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2025-08-03

10:11:49

According to NBC News: Trump said his new high tariffs are "going very well, very well," but he is open to making more deals

10:10:52

Statistics Indonesia: Exports of crude and refined palm oil reached 11 million tons in the first six months of the year

10:08:59

[National Development and Reform Commission: Fourth batch of 69 billion yuan in consumer goods trade-in funds to be distributed in October] Jiang Yi, director of the Policy Research Office of the National Development and Reform Commission, announced on the 1st that the third batch of 69 billion yuan in ultra-long-term special treasury bonds supporting the old-for-new consumer goods trade-in program has been distributed, and the fourth batch of 69 billion yuan will be distributed as planned in October. (Xinhua Finance)

10:06:25

Vale: Strong performance again delivered in the second quarter of 2025 Details>

10:06:20

Indonesia's annual export rate in June

Previous : 9.68% Forecast : 10.41%

Published Value 11.29%

10:05:38

[Trump's reciprocal tariffs take effect one week later, to August 7] On Thursday evening, local time, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs ranging from 15% to 41% on goods exported to the United States from 67 trading partners, raising the tariff level to the highest level in more than a century. However, the new tariffs will not take effect until August 7, instead of August 1 as before, which gives countries another window to try to lower tariffs through negotiations. A senior government official said, "This is historic, this is a new trade system, this is what I call the Trump round of negotiations." White House officials said Thursday evening that they hope to reach more agreements with various countries before the new tariff implementation date of August 7.

10:04:16

CDC excludes experts from panel setting vaccine policy

10:04:08

[Smart Expo Concludes, Over 150 Technology Companies Participated] According to the Suzhou Industrial Park, the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Product Application Expo concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center on July 30. More than 150 technology companies participated in the expo, focusing on key application scenarios such as AI+manufacturing, AI+medical care, AI+transportation, and AI+education. Over 1,000 products were exhibited in segments such as embodied intelligence, low-altitude economy, and large models. Twenty-one companies released over 30 new products. The "Black Technology Space Station" brought together high-tech products, integrating display and sales, attracting 20,000 on-site visitors, and the live broadcast of the exhibition attracted over 70,000 online viewers.

10:03:26

Alert! Is the worst non-farm payroll report of 2025 coming soon? The risk of a short-term dollar correction is increasing. Details>

10:02:30

Xiaomi Group Chairman Lei Jun: In July, Xiaomi Auto delivered more than 30,000 units

10:02:20

[U.S. Trade Representative issues statement on Trump's vision for a new international trade system] U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer issued a statement saying that President Trump had previously issued an executive order to modify the reciprocal tariff rates of certain trading partners to further address the national emergency caused by the United States' huge and persistent annual merchandise trade deficit. This new trading system will reduce the U.S. trade deficit and bring better results for American workers, their families and communities. In the coming weeks, this new system will begin to take shape as the Trump administration works with trading partners on the path of shared prosperity.

09:56:57

The main contract of polysilicon futures rose in the short term, and the decline has narrowed to 1%. It had previously fallen by more than 4%. On the news front, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Notice on the List of Special Energy Conservation Supervision Tasks for the Polysilicon Industry in 2025".

09:56:41

[New Zealand wants to persuade Trump to cut 15% new tariffs] New Zealand's trade minister said New Zealand will push Trump to reduce the 15% tariffs on US exports. "We will make the case for why this should not happen and engage with US officials very quickly to clarify this and seek changes." Late Thursday, the White House announced a series of new tariffs in Washington. US officials said that countries with a trade surplus with the United States must pay at least 15% tariffs.

09:53:43

Trump: Senate must remain in session and not adjourn until the entire executive schedule is clear

09:53:20

Applications for Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses Underway! First Batch of Note-Issuing Banks Expected to Be First] On August 1st, Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance officially came into effect. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently issued a series of supporting guidelines, including the "Guidelines for the Supervision of Licensed Stablecoin Issuers," clarifying the application requirements for issuer licenses, including financial requirements, personnel qualifications, reserve assets, custody and redemption requirements, jurisdiction, and transitional arrangements. Securities China reporters learned that Hong Kong note-issuing banks, such as Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), are essential players in this application process. Whether driven by their own development needs or regulatory impetus, they are likely to be the first to apply for stablecoin issuer licenses. Furthermore, Chinese banks, sandbox testing companies, large state-owned enterprises, and internet giants with payment licenses are also eager to apply. Initially, securities firms will focus on stablecoin trading, custody, financing, and consulting, as well as providing digital asset allocation services related to the tokenization of traditional assets. Currently, 44 institutions, including securities firms, have upgraded their virtual asset trading licenses, an increase of three since the end of June. (Securities China)

