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2026-09-18 Friday

2026-09-22

11:16:11

Bank of Japan policy board member Toshiro Asada believes that the recent CPI increase (excluding fresh food prices) being below 2% does not necessarily indicate a strong economic situation.

11:15:29

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13600.00 mark and is currently trading at 13600.74, up 1.42% on the day.

11:15:24

[Yen Falls After Bank of Japan Rate Hike, USD/JPY May Approach 160 Again] (1) The yen fell after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected. The hawkish rate hike by the Federal Reserve earlier this week had already weakened the yen. (2) Earlier this month, the yen had risen sharply, driven by expectations of faster tightening by the Bank of Japan, the unwinding of yen carry trades, and speculation that the Japanese pension fund might shift more funds to domestic assets. (3) Strategists say the USD/JPY could rise toward 160 if investors believe the Bank of Japan's tightening path is not keeping pace with the Federal Reserve. (4) Given that the 25 basis point rate hike has been largely priced in by the market, this risk is particularly pronounced if Friday's decision or subsequent communications are interpreted as dovish. (5) The latest decline has also brought the risk of intervention back into focus. Officials have emphasized the speed and disorder of exchange rate fluctuations rather than any specific level, but a move toward 160 again could test their tolerance. (6) Traders will be watching Kazuo Ueda's press conference after the decision for clues about the pace and scope of further tightening.

11:14:22

According to NHK, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump are arranging a summit meeting.

11:12:11

Barclays: Expects the Bank of England to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in November and another 25 basis points in February 2027.

11:09:18

[China's First Marine Token Factory Launched in Qingdao] On September 17th, at the parallel forum of the 2026 Marine Cooperation and Development Forum, themed "Exploring the Deep Sea—Value Transformation of the Future Marine Industry," the nation's first dedicated intelligent element supply platform for the marine industry—the Marine Token Factory—was officially launched and launched in Qingdao. According to reports, the Marine Token Factory's overall architecture comprises three parts: data, computing power, and algorithms. In terms of data, the platform can provide over 130 types of marine-related data, including maritime operation standards and marine environmental factors, building a dedicated database for frontline marine needs. Regarding computing power, it has formed a marine computing power resource pool with a total computing power exceeding 800P, and is continuously expanding. In terms of algorithms, it gathers over 20 proprietary large models in the marine field, such as Guanhai and Haixing, as well as over 30 general-purpose models, including the "Jiutian" large model. According to the plan, the Marine Token Factory will deeply penetrate practical scenarios such as deep-sea oil and gas exploration, serving the needs of leading companies in the industry. (CCTV)

11:08:50

China's diesel exports in August - Energy (10,000 tons)

Previous : 81 Forecast : -

Published Value 133

11:06:48

China's liquefied natural gas imports in August - Energy (10,000 tons)

Previous : 550 Forecast : -

Published Value 516

11:06:42

China's August Pipeline Natural Gas Imports - Energy (10,000 tons)

Previous : 510 Forecast : -

Published Value 517

11:06:13

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, causing the USD/JPY exchange rate to rise by about 70 points in the short term, hitting a two-week high of 156.86, an increase of about 0.58%.

11:04:32

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: CPI growth is expected to significantly exceed 2% in the second half of this fiscal year.

11:04:14

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of September 18, 2026. The 1-week rate decreased, the 4-week rate increased, and the 3-week rate remained unchanged. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.417%, down 4.3 basis points. The largest change across all periods was in the overnight RMB SHIBOR, which decreased by 4.3 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.462%, up 1.2 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.459%, up 2.1 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.4242%, up 0.2 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.43%, unchanged; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.451%, up 0.1 basis points; 9-month SHIBOR at 1.47%, unchanged; and 1-year SHIBOR at 1.48%, unchanged.

