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16:15:34

[General Administration of Customs: Trade environment indicators have declined] In 2024, with the reform of my country's financial market, expansion of opening up and optimization of cross-border policies, the financial environment for China-ASEAN trade will continue to improve, and the trade environment indicator will remain above 220. However, trade protectionism in some countries has risen, the market environment has been affected, and the trade environment indicator has dropped by 6.27 to 223.66.

16:15:17

[General Administration of Customs: The trade vitality index has the largest increase] ASEAN is a priority direction for China's peripheral diplomacy and a key region for high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road". China and ASEAN have always worked hand in hand and have become the most successful and dynamic model of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. In recent years, China and ASEAN have strengthened the connection between their advantageous products and consumer markets, and achieved remarkable results in market development. Faced with the vast ASEAN market, Chinese companies have seized the opportunity to develop ASEAN business. In 2024, the trade vitality index exceeded 200 for the first time, reaching 205.32, a record high, an increase of 14.3, and the largest increase among the five primary indicators.

16:15:07

[General Administration of Customs: Trade Potential Index Increases Significantly] As the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area upgrades from version 1.0 to version 3.0, China and ASEAN continue to open up, integrate, and develop together. As ASEAN's productivity and purchasing power continue to increase, bilateral trade demand will also increase. The trade potential index in 2024 will reach a record high of 173.19, an increase of 8.22%.

16:14:39

[General Administration of Customs: Trade Quality Index Continues to Rise] The superposition of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has effectively promoted industrial chain and supply chain cooperation within the China-ASEAN region and improved the level of trade liberalization and facilitation. Since the RCEP fully came into effect for the signatory countries in 2023, the trade quality index has increased for two consecutive years, increasing by 0.48 to 105.45 in 2024.

16:14:16

[General Administration of Customs: Trade Intensity Index Remains Stable] Since China and ASEAN became each other's largest trading partners in 2020, the Trade Intensity Index has remained above 130 for five consecutive years. As China-ASEAN trade cooperation gradually expands from openness based on the flow of goods and factors to institutional openness based on rules and standards, the closeness of trade in goods has weakened, and the Trade Intensity Index fell back to 131.72 in 2024.

16:13:57

The General Administration of Customs stated: In 2024, facing the complex and volatile global political and economic landscape, China and ASEAN continued to promote the building of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future, deepened their comprehensive strategic partnership, and advanced regional cooperation to a higher level. Bilateral trade reached a new high. China has maintained its position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for five consecutive years. Bilateral trade cooperation has demonstrated strong resilience and enormous potential. Since the official launch of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in 2010, the China-ASEAN Trade Index has steadily grown, reaching a record high of 167.87 in 2024, an increase of 2.93 percentage points from 2023 (the same below).

16:11:40

China's ASEAN Trade Index for 2024

Previous : 164.94 Forecast : -

Published Value 167.87

16:09:59

Hong Kong stocks surged today, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.78% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 4.22%. The Hong Kong Tech ETF (159751) closed up 3.10%, and the Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect ETF (159318) rose 1.60%. Internet and AI sectors led the gains, with SenseTime (W) and Baidu Group (SW) surging over 15%, and Alibaba (W) rising over 5%.

16:09:36

Indonesia appoints DJAMARI CHANIAGO as senior security minister.

16:09:18

European stocks rose slightly ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. ⑴ European stocks generally rose on Wednesday, with the STOXX 50 index rising 0.3% to 5,390 points and the STOXX 600 index rising 0.1%, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision. ⑵ The market generally expects the Fed to cut interest rates for the first time in nine months, by at least 25 basis points, to balance a slowing labor market with tariff-driven inflationary pressures. ⑶ The market will closely monitor the Fed's quarterly "dot plot" for guidance on the future policy path. ⑷ UK inflation remained steady at 3.8% in August, the same as in July, and remains at its highest level since January 2024. The Bank of England will announce its policy decision the following day. ⑸ PostNL announced a new strategy, planning to split its parcel business into two divisions: e-commerce and platform, starting in 2026. Its share price surged 7%. ⑹ Novo Nordisk received an upgrade from "hold" to "buy" by Berenberg, sending its share price up 1.8%.