09:52:48

[Australian house price outlook optimistic, boosted by expectations of interest rate cuts] Australian house prices rose for the sixth consecutive month in July, boosted by continued market speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia will further cut interest rates in the second half of this year. Data from real estate research firm Cotality showed that the house price index rose 0.6% month-on-month in July, with the strongest increases in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Cotality said that market conditions indicate that house prices will continue to rise for the rest of 2025 and throughout 2026. The report said that given that two to three more interest rate cuts are expected in this easing cycle, it is difficult not to be optimistic about the outlook for the next 18 months. After the second quarter inflation data released on Wednesday showed that inflationary pressures appeared to be under control, financial markets expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates for the third time this year at its policy meeting in a few weeks.

09:52:37

USD/CNH just broke through the 7.2200 mark and was last at 7.2201, up 0.16% on the day. USD/CNH was last at 7.2098, up 0.13% on the day.

09:47:25

Trump's tariffs hit on August 1st: How much have South Korea, Japan, and the EU paid in "protection fees"? Did the money earned in previous years go to waste? Details>

09:46:22

[Two departments: The price of natural gas pipeline transportation within the province should implement a unified pricing model] The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration issued the "Guiding Opinions on Improving the Price Mechanism of Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation within the Province to Promote High-Quality Development of the Industry". It is mentioned that the price of natural gas pipeline transportation within the province should implement a unified pricing model, transitioning from "one price per line" and "one price per enterprise" to regional pricing or a unified price across the province, to achieve effective connection with the inter-provincial natural gas pipeline transportation price mechanism and help form a "national network". During the transition period, methods such as setting benchmark prices can be adopted to guide pipeline operating companies to survive the fittest, integrate resources, and improve the efficiency of pipeline network operation.

09:45:01

China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 50.40 Forecast : 50.40

金银石油

Published Value 49.50

09:44:30

Overview of the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (CNY HIBOR) and its changes: According to Huitong Finance, the interest rate changes of each period of CNY HIBOR on August 1, 2025 are shown in the table: the interest rate of 1 period increased, the interest rate of 5 periods decreased, and the interest rate of 3 periods remained unchanged. Among them, the largest change was the 2-week interest rate of CNY hibor: a decrease of 19 basis points. As the updated data in the figure shows, the overnight onshore RMB HIBOR was reported at 1.08%, up 11 basis points; 1 week was reported at 1.28%, down 18 basis points, 2 weeks was reported at 1.33%, down 19 basis points, 1 month was reported at 1.59%, down 3 basis points, 2 months was reported at 1.65%, down 3 basis points, 3 months was reported at 1.72%, down 1 basis point, 6 months was reported at 1.79%, unchanged, 9 months was reported at 1.80%, unchanged, and 1-year onshore RMB HIBOR was reported at 1.82%, unchanged. BP=basis point

09:43:45

[South Korean stock market hit by tax increase proposal, Seoul Composite Index fell more than 3%] South Korea's benchmark stock index recorded its biggest drop since early April, with SK Hynix and Hanwha Aerospace falling the most. The South Korean government previously proposed to increase taxes on companies and stock investors to boost fiscal revenue. According to a proposal released by the South Korean Ministry of Finance on Thursday, the capital gains tax threshold for stock holdings will be reduced from 5 billion won to 1 billion won, and the stock transaction tax will be raised from 0.15% to 0.2%. According to the proposal, the top corporate tax rate will be raised from 24% to 25%, reversing the tax cuts of the previous government. The corporate tax rate will be increased by 1 percentage point at all levels. Timefolio said that with the reduction in the capital gains tax threshold, the number of taxable investors will increase significantly, so the stock market may see a sell-off.

09:42:14

[The wildfire in Grand Canyon National Park continues to rage, and a huge "pyrocumulus cloud" rises in the sky] According to a report by CBS on July 31st local time, the wildfire in the Grand Canyon National Park area in Arizona, USA, is still raging. According to fire officials, as of the morning of the 31st, only 4% of the fire boundary was under control, and the burned area exceeded 105,000 acres (about 425 square kilometers). The report also said that a time-lapse video shot on the 29th local time showed that the smoke from the wildfire formed a huge "pyrocumulus cloud" near the Grand Canyon. A local emergency management team shared the video on social media and explained that "these clouds can be extremely powerful. In some cases, they can trigger storms, lightning, and even tornadoes." It is reported that "pyrocumulus clouds" are formed by atmospheric convection triggered by heat generated by activities such as wildfires. The team also warned that this phenomenon may also spread smoke to nearby areas. Inhaling wildfire smoke may pose serious health risks. Residents in areas with poor air quality are advised to stay indoors and consider wearing N95 masks if they need to go out.

