on Wednesday, but concerns about persistent inflation have cast doubt on the sustainability of its policy shift. Low interest rates are generally favorable for gold, and traders currently believe there is a 92% probability of another 25 basis point rate cut in October. 3. Several central banks around the world are simultaneously signaling cautious policy. The Bank of England slowed its quantitative tightening pace and shifted its bond sales focus to medium- and short-term instruments; the Bank of Japan is also expected to maintain interest rates unchanged. Although initial jobless claims in the United States declined last week, the overall labor market showed signs of a slowdown, with both supply and demand contracting. 4. In addition, Swiss customs data showed that Switzerland's gold exports to China surged by 254% month-on-month in August, reaching a new high since May 2024, reflecting the continued rise in the Asian market's demand for precious metals.

10:30:19

[Canada and Mexico pledge to strengthen coordination in trade agreement review] The leaders of Canada and Mexico pledged to maintain close coordination ahead of a high-stakes trade agreement review with the United States next year. The current tariff threats from US President Trump put the agreement at risk. At a joint press conference held at the National Palace in Mexico, Canadian Prime Minister Carney and Mexican President Sheinbaum jointly affirmed progress that will enhance the competitiveness of North America - the region not only has a highly integrated automotive industry, but also has a large amount of cross-border trade in areas such as energy and agriculture. This is the first time that the leaders of the two countries have held a summit in Mexico City, marking a new development in the recent strengthening of Canada-Mexico relations: the two sides previously had differences in trade negotiation strategies with the United States, and now Canada and Mexico are jointly seeking to persuade Trump to reduce import tariffs on goods such as steel, automobiles and agricultural products. The meeting demonstrated the united stance of Canada and Mexico, reversing the sometimes cold bilateral relations during the administrations of former Prime Minister Trudeau and former Mexican President Lopez.

10:29:10

Data from the State Administration of Taxation shows that in the first eight months of this year, all four major tax categories maintained positive growth, with tax revenue from the financial sector showing the fastest growth. Data shows that in the first eight months of this year, the four major tax categories—value-added tax, domestic consumption tax, corporate income tax, and personal income tax—all maintained positive growth. Regionally, tax revenue growth in the eastern region was significantly higher than the national average, with particularly high growth in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Zhejiang. By industry, tax revenue from the financial sector maintained rapid growth, with capital market services and insurance industries experiencing double-digit growth. (CCTV)

10:27:36

[MAS may ease monetary policy in October] Analysts at BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, said in a report that the Monetary Authority of Singapore may resume policy easing in October after keeping its policy range unchanged in July. These analysts said that Singapore's labor market remains tight, but wage growth has slowed, which further limits inflationary pressures. BMI expects Singapore's core inflation rate to average 0.8% in 2025, lower than the midpoint of the MAS's range of 0.5%-1.5%. These analysts said that economic growth is also expected to slow significantly in the second half of the year

10:25:58

[China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association: Domestic alumina companies are accelerating their lithium extraction projects, which will form economies of scale] On September 19, the 2025 Suining International Lithium Battery Industry Conference was held. Ge Honglin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, said in his speech that from the perspective of lithium battery minerals and refining, my country has formed three process routes for lithium extraction from lepidolite, lithium extraction from spodumene, and lithium extraction from salt lakes. The current production costs of lithium carbonate are 70,000-80,000 yuan/ton, 60,000-70,000 yuan/ton, and 40,000-50,000 yuan/ton, respectively. The market shares of the three process products are 22%, 47%, and 19%, respectively. In addition, many domestic alumina companies are also accelerating their lithium extraction projects, which will soon form economies of scale and should not be underestimated. Therefore, lithium battery raw material companies should focus on future development trends, rationally judge the scale of the industry and the relationship between supply and demand, especially rationally judge the development trends of new energy batteries and new energy vehicles, prevent being misled by false information, and prevent the negative impact of the "involution" of downstream and terminal products.

10:25:26

[AUD/USD fell slightly, and the US dollar continued to rise] 1. AUD/USD fell 0.15% on Friday. Trading was sluggish before important events next week. Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock will speak to the House of Representatives next Monday, and Australia's August CPI data will be released next Wednesday. This is the last CPI data before the Reserve Bank of Australia makes an interest rate decision on September 30. 2. The US dollar index rose 0.1% on Friday. Powell's comments/initial jobless claims data provided support. The short-term support area for the Australian dollar is near the lower track of the Bollinger Bands on the hourly chart, 0.6590-95, and the Asian range is 0.6603-19. The support levels are 0.6595, 0.6415, and 0.6373, and the resistance level is 0.69435

10:22:19

The euro has just touched the 0.8700 mark against the pound, and is currently trading at 0.8700, up 0.07% on the day.

10:22:06

Fitch: Nepal's near-term political outlook remains subject to significant uncertainty

10:21:40

Fitch Ratings: Nepal's political uncertainty poses risks to its sovereign credit profile. Nepal's strong external liquidity, moderate concessional government and external debt burden may help limit the impact on the sovereign rating.

