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2025-07-31 Thursday

2025-08-03

13:02:13

The Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia to discuss the security risks of backdoor vulnerabilities in its H20 computing chips. (Cyberspace Administration of China)

13:01:18

Japan's annual rate of new housing starts in June - unadjusted seasonally

Previous : -34.41% Forecast : -15.80%

Published Value -15.59%

13:01:01

Annual rate of construction orders in Japan in June

Previous : 14% Forecast : -

Published Value 22.50%

13:00:45

Japan's household consumer confidence index for July

Previous : 34.50 Forecast : 35

Published Value 33.70

13:00:15

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3591.87 points in the afternoon, down 0.66%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4108.19 points in the afternoon, down 1.04%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 11154.84 points in the afternoon, down 0.43%; the ChiNext Index opened at 2378.35 points in the afternoon, up 0.45%; the SME Board Index opened at 12600.02 points in the afternoon, down 0.46%.

13:00:09

Trump: I don't care what India does with Russia. There's very little trade with India, and their tariffs are too high, some of the highest in the world. Similarly, Russia and the United States have almost no trade. Let's keep it that way.

12:59:39

Iran's Foreign Minister said he and US Middle East envoy Witkov exchanged information during and after the Iran-Israel conflict. After the 12-day conflict with Israel, Iran will not agree to "business as usual."

12:58:50

Japan's METI kerosene sales year-on-year rate in June

Previous : -8.70% Forecast : -

Published Value 11.60%

12:58:48

Japan's METI crude oil imports year-on-year rate in June

Previous : 13.90% Forecast : -

Published Value -4.60%

12:58:48

Japan's METI total oil product sales year-on-year rate in June

Previous : -4.20% Forecast : -

Published Value -1.20%

12:58:48

Japan's METI gasoline sales year-on-year rate in June

Previous : -0.60% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.20%

12:49:13

The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.01% to 41064.56

12:00:42

Thai Finance Minister: Expected to receive US tariff rate information within 24 hours

11:58:15

Piper Sandler raised its price target on Meta from $808 to $880 and on eBay from $74 to $95.

11:54:47

[Pakistan's Ministry of Finance said that reciprocal tariffs will be lowered after a trade agreement was reached with the United States] According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance of Pakistan, the agreement aims to promote bilateral trade, expand market access and attract investment. Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made a breakthrough in his meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Lutnick. According to the agreement, reciprocal tariffs will be lowered, especially for goods exported from Pakistan to the United States. This marks the beginning of a new era of economic cooperation, especially in the fields of energy, minerals, information technology and cryptocurrency. The statement did not mention specific tariff rates.

11:52:52

The Reserve Bank of India may sell dollars to limit the rupee's depreciation. (Refinitiv)

11:52:37

Thailand's finance minister: 'Further' work still underway on trade proposal with US

11:52:35

The Fed maintains a neutral stance, and gold prices try to return to above $3,300 Details>

11:48:08

[National Energy Administration: Will release charging facility data to the whole society on a monthly basis] Liu Mingyang, deputy director of the Electricity Department of the National Energy Administration, said at the National Energy Administration's regular press conference for the third quarter of 2025 on the 31st that in the future, the National Energy Administration will release charging facility data to the whole society on a monthly basis.

11:40:45

A-Share Midday Market Review: Shanghai Composite Index Falls 0.68% in Fluctuating Lows, AI Software and Hardware Strengthen Across the Board. The three major indices showed mixed gains and losses. As of midday close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.68%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.45%, the ChiNext Index rose 0.43%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index rose 0.12%. The turnover of the three stock markets in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing reached 1.1578 trillion yuan, a 55.6 billion yuan increase from the previous day. Over 3,400 stocks in both markets fell. In terms of sector themes, Zhipu AI, liquid-cooled servers, and assisted reproductive technology rose, while the steel and coal sectors adjusted. Zhipu AI saw strong gains in fluctuations, with Yidian Tianxia hitting its 20cm limit. The liquid-cooled server sector strengthened across the board, with Siquan New Materials hitting its 20cm limit, and Invice and Chunzhong Technology hitting their limit-up limits. The assisted reproductive technology sector continued to strengthen, with Gongtong Pharmaceutical hitting its 20cm limit-up, and Hanshang Group hitting its limit-up limit. The steel sector adjusted, with Chongqing Steel falling over 5%. The coal sector fell across the board, with all stocks in the sector turning red, and Antai Group fell by more than 5%.