16:08:36

[France's CAC 40 Index Slightly Rises 0.2%, Awaiting the Fed's Decision] ⑴ The Paris CAC 40 Index rose 0.2% to 7,840 points on Wednesday, attempting to recover from a 1% drop in the previous trading day, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision later that day. ⑵ The market generally expects the Fed to implement its first 25 basis point interest rate cut in nearly nine months, with focus on Chairman Powell's press conference for hints on the future policy path. ⑶ European investors are also focused on the eurozone's final August inflation data, which will be released this morning, for further clues on inflationary pressures. ⑷ In terms of individual stocks, Edenred rose 1.0%, Accor Group rose 1.1%, and Essilor Luxottica rose 0.7%. ⑸ ENGIE fell 0.7%, ArcelorMittal fell 0.5%, and Teleperformance fell 0.5%.

16:08:11

Bank Indonesia unexpectedly cuts interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75%, marking the third consecutive month of easing. (1) Bank Indonesia unexpectedly cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% at its September policy meeting, defying market expectations of maintaining the rate at 5.0% and marking the third consecutive month of rate cuts. (2) This is the sixth rate cut since September of last year, bringing the benchmark rate to its lowest level since October 2022. (3) The decision was based on expectations that inflation will remain within the target range of 2.5%±1% for 2025-2026, the stability of the rupiah exchange rate, and the need for continued support for economic growth. (4) Latest data shows that GDP grew by 5.12% year-on-year in the second quarter, the fastest growth in two years; annualized inflation fell slightly to 2.31% in August, remaining within the target range. (5) The overnight deposit rate was simultaneously lowered by 50 basis points to 3.75%, and the lending rate was lowered by 25 basis points to 5.50%.

16:06:58

South Africa's unadjusted CPI reading for August

Previous : 103.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 103.20

16:03:36

Germany's DAX Index Rises 0.5%, Leading European Stock Markets Await the Fed's Decision. ⑴ The Frankfurt DAX Index rose 0.5%, breaking through the 23,400 point mark, outperforming other major European indices. ⑵ Investors are focused on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, to be announced later today. Markets generally expect a 25 basis point cut, the first since 2025. ⑶ The market is closely watching Fed Chairman Powell's speech for signals on the future path of easing. ⑷ SAP shares led the market higher, rising nearly 4%; Rheinmetall rose 2.6%, Porsche shares rose 1.4%, and Merck Group rose 1.1%.

16:03:10

[Global Markets Await the Federal Reserve's Decision, Narrowing Volatility Across Asset Classes] ⑴ Singapore's sharp decline in trade may be difficult to sustain. Maybank economists noted that although non-oil domestic exports fell for the second consecutive month in August, the August manufacturing PMI showed a rebound in overall manufacturing activity. ⑵ The German Finance Ministry is expected to increase its fourth-quarter bond issuance plan. Citi Research predicts an increase of €15 billion, including €12 billion in bonds and €3 billion in Treasury bills. ⑶ UK inflation remained stable at 3.8% in August, with core inflation falling to 3.6% in line with expectations, and services inflation falling from 5.0% to 4.7%. Deutsche Bank believes the data is generally positive, but food inflation, rising to 5.1%, continues to pose pressure. ⑷ Gold futures fell 0.5% to $3,706.50 per ounce, while the US dollar index rose 0.2% to 96.82. The market expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points and is closely watching Powell's comments on the pace of future easing. ⑸ The market is betting on the Fed starting a cycle of consecutive rate cuts. 6. The UK 10-year government bond yield fell 2 basis points to 4.626%. Slowing inflation increases the likelihood of a Q4 rate cut by the central bank. 7. The US dollar rose slightly by 0.1% to 96.745, near a two-and-a-half-month low. Markets are pricing in a 97% probability of a 25 basis point Fed rate cut. 8. Eurozone government bond yields fell slightly, with Germany's 10-year bond yield down 0.7 basis points to 2.690% and Greece's down 1.9 basis points to 3.338%. 9. The British pound fell slightly against the dollar to 1.3637, but remained stable against the euro. UK inflation was slightly lower than expected, but food price pressures remain. 10. US Treasury yields remained stable during Asian trading hours, with the two-year at 3.507%, the 10-year at 4.023%, and the 30-year at 4.643%. The market is closely watching the Fed's dot plot for guidance on future rate cuts. ⑾ Analysts believe the current starting point provides a greater cushion than in September 2024, with 10-year yields higher than then, limiting the risk of a repeat of significant increases. ⑿ Insight Investments notes that a rate cut environment is positive for investors in diversified global fixed income portfolios. While tariffs could drive up inflation, central banks may prioritize protecting the labor market.

