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2026-09-18 Friday

2026-09-22

16:08:39

Italy's July current account (in billions of euros)

Previous : 58.39 Forecast : -

Published Value 73.84

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16:05:56

Eurozone July unadjusted current account (billion euros)

Previous : 469 Forecast : -

Published Value 365

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16:03:16

Eurozone August ECB 1-year CPI forecast

Previous : 2.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 3

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16:03:09

Eurozone August ECB 3-year CPI forecast

Previous : 2.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 2.90

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16:00:55

Eurozone July seasonally adjusted current account (billion euros)

Previous : 351 Forecast : -

Published Value 276.28

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15:56:52

[Market Preview for Next Week: Leaders' Meeting and Middle East Conflict Intertwined, Focus on PMI and Durable Goods Orders] 1. Next week's global market focus includes the meeting between the leaders of China and the United States, developments in the Middle East conflict, PMI data from major economies, and interest rate decisions from central banks in Switzerland, Sweden, and Norway. Trump will also meet with Gulf leaders on Tuesday to discuss the aftermath of the Iran crisis, which is also attracting attention. 2. The US will release the preliminary September S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, initial jobless claims, August durable goods orders, and the final September University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and inflation expectations. Federal Reserve officials Goolsby, Jefferson, Williams, Paulson, and Hammark will speak, and the market will look for policy clues. 3. Eurozone data is relatively light, with only the September Consumer Sentiment Index and preliminary PMI figures; Germany will release its September PMI and Ifo Business Climate Index. The Swiss National Bank, the Swedish Central Bank, and the Norwegian Central Bank are expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday. The UK will release the preliminary September S&P PMI, and Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee members Dingela and Deputy Governor Briden will speak on Thursday. 4. The Japanese market will be closed from Monday to Wednesday next week; the preliminary September PMI reading is the only data point to watch. The People's Bank of China will release the September loan prime rate on Sunday (a day off due to a work holiday), and the Chinese market will be closed next Friday. 5. Regarding commodity currencies, Australia's August employment data and Canada's July retail sales data will both be released on Thursday, becoming the focus of the data calendar. Bank of Canada Governor Macklem will speak on Monday; Reserve Bank of Australia officials will give a series of speeches on Tuesday, including an interview with Assistant Governor Hunt, a fireside chat with RBA Governor Bullock, and a speech by Monetary Policy Committee member Iain Ross. Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman will release an economic situation report on Tuesday, and Chief Economist Conway will speak on Friday.

15:39:37

[Oil Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Day as Saudi Supply Concerns Ease] 1. International oil prices fell about 2% on Friday, marking the third consecutive trading day of decline and nearing a one-week low. This week is on track for the first weekly drop in three weeks. Market concerns about Saudi supply disruptions eased, outweighing worries about the escalation of the Middle East conflict. As of 3:30 PM, Brent crude futures fell as much as 2% to $101.97 per barrel, while US crude futures for September delivery fell as much as 2.35% to $99.52 per barrel. 2. Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels clashed again on Thursday, expanding the front lines of the Middle East war, but the market largely ignored concerns about new supply threats. Oil prices had previously climbed to a near four-month high this week. Sources said that Saudi Arabia had cancelled some crude oil supplies to Europe due to the suspension of crude oil loading operations at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia's Red Sea export hub, and damage to the east-west pipeline last week. 3. However, reports indicate that Saudi Arabia is seeking to restore approximately half of the capacity of its east-west oil pipeline within days and is increasing crude oil supplies to Asian refiners via ship-to-ship transshipment near the port of Sohar in Oman, causing oil prices to fall. Priyanka Sachdeva, Director of Market Insights at Phillip Nova, stated that Saudi Arabia's recent efforts to restore export capacity have alleviated current supply concerns to some extent. 4. Sources hold differing opinions on when the pipeline will resume operation and when crude oil supplies will return to normal. Analysts point out that oil prices remain above $100 per barrel as the market awaits clear signs of improved supply. 5. Iranian state media reported earlier on Friday that the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that a Togolese-flagged oil tanker was attacked on Thursday while attempting to "illegally transit" the Strait of Hormuz.