09:40:40

Crude oil trading reminder: Supply-side concerns support oil prices, and they are expected to continue to rise after a short-term pullback. Details>

09:39:44

World Gold Council: Gold demand surges to a new record of $132 billion in the second quarter of 2025 Details>

09:37:39

Zhiji Auto: July deliveries reached 7,027 units

09:36:19

[Pentagon: Will produce AMRAAM missiles with a total value of $3.5 billion for Ukraine and other countries] The Pentagon announced that it has signed a contract with Raytheon Technologies, a company engaged in aviation manufacturing and defense industry, to produce AMRAAM medium-range missiles with a total value of $3.5 billion for Ukraine and other countries. The Pentagon announcement pointed out: "Congratulations to Raytheon Technologies of Tucson, Arizona for signing a hard fixed price and incentive indefinite contract with a total value of no more than $3.5 billion to produce improved air-to-air medium-range missiles (AMRAAM)." According to the contract, in addition to Ukraine, these missiles will also be delivered to Denmark, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Israel and Kuwait.

09:34:51

[Liquid-cooled server concept continues to be strong, Sichuan Run shares 2 consecutive boards] Liquid-cooled server concept continues to be strong in the morning, Sichuan Run shares 2 consecutive boards, Dayuan Pump Industry hits the daily limit, Kexinyuan, Chunzhong Technology, Yingwei, Kangsheng shares and others follow suit

09:33:54

The FTSE China A50 Index futures just broke through the 13800.00 mark and was last trading at 13801.00, up 0.17% on the day.

09:32:19

[The State Administration of Taxation issued an announcement on matters related to the tax credit policy for direct investment by overseas investors with distributed profits] The announcement pointed out that if overseas investors use the distributed profits to make up for the registered capital they have subscribed to in domestic resident enterprises and increase paid-in capital or capital reserves, it shall be regarded as "newly added or transferred paid-in capital or capital reserves of resident enterprises in China". When determining the amount of tax credit, overseas investors may choose to calculate it based on 10% of the reinvestment amount or a dividend tax rate of less than 10% stipulated in the applicable tax treaty (or arrangement). Once the relevant ratio is selected, when the investment is recovered after holding the investment for 5 years (60 months) and the deferred tax is declared, the lower dividend tax rate stipulated in the tax treaty (or arrangement) shall no longer apply.

09:31:54

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 40900.00 mark and was last at 40906.39, down 0.40% on the day.

09:30:47

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato: Recent trade deals have helped Japan avoid tariffs

09:30:37

New Zealand will push for lower US tariffs after raising them to 15%

09:30:04

Australia's PPI annual rate in the second quarter

Previous : 3.70% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.40%

09:30:03

Australia's PPI quarterly rate for the second quarter

Previous : 0.90% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.70%

09:27:54

[Analyst: Malaysia's economy is expected to remain resilient under the impact of tariffs] Felicia Ling, an analyst at Hong Leong Investment Bank, said in a report that Malaysia is expected to withstand the impact of US tariffs, and GDP growth in 2025 may remain at 4.0%. Although the United States will impose a 19% tariff on Malaysian goods and a 40% tariff on transshipment goods starting next week, key industries such as semiconductors are currently still duty-free. If semiconductor exports are later included in trade restrictions, risks remain. However, Malaysia's strong electronics ecosystem, global investor interest and increased global competitiveness should help cushion the impact. Strong domestic demand and continued investment momentum will support economic growth. Taking into account global uncertainties and changing trade dynamics, the policy interest rate is expected to remain at 2.75% in 2025.

09:27:33

[Sichuan Embodied Humanoid Robotics signs "Provincial Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Innovation Center"] According to Sichuan Embodied Humanoid Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., the "Sichuan Robotics Industry Supply and Demand Matchmaking Event" hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology kicked off on July 31. At the event, Sichuan Embodied Humanoid Robotics CEO and CTO Feng Zhenyu, on behalf of the company, completed the "Sichuan Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Innovation Center Joint Unveiling" with the Automation Research Institute of China North Industries Group Corporation and other units; and signed a "Robotics Technology Joint Research" agreement with the Sichuan Machinery Research and Design Institute around humanoid robots and intelligent joint modules. Among them, the "Sichuan Humanoid Robot Manufacturing Innovation Center" is also the province's first joint manufacturing innovation center.

09:27:20

The South Korean won fell below 1,400 against the dollar for the first time since May 19.