11:02:12

[Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points to 1.25%, a 31-Year High and the Fastest Pace in 36 Years] (1) The Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years since 1995. This is the first rate hike in three months since the June meeting, and it also means that the pace of rate hikes, which has been roughly once every six months since March 2024, has accelerated. (2) This move aims to curb the risk of further price increases caused by factors such as rising oil prices and the depreciation of the yen. The Bank of Japan passed the decision by a majority vote to raise the target for the unsecured overnight call rate, which serves as the policy rate, to 1.25%; among the nine policy board members, Toshiro Asada and Ayano Sato voted against it. (3) The Bank of Japan issued a statement on Friday after the two-day meeting, saying that the rate hike was in line with the expectations of all economists surveyed. This rate hike is the shortest interval since the June rate hike, the first since 1990, and the fastest pace in 36 years to address rising inflation. (4) Governor Kazuo Ueda will explain the considerations behind the decision and the interest rate path in the coming months at a press conference. The focus of the foreign exchange market has shifted from "whether to raise interest rates" to "how many more interest rate hikes there will be"; many institutions believe that if the Bank of Japan does not release a stronger tightening signal than currently expected, the yen may continue to weaken after the decision. (5) Surveys show that the market generally expects interest rates to continue to rise, reaching 1.5% by the end of March 2027, and rising to 1.75% in the second quarter.

11:00:51

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: CPI growth is expected to fall to about 2% in the latter half of the forecast period in the July 2026 outlook.

11:00:34

The Bank of Japan maintained its assessment of the Japanese economy.

11:00:23

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Additional investments by South Korean companies in US chip projects will depend on company decisions.

10:59:04

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Recent Yen Depreciation May Lead to Price Increases

10:58:58

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: The impact of rising import prices is becoming apparent, and measures to pass on wage increases to sales prices continue.

10:58:50

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: CPI rose moderately recently, with an increase of between 1.5% and 2.0%.

10:58:29

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Underlying Inflation Rate May Exceed 2% Target

10:58:21

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: We must be vigilant about various risks, especially developments in the Middle East, demand for artificial intelligence, foreign exchange volatility and their impact on the economy and prices.

10:58:06

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points, increasing the target rate from 1.00% to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, in line with market expectations.

10:57:39

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Economic and Price Trends Are in Line with Our Baseline Forecast in Our Outlook Report

10:57:22

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Stabilizing Underlying Inflation at Around 2% Becomes Crucial

10:57:05

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Companies Continue to Pass on Costs from Rising Wages to Employees

10:56:55

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Business-to-business price pressures spread to consumer prices

10:56:46

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Wholesale inflation remains high due to factors including oil prices, exchange rates, and demand from artificial intelligence.

10:56:38

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Underlying inflation rate nearing 2%, must be prevented from exceeding the 2% target.

10:56:13

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Will consider the timing and pace of interest rate hikes, while assessing the likelihood and risks of achieving the baseline scenario.

10:56:06

The euro has just broken through the 180.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 180.01, up 0.57% on the day.

10:55:51

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Underlying inflation is likely to gradually accelerate, reaching a level consistent with the 2% target from the second half of fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027.

10:55:41

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Attention must be paid to global AI-related demand and the impact of foreign exchange on the Japanese economy and prices.

10:55:29

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: The impact of the Middle East situation on financial, foreign exchange markets, the economy, and prices must be closely monitored.

10:55:21

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Japan's economy is recovering moderately, financial conditions are accommodative, and inflation expectations are rising moderately.

10:54:51

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Bank of Japan board members Masami Asada and Sato dissented from the interest rate decision.

10:54:40

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: The Bank of Japan passed its interest rate policy decision by a 7-2 vote.

10:54:26

The pound has just broken through the 209.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 209.01, up 0.33% on the day.

10:54:18

Bank of Japan's benchmark policy rate on September 18

Previous : 1 Forecast : 1.25

Neutral

Published Value 1.25

10:52:41

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: The impact of US investment on US-South Korea relations is complex.

10:52:05

Indonesian Palm Oil Association: Indonesia's palm oil production in 2027 may decline by 3% year-on-year to 56.6 million tons.

10:51:55

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Leveraged ETFs based on a single stock have flaws.

10:51:19

Indonesian Ministry of Finance: US interest rate hikes will have an impact on Indonesia, and we are working to mitigate their negative effects.

10:50:47

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: The single leveraged ETF was launched when the stock market rally was nearing its end.

10:49:00

The computing chip concept has been repeatedly active, with Suiyuan Technology rising more than 5% to a new historical high, and its total market value once reaching 230 billion. Cloudwalk Technology rose more than 10%, while Moore Threads, VeriSilicon, Hygon, and ASR Microelectronics also saw significant gains.