11:40:03

[Yoon Seok-yeol Arrested Again in Kim Gun-hee Case] According to South Korean media reports, a South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Seok-yeol today (July 31st). This arrest warrant was requested by the "Kim Gun-hee Special Investigation Team," which is investigating former First Lady Kim Gun-hee, the day before. (CCTV International News)

11:36:00

South Korea says meeting between South Korean and U.S. Treasury ministers canceled

11:32:21

Shenzhen: Broaden funding channels to introduce social capital to participate in the construction and operation of low-altitude infrastructure. The Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission has formulated a high-quality construction plan for low-altitude infrastructure in Shenzhen (2024-2026), which mentions that according to the principle of "social investment as the main and government investment as the supplement", social capital will be introduced to participate in the construction and operation of low-altitude infrastructure. It will guide all districts, departments, and relevant units to flexibly use national debt, special bonds, REITs, funds and other means to raise construction funds from multiple sources.

11:32:06

[Shenzhen: Constructing a low-altitude communication network to achieve full coverage of take-off and landing points and operating routes] The Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission has formulated a high-quality construction plan for Shenzhen's low-altitude infrastructure (2024-2026), which mentions that relying on 5G, 5G-A telesensory integration, 1.4GHz private network, satellite communication and other technologies, reuse and new construction will be combined to build a high-security, high-reliability, low-latency air-space-ground-sea integrated communication network to achieve full coverage of take-off and landing points and operating routes. Promote communication and low-altitude flight service operators to jointly carry out on-site low-altitude communication technology tests in complex scenarios, and iteratively upgrade low-altitude communication technology. In combination with the needs of maritime transportation safety supervision, maritime emergency rescue, maritime border security control, etc., promote the research and development of key technologies for low-altitude communications at sea, establish and improve low-altitude communication networks at sea, and achieve continuous coverage of maritime routes.

11:31:25

Philippine President Marcos will pay a state visit to India from August 4 to 8.

11:31:12

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3591.26 points in the morning, down 0.68%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4107.59 points in the morning, down 1.05%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11152.77 points in the morning, down 0.45%; the ChiNext Index closed at 2377.84 points in the morning, up 0.43%; the SME Board Index closed at 12597.53 points in the morning, down 0.48%.

11:31:04

[Shenzhen: The Longhua Zhangkengjing Helicopter Airport will be put into use before the end of 2026 to enhance the service support capabilities of vertical take-off and landing aircraft such as eVTOL] The Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission has formulated a high-quality construction plan for Shenzhen's low-altitude infrastructure (2024-2026), which mentions the implementation of the "Guangdong Province General Airport Layout Plan (2020-2035)", the Longhua Zhangkengjing Helicopter Airport will be put into use before the end of 2026, and the relocation of the Nantou Helicopter Airport will be completed to enhance the service support capabilities of helicopters and vertical take-off and landing aircraft such as eVTOL. In line with the development trend of new general aviation aircraft, the Shenzhen-Shantou General Airport is planned to be built, striving to stabilize the site before the end of 2026, complement the advantages of the Zhangkengjing Helicopter Airport, and lay a solid foundation for R&D, manufacturing, and full-scene applications in the low-altitude field.

11:30:47

[Shenzhen: By the end of 2026, the world's first low-altitude intelligent fusion system will be built] The Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission has formulated a high-quality construction plan for Shenzhen's low-altitude infrastructure (2024-2026), which mentions that by the end of 2026, the world's first low-altitude intelligent fusion system (SILAS) will be built, and low-altitude communication, navigation, surveillance, meteorological monitoring and other service guarantee systems will be fully covered. The industry-leading low-altitude computing power platform will be put into use, and a modern low-altitude governance system covering airspace demarcation and traffic management, flight plan approval, aircraft management services and other businesses will be fully built, forming a replicable and popularizable one-stop solution, highlighting the global brand effect of "Shenzhen Low Altitude"

11:30:11

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 40,960.45 points at noon, up 0.75%.