09:25:14

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3568.26 points in the morning, down 0.14%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4069.93 points in the morning, down 0.14%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 11001.25 points in the morning, down 0.08%; the ChiNext Index opened at 2323.92 points in the morning, down 0.19%; the SME Board Index opened at 12478.04 points in the morning, down 0.03%.

09:24:33

The People's Bank of China conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation of RMB 126 billion today, with an interest rate of 1.40% (the last time was 1.40%). The People's Bank of China's open market net injection this week was RMB 6.9 billion.

09:21:49

Zhao Leji attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments and delivered a speech. The Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from July 29th to 31st. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended the conference and delivered a speech entitled "Upholding Multilateralism and Building a Better Home Together." In his speech, Zhao Leji stated that humanity's peace and development are currently facing severe challenges, and legislatures have the responsibility to play an active role in promoting the building of a new type of international relations. We must be joint guardians of world peace and tranquility, uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security vision, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and respect the development paths independently chosen by their peoples. We must be joint promoters of global development and prosperity, uphold mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, safeguard the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, and provide legal guarantees for promoting common development among all countries. We must be joint advocates for exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, advocating respect for the diversity of world civilizations, allowing them to flourish and coexist in harmony. We must be joint promoters of international fairness and justice, upholding and practicing true multilateralism, and promoting a more just and equitable global governance system. Zhao Leji stressed that China's National People's Congress is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union and legislative bodies of various countries to jointly implement global development initiatives, global security initiatives, and global civilization initiatives, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind. (Xinhua News Agency)

09:21:28

Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister: Lowering US tariffs to attract foreign investment

09:21:03

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato: There is a general consensus that the US trade deficit is unsustainable, and Japan will steadily implement the consensus reached in the trade agreement with the US.

09:20:42

According to Kyodo News, Japan's Ministry of Labor is considering raising the national minimum wage by 6% in fiscal 2025, the largest increase in history.

09:19:53

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,290.00/oz mark and was last trading at $1,289.95/oz, down 1.22% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,299.3/oz, up 0.02% on the day.

09:18:16

Tariffs cost Apple $800 million, Cook says it has acquired about seven companies this year. On July 31st, local time, Apple released its financial results for the quarter ended June 28th, with revenue far exceeding Wall Street expectations and sending its stock price up nearly 3% after hours. However, Apple faces the uncertain impact of tariffs. Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts on a conference call that tariffs have already cost the company $800 million in the quarter and could add $1.1 billion in costs this quarter. Apple's revenue for the quarter was $94.04 billion, a year-on-year increase of nearly 10%. iPhone sales increased 13.5% to $44.58 billion. Apple's Greater China sales reached $15.37 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10%, reversing previous sales declines. Apple CFO Kevan Parekh forecast revenue of $98.04 billion for the next quarter. Although many Apple products have currently been exempted from tariffs, they may still face tariffs, impacting sales, including in the United States. Although Apple has never announced major acquisitions or plans during its earnings calls, Cook said that Apple has acquired about seven companies so far this year, but not all of them are focused on AI. He also said that Apple is always looking to acquire companies of any size to help it develop AI products.

09:17:52

[South Korea's benchmark stock index suffered its biggest drop since April as the government plans to raise capital gains tax] South Korea's benchmark stock index fell as much as 3.1%, the biggest drop since early April, after the South Korean government proposed raising taxes on companies and stock investors to increase revenue. SK Hynix's share price fell more than 5%, causing the biggest drag on the Kospi index; Hanwha Aerospace fell 7%, which was another factor dragging down the market. The Kospi index led the decline in Asia; the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.4%. According to the proposal released by the South Korean Ministry of Finance in Seoul on Thursday evening, the top corporate tax rate will be raised from 24% to 25%.

09:16:39

Japan's Finance Minister: Will not comment on foreign exchange levels. It is important that stable currency fluctuations reflect fundamentals. We are concerned about exchange rate fluctuations, including those driven by speculators.

09:15:56

Summary of the RMB central parity rate in the interbank foreign exchange market on August 1 (Part 1/2): Swiss franc to RMB 8.8134, up 35.00 points; USD to RMB 7.1496, up 2.00 points; EUR to RMB 8.1885, down 35.00 points; JPY 100 to RMB 4.7574, down 433.00 points; HKD to RMB 0.9108, unchanged; GBP to RMB 9.4701, down 311.99 points; AUD to RMB 4.6121, down 117.00 points; NZD to RMB 4.2287, down 137.00 points; SGD to RMB 5.5248, down 58.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 5.1757 against the RMB, down 106.00 points; the Malaysian ringgit was quoted at 0.5950 against the RMB, up 31.60 points; the Russian ruble was quoted at 11.2611 against the RMB, down 30.00 points.