10:21:10

[Malaysia raises October crude palm oil reference price, export tax remains at 10%] According to foreign media reports, a statement released by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) on Friday showed that the country has raised its October crude palm oil reference price. This price level will keep the export tariff rate in the 10% range. As the world's second largest exporter of palm oil, Malaysia's October reference price is calculated at 4268.68 ringgit per ton (about US$1015.87). The reference price in September was 4053.43 ringgit per ton, resulting in a tariff of 10%. According to the country's export tariff, when the price of crude palm oil is in the range of 2250 to 2400 ringgit per ton, an export tax of 3% is levied. When the price exceeds 4050 ringgit per ton, the highest tax rate of 10% applies.

10:18:55

After the Fed's rate cut, there was a surprise reversal! US Treasury yields rose instead of falling, and the US dollar soared! Details>

10:11:52

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Continue to carry out lithium battery quality supervision and inspection and increase the intensity of handling unqualified enterprises] On September 19, the 2025 Suining International Lithium Battery Industry Conference was held. Wu Guogang, the second-level inspector of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said in his speech that the next step will be to build a solid safety bottom line and promote the healthy development of the lithium battery industry. Strengthen the implementation of relevant standards such as lithium batteries, improve the safety level of lithium battery production, use safety, and disposal safety, establish a lithium battery product safety grading evaluation technology system and a recommended catalog of energy storage battery products based on mandatory national standards, improve the safety level of product industry, continue to carry out lithium battery quality supervision and inspection, increase the intensity of handling unqualified enterprises, and promote the performance and quality improvement of lithium battery products.

10:11:11

Trump will sign the executive order at 3:00 PM ET on Friday (3:00 AM Beijing time on Saturday)

10:10:48

The main liquefied petroleum gas futures fell by 1.02% to 4,355 yuan/ton

10:08:24

【Short-term trading suggestions for US crude oil: range-bound fluctuations, short selling on rallies, buying on dips】 (1) Analysis reasons: Although the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut this year and hinted at further easing in the future, the sharp increase in US distillate inventories and the slowdown in the job market have put pressure on the demand outlook. At the same time, the uncertainty of the geopolitical situation has failed to reverse the decline in oil prices. In the short term, it will continue to fluctuate downward. On the technical level, the moving average maintains a bearish trend, waiting for the confirmation of support near the previous low point. (2) Key focus: geopolitical situation, global trade sentiment (3) Resistance: 63.60, 64.00, 64.30 (4) Support: 63.00, 62.60, 62.30

10:08:21

【Short-term operation suggestion for spot gold: oscillate upward, buy on dips】 (1) Analysis reason: The US dollar index rebounded slightly, putting pressure on gold prices to adjust, but it is still fluctuating at a high level. After the Fed’s interest rate cut, it suggests that it will continue to be loose in the future, which will support gold prices in the medium term. The current technical indicators have too much deviation and there is a need for correction. Wait for the adjustment to be completed. (2) Focus: Risk aversion, US dollar index, US Treasury yields (3) Resistance: 3680, 3700, 3720 (4) Support: 3630, 3600, 3580;

10:07:09

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Will accelerate the research and development and industrialization of forward-looking technologies such as solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and all-climate batteries] On September 19, the 2025 Suining International Lithium Battery Industry Conference was held. Wu Guogang, the second-level inspector of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said in his speech that in the next step, it will strengthen the leadership of lithium battery technology innovation, accelerate the layout of forward-looking technologies, accelerate the research and development and industrialization of solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, all-climate batteries, fast-charging batteries and key materials, break through the active safety warning technology based on thermal runaway models, develop high-performance flame-retardant battery materials, high-efficiency green fire extinguishing materials, and build a multi-dimensional safety technology system. In addition, support the expansion of international cooperation and guide the industry to go overseas with high quality. Strengthen the connection with the resources, strategies, policies, standards, etc. of relevant countries, strengthen the guidance of the global layout of lithium battery companies, support domestic companies to jointly go overseas, open up international markets, actively participate in overseas green and low-carbon energy governance, and actively integrate into and seek to lead global climate change response actions.

10:06:36

Malaysia set the reference price of crude palm oil at 4,268.68 ringgit per ton in October, corresponding to an export tariff rate of 10%.