11:28:20

According to news1, a South Korean court approved the arrest warrant for former President Yoon Seok-yeol

11:25:25

Philippine National Economic and Development Authority Director: 19% US tariffs will have little impact on GDP

11:25:06

Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission has formulated a plan for high-quality construction of Shenzhen's low-altitude infrastructure (2024-2026). (Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission)

11:21:03

Korea Automobile Association: Trade agreement paves the way for a level playing field between South Korea, Japan and the EU

11:20:50

Korea Automobile Association: It is fortunate that the tariff rate has been reduced to 15%

11:20:35

[The Bank of Japan softened its statement on trade uncertainty but did not clearly hint at the timing of rate hikes] The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged, which was in line with market expectations. In its quarterly economic outlook report, the Bank of Japan raised its median forecast for core inflation for this fiscal year, mainly reflecting the continued pressure of rising food prices. At the same time, the central bank also slightly raised its inflation forecast for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and slightly raised its forecast for economic growth for this fiscal year. Earlier, the Federal Reserve also announced that it would maintain interest rates unchanged, and Chairman Powell's speech lowered market expectations for a rate cut in September. The policy direction of major central banks around the world has once again become the focus. The decision-makers of the Bank of Japan did not clearly hint at the timetable for future interest rate hikes at this meeting. Officials believe that it still takes time to observe how US tariffs will affect the Japanese economy and the global trade pattern. However, the Bank of Japan softened its description of trade uncertainty in the summary of the outlook report and reiterated its intention to raise interest rates if conditions permit.

11:19:59

[Media: US Senators Propose Fund to Supply Arms to Ukraine with Funding from Allies] According to a July 30th Wall Street Journal report, two influential Republican senators proposed establishing a special fund under the US Treasury Department that would allow allies to finance the supply of US weapons to Ukraine. The "PEACE Act," drafted by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch at the initiative of US President Trump, proposes establishing a separate account in the US Treasury to receive funds from US partners such as the UK and Germany. Annual contributions are expected to range from $5 billion to $8 billion. The Wall Street Journal noted that the Pentagon would be able to use these funds to contract with US contractors to replenish its stockpiles while continuing to supply weapons to Ukraine without compromising US defense capabilities. Wicker commented, "This is the fastest way to arm Ukraine while simultaneously reducing Russia's strategic and military threat to the United States and NATO." The White House reportedly generally supports the initiative. The bill is slated to be included in the annual defense budget and passed by the end of the year. The newspaper noted that the United States has provided Kyiv with approximately $66 billion in military aid since the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict in 2022.

11:16:07

With the trade war looming, why is Powell choosing to hold back? A cautious wait-and-see approach may be the best solution! Details>

11:14:02

Yiwu becomes the first county-level city in China to have over 10,000 foreign-funded business entities. On July 31, Pakistani businessman Ali Kamran obtained a business license for his new company in Yiwu. With this, the number of foreign-funded business entities in Yiwu has officially exceeded 10,000, accounting for one-sixth of the total number in Zhejiang Province. Yiwu has become the first county-level city in China to have over 10,000 foreign-funded business entities.

11:13:35

Thailand's acting PM expects US tariffs to be 'good'

11:13:27

Over 23,000 companies nationwide have participated in exhibitions abroad this year. This morning (July 31st), the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held a press conference. Reporters learned that since the beginning of this year, the CCPIT has actively guided companies to organize and participate in overseas exhibitions, exploring diversified international markets. To date, over 23,000 companies nationwide have participated in exhibitions abroad. In the first half of the year, the CCPIT approved six batches of 1,418 projects for overseas economic and trade exhibitions, with a planned exhibition area of 826,000 square meters. So far, 54 exhibition organizers have completed exhibition projects in 44 countries and regions, covering an actual exhibition area of 382,000 square meters and attracting over 23,000 exhibitors. Wang Linjie, spokesperson for the CCPIT, explained that second-quarter data showed that exhibitors from emerging markets such as ASEAN and Latin America accounted for 39.8% of the total, an increase of 8.5 percentage points compared to the same period in 2024. The steady growth in the number of exhibitors from emerging markets demonstrates a positive trend of "market diversification and structural optimization." Emerging industries such as new energy and electronic information continue to show increasing interest in overseas exhibitions. (CCTV News)

11:10:34

New Zealand's M3 money supply in June

Previous : 4325.94 Forecast : -

Published Value 4335.19

11:08:17

Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: Trade policies announced so far may trigger a shift in globalization trends