10:47:07

[US State Department Approves Sale of 48 F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia] The US State Department issued a statement on the 17th, saying it has approved a potential foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35 fighter jets and related equipment, with a total estimated value of $24.3 billion. According to the statement, the sale includes 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 engines, as well as communication equipment, spare parts, training, and other support equipment. According to US media reports, this arms sale still requires approval from the US Congress. Even if approved, the first batch of aircraft will take several years to be delivered to Saudi Arabia. (Xinhua)

10:46:00

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: We will increase housing supply as soon as possible.

10:44:40

Market sources indicate that Malaysia Airlines Group may order approximately ten Boeing 787-10 aircraft to replace its current leased seven Airbus A350 aircraft.

10:42:38

Indonesian Finance Minister: Macroeconomic data shows Indonesia's economy is resilient

10:39:55

Indonesia's Finance Minister: The budget deficit from January to August was 0.93% of GDP.

10:38:45

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: We will vigorously promote balanced regional development.

10:35:21

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara: Japan will significantly increase its efforts in budget reform.

10:35:07

A chart showing the latest China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) data (September 18, 2026): The 3128B cotton price index was 17,464 yuan/ton (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery recognized by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange), down 80 yuan/ton, or 0.46%. The 2227B cotton price index was 15,921 yuan/ton, down 81 yuan/ton, or 0.51%, and the 2129B cotton price index was 17,800 yuan/ton, down 106 yuan/ton, or 0.59%. FX678's specially created chart provides a summary of the latest 30 trading days of the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index). (The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, quoting prices in three denominations: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) stipulates that the benchmark delivery commodity for cotton futures is domestic cotton of '3128B' grade. The spot market cotton transaction price needs to be converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will state the price of cotton from a certain origin, and then calculate its equivalent price in 3128B.)

10:32:46

Gold prices rose slightly on Friday, supported by pressure on oil prices and a weaker dollar. Spot gold is currently up 0.25%, trading around $4352.50 per ounce, mainly supported by oil prices and a weaker dollar. Investors continue to focus on developments in the Middle East and the outlook for global monetary policy. 2. Oil prices were pressured near one-week lows, while the dollar remained weak after retreating from recent highs. A weaker dollar makes dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for investors holding other currencies, thus supporting gold prices. 3. The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike on Wednesday and hinted at further tightening in the coming months. The latest quarterly economic forecasts show that 16 of the 18 policymakers expect at least one more 25 basis point rate hike before the end of the year. Despite this, Goldman Sachs maintains its forecast of $5400 per ounce for gold by the end of 2027, believing that monetary policy tightening may slow the rise in gold prices, but will not stop it. 4. Gold is generally considered a hedge against inflation, but rising interest rates increase the attractiveness of interest-bearing assets, thus suppressing gold demand. However, after the Fed's rate hike was implemented, US Treasury yields fell sharply, providing an opportunity for a gold price rebound. 5. Regarding other central banks, the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday but warned of possible future rate hikes. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its interest rate to a 31-year high on Friday and pledged further measures to address inflation risks.

10:32:17

[A Batch of National Standards for Core Quantum Devices Released to Standardize the Quantum Industry Ecosystem] The State Administration for Market Regulation has strengthened its systematic planning and focused on promoting the formulation of a batch of national standards for core quantum devices. Among them, two new national standards were released: "Technical Specifications for Quantum Compressed Light Sources" and "Performance Testing Methods for Periodically Polarized Lithium Niobate Quantum Frequency Conversion Devices." Four new national standard projects were initiated, including "Technical Specifications for Continuous Variable Optical Quantum Entanglement Sources in Quantum Technology," "Performance Requirements and Testing Methods for Diamond Nitrogen-Vacancy Color Center Materials for Power Measurement," and "Performance Characterization and Measurement Methods for Solid-State Spin Quantum Magnetometers in Quantum Measurement." Several other standards under development, such as "Performance Characterization and Measurement Methods for Two-Photon Polarized Entanglement Sources in Quantum Technology" and "Performance Characterization and Measurement Methods for Ultra-High Reflectivity Optical Thin Films in Quantum Technology," are progressing steadily, accelerating the construction and improvement of my country's national standard system for quantum technology. Next, the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration) will continue to accelerate the development of national standards for two-photon polarized entanglement sources, ultra-high reflectivity optical thin films, etc., gradually improving the standard chain for core quantum devices and key equipment, and continuously strengthening the engineering and technical standard foundation for the quantum industry. (CCTV News)

10:31:04

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 64,662.11 points, up 0.82%.