16:01:15

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Copper

Previous : -1675 Forecast : -

Published Value -1175

16:01:07

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Nickel

Previous : 1950 Forecast : -

Published Value 2034

16:01:01

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Lead

Previous : 2225 Forecast : -

Published Value -2500

16:00:51

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Zinc

Previous : -1175 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:49

LME Daily Inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Tin

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:47

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Cobalt

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:44

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Primary aluminum

Previous : -1500 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:41

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Main NASAAC aluminum alloys

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:39

LME Daily Inventory changes in the UK on September 17th - Aluminum Alloy

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:23

South Africa's core CPI annual rate for August

Previous : 3% Forecast : 3.10%

Neutral

Published Value 3.10%

16:00:22

South Africa's core CPI monthly rate for August

Previous : 0.40% Forecast : 0.10%

Neutral

Published Value 0.10%

16:00:18

South Africa's CPI monthly rate for August

Previous : 0.90% Forecast : 0.20%

Published Value -0.10%

16:00:11

South Africa's CPI annual rate in August

Previous : 3.50% Forecast : 3.60%

Published Value 3.30%

15:56:35

Governor of Bank Indonesia: We welcome the government's introduction of new economic stimulus measures, which will support the real economy. Commercial banks' high-interest loan rates are affected by rising deposit rates for large customers.

15:54:31

[my country's bicycle and electric bicycle ownership is approximately 580 million] Reporters learned from the China Bicycle Association that my country currently has over 200 million bicycles and approximately 380 million electric bicycles. The reduction in carbon emissions due to "two-wheeled travel" nationwide is approximately 10,000 tons per day. Based on a fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers, this is equivalent to saving approximately 6.6 million liters of gasoline. For every 100 trips made by urban residents nationwide, approximately 30 are made on two wheels. (Xinhua News Agency)

15:52:11

[Ministry of Commerce: A series of special documents will be issued to expand service consumption, including high-quality development of the accommodation industry and integrated development of railways and tourism] On September 17, Kong Dejun, Director of the Department of Trade in Services of the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that according to preliminary statistics, relevant departments have currently issued more than 30 policies around the establishment of a "1+N" policy system for service consumption. Kong Dejun pointed out that the Ministry of Commerce will also issue a series of special documents, including high-quality development of the accommodation industry and integrated development of railways and tourism, to form a policy combination punch.

15:50:48

Governor of Bank Indonesia: We want better economic growth. We welcome the government's decision to transfer funds to commercial banks, which will increase liquidity in the banking system. We are fully committed to implementing policies to support growth while maintaining stability. Our liquidity expansion measures include reducing outstanding Sri Lanka Central Bank bonds by 200 trillion rupees so far this year. We adhere to the principles of prudence and caution in everything we do.

15:49:49

Indonesian central bank governor: Economic growth is still lower than domestic production capacity, demand needs to be boosted

15:47:52

Indonesian central bank governor: The possibility of a Fed rate cut has been taken into account in interest rate decisions

15:45:56

[National Development and Reform Commission: Solidly advance the construction of a unified large market and clean up and rectify market access barriers] On September 17, Wu Yuetao, Director of the Employment, Income Distribution and Consumption Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the next step will be to deeply implement the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, promote the accelerated application of artificial intelligence in service consumption and other fields, and empower all types of service enterprises, large, medium and small. Deepen the integration of online and offline, business, travel, culture, sports and health, and other multi-format consumption, encourage enterprises to create new consumption scenarios, expand new consumption experiences, and tap into new consumer demands. Solidly advance the construction of a unified large market, clean up and rectify market access barriers, and create a fair market access environment for all types of enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. Give full play to the role of regular communication and problem-solving mechanisms with private enterprises, continue to listen in depth to the opinions and suggestions of private enterprises, and help private enterprises solve difficult problems and achieve healthy development. (China Net)