11:07:23

The number of certificates issued by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in the first half of the year increased by 13.31% year-on-year. This morning, a spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) announced that the national CCPIT system issued 3.8887 million certificates of origin, commercial certificates, and other types of certificates in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 13.31%. Data shows that in the first half of this year, the CCPIT system issued a total of 2.1269 million non-preferential certificates of origin, a year-on-year increase of 2.26%; 1.4249 million preferential certificates of origin, a year-on-year increase of 46.44%; and 150,500 RCEP certificates of origin, a year-on-year increase of 27.70%. (CCTV News)

11:06:46

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Recent fiscal expansion measures, especially those in the United States and Europe, may boost the global economy

11:06:24

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged as expected. USD/JPY fell by more than 30 points in a short-term fluctuation, refreshing the intraday low to 148.59, a drop of about 0.6%, giving up most of the gains on Wednesday.

11:06:02

[The Bank of Japan maintains interest rates unchanged and raises inflation forecasts] The Bank of Japan maintained interest rates unchanged on Thursday and raised its inflation forecast for this fiscal year, indicating cautious optimism that the Japan-US trade agreement will help Japan's economy avoid a sharp decline. As widely expected by the market, the Bank of Japan voted unanimously to keep short-term interest rates unchanged at 0.5%. In its quarterly outlook report, the Bank of Japan raised its core consumer inflation forecast for this fiscal year to 2.7% from 2.2% three months ago. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will hold a press conference at 14:30 Beijing time to explain the interest rate decision.

11:05:39

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: The trade policies announced so far may drag down domestic and foreign economies through various channels

11:04:58

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Risks to price outlook are generally balanced

11:04:52

The White House's two secret meetings hold hidden secrets: the US dollar index's short-term rally and long-term hidden dangers Details>

11:04:05

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): As of July 31, 2025, three periods saw interest rates decrease, three periods saw increases, and two periods remained unchanged. The overnight Shibor was at 1.392%, up 7.5 basis points. The overnight rate saw the largest change among all periods, increasing by 7.5 basis points. (For details of SHIBOR and its changes over the past ten business days, see the Huitong FX678 chart.) Other periods show the following: the one-week Shibor was at 1.497%, down 0.4 basis points. The two-week Shibor was at 1.546%, down 7.4 basis points. The one-month Shibor was at 1.55%, unchanged. The three-month Shibor was at 1.566%, up 0.2 basis points. The six-month Shibor was at 1.612%, unchanged. The nine-month Shibor was at 1.633%, down 0.1 basis points. The one-year Shibor was 1.648%, up 0.1 basis point.

11:03:47

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Prolonged high uncertainty in trade policy may lead companies to focus more on cost cutting, so measures to reflect rising wages and prices may also weaken.

11:03:20

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Rising food prices may trigger a second-round effect on underlying CPI inflation by changing household sentiment and inflation expectations

11:02:46

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: Japan has made progress in trade policies such as the trade agreement with the United States, and the cycle of gradual wage and price increases will continue.

11:02:25

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: If economic and price developments meet the Bank of Japan's expectations, interest rates will be raised

11:02:10

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: The median forecast for core-core CPI in fiscal years 2025-2027 is 2.8%, 1.9% and 2.0%, respectively. (The forecast in May was 2.3%, 1.8% and 2.0%)

11:01:30

Bank of Japan maintains assessment of Japan's economy

11:00:55

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Potential consumer inflation is likely to reach a level roughly consistent with the 2% target in the second half of the forecast period from fiscal 2025 to 2027

11:00:23

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Japan's economy is recovering moderately, but there are some weaknesses

11:00:18

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,330.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $1,330.75/ounce, down 2.81% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,343.5/ounce, down 2.28% on the day.

11:00:12

Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: Core CPI may rise by 2.0% in fiscal 2027, compared with the previous forecast of 1.9%

10:59:46

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: There is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the development of trade policy and its impact on the economy. If economic and price trends are in line with expectations, the policy interest rate will continue to be raised to match the improvement in the economy and prices.

10:59:13

Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: We will implement monetary policy moderately from the perspective of achieving the 2% inflation target sustainably and stably

10:59:05

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: Risks to the inflation outlook are roughly balanced, real interest rates are at very low levels, and there should be no preconceived notions when judging whether economic and price trends are in line with expectations.