09:15:55

Summary of the RMB central parity rates in the interbank foreign exchange market on August 1 (2/2): The South African rand (CNY) was quoted at 2.5419, up 313.00 points; the Korean won (CNY) was quoted at 194.1300, up 34.00 points; the UAE dirham (CNY) was quoted at 0.5120, down 0.50 points; the Saudi riyal (CNY) was quoted at 0.5229, down 0.50 points; the Hungarian forint (CNY) was quoted at 48.8339, down 276.99 points; the Polish złoty (CNY) was quoted at 0.5221, up 5.40 points; the Danish krone (CNY) was quoted at 0.9118, up 6.00 points; the Swedish krona (CNY) was quoted at 1.3649, up 14.00 points; and the Norwegian krone (CNY) was quoted at 1.4402, up 33.00 points. The RMB was quoted at 5.6672 against the Turkish lira, up 102.30 points; the RMB was quoted at 2.6334 against the Mexican peso, up 19.00 points; the RMB was quoted at 4.5559 against the Thai baht, up 62.00 points.

09:15:35

The central parity rate of USD/CNY today was 7.1496, up 2.00 points from 7.1494 in the previous trading day. The USD/CNY closed at 7.1998 yesterday against the onshore RMB and 7.2084 yesterday against the offshore RMB.

09:13:38

UBS economists expect a "weak" July employment report, with non-farm payrolls increasing by 95,000 and the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%. "We expect non-farm payroll growth in July to slow from 147,000 in June, mainly due to a slowdown in government sector growth, which unexpectedly increased by 73,000 in June."

09:13:14

Goldman Sachs economists predict that private sector job growth will rebound to a slightly stronger (but still weak) pace, with non-farm payrolls expected to increase by 100,000, down from 147,000 in June.

09:12:03

[Lebanese President: The Lebanese Army needs $1 billion in aid every year to maintain its defense capabilities] Lebanese President Aoun, in a speech to senior officers of the armed forces on the occasion of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Lebanese Army, said that the Lebanese Army needs $1 billion in financial assistance from friendly countries every year to maintain its defense capabilities.

09:11:42

Non-farm payrolls outlook: July jobs report expected to show further slowdown in US hiring, unemployment rate may rise Details>

09:06:10

[Trump: Anti-Russian sanctions are ineffective] US President Trump said that new sanctions may be imposed on Russia, but he is not sure that they will work. Trump said at the White House: "We may impose sanctions, and I don't think he (Russian President Putin) is worried. They know about sanctions. I don't know if they will work, but they will definitely be imposed." Trump said that he will make a relevant decision in 8 days.

09:04:43

【Thailand: Tariff agreement helps maintain its export base and remain competitive relative to other ASEAN countries】 Thailand said that the US announcement of a 19% tariff on its products will help Thailand maintain its export base and long-term economic stability. A Thai government spokesman said that the trade agreement successfully negotiated by the Thai government represents a win-win situation that can maintain Thailand's export base and long-term economic stability. Against the backdrop of changes in international trade policies, it once again demonstrates Thailand's potential on the global trade stage.

09:03:51

The Australian dollar has just touched the 97.00 mark against the Japanese yen and is currently trading at 97.00, up 0.17% on the day.

09:00:26

[Japan's job market remains relatively tight in June and companies are still under pressure to raise wages] Japan's job market remains relatively tight, and policymakers are seeking to boost economic growth by stimulating demand, which puts pressure on companies to raise wages. Data released by the Japanese government on Friday showed that the unemployment rate was 2.5% in June, the same as the previous month. At the same time, the ratio of job vacancies to job seekers fell slightly from 1.24 to 1.22, meaning that there were 122 job vacancies for every 100 job seekers. Economists had expected the ratio to be 1.25. Earlier this year, persistent labor shortages forced large Japanese companies to promise wage increases of more than 5% in annual negotiations with unions, the largest wage increase in more than three decades. The Bank of Japan is still observing whether these wage increases can drive a sustained recovery in personal consumption. Household spending, adjusted for inflation, grew 4.7% year-on-year in May, the largest increase in nearly three years. However, whether the growth momentum can be sustained will depend on whether wage growth can outpace inflation. June wage data will be released next Wednesday, and based on past records, most of the recent wage increases will likely be reflected in June wages.