15:45:21

[UK inflation data is good for the market, but the Bank of England wants more assurances] Sanjay Raja of Deutsche Bank said in a report that the UK inflation data is a positive factor for the market, with the overall inflation rate remaining at 3.8% in August. The core inflation rate was also in line with expectations, at 3.6%, while the service industry inflation rate fell to 4.7% from 5.0% in July. Raja said: "The good news is that the August inflation data corrected some of the unexpected upward trends we saw [in July]." He said the bad news is that inflation still has some way to go before it peaks. Food inflation, which reached 5.1% in August, continued to rise. He added that the Bank of England may want to wait for more evidence to accumulate before easing restrictive policies.

15:44:10

UBS: Raised the target price of the Stoxx 600 index from 500 points to 600 points at the end of this year, and set the expected point at the end of 2026 at 650 points

15:43:09

The Governor of Bank Indonesia stated: "The interest rate cut is to support economic growth. The interest rate decision is intended to ensure that the rupiah reflects fundamentals. We will continue to assess the room for interest rate cuts to boost economic growth. We will decide whether to cut interest rates after considering inflation and the rupiah exchange rate. We will strengthen loose macro-prudential policies and increase monetary expansion to support loan and GDP growth. We will use monetary policy operations to strengthen the transmission effect of the benchmark interest rate cut."

15:42:30

Indonesia's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate from 5% to 4.75%, while the market expected it to remain unchanged at 5%.

15:37:58

Indonesia's loan facility interest rate for September

Previous : 5.75% Forecast : 5.75%

Published Value 5.50%

15:37:51

Indonesia's deposit instrument interest rate for September

Previous : 4.25% Forecast : 4.25%

Published Value 3.75%

15:37:33

Indonesia's 7-day reverse repo rate on September 7

Previous : 5% Forecast : 5%

Published Value 4.75%

15:37:15

[The "Artificial Intelligence Security Industry Self-Discipline Initiative" was officially released] On the morning of September 17, at the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Week Artificial Intelligence Security Governance Sub-Forum held in Kunming, Yunnan, the "Artificial Intelligence Security Industry Self-Discipline Initiative" was officially released. This "Initiative" was jointly initiated by the China Cyberspace Security Association and industry enterprises, covering more than 60 units including research institutes, Internet leading companies, network security vendors, artificial intelligence companies, etc. The "Initiative" focuses on the prominent security risks and governance challenges facing the development of artificial intelligence, and forms a consensus in seven aspects: first, to build a solid security foundation and share the main responsibility; second, to strengthen the combination of technology and management, and jointly build security capabilities; third, to deepen collaborative governance and jointly draw a governance blueprint; fourth, to focus on innovation and breakthroughs, and jointly build industry resilience; fifth, to practice intelligence for good and jointly abide by ethical bottom lines; sixth, to strictly abide by data compliance and jointly protect data security; seventh, to expand the global vision and jointly promote open cooperation

15:36:05

Yang Hong, head of the Credit Market Department of the People's Bank of China, said that as of the end of July, the national housing consumer loan balance, excluding personal housing loans, was 21.04 trillion yuan, an increase of 34.6 billion yuan from the beginning of the year, a year-on-year increase of 5.34%. (Xinhua Finance)

15:35:41

Indonesia's annual loan rate in August

Previous : 7.03% Forecast : -

Published Value 7.56%

15:33:17

[German Bund Yields Fall to 2.68%; Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions] ⑴ Germany's 10-year Bund yield fell to 2.68%, hitting a nearly one-week low, as investors await policy decisions from several global central banks. ⑵ The market generally expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by at least 25 basis points on Wednesday and to ease further before the end of the year to balance a cooling labor market with tariff-driven inflationary pressures. ⑶ The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan are expected to maintain their current policies. ⑷ ECB officials emphasized caution, warning of risks posed by tariffs, services inflation, food prices, and fiscal policy. ⑸ The ECB held interest rates steady for the second consecutive meeting last week, suggesting the end of its rate-cutting cycle may be nearing.