10:58:53

A chart showing the "pivot points + long and short position signals" for gold, crude oil, foreign exchange, and stock indices on July 31, 2025. Details>

10:58:35

The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision: The median forecast for core CPI in fiscal 2025 is +2.7%, which was +2.2% previously; the median forecast for core CPI in fiscal 2026 is +1.8%, which was +1.7% previously; the median forecast for core CPI in fiscal 2027 is +2.0%, which was +1.9% previously.

10:57:22

The policy benchmark interest rate of the Bank of Japan on July 31

Previous : 0.50% Forecast : 0.50%

Neutral

Published Value 0.50%

10:56:34

The Hang Seng Tech Index strengthened and turned positive, having fallen by more than 1% at the beginning of the session. Kingdee International (00268.HK) and Kuaishou (01024.HK) led the gains.

10:55:44

[Former US-China Business Council Executive: US Companies Show Strong Will to Continue Participating in the Chinese Market] The US-China Business Council organized a high-level US business delegation to visit China this week. In an interview, Anna Ashton, former Vice President of Government Affairs at the US-China Business Council, stated that US companies have a strong desire to continue participating in the Chinese market. Despite long-standing discussions about US "decoupling" and little actual progress, US-China economic ties remain close. (CGTN)

10:55:22

Trump shockingly announced: US and South Korea reached a major trade agreement with a 15% tariff! South Korea invested $350 billion in the United States Details>

10:55:06

A South Korean Ministry of Finance spokesman said foreign exchange issues were not directly mentioned in the negotiations, but consultations unrelated to the trade agreement are still ongoing.

10:50:54

Australia's final retail sales report is strong. Stronger-than-expected Australian retail sales data contradicts recent economic trends that suggest the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may cut interest rates as early as next month. June retail sales rose 1.2% month-over-month, significantly exceeding expectations of a 0.4% increase. May's data was revised upward from 0.3% to 0.5%. Notably, this will be the final retail sales report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Going forward, the agency will shift to a "household expenditure indicator" to provide a more comprehensive picture of consumption. Currently, money markets are almost certain that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates at its August meeting, its third cut of the year. However, earlier this month, the bank unexpectedly held interest rates steady, surprising traders and economists. RBA Governor Andrew Bullock stated at the time that the committee would want to see quarterly inflation data before making a decision, and data released this week suggest easing inflationary pressures. Retail sales data has traditionally been a key indicator for monetary policy, but the ABS noted in a statement this week that its importance has been declining.

10:48:56

[National Energy Administration: Striving to Ensure Peak Summer Power Supply and Demand Situation is Controllable] Liu Mingyang, Deputy Director of the Electricity Department of the National Energy Administration, stated at a press conference on July 31st that power supply is generally guaranteed during the peak summer period. During the peak summer period, if multiple regions experience simultaneous high temperatures, national power load is expected to exceed 1.55 billion kilowatts. High temperatures are expected to continue in early August. If extreme weather conditions or widespread, continuous high temperatures occur, the pressure on power supply security will increase further. Currently, national power supply is generally guaranteed. Peak power supply is tightening in some provinces in East China, Central China, and Southern China, but this can be effectively managed through the implementation of relevant measures. Going forward, the National Energy Administration will strengthen monitoring and analysis of power supply and demand, enhance peak generation capacity of conventional power sources, optimize power resource allocation, and provide province-by-province guidance for power supply assurance. The goal is to ensure peak summer power supply and demand is controllable and within control, resolutely adhere to the bottom line of no power outages, and ensure electricity supply for people's livelihoods.

10:45:55

[National Energy Administration: As of the end of June, the cumulative installed capacity of hydropower in China reached 440 million kilowatts] Pan Huimin, deputy director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, introduced at a press conference that in the first half of 2025, the country's newly added hydropower grid-connected capacity was 3.93 million kilowatts, of which 1.1 million kilowatts were conventional hydropower and 2.83 million kilowatts were pumped storage. As of the end of June this year, the country's cumulative installed capacity of hydropower reached 440 million kilowatts, of which 379 million kilowatts were conventional hydropower and 61.29 million kilowatts were pumped storage. In the first half of this year, the cumulative power generation of hydropower above a certain scale in the country was 539.8 billion kilowatt-hours, and the national average cumulative utilization hours of hydropower were 1,377 hours.