08:59:24

Cambodian Prime Minister: 19% tariff rate is good news for Cambodian people and economy

08:58:54

Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization: I hope that the Bank of Japan will communicate and coordinate closely with the government to guide monetary policy to achieve the 2% inflation target in a sustained and stable manner

08:56:45

Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization: I understand that the Bank of Japan decided to keep interest rates unchanged yesterday and that we need to closely monitor domestic and international economic developments.

08:55:50

【Standard Chartered Bank said it will apply for a stablecoin license in Hong Kong】 Standard Chartered Bank’s CEO for Hong Kong and Greater China and North Asia, Huen Wai-yee, said that Standard Chartered Bank is currently studying the relevant documents for stablecoin issuers and will start planning and aim to submit its application as soon as possible. Huen Wai-yee said at a press conference on Thursday that Standard Chartered Bank had previously participated in the sandbox test.

08:55:33

[Global funds sell Indonesian stocks at a one-month high] Indonesian stocks suffered the largest net sell-off in a month from global investors on July 31. According to exchange data, global funds sold a net of US$76.5 million of the country's stocks on July 31, the largest since June 20.

08:54:54

The asset dispute case between Zong Jichang, Zong Jieli, Zong Jisheng, Zong Fuli and Jian Hao Ventures Limited will be heard in chambers at the Hong Kong High Court at 4 p.m. today.

08:53:10

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 40700.00 mark and was last at 40696.64, down 0.91% on the day.

08:52:42

Japan's 218th Extraordinary Diet officially convened on August 1st. According to previous reports, this extraordinary Diet will elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Senate, as well as chairpersons of various committees. In addition, a meeting of the House of Representatives Budget Committee is scheduled for August 4th, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expected to attend and conduct a focused review. (CCTV)

08:51:57

Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization: We will continue to urge the United States to implement the already reached agreement on automobile tariff reductions. The US tariffs will affect the Japanese economy, leading to a decline in exports and weakening demand due to the global economic slowdown.

08:51:11

White House: 40% tariffs on Laos and Myanmar

08:50:55

White House: 19% tariffs imposed on Cambodia

08:50:10

Iron ore inventories at 45 ports in China as of the week ending July 31

Previous : 13790.38 Forecast : -

Published Value 13657.90

08:49:54

[SASAC: Speed up the preparation of the three-level plan for state-owned central enterprises] The Party Committee of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council held an enlarged meeting on July 31st. It is necessary to accurately grasp the requirements of the Party Central Committee, deepen the research on major issues of the development of state-owned central enterprises in the "15th Five-Year Plan" based on a comprehensive and objective assessment of the implementation of the "14th Five-Year Plan", and speed up the preparation of the three-level plan for state-owned central enterprises with forward-looking thinking, strategic vision and broad vision, to ensure that a high-quality plan that meets the requirements of the Central Committee, fits the actual situation of state-owned central enterprises, and meets the expectations of all sectors of society is produced. We must deeply understand and grasp the analysis and judgment of the Party Central Committee on the current economic situation and the decision-making and deployment of economic work, actively carry out the economic operation of state-owned central enterprises in the second half of the year, focus on stable operation, pay attention to tapping internal potential, and strengthen risk prevention; promote coordinated development, strengthen high-quality investment, and better play the role of industrial chain integration and driving; accelerate the cultivation of new quality productivity, combine the research and development of new technologies with the development of new businesses, and promote the construction of new production relations through high-efficiency reforms, better help stabilize employment, stabilize enterprises, stabilize the market, stabilize expectations, and contribute greater strength to consolidating and expanding the positive momentum of economic recovery.

08:48:17

OpenAI introduces the Stargate project to Europe. OpenAI announced on July 31st that it will launch the Stargate Norway project, its first AI data center project in Europe. Partners in the Stargate Norway project include Nscale and Aker. The site will be designed and built by Nscale and is expected to be jointly owned by a 50/50 joint venture between Nscale and Aker.

08:47:37

Japan's Manufacturing Activity Returns to Contraction in July: A private sector survey released Friday showed that Japanese manufacturing activity contracted in July, ending a brief period of stabilization the previous month as weak demand pushed production back into contraction. The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a final reading of 48.9 in July from 50.1 in June, below the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The final PMI reading was little changed from the initial reading of 48.8. Most of the survey data was collected before the announcement of the US-China trade agreement last Sunday, which reduced tariffs on Japan to 15% from the previously threatened 25%. Annabel Fiddes, Associate Director of Economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, noted that with the US-Japan trade agreement taking effect, "whether this translates into stronger customer confidence and improved sales in the coming months will be crucial." The key output sub-index re-entered contraction territory, shrinking at the fastest pace since March. The survey showed that businesses generally reported lower production due to a decline in new business. New orders contracted again in July, but at a slightly slower pace than in June. Despite declines in production and orders, manufacturers continued to add workers in July, but the pace of job creation slowed to its lowest level in three months. On the price side, input cost inflation fell to its lowest level in four and a half years, while output prices rose at their fastest pace in a year as businesses passed on higher costs to customers. Business confidence rose to a six-month high in July, with companies expecting improved demand conditions and reduced trade-related uncertainty to support growth over the coming year.