10:28:05

[Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: Existing Home Sales are an Inevitable Trend] Today, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan." Regarding the sale of commercial housing, the government will promote the sales of existing homes to solve the problem of "cash on delivery" and achieve "what you see is what you get," fundamentally preventing delivery risks. Existing home sales are an inevitable trend. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that the sales area of existing homes has maintained positive growth in recent years, and its proportion of new home sales area has been increasing year by year. New projects will prioritize the sale of existing homes, making full use of support policies related to land, finance, and taxation for these projects; for projects implementing pre-sales, the government will improve the supervision of pre-sale funds to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of homebuyers. (CCTV News)

10:27:24

Spot palladium has just broken through the $1300.00/oz mark, last trading at $1300.01/oz, up 1.75% on the day; Nymex palladium futures are last trading at $1308.50/oz, up 0.41% on the day.

10:26:11

[UN Tourism Organization Lowers Global International Tourism Growth Forecast for This Year] The United Nations Tourism Organization (UNTO) released its latest World Tourism Barometer report on the 17th, lowering its forecast for global international tourist arrivals in 2026 from 3% to 4% to 1% to 2%. The report shows that in the first half of this year, global international tourist arrivals increased by only 0.4% year-on-year, with approximately 690 million cross-border trips, an increase of about 3 million compared to the same period last year. In the first quarter, global international tourist arrivals increased by 2% year-on-year, while in the second quarter they decreased by 1%. In June, global international tourist arrivals decreased by 3% year-on-year. Directly affected by the conflict in the Middle East, international tourist arrivals in the Middle East decreased by 22% year-on-year in the first half of this year. (Xinhua)

10:24:30

Preliminary shipping data released on Friday showed that four commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday; this number was down from six the previous day and also below the 10-day average of about 16. These figures are subject to change, as some vessels typically turn off their transponders during their voyages.

10:22:32

【Daiwa Securities: Rising Oil Prices and Cost Pass-Through Increase Risk of Prolonged Inflation in Japan, Food Price Increases May Be Prolonged】 (1) Daiwa Securities economist Kento Minami said that given the renewed rise in oil prices and companies' continued cost pass-through, the risk of prolonged inflationary pressures in Japan is increasing. (2) He said that the recent surge in crude oil prices may begin to be transmitted to electricity bills in early 2027, with a lag of about three to eight months. (3) Minami pointed out: "Oil prices, logistics costs, and labor costs are all rising, which maintains an environment in which companies can easily pass on cost increases to retail prices." (4) He added that rising costs may prolong the upward trend in food prices as companies pass on higher expenses to consumers. (5) Data released on Friday showed that food prices, excluding fresh food, rose 2.7% year-on-year in August.

10:18:49

[Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: Improving Housing Quality in 14 Aspects] Today, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan." An official from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development introduced that the key to improving people's living standards is building "good houses." What kind of good houses should be built? Safe, comfortable, green, and smart. How to build good houses? Promote the entire chain and life cycle from good standards, good design, good materials, good construction, and good operation and maintenance. What are good standards? We believe that standards that the people consider good are good standards. The official stated that they will carefully listen to the public's opinions on improving living conditions and improve housing quality requirements in 14 aspects. (CCTV News)

10:12:00

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that South Korea will not deploy troops to participate in any conflict involving the Hormuz Agreement. To protect South Korea's economic interests and the safety of its people, the country will take minimal action. South Korea is considering whether to increase its participation in the Hormuz Agreement.

10:09:40

[Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: my country's Real Estate Market Enters a Stock Era] Today, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan." Officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development introduced that the housing and urban-rural development sector faces new challenges during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The sector mainly comprises three major areas: urban and rural construction, housing and real estate, and the construction industry. All three areas are at a critical stage of transformation and development, summarized as "two shifts, two transformations, and three transformations." The "two shifts" refer to the urban and rural construction sector, meaning that urbanization is shifting from a period of rapid growth to a period of stable development, and urban development is shifting from a stage of large-scale incremental expansion to a stage focused on improving the quality and efficiency of existing assets. The "two transformations" refer to the housing and real estate sector, namely, a significant change in the supply and demand relationship in the real estate market and the entry of the real estate market into a stock era. The "three transformations" refer to the construction industry sector, namely, the transformation of the construction industry towards intelligence, greening, and integration. (CCTV News)

10:07:26

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Several countries have deployed military assets near the Strait of Hormuz