10:45:31

[National Energy Administration: Working with relevant departments to formulate policy documents on the construction and renovation of high-power charging facilities] Today, Zhang Xing, deputy director of the General Office of the National Energy Administration, said that in order to better solve the problems of holiday travel that everyone is concerned about, the National Energy Administration is currently working with relevant departments to formulate policy documents on the construction and renovation of high-power charging facilities, encouraging local governments and enterprises to focus on charge-and-go scenarios such as highway service areas, and to deploy high-power charging facilities according to local conditions. In the next step, we will strengthen overall planning and policy formulation, continue to improve the charging network, enhance the service capabilities of facilities, vigorously promote pilot demonstrations, and further build a high-quality charging infrastructure service system to better meet the needs of the people in purchasing and using new energy vehicles.

10:44:46

South Korean minister: The proposal of "making American shipbuilding great again" will help reach an agreement. The US fiscal stimulus plan covers the critical mineral industry and will continue to negotiate on non-tariff barriers such as food control and automobile safety rules. The 15% tariff may be a challenge for South Korea, which has signed a free trade agreement with the United States.

10:43:46

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said the U.S. trade agreement with South Korea confirms our strong confidence in the U.S. market and our commitment to American manufacturing.

10:42:43

An executive at JERA, Japan's largest power company, said: "US tariffs will have little impact on electricity demand in the manufacturing industry. We are conservatively estimating the impact of tariffs and studying whether we can reduce it by 20 billion yen."

10:42:25

The main thread price fell by 3.02% to 3244 yuan/ton

10:41:32

[The actual sales revenue and user scale of the domestic game market hit a new high in the first half of the year] According to the 22nd China International Digital Interactive Entertainment Expo, the actual sales revenue of the domestic game market reached 168 billion yuan from January to June this year, a year-on-year increase of 14.08%, setting a new record; the number of game users reached nearly 679 million, a year-on-year increase of 0.72%, also a historical high.

10:40:56

Powell's remarks dampened market expectations of a September rate cut, and gold prices closed down 1.55% on the day. Details>

10:40:45

The Shenzhen Component Index just broke through the 11100.00 mark and is currently at 11099.98, down 0.92% on the day.

10:40:11

Japan's foreign exchange reserves account posted a record surplus of $36 billion in fiscal 2024. Japan's special account for foreign exchange reserves posted a record surplus of $36 billion in the fiscal year ending in March, driven primarily by solid returns on overseas assets, amplified by a weaker yen. Japan's Ministry of Finance said Thursday that the total surplus in this special account, which manages foreign exchange reserves used for currency market intervention, was 5.4 trillion yen (approximately $36.18 billion), a 38% increase from the previous year. The strong returns reflected the wide spread between yen-denominated debt and holdings of high-yielding foreign securities. Most of these holdings are believed to be U.S. Treasuries purchased as part of interventions to buy dollars when the yen strengthens. The depreciation of the yen also boosted the value of foreign exchange reserves in yen terms. The Japanese government will allocate the $3.2 trillion surplus to its general budget account for this fiscal year, with one-third allocated to defense. The special account is used to partially fund the state-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), which will provide loans and equity investments for Japan's $550 billion investment plan agreed to in the U.S. tariff deal.

10:39:27

【Short-term operation suggestion for US crude oil: fluctuate upward, buy on dips】 (1) Analysis reason: Although the EIA inventory data growth exceeded expectations, it did not cause oil prices to fall, because the market's uncertainty about the geopolitical situation has driven up concerns on the supply side. At the same time, the easing of global trade sentiment has boosted demand expectations and pushed oil prices to rebound. The current technical level shows that it has broken through the pressure range, but there is a need for adjustment of indicators. Waiting for a pullback is the main focus. Maintain a fluctuating upward trend during the day (2) Focus: Geopolitical situation, global trade sentiment, EIA inventory data (3) Resistance: 70.80, 71.50, 71.80 (4) Support: 69.30, 69.00, 68.50