08:45:50

[Analyst: The impact of US tariffs on oil prices may be two-way] Oil prices opened almost unchanged this morning, with Brent crude oil close to $72 per barrel. Some analysts say that for crude oil, the impact of tariffs is two-way. As the impact of widespread trade tariffs is expected to slow economic growth, this will have a negative impact on oil demand. However, other related US penalties - especially those threatened against Russian oil buyers - may disrupt supply, thereby supporting oil prices.

08:44:42

[US Imposition of "Reciprocal Tariffs" Impacts Markets, US Dollar Index Holds Steady Awaiting Non-Farm Payroll Data] 1. Former US President Trump's announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" ranging from 10% to 41% on exports from dozens of countries has garnered widespread market attention. Although this policy could escalate global trade tensions, the US dollar index reacted relatively calmly, dipping 0.07% to 99.98, following a 0.25% gain in the previous session. Analysts note that investors are awaiting Friday's US non-farm payroll data for further insight into the Federal Reserve's policy path. 2. Affected by uncertainty surrounding tariffs, US stock futures weakened, with E-mini S&P 500 futures down 0.27% and E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.38%. Meanwhile, the 10-year US Treasury yield fluctuated narrowly around 4.37%. 3. Technically, the US dollar index remains on an upward trajectory, with the 5-day, 10-day, and 21-day moving averages trending bullishly. The 21-day Bollinger Bands are widening, and the daily chart maintains a positive signal. Key support is yesterday's low of 99.52, while resistance is seen at the May 29 high of 100.48 and 100.77 (the 0.786% retracement of the May-July decline).

08:44:42

Brazil sues Vale for illegal mining, demanding 2 billion reais in compensation. The Brazilian Attorney General's Office announced on July 31 local time that it has filed a lawsuit against Vale, demanding 2 billion reais in compensation, because the company may have engaged in illegal mining in Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulting in damage to public property. The announcement stated that the area belongs to the Brazilian federal government and Vale has no right to mine iron ore there.

08:44:01

Thai Finance Minister: US tariff rates reflect the friendship and partnership between the two countries

08:42:47

Thailand's Finance Minister: (Talking about the latest US tariff policy) We are preparing support measures

08:41:56

[Agency: Non-farm payrolls may reveal the impact of Trump's trade war on the economy] A Dow Jones News Agency survey of economists showed that the report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday is expected to show that U.S. employers added 100,000 jobs, the lowest level since October last year. This figure will slow down from the 147,000 new jobs added in June. The unemployment rate is expected to rise slightly from 4.1% to 4.2%, remaining in a narrow range since May 2024, indicating that employers are reluctant to neither hire nor lay off employees. The report may reveal the impact of President Donald Trump's trade war on the economy. Uncertainty in trade policy and rising prices of imported goods due to tariffs are putting pressure on business activity and consumer confidence.

08:37:58

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 40800.00 mark and was last at 40808.46, down 0.64% on the day.

08:37:37

[CITIC Securities: The next generation of large models is expected to become a key variable in determining the prospects of this round of AI industry] CITIC Securities research report stated that the next generation of large models (such as GPT-5) is expected to become a key variable in determining the prospects of this round of AI industry. Based on the existing achievements and research directions in academia and industry, we try to establish a research framework for the next generation of large models, and analyze from the perspectives of model base, performance, ecology, industry, etc. We expect that it will be able to achieve nearly 10 times the intelligence level with 2-3 times the parameter scale, and significantly improve the cost-effectiveness of reasoning. At the same time, the next generation of large models will make breakthroughs in key capabilities such as logical reasoning, native multimodality, and memory systems, which will accelerate the implementation of high-value and complex industry scenarios. On the industrial side, the two main lines of Agent and multimodality are expected to continue to lead. It is recommended to pay attention to leading companies in the fields of enterprise management, education, medical care, etc., and the computing power industry opportunities driven by massive reasoning.