10:06:20

【US Crude Oil: Range-bound, buy on dips, sell on rallies】 (1) Reasons for analysis: WTI has fallen back to around $96, declining for three consecutive days. The Saudi East-West Pipeline is expected to partially resume, and some crude oil is transported through the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns marginally. However, Middle East risks remain high, and there is geopolitical premium support for oil prices. The EIA inventory decline was lower than expected, and demand pressure still needs to be monitored. In the short term, it will return to range-bound trading and wait for stabilization. (2) Key focus: Geopolitical situation, inventory data, US dollar index (3) Resistance: 97.00, 98.00, 100.00 (4) Support: 96.00, 95.50, 95.00

10:06:17

【Spot Gold: Range-bound trading, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: Gold rebounded to around $4345, with the decline in the US dollar and US Treasury yields providing support, and the drop in oil prices also easing inflationary pressures; however, the Fed still released hawkish signals after raising interest rates, and interest rate expectations limited the upside potential of gold prices, maintaining a short-term consolidation pattern. If the US dollar index weakens further, the possibility of gold prices breaking through the upper edge of the range cannot be ruled out, and the focus should be on waiting for a pressure test. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yields, US dollar index, geopolitical situation (3) Resistance: 4360, 4400, 4430 (4) Support: 4300, 4250, 4200;

10:06:06

[Nippon Basic Research Institute: Japan's core CPI may accelerate past 2% in October, reaching 3% in March 2027] (1) Taro Saito, an economist at Nippon Basic Research Institute, said that in the coming months, the price increases of various goods, including food and daily necessities, in Japan are expected to gain strong momentum. (2) He added that as the effect of utility subsidies weakens, the increase in consumer prices excluding fresh food may accelerate to over 2% in October and reach 3% before the end of the fiscal year in March 2027. (3) Data released on Friday showed that the core index rose 1.7% year-on-year in August, compared with an increase of 1.8% in July. (4) The market generally expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to 1.25% later that day, and economists and investors expect at least one more rate hike before the end of the year.

10:02:30

[State Administration for Market Regulation Releases First National Standard for Perovskite Photovoltaics] The State Administration for Market Regulation has released its first national standard for perovskite photovoltaics, "Photovoltaic Devices Part 12: Measurement Methods for Current-Voltage (IV) Characteristics of Perovskite Photovoltaic Cells and Modules," which will officially come into effect in 2027. This standard establishes a scientific, reliable, and widely applicable system of methods for measuring the IV characteristics of perovskite photovoltaics, filling a gap in my country's standardized testing of emerging photovoltaic technologies. It will serve as a unified benchmark for testing and certification, product development, production line quality control, and trade delivery, providing key technical support for the subsequent improvement of the standard system, the formulation of international standards, and the industrialization and application of perovskite photovoltaics. (CCTV News)

10:00:54

Shipping data shows that four cargo ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from the 10-day average of about 16.

10:00:40

[India’s state-owned infrastructure finance institution approves loans of more than 30 billion rupees for at least four data centers] (1) India’s largest state-owned infrastructure finance institution has approved loans of more than 30 billion rupees (US$313 million) for each of at least four data centers, reflecting India’s push to participate in artificial intelligence construction. (2) Rajkiran Rai G., managing director of the National Infrastructure and Development Finance Bank of India, said in an interview that these financing arrangements have a grace period of up to five years, followed by repayment over the next ten years. (3) Such loan demand indicates that Indian companies are spending more on large projects such as data centers. (4) Global investors, from EQT AB and Blackstone Group to Alphabet Inc., as well as local conglomerates such as Adani Group, have also committed billions of dollars to build artificial intelligence computing infrastructure in the country.

09:59:37

[RBA Governor Bullock: Businesses are starting to "brewing" the view that high inflation will not fall back, and inflation expectations risks are worrying] (1) RBA Governor Bullock told a parliamentary committee on Friday that Australian businesses are starting to "brewing" the view that high inflation will not fall back below 3%. (2) Bullock said: "Businesses are starting to ask questions like 'Will inflation fall back?' which is a bit worrying for us." She said that businesses are not explicitly saying that they expect inflation to be around 3% or at a certain level, but there is a "feeling" among them, which is worrying. (3) Bullock acknowledged that the RBA has a dual mandate of full employment and an inflation target of 2%-3%, but she warned: "The longer we stay above target, the more worrying the risk of inflation expectations starting to adjust becomes." (4) She reiterated that inflation risks are skewed to the upside, partly due to concerns about inflation expectations; another is "the supply-side shocks coming our way, not only from the Middle East, but also from the weather-related events we have discussed," as well as demand-related issues.