10:39:24

【Spot gold short-term operation suggestion: fluctuate downward, short sell at highs】 (1) Analysis reason: With the implementation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the short-term market's expectations for interest rate cuts have further slowed down, and the US dollar is more risk-averse. With the dual support, it is expected to further strengthen, thereby putting pressure on gold prices. Gold has technically fallen below the moving average support. The short-term structure tends to fluctuate downward, waiting for stabilization. (2) Key focus: risk aversion, US dollar index, US Treasury yields, global trade sentiment (3) Resistance: 3305, 3330, 3350 (4) Support: 3280, 3260, 3250;

10:38:10

South Korean Finance Minister: Foreign exchange issues not discussed in trade talks with the US

10:37:27

[India's attractiveness to foreign companies may be damaged by US tariffs] Economists at ANZ Research wrote in a report that the US imposition of tariffs of at least 25% on India will damage India's attractiveness to foreign companies. They said that these companies see India as an important player in their diversification strategy. India will be at a disadvantage economically under the tariffs and penalties proposed by US President Trump. ANZ added that the specifics of the penalty measure remain unclear, but it appears to be a response to India's purchase of Russian energy and weapons. The tax rate is higher than the 15%-20% range negotiated by other Asian economies

10:36:02

[National Energy Administration: By the end of 2024, 73.76 million kilowatts/168 million kilowatt-hours of new energy storage will have been built and put into operation] Bian Guangqi, deputy director of the Energy Conservation and Science and Technology Equipment Department of the National Energy Administration, said that overall, since the 14th Five-Year Plan, the "four beams and eight pillars" of my country's new energy storage development policy have been initially established, and the new energy storage industry has developed steadily. By the end of 2024, 73.76 million kilowatts/168 million kilowatt-hours of new energy storage will have been built and put into operation, and the installed capacity has accounted for more than 40% of the world's total installed capacity. The new energy storage technology routes are "blooming", covering the main technical routes of global engineering applications, and the level of dispatching and application has steadily improved, which strongly supports the construction of new power systems.

10:34:24

An executive at Japan's largest power company, JERA, said US tariffs would have little impact on manufacturing electricity demand.

10:33:20

[National Energy Administration: Energy consumption has maintained overall growth in the first half of this year] Xing Yiteng, deputy director of the Development Planning Department of the National Energy Administration, said at a press conference that energy consumption has maintained overall growth in the first half of this year. The growth rate of electricity consumption in the whole society has stabilized and rebounded. In April and May, the growth rate of electricity consumption in the whole society reached 4.7% and 4.4% respectively. In June, the electricity consumption in the whole society increased by 5.4% year-on-year. Natural gas demand increased slightly, with urban gas being the main driving factor. Coal consumption decreased slightly, mainly due to factors such as warm winter weather and a significant increase in new energy output. Refined oil consumption continued to show negative growth, and the substitution effect of new energy vehicles and liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavy trucks on transportation oil continued to emerge.

10:32:54

[Over 40 degrees Celsius, many places in Japan set new high temperature records] The temperature in Japan has been "high fever" for many days. On July 30, many places across the country saw high temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and above, setting new high temperature records. According to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency, on the 30th, among the 914 observation points across Japan, 271 places had temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius; 39 places set new high temperature records. Among them, the highest temperature in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan reached 41.2 degrees Celsius, setting a new high temperature record in Japan. In at least three other places, the temperature reached or exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, and many places reached or exceeded 39 degrees Celsius. (CCTV News)

10:32:40

The Shanghai Meteorological Observatory lifted the blue warning signal for high winds at 10:10 on July 31: According to the latest meteorological data analysis, the wind force in the city has significantly weakened, and the blue warning signal for high winds in the city has been lifted.

10:32:08

[my country's Big Model Applications Have Exceeded 3.1 Billion Individual User Registrations] The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reports that AI is currently providing services to users through various channels, including web pages, mobile applications, APIs, local deployments, and cloud services. According to incomplete statistics, the total number of individual user registrations for big model applications has exceeded 3.1 billion, and the total number of API call users has exceeded 159 million. (China News Service)

10:31:28

[National Energy Administration: China's cumulative photovoltaic power generation reached 559.1 billion kWh in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 42.9%] Pan Huimin, deputy director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, stated that in the first half of this year, 212 million kilowatts of new photovoltaic power generation were connected to the grid nationwide, of which approximately 100 million kilowatts were centralized photovoltaic power generation and 113 million kilowatts were distributed photovoltaic power generation. By the end of June 2025, China's installed photovoltaic power generation capacity reached approximately 1.1 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 54.1%, of which 606 million kilowatts were centralized photovoltaic power generation and 493 million kilowatts were distributed photovoltaic power generation. In the first half of this year, China's cumulative photovoltaic power generation reached 559.1 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 42.9%, and the national average photovoltaic power generation utilization rate was 94%. (National Energy Administration)

10:31:14

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 41020.91 points this morning, up 0.90%.