15:32:46

Austria's August inflation rate confirmed at 4.1%, highest since March of last year. (1) Austria's annualized inflation rate rose to 4.1% in August, a significant increase from 3.6% in July, consistent with preliminary estimates and the highest level since March of last year. (2) Higher prices for alcohol and tobacco (3.8% (previous: 3.6%)), housing and utilities (6.1% (previous: 5.7%)), and healthcare (4.6% (previous: 4.5%)) drove inflation higher. (3) Transportation prices rose by 1.2% (previous: 0.3%), entertainment and culture (4.1% (previous: 3.9%)), and restaurants and hotels (6.1% (previous: 5.8%)). (4) Clothing, footwear, and hat prices rebounded to 4.5% (previous: -0.2%), while furniture and home maintenance prices rose by 0.5% (previous: unchanged). 5. Education inflation slowed slightly to 4.8% (previous value: 5.0%), while food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.2%) and other goods and services (4.7%) remained stable. 6. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in August, slowing from the previous value of 0.3%.

15:32:23

The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate rate cuts at its September meeting, possibly by 25 basis points. ⑴ The market generally expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting, lowering the target range for the federal funds rate to 4.00%-4.25%. This would be the first rate cut since December of last year. ⑵ This move is based on the continued cooling of the labor market, with wage growth remaining below 100,000 for four consecutive months and inflation accelerating to 2.9% in August. ⑶ Despite Trump's public calls for "substantial rate cuts," market expectations for a 50 basis point cut remain limited. ⑷ The Fed will also release updated economic projections and its dot plot, with the market anticipating at least two more rate cuts (each 25 basis points) before the end of the year. ⑸ A US appeals court rejected Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, and Stephen Milan was confirmed to the Board by the Senate on Monday evening.

15:31:36

[Australia's ASX 200 Index Closes Down 0.7%, Banks and Mining Stocks Dragging the Market] ⑴ Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index fell 0.7% to 8,819 points, reversing the previous day's gains, with banks and mining stocks being the primary drag. ⑵ The market turned cautious ahead of the release of employment data, which could impact the central bank's policy outlook. Positive domestic data (including the fastest economic growth in nearly two years) has left market expectations of a rate cut this month at just 20%. ⑶ Focus shifts to Thursday's employment report. Recent strong data keeps the probability of a September rate cut low, with expectations of a November easing at 70%. ⑷ Global markets await the Federal Reserve's policy decision later today. Markets are fully pricing in a 25 basis point rate cut (the first since 2025), with focus on the dot plot's guidance on subsequent easing. ⑸ The interest rate-sensitive financial sector fell 0.7%, with National Australia Bank down 1.1% and Westpac down 0.7%. ⑹ Heavyweight mining stocks fell nearly 1% due to weak commodity prices. BHP Billiton announced plans to suspend operations at its Queensland coking coal mine and lay off 750 employees, and its share price fell 1.1%.

15:30:45

Japanese stocks retreat as weak trade data raises economic concerns. ⑴ The Nikkei 225 index fell 0.25% to 44,790 points, and the Topix index fell 0.71% to 3,146 points, retreating from record highs. ⑵ Exports fell slightly by 0.1% in August, a smaller-than-expected decline but marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. Exports to the US plummeted 13.8%. ⑶ Imports contracted 5.2%, narrowing from a 7.4% drop in July but still exceeding analysts' expectations of a 4.1% decline. ⑷ Japanese stocks followed overnight declines on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. ⑸ SoftBank Group fell 1.3%, Advantest fell 1.3%, Fujikura fell 3.7%, Nintendo fell 1.7%, and Hitachi fell 2.3%.

15:30:08

[Pound Sterling Holds Steady at 10-Week High Awaiting Bank of England and US Bank Decisions] ⑴ The British pound held steady above 1.363 against the US dollar, remaining near a 10-week high, as traders awaited key central bank policy decisions. ⑵ The market expects the Bank of England to maintain interest rates at 4% on Thursday while slowing its £100 billion annual bond reduction. ⑶ Latest data showed that UK inflation remained at 3.8% in August, in line with expectations and unchanged from the 18-month high reached in July. ⑷ Employment data showed the unemployment rate stable at 4.7%, while wages excluding bonuses rose by 4.8% (including bonuses, the figure was 4.7%) and the number of salaried employees fell slightly by 8,000, all in line with market expectations. ⑸ Market expectations for a Bank of England rate cut remained largely unchanged, with pricing implying only a one-in-three probability of a cut before December. ⑹ The market generally expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points today, with traders pricing in at least two more rate cuts before the end of 2025.