09:55:53

[US Media: Pentagon Studies Withdrawal of Approximately 25,000 US Troops and Equipment from Europe, Potentially the Largest Reduction Since the Cold War] (1) According to NBC News, citing official statements, the Pentagon is studying the feasibility of withdrawing approximately 25,000 US troops, along with fighter jets, warships, and weapons, from Europe. (2) The report states that the Pentagon is studying a radical plan to withdraw fighter jets, warships, weapons, and tens of thousands of military personnel from Europe, reducing the total US troop presence in Europe by about one-third, or approximately 25,000. (3) Some sources within the television station revealed that the withdrawal could even reach half, reducing the current 80,000 troops stationed in Europe to 40,000. If implemented, this would be the largest reduction in the US military presence in Europe since the end of the Cold War. (4) The report points out that the withdrawal mainly involves Germany, where approximately 36,000 US troops are stationed, as well as Italy and Spain. The leadership of these countries previously refused to unconditionally support the US military action against Iran. (5) The report revealed that General Alexis Greenkevich, commander of U.S. European Command, will brief Defense Secretary Hergsays this week on possible troop reduction plans. (6) The final recommendations will be submitted to Hergsays on November 6 and are planned to be submitted to U.S. President Trump for approval thereafter.

09:50:44

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Establishing an independent economic and political center; never considered seeking re-election.

09:48:50

The Shanghai Composite Index has just broken through the 3900.00 mark, currently trading at 3900.04, up 0.63% on the day.

09:48:50

The FTSE China A50 index futures rose 1.01% on the day, closing at 14463.00.

09:48:43

[CIMB: Malaysian Consumer Spending Shifts Towards Necessities in Second Half, Affordability a Key Theme] (1) CIMB Securities analyst Walter Aw Lik Hsin stated in a report that Malaysian consumer spending in the second half of the year is likely to remain biased towards necessities and value-for-money goods. (2) He indicated that spending should be supported by inelastic demand, government assistance such as cash handouts, and a potential minimum wage increase. (3) He believes that non-essential spending is likely to remain subdued; any recovery will be concentrated in semi-essential and lower-priced categories as consumers continue to downgrade their spending. (4) Aw believes that defensive, mass-market companies are likely to benefit from necessities spending and the trend of downgrading consumption, with affordability being a key theme in the second half of the year. (5) CIMB maintains a neutral rating on the Malaysian consumer sector and lists QL Resources, Empire Premium Food, Life Water, and Nestlé (Malaysia) as its top picks.

09:45:50

Crude oil trading alert: Supply concerns ease, WTI oil prices remain under pressure near $96 for the third consecutive day. Details>

09:44:58

[How Impressive is the World's Largest Vertical Ship Lift, Transporting 2.656 Million Passengers in 10 Years?] Today (September 18th) marks the 10th anniversary of the Three Gorges Dam ship lift's operation. According to statistics from the Yangtze River Three Gorges Navigation Administration, since its trial operation on September 18, 2016, the Three Gorges Dam ship lift has transported a total of 2.656 million passengers and handled 21.803 million tons of cargo over the past 10 years, fully leveraging its role as a rapid passage for ships through the dam and providing strong support for the full release of the Yangtze River's golden waterway's economic benefits. (CCTV News)

09:44:05

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor: Recent oil price shocks have hit real incomes and made people poorer.