10:04:26

[Ministry of Commerce and Nine Other Departments: Implementing Preferential Tax and Fee Policies] The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments issued a notice on September 19th regarding further efforts to expand and upgrade the "15-minute convenient living zone" in cities. The notice proposes implementing preferential tax and fee policies. For eligible small and micro businesses and individual businesses, preferential tax and fee policies will be implemented in accordance with regulations. Elder care, childcare, and elderly dining service institutions will implement residential pricing policies for electricity, water, gas, and heating. Localities with conditions are encouraged to implement residential pricing for water, electricity, and other charges at community domestic service outlets. (Ministry of Commerce)

10:03:03

[The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments: Priority will be given to the issuance of REITs by community commercial complexes, neighborhood centers, department stores, vegetable markets and other consumer infrastructure projects that guarantee basic people's livelihood] The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments issued a notice on September 19th on stepping up efforts to promote the expansion and upgrading of the "one-minute convenient living circle" in cities. The notice proposed that financial institutions be encouraged to support the revitalization of idle commercial facilities around the community, giving priority to the development of "one old and one young" services. Priority will be given to the issuance of infrastructure real estate investment trusts (REITs) by community commercial complexes, neighborhood centers, department stores, vegetable markets and other consumer infrastructure projects that guarantee basic people's livelihood. Make full use of the 500 billion yuan service consumption and pension re-loan policy to guide financial institutions to increase support. Implement the loan interest subsidy policy for service industry operators. (Ministry of Commerce)

10:02:00

[The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments: Encourage the application of advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things to develop smart stores, AI cafeterias, self-service vending machines, self-service cabinets, unmanned digital terminals, etc.] The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments issued a notice on September 19th on stepping up efforts to promote the expansion and upgrading of the "one-minute convenient living circle" in cities. The notice proposes to improve the level of digital management. Encourage the application of advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things to develop smart stores, AI cafeterias, self-service vending machines, self-service cabinets, unmanned digital terminals, etc. Build a smart service platform for the convenient living circle, access local merchant resources, strengthen supply and demand docking, and online and offline linkage. Promote the convenient living circle guide map, network dynamic monitoring map, "minor repair" convenience map, and use big data to accurately build commercial outlets. (Ministry of Commerce)

10:00:14

[New Model Launches: Xinjiang Hami's Million-Kw "Concentrated Thermal Power + Photovoltaic" Project Fully Connected to the Grid] Yesterday (the 18th), China's largest "Linear Fresnel" CSP integrated energy demonstration project, the Three Gorges Group's Hami million-kilowatt "Concentrated Thermal Power + Photovoltaic" project, achieved full grid connection and power generation. This marks the official launch of a new model for the coordinated operation of "Concentrated Thermal Power + Photovoltaic" projects, which will help enhance the grid's ability to accommodate new energy sources. Shi Yong, on-site manager of the Xinjiang branch of the Three Gorges Group, stated that the CSP power station's energy storage and peak-shaving capabilities will complement the 900,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power station. During the day, photovoltaic power generation meets the grid's baseload load; at night or during rainy periods, the CSP heat storage system seamlessly provides power, ensuring 24-hour stable output. Once fully connected to the grid, the CSP energy storage power station will fully utilize its peak-shaving function as a basic power source, operating in tandem with the photovoltaic power station to form a multi-energy, complementary clean energy base. It is expected to generate approximately 2.067 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 1.63 million tons. (CCTV News)

09:58:34

[The Ministry of Commerce and other 9 departments: step up efforts to promote the construction, expansion and upgrading of the "15-minute convenient living circle" in cities] The Ministry of Commerce and other 9 departments jointly issued the "Notice on Stepping Up Efforts to Promote the Construction, Expansion and Upgrading of the "15-minute Convenient Living Circle" in Cities", and redeployed the work of building convenient living circles. The "Notice" puts forward new goals. We must always practice the people-centered development thinking, take people's satisfaction as an important criterion for testing our work, and solidly promote the construction of convenient living circles in accordance with the principles of "asking the people for their needs and advice", "taking measures based on the city, one policy for each circle", and "filling in what is lacking".

09:55:07

Xiaomi Auto: Xiaomi Auto OTA autumn major version upgrade, starting today, Xiaomi SU7 and YU7 will be upgraded to Xiaomi HyperOS 1.10.0 simultaneously

09:54:47

[Gold prices fell for the third consecutive day as the Fed's cautious attitude towards rate cuts curbed demand] Gold prices fell for the third consecutive day as traders became more cautious about the Fed's rate cut prospects and the strengthening US dollar curbed the recent rise in precious metals. Gold prices are now about $70 lower than the all-time high set on Wednesday - after the Fed announced a 25 basis point rate cut, pushing gold prices to a record. Gold prices subsequently fell as Fed Chairman Powell's comments on the path of monetary policy were more hawkish than expected, saying officials would take a "meeting-by-meeting" approach to further easing. Looking ahead, attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve at the US government level may further boost gold prices. Governor Lisa Cook is embroiled in a legal dispute with Trump, who tried to fire her over mortgage fraud allegations. Government economic adviser Stephen Milan was quickly appointed to fill the temporary vacancy at the Federal Reserve. He was also the only member of the committee who opposed a 25 basis point rate cut and advocated a 50 basis point rate cut at Wednesday's meeting.

09:53:14

Lithography equipment concept stocks continued to rise, Tengjing Technology hit a new high during the session, Kaimet Gas hit the daily limit, Wavelength Optoelectronics, Meiai Technology, Huaya Intelligent, Xinlai Applied Materials, and Yongxin Optics followed suit

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