08:36:47

[Analyst: The actual U.S. tariff rate may be between 17% and 18%, but the stock market is expected to see limited gains] AMP Chief Investment Officer Shane Oliver said that based on the latest announcement, the actual U.S. tariff rate may be between 17% and 18%, which is lower than the level of about 30% on "Liberation Day." Oliver said that although this is good news for the stock market and some uncertainties have dissipated, the gains will still be limited. Oliver said: "The problem is that the market has rebounded to near its historical high. But the reality is that we will still see higher tariffs than before 'Liberation Day', and in the coming months we will begin to see the economic impact of these tariffs. Currently, negotiations with Mexico have been delayed for another 90 days, and details on tariffs in various industries have not yet been announced."

08:30:43

A spokesman for the Australian Trade Minister said: "The White House has confirmed that no country has equivalent tariffs lower than Australia's. While we remain in the best position under the new US tariff regime, we will continue to push for the elimination of all tariffs under our free trade agreements."

08:30:05

South Korea's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 48.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 48

08:30:05

Malaysia's manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 49.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 49.70

08:30:04

Vietnam's July Manufacturing PMI- S&P seasonally adjusted

Previous : 48.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 52.40

08:30:04

Taiwan's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 47.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 46.20

08:30:02

The final reading of Japan's July Jibun Manufacturing PMI

Previous : 48.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 48.90

08:27:48

[US refiner Phillips 66 was ordered to pay $800 million in compensation for stealing trade secrets] Court documents show that Phillips 66 was ordered to pay $800 million in compensation to biofuel producer Propel Fuels for stealing trade secrets from the company to increase its renewable fuel production capacity. Phillips 66 approached Propel Fuels in 2017, hoping to acquire the company to strengthen its renewable fuel business in California, but abruptly withdrew from the deal in 2018 and began selling its own renewable fuel in 2019. In 2022, Propel Fuels sued Phillips 66, accusing the company of illegally using trade secrets it shared during negotiations, including financial data and business strategies.

08:27:16

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 40600.00 mark and was last at 40592.58, down 1.16% on the day.

08:26:16

The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.00% to 40658.46

08:26:10

[Trump and his donors will renovate the White House at a cost of $200 million out of their own pockets] According to Politico, the White House will undertake a massive $200 million renovation of its East Wing, which is Trump’s latest construction project for the executive residence. White House Press Secretary Levitt announced on Thursday that a White House state dining room of approximately 90,000 square feet with a capacity of 650 people will begin construction in September. According to information on the White House website, Trump and other "patriotic donors" will pay for the $200 million renovation project. Levitt said that the East Wing will also undergo "modernization" and that all office areas, including the First Lady's office, will be temporarily relocated during construction. This is the latest and most expensive of a series of recent White House renovation projects during Trump's tenure. Levitt said the project is expected to be completed before the end of Trump's term.

08:24:16

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 40700.00 mark and was last at 40677.79, down 0.95% on the day.

08:23:32

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that the militarization of Europe is essentially out of control, the situation is becoming increasingly tense, and the OSCE may not be able to play any role.

08:22:14

Trump announces baseline reciprocal tariffs of 10% and 15% ahead of deadline: The White House announced Thursday that US President Donald Trump will maintain the global minimum reciprocal tariff rate at 10%, but countries with trade surpluses with the US will face tariffs of at least 15%. The White House announcement came just hours before a midnight deadline. Trump set this deadline last month after suspending country-by-country tariff increases for a second time to allow for negotiations. It's unclear when the new tariffs will take effect. Market reaction in early Asian trading was muted, suggesting investors were unsurprised by Trump's announcement. The Canadian dollar and South African rand were roughly flat, while the Thai baht maintained a slight decline. The Swiss franc also weakened slightly. The White House also announced tariffs for several other trading partners with whom trade deals have yet to be finalized. Some of these were expected, such as the 25% tariff on India. Others included tariffs of 39% and 30% on Swiss and South African products, respectively. Thailand and Cambodia, two countries reportedly involved in last-minute agreements, face 19% tariffs. A senior U.S. government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Thursday that countries would be divided into three categories: countries with a goods trade deficit with the U.S. would have a 10% tariff; countries with agreements with the U.S. or with a small goods trade surplus with the U.S. would have a tariff of about 15%; and countries without an agreement with the U.S. and with a large goods trade surplus with the U.S. would face a higher tariff. The official said other details were still to be announced, including details on increasing tariffs on certain goods that are in transit (i.e., passing through other countries).

08:21:41

White House: US imposes 19% tariff on Malaysia

08:20:45

Annual rate of U.S. agricultural product harvest prices in June

Previous : 13% Forecast : -

Published Value 9.20%

08:20:42

Annual rate of agricultural product payment prices in the United States in June

Previous : 6.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 7.10%

08:15:25

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 40800.00 mark and was last at 40799.22, down 0.66% on the day.

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