09:42:07

[US Appeals Court Gives Green Light to Trump Administration's Homelessness Reforms] (1) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston on Wednesday gave the green light to the Trump administration's major reforms to its homelessness program and funding standards, halting a March ruling by a Rhode Island federal judge that found changes to the Continuing Care (CoC) program illegal. (2) The three-judge panel said HUD had fulfilled its burden of proof, was entitled to a stay of execution on appeal, and strongly argued that its challenge was likely to succeed on substantive issues. The district court had previously held that reserved funds in Notice of Financing Opportunity (NOFO) must comply with notification and comment requirements. (3) HUD is seeking to change the rules for obtaining $75 million to build housing for homeless families and individuals and to reserve $1.3 billion for transitional housing and support services. The program, which has funded state and local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofits since 1987, aims to resettle homeless people and families, those fleeing violence, and others in need; Congress enacted it into law in 2009. (4) HUD Secretary Scott Turner said on social media Wednesday night that this was a step in the right direction to deliver real and lasting results that serve the most vulnerable, not a failing ideology and those who profit from it. (5) One of the plaintiffs, the National Coalition to End Homelessness, said it would assess the next steps. The plaintiffs said that despite multiple wins in lower courts, today’s ruling would allow HUD to completely overturn this key program by eliminating funding for the Permanent Housing Solution, potentially pushing 100,000 Americans into homelessness. (6) The Trump administration criticized the program’s “housing-first” approach. District Judge Mary McElroy, nominated by Trump, had previously blocked the administration from making these changes. Democratic officials and advocacy groups in 20 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit saying the changes to the CoC threw it into “chaos.” Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell said the Trump administration had not helped address the housing crisis but instead blocked it, putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk.

09:40:09

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,350.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,349.82/ounce, up 0.19% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,389.30/ounce, down 0.24% on the day.

09:39:09

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 64,500.00 mark, currently trading at 64,499.17, up 0.57% on the day.

09:37:53

[National Energy Administration and Other Departments Deploy Work to Ensure Stable Coal Production and Supply] Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission, the National Energy Administration, and the National Mine Safety Administration jointly issued a notice outlining multiple measures to accelerate the stable production and supply of coal. The notice states that all coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions) and coal enterprises must, under the premise of ensuring safety, make every effort to ensure stable coal production and supply, continuously strengthen monitoring and scheduling, optimize production organization, actively and steadily promote the resumption of production at coal mines, accelerate the acceptance of coal mines undergoing joint trial operation, and promote a steady recovery in coal production to provide strong support for economic growth and energy supply. The notice also sets requirements for the signing and fulfillment of long-term contracts for thermal coal, leveraging the supplementary role of imports, and promoting the construction of successor coal production capacity. Next, relevant departments will strengthen overall coordination, guide all coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions) and coal enterprises to promptly implement various work deployments, adjust and improve policies and measures, release coal production capacity reserves in a timely manner, and make every effort to stabilize coal production and supply and promote stable market operation. (National Energy Administration)

09:36:49

【Figure Launches Helix 2.5: Zero-Sample Full-Body Autonomous Housework, Embodied Intelligence Transferable Across Environments】 (1) On September 17th local time, humanoid robot company Figure announced the official launch of its "state-of-the-art" neural network model, Helix 2.5. (2) In the experimental design, the company pre-trained Helix 2.5 on three behaviors using the human behavior dataset Index: tidying the living room, folding towels, and making the bed. (3) Subsequently, the Figure 03 humanoid robot equipped with Helix 2.5 was placed in an unfamiliar environment. (4) The results showed that the robot could perform zero-sample full-body autonomous housework without any additional training. (5) This means that embodied intelligence, like humans, can transfer its understanding of the physical world from one environment to another to adapt to dynamic changes in real time, without having to build it from scratch each time.

09:33:54

The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference on the theme of "A Good Start to the 15th Five-Year Plan" at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Shu Wei, spokesperson and deputy director of the State Administration for Market Regulation, and Yang Sheng, deputy director of the National Medical Products Administration, will introduce the relevant situation regarding promoting high-quality development of market regulation during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and answer questions from reporters.

09:33:39

A-share innovative drug stocks rallied in early trading, with Zhendong Pharmaceutical rising over 8%, followed by gains in other stocks such as Baipusaisi, Haite Bio, Baicheng Pharmaceutical, and Chengdu Pioneer. This surge was driven by news that ten departments jointly released the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry," proposing that by 2030, the innovative drug industry's scale should grow at an average annual rate of no less than 20%.

09:32:08

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 64,600.00 mark, currently trading at 64,587.14, up 0.70% on the day.

09:31:23

[Malaysian Investment Bank: Malaysia's 2027 Budget May Focus on Targeted Spending and Resource Reallocation, High Oil Prices Limit Broad Stimulus] (1) In a report, Malaysian investment bank analyst Paul Yap Ee Xing stated that given limited fiscal space, Malaysia's 2027 budget may focus on targeted spending and resource reallocation. (2) He said that with oil prices exceeding US$100 per barrel, fuel subsidy spending may increase from the budgeted RM15 billion to approximately RM40 billion, thus limiting broad stimulus measures. (3) He believes the budget may focus on targeted cost-of-living measures and infrastructure spending, while maintaining fiscal discipline. (4) Yap remains bullish on consumer-related stocks, such as 99 Speed Mart Retail. (5) He added that investors should pay attention to the potential labor cost pressures from the minimum wage review and identify companies that may benefit from government spending.