15:29:59

Spot silver fell 2.00% to $41.68 per ounce. COMEX silver futures were last trading at $42.06 per ounce, down 2.01% on the day.

15:29:24

Euro Holds Steady at Nearly Three-Year High, Awaiting Guidance from the Fed's Decision. ⑴ The euro stabilized above 1.18 against the US dollar, remaining near its strongest level since September 2021, as investors awaited the Fed's policy decision and updated economic forecasts later today. ⑵ The market generally expects the Fed to cut interest rates by at least 25 basis points and signal further easing as policymakers balance a cooling labor market with tariff-driven inflationary pressures. ⑶ European officials continued to emphasize a cautious stance, with ECB Executive Board member Schnabel urging policymakers to "remain prudent" and be vigilant to risks posed by tariffs, services inflation, food prices, and fiscal policy. ⑷ Slovak National Bank Governor Kazimir Eriksson echoed the warning, saying it would be a "mistake" to underestimate these risks. ⑸ The ECB kept borrowing costs unchanged for the second consecutive meeting last week, suggesting its rate-cutting cycle may be over.

15:28:51

[UK 10-Year Gilt Yield Falls Slightly to 4.63%, Awaiting Bank of England Decision] ⑴ The UK 10-year gilt yield fell slightly to 4.63%, with investors remaining cautious ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate meeting. ⑵ The market expects the Bank of England to maintain interest rates at 4% on Thursday while slowing its £100 billion annual bond reduction. ⑶ The UK's CPI rose by 3.8% year-on-year in August, nearly double the Bank of England's target and matching the 18-month high reached in July. ⑷ Labor force data met expectations: wage growth excluding bonuses was 4.8% (4.7% including bonuses), the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.7%, and the number of salaried employees fell by 8,000. ⑸ After the data was released, market expectations for a Bank of England rate cut remained largely unchanged, with the probability of easing before the end of the year limited. ⑹ The market generally expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, with traders anticipating at least two more rate cuts by the end of 2025.

15:28:09

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,380.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $1,379.80/ounce, down 1.22% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,388.8/ounce, down 0.98% on the day.

15:27:57

National Bureau of Statistics: China's refined copper production in August was 1.301 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.8%. China's lead production in August was 667,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. China's zinc production in August was 651,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 22.8%.

15:27:48

Indonesian central bank governor: Money supply will increase due to government's expansionary fiscal policy

15:27:27

German Chancellor Merz: "Forced" peace in Ukraine will encourage Russian President Putin to look for his next target

15:26:27

[The dollar remains weak ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision] The dollar rose slightly, but hovered near a two-and-a-half-month low as investors prepared for the Fed's much-anticipated rate cut. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed that the market reflects a 97% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut and a 3% chance of a 50 basis point rate cut in the Fed's upcoming resolution. Thu Lan Nguyen of Commerzbank said in a report that a larger rate cut would put significant pressure on the dollar. She said this was because inflation is rising and a larger rate cut could raise concerns that aggressive monetary easing is due to political pressure. The dollar index rose 0.19% to 96.80

15:24:22

Governor of Bank Indonesia: As of September 16, 217.1 trillion rupiah of government bonds have been purchased in the secondary market, including 160.07 trillion rupiah of debt swaps with the government. The pace of bank loan interest rate cuts is slow.