10:29:53

[Capital Economics: The US's 25% tariff on India may not be the end] Shilan Shah, deputy chief economist for emerging markets at Capital Economics, said in a report that the US's 25% tariff on Indian goods may not be the end. Trump announced tariffs on India on Wednesday and threatened further penalties for its purchase of Russian oil. Trump described India as a friend, but said the country's non-tariff barriers were onerous and annoying. Shah added that tariffs would undermine the attractiveness of India's manufacturing industry. But bilateral negotiations are still ongoing and a better deal may still be reached.

10:28:52

[Sinopharm's share price hit a four-year high and will receive a $300 million milestone payment from Merck] 1. Sino Biopharm (1177.HK) rose strongly in early trading on Thursday, with the intraday increase expanding to 4.4%, the highest since June 2021. The rise stems from the company's latest announcement showing that its subsidiary has made significant progress in the licensing cooperation with Merck on the anti-cancer drug LM-299/MK-2010, and will receive a $300 million technology transfer milestone payment in the near future. 2. The pharmaceutical company controlled by the Thai Xie family has performed well this year, with its share price soaring 142.8%, far exceeding the Hang Seng Index's 23.7% increase over the same period. It is worth noting that despite Sino Biopharm's strong performance, the Hang Seng Hong Kong Listed Biotech Index (HSHKBIO) fell 0.8% in early trading, indicating that the market's views on the biotech sector are divergent. The progress of this cooperation with the multinational pharmaceutical company Merck has further consolidated Sino Biopharm's market position in the field of innovative drugs.

10:27:18

Vale Indonesia: Crude nickel production in the second quarter was 18,557 tons, a year-on-year increase of 12%. Vale is optimistic about maintaining production and aims to produce 71,234 metric tons of nickel matte in 2025.

10:23:45

[National Energy Administration: The growth rate of electricity consumption in the whole society has stabilized and rebounded, and the demand for natural gas has increased slightly] Xing Yiteng, deputy director of the Development Planning Department of the National Energy Administration, said that in the first half of the year, the growth rate of electricity consumption in the whole society stabilized and rebounded. In April and May, the growth rate of electricity consumption in the whole society reached 4.7% and 4.4% respectively. In June, the electricity consumption in the whole society increased by 5.4% year-on-year. The demand for natural gas increased slightly, with urban gas being the main driving factor. Coal consumption decreased slightly, mainly due to factors such as warm winter weather and a significant increase in the output of new energy. The consumption of refined oil continued to show negative growth, and the substitution effect of new energy vehicles and liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavy trucks on transportation oil continued to emerge.

10:23:09

[National Energy Administration: Raw coal production grew steadily in the first half of the year, with industrial raw coal output above designated size increasing by 5.4% year-on-year] Xing Yiteng, Deputy Director of the Development Planning Department of the National Energy Administration, stated that raw coal production grew steadily in the first half of the year, with industrial raw coal output above designated size increasing by 5.4% year-on-year. Oil and gas production also saw stable growth, with industrial crude oil output above designated size increasing by 1.3% year-on-year and industrial natural gas output above designated size increasing by 5.8% year-on-year. Excluding days of operation, the average daily power generation output of industrial power above designated size increased by 1.3% year-on-year. The ability to optimize the allocation of electricity on a large scale has been further enhanced, with the commissioning of ultra-high voltage direct current transmission projects such as Longdong-Shandong and Hami-Chongqing. Since the peak summer season, the historically high power load of 1.508 billion kilowatts has been effectively met, and orderly power consumption has not been implemented nationwide. (National Energy Administration)

10:21:53

The Australian Composite Index just broke through the 9000.00 mark and was last at 9000.10, down 0.17% on the day.

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