09:29:51

Falling oil prices eased inflationary pressures, causing gold to rebound above $4,300 and return to the upper limit of its trading range. Details>

09:29:22

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor: Forward-looking indicators of the labor market remain stable

09:27:47

Overview of CNY HIBOR and its changes: According to FX678, as of September 18, 2026, most CNY HIBOR rates remained unchanged across different periods (as shown in the table, rates remained unchanged for 7 periods). The largest change was in the 2-week CNY HIBOR rate: a decrease of 2 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.37%, unchanged; the 1-week rate was 1.39%, unchanged; the 2-week rate was 1.40%, down 2 basis points; the 1-month rate was 1.54%, unchanged; the 2-month rate was 1.57%, unchanged; the 3-month rate was 1.62%, down 1 basis point; the 6-month rate was 1.64%, unchanged; the 9-month rate was 1.65%, unchanged; and the 1-year onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.67%, unchanged. BP = basis points

09:26:16

At the opening of the A-share market, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.42%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.15%, and the ChiNext Index rose 1.61%. Sectors such as precious metals, semiconductors, CPO, advanced packaging, and PCBs led the gains.

09:25:47

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3891.96 points this morning, up 0.42%.

09:25:17

The CSI 300 Index opened at 4492.32 points this morning, up 0.72%.

09:25:07

The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13563.74 points, up 1.15%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3351.56 points, up 1.61%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 14310.61 points, up 0.79%.

09:23:04

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 463.3 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with both the bid and winning amounts totaling 463.3 billion yuan. The interest rate was 1.40%. Additionally, it conducted 100 billion yuan of 14-day reverse repurchase operations using a fixed-quantity, interest-rate bidding process with multiple price levels.

09:22:49

[Three Vice Chairmen of SK Group Transferred to SK Hynix to Address Geopolitical Uncertainty in the Semiconductor Industry] (1) On September 18, according to industry insiders, SK Inc., a holding company of SK Group, has transferred three of its four vice chairmen to SK Hynix. (2) The three are Seo Jin-Woo, Yu Jeong-Joon, and Lee Hyung-Hee, who were previously responsible for leading the group's global business and external cooperation. (3) SK Group stated that the personnel changes took into account the increasing geopolitical uncertainty in the semiconductor industry. (4) A company official explained that the purpose was to have senior executives with global experience and expertise advise on the overall operation of SK Hynix and support the formulation of its medium- and long-term vision. (5) To this end, the three vice chairmen have recently begun in-depth one-on-one interviews with all senior executives of SK Hynix. (6) In addition, SK Group's team of professional management vice chairmen has also been transferred to SK Hynix.

09:22:29

[RBA Governor: Upside Risks to Inflation Emerging, Rate Hike Path Faces Test] 1. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Bullock testified before lawmakers on Friday that some of the upside risks to inflation previously highlighted by policymakers are gradually materializing, with the Middle East conflict and the ongoing AI boom continuing to exert upward pressure on prices. 2. Bullock pointed out that one of the key issues at this month's policy meeting is whether the three rate hikes implemented this year are sufficient to bring inflation back to the target level within a reasonable timeframe. The RBA kept interest rates unchanged at 4.35% for the second consecutive time at its August meeting, specifically highlighting the Middle East conflict and the global data center investment boom as major inflation risks. Since then, both factors have shown a tendency to push up inflation. 3. She stated that the latest developments indicate that although Australian economic growth is slowing, some upside risks to inflation appear to be emerging. The economy is slowing as expected, but the labor market remains tight. She warned that to reduce inflation, aggregate demand needs to experience a period of weak growth. 4. Market expectations indicate a 93% probability that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates to 4.6% at its September 28-29 meeting, with rates projected to rise to 4.85% by early 2027.

09:21:16

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 14400.00 mark, currently trading at 14401.00, up 0.57% on the day.

09:20:17

The main rebar futures contract fell 1.02% intraday, closing at 3096 yuan/ton.

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