15:23:10

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iranian Foreign Minister will hold phone calls with officials from France, Britain and Germany on Wednesday

15:21:11

[Ministry of Commerce: Pilot projects for new consumption formats, models, and scenarios will be launched in approximately 50 cities] Today (September 17), the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the main content and highlights of the "Several Policy Measures on Expanding Service Consumption." A representative from the Ministry of Commerce stated that, going forward, we will select approximately 50 pilot cities nationwide through a competitive review process for new consumption formats, models, and scenarios with large population bases, strong driving forces, and promising development potential. This will increase the supply of high-quality consumption, innovate and enrich diversified consumption scenarios, promote the continuous emergence of new consumption formats, further enhance consumption vitality, better meet the diverse and differentiated consumption needs of the people, and provide strong support for high-quality economic development. (CCTV News)

15:20:43

Indonesian central bank governor: Liquidity stimulus has reached 384 trillion rupiah as of the first week of September

15:20:26

Indonesian central bank governor: Inflation expected to be within target range in 2025 and 2026

15:20:15

The Governor of Bank Indonesia stated that the Bank will continue to moderately intervene in the offshore and onshore non-deliverable forward foreign exchange, spot foreign exchange and bond markets, and has implemented monetary expansion measures, including reducing the outstanding balance of Sri Lanka Central Bank bonds.

15:19:10

Traders are losing confidence in the US dollar and are buying euros, yen, and gold. 1. A notable shift has recently occurred in financial markets: traders are losing confidence in the US dollar and are buying euros, yen, and gold. This behavior has not only undermined the US dollar's position as the world's leading reserve currency but has also directly contributed to its continued decline this year. 2. Unlike previous crises, when the US dollar tended to strengthen, 2025 marked a turning point—even in a highly uncertain environment, the US dollar failed to appreciate. This milestone reflects a structural shift in market perception of the US dollar. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the US dollar has been on a strong cycle, and global foreign exchange reserves have grown from approximately $7 trillion to $12-13 trillion, but this trend may be coming to an end. 3. If the US dollar continues to depreciate, central banks are expected to significantly adjust their foreign exchange reserve structure, gradually reducing the US dollar's share and increasing holdings of euros, yen, Swiss francs, British pounds, and renminbi. Central banks are also likely to accelerate their gold holdings—the recent sharp rise in gold prices may be an early sign of a rebalancing of reserve assets. This change will not only affect the currency market, but will also profoundly change the logic of global asset allocation.

15:16:37

Spot gold just broke through the $3,670.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $3,669.95/ounce, down 0.53% on the day. The main COMEX gold futures contract was last trading at $3,706.50/ounce, down 0.50% on the day.

15:15:17

[Ministry of Commerce: Expanding Service Consumption Adhere to Combining Benefits for the People and Consumption Promotion] Today (the 17th), the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the main content and highlights of the "Several Policy Measures on Expanding Service Consumption." A Ministry of Commerce official stated that the "Policy Measures" propose 19 specific tasks and measures in five areas, adhering to the principle of combining benefits for the people and consumption promotion, optimizing supply and stimulating demand, and combining external opening up and internal liberalization. These measures aim to attract more high-quality service consumption resources, address the shortage of high-quality services on the supply side, stimulate the vitality of business entities, and improve the quality and efficiency of service supply. (CCTV News)

15:14:54

The Governor of Bank Indonesia: Maintain the forecast of 0.5% to 1.3% of GDP as a percentage of fiscal deficit in 2025. The stability of the rupiah is due to the stabilization efforts of the central bank and the conversion of export earnings into rupiah. The rupiah is expected to remain stable.

15:14:11

Israeli forces launch intensive offensive against central Gaza City: This morning (September 17th) local time, Israeli military Arabic spokesman Adrai announced on social media that the Israeli army has launched an intensive military operation against the heart of Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip, "aimed at destroying Hamas strongholds." Adrai stated, "The Israeli army will not hesitate to achieve all of its war objectives: to return the hostages and to completely defeat Hamas militarily and politically." (CCTV International News)

15:13:46

[China Passenger Car Association Branch: From September 1 to 14, the national passenger car market retailed 732,000 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 4%] According to the data of the China Passenger Car Association Branch, from September 1 to 14, the national passenger car market retailed 732,000 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 4% from the same period last September, and an increase of 6% from the same period last month. The cumulative retail sales so far this year reached 15.497 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 9%; from September 1 to 14, the national passenger car manufacturers wholesaled 774,000 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 3% from the same period last September, and an increase of 18% from the same period last month. The cumulative wholesales so far this year reached 18.816 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 12%.