15:21:49

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Copper (tons) - September 18

Previous : -1545 Forecast : -

Published Value -4745

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15:21:48

China's SHFE Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Crude Oil (barrels) - September 18

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

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15:21:47

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Gold (kg) - September 18

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -12

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15:21:47

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Fuel Oil (tons) - September 18

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

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15:21:47

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Silver (kg) - September 18

Previous : -7633 Forecast : -

Published Value 9612

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15:12:44

[Bank of Japan Governor: Will Continue to Tighten Policy Based on Economic and Price Developments] ⑴ Bank of Japan Governor Ueda spoke at the press conference following today's policy decision, highlighting the following key points: The Japanese economy is likely to continue its moderate growth; the underlying inflation rate is approaching 2%; there is a risk that the underlying inflation rate will exceed the 2% price target; and financial conditions in Japan have remained loose. ⑵ The Bank of Japan will continue to raise policy interest rates and adjust the degree of monetary easing based on economic activity and prices; it will consider adjusting the timing and pace while reviewing the possibility of achieving the baseline scenario for the economic and price outlook. ⑶ It is important to stabilize the underlying inflation rate at around 2%; the risk of exceeding the target is rising. He believes the policy phase has changed; the short-term objective has changed significantly. Achieving the 2% target more steadily has become more important. ⑷ No interest rate hikes are being considered at a specific time; risks will be assessed at each policy meeting. ⑸ He has not yet commented on objections and how they might change the Bank of Japan's outlook. However, he reiterated that the Bank remains on the path of further tightening monetary policy based on the latest developments in the economic and inflation outlook. ⑹ He did not make any pre-commitment regarding the timing and pace of further interest rate hikes, but at least for now, this possibility remains. (7) The US dollar fell to 156.70 against the Japanese yen from 157.10, giving back some of the day's gains.

15:02:28

[A-shares rise across the board, STAR Market 50 index up 2.88%] ⑴ The three major A-share indices rose across the board today. As of the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.94%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.72%, the ChiNext Index rose 2.25%, the Beijing 50 Index rose 1.79%, and the STAR Market 50 Index rose 2.88%. ⑵ Total market turnover reached 2.0929 trillion yuan, an increase of 256.4 billion yuan from the previous day. More than 4,200 stocks rose. ⑶ In terms of sectors and themes, newly listed and recently listed stocks, semiconductors, automotive chips, memory chips, and lithography machines led the gains; automobile manufacturing, coal mining and processing, aquaculture, pork, and banking sectors led the declines. ⑷ The newly listed and recently listed stock sector continued to rise. C Shenyang Blower Works rose nearly 300% at one point during the session, C Xin Nuowei rose more than 90% at one point, and Tengxin Precision, CETC Instruments, and Torrance all hit their daily limit. (5) The semiconductor sector performed strongly, with stocks such as Torrens, Shengjing Microelectronics, and Huatian Technology hitting their daily limit. Dongwei Semiconductor, Aojie Technology, and Guomin Technology also saw significant gains. (6) The photovoltaic equipment sector strengthened in the afternoon, with Yamatong hitting its daily limit. Laplace, Betterlife, Aiko Solar, and Canadian Solar also saw significant gains. (7) The automobile sector remained weak throughout the day, with Zotye Auto, Jiangling Motors, and Ankai Bus among the biggest losers.

Real-Time Popular Commodities

Instrument Current Price Change

XAU

4363.68

20.16

(0.46%)

XAG

66.388

0.384

(0.58%)

CONC

92.09

-0.28

(-0.30%)

OILC

100.03

-3.16

(-3.07%)

USD

100.410

0.000

(0.00%)

EURUSD

1.1464

0.0002

(0.01%)

GBPUSD

1.3370

0.0005

(0.03%)

USDCNH

6.6927

0.0002

(0.00%)