15:13:18

Manufacturing data is weak! The US dollar index is stuck in the quagmire, waiting for the Fed's decision to break the deadlock. Details>

15:10:47

Indonesian central bank governor: GDP growth is expected to improve in the second half of the year, and GDP in 2025 is expected to be higher than the midpoint of the forecast range of +4.6% to +5.4%.

15:09:45

The Governor of Bank Indonesia stated that market volatility will continue and needs to be anticipated in advance. Domestic economic growth needs to be strengthened. Indicators show that household spending is not strong enough. Exports are expected to improve, especially palm oil exports. Government spending is expected to increase in the second half of 2025.

15:08:25

Indonesian central bank governor: Federal Reserve rate cut more likely

15:08:15

Indonesian central bank governor: Global economic growth in 2025 may be lower than our forecast of 3%

15:07:50

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China -20 # rubber

Previous : -605 Forecast : -

Published Value -404

15:07:39

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Crude oil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -320000

15:07:28

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Pulp

Previous : -186 Forecast : -

Published Value -193

15:07:26

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Natural Rubber

Previous : 2930 Forecast : -

Published Value -70

15:07:25

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Rebar

Previous : 14941 Forecast : -

Published Value -6300

15:07:25

Daily Warehouse receipt changes on the Shanghai Futures Exchange in China on September 17th - Gold

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 900

15:07:22

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Petroleum Asphalt

Previous : -2000 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:21

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Fuel oil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 25640

15:07:19

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th, China - Stainless Steel

Previous : -604 Forecast : -

Published Value -480

15:07:17

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Hot-rolled coil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:13

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Alumina

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:11

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th, China - Tin

Previous : -92 Forecast : -

Published Value -106

15:07:09

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Nickel

Previous : 1208 Forecast : -

Published Value -26

15:07:07

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Lead

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -199

15:07:06

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Silver

Previous : -12220 Forecast : -

Published Value -9833

15:07:04

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Aluminum

Previous : 649 Forecast : -

Published Value -1269

15:07:03

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Copper

Previous : 3049 Forecast : -

Published Value -401

15:07:02

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 17th in China - Zinc

Previous : 799 Forecast : -

Published Value 550

15:01:39

Roscosmos: A satellite system similar to Starlink will soon be launched in Russia

15:01:30

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Publicly Solicits Comments on Standards for Integrated Driving Assistance Systems for Intelligent Connected Vehicles] On September 17, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology publicly solicited public opinion on the mandatory national standard "Safety Requirements for Integrated Driving Assistance Systems for Intelligent Connected Vehicles." The draft standard requires the system to have hands-off and eyes-off detection capabilities. If the driver's hands or eyes are off the system while the system is active, the system should issue a prompt and alarm, and controllably deactivate the system if the driver fails to respond to the system alarm in a timely manner. (CCTV News)

15:01:04

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3876.34 points today, up 0.37%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4551.02 points today, up 0.61%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13215.46 points today, up 1.16%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3147.35 points today, up 1.95%; the SME Board Index closed at 14310.80 points today, up 0.61%

14:59:44

[Musk: Tesla's market value reaching $30 trillion is "extremely difficult but not impossible"] A user named X forwarded a video of Musk's previous speech, saying that Tesla's market value may reach $25 trillion to $30 trillion in the future. The user wrote: "That's 8 times Microsoft's current market value. Do you believe him?" Musk responded: "Extremely difficult, but not impossible." In July of this year, Musk said at an online Tesla fan event that if Tesla can successfully execute its grand blueprint in the fields of "Optimus Prime" humanoid robots and autonomous driving, the company's valuation is expected to reach $25 trillion to $30 trillion, which is 20 to 30 times its current market value.

14:59:02

Counterpoint: Apple iPhone 7 sales in China fell 6% from August to August

14:55:14

[Holness sworn in as Jamaica's Prime Minister] On September 16, Governor General Allen (left) presented the appointment letter to Prime Minister Holness in Kingston, Jamaica's capital. The inauguration ceremony of Prime Minister Andrew Holness was held in Kingston, Jamaica that day, and he began his third term. (Xinhua News Agency)

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