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02:01:00

HIGHPEAK Energy's stock price surged by 14% after news broke that the company had received a takeover offer. It is understood that receiving acquisition offers is often a significant factor influencing a listed company's performance in the capital market. If the acquisition proceeds smoothly, the company's business layout and development strategy may be adjusted, and related developments will continue to be closely watched by market participants.

02:00:45

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will allocate €3.3 billion to Ukraine specifically for air defense infrastructure development. This funding will provide crucial support for Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and ensure the safety of key facilities and its citizens, demonstrating the EU's continued commitment to assisting Ukraine on these issues.

01:47:47

[Trump: Major Breakthrough in US Military Base in Poland] Trump tweeted: Great news! Thanks to the bold leadership of my friend, Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a major breakthrough has been made in establishing a US military base in Poland. If the plan is implemented, the location will be announced soon. This will be a historic step for our great US-Polish alliance.

01:46:44

I misjudged Kevin Walsh Details>

01:35:54

Will the Federal Reserve only raise interest rates once? "Master" Greenspan disagrees. Details>

01:27:42

[Oil prices and US Treasury yields rebound following Trump's interview] After Trump released the full transcript of his interview, oil prices recovered most of their day's losses, with WTI crude oil prices almost completely erasing all of their losses. The US Treasury yield curve also rebounded slightly across different phases, but remained near its intraday lows.

01:27:25

[US 10-Year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2008 Crisis, Demand Falls Short of Expectations] The US Treasury issued $19 billion in 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), with a winning yield of 2.653%, the highest since 2008. This was about 2 basis points higher than the estimated pre-issuance traded yield (WI) at the 1 p.m. New York time bid deadline, indicating that demand for the new bonds fell short of expectations. Primary dealers were allocated 12.2%, higher than the previous three auctions; indirect bidders were allocated 59.1%, while direct bidders were allocated 28.7%. The bid-to-cover ratio was 2.24, lower than the average of 2.43 in the previous three auctions.

01:07:00

Bridgewater executive: We hope AI giants will be regulated.

01:04:48

The Australian dollar just touched the 111.00 level against the Japanese yen, and is currently trading at 111.00, up 0.26% on the day.

01:04:30

US mortgage rates rose for the fourth consecutive week, nearing 7%, a level that could put even greater pressure on borrowers in an already stagnant US housing market. Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday that the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.95% from 6.76% a week earlier. This is the highest level since January 2025. In comparison, it was 6.26% a year ago. For potential homebuyers hoping for some relief in 2026, mortgage rates approaching 7% are frustrating. Moreover, the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate hike on Wednesday suggests that borrowing costs are unlikely to fall in the short term. The increasing burden of homeownership is becoming a central issue in the upcoming November midterm elections. Despite the Trump administration's attempts to prop up the housing market through bond purchases and deregulation, the likelihood of a rapid recovery is increasingly slim. “This is simply a drop in the ocean, and it’s too late,” said Brad Case, chief residential economist at Homes.com. “Voters are unhappy about affordability, whether it’s homebuyers, renters, or everyone who fills the gas tank.” The Intercontinental Exchange estimates that mortgage payments for an average $440,000 home will be equivalent to 31% of median household income, the highest since July 2025. Meanwhile, homebuilder confidence fell to a one-year low this month.

01:03:21

According to Axios, US President Trump said the war with Iran is nearing a critical juncture and he needs to decide whether to resume large-scale military operations to push for an end to the conflict.

01:02:23

Market news: Putin has ordered temporary administration of Nestlé's assets.

01:02:00

Federal Reserve: As of the week ending September 16, the outstanding balance of unadjusted commercial paper in the United States increased by $8.8 billion.

01:01:59

Trump: I hope to discuss measures against Iran with allies at the United Nations.

01:01:34

[Night Trading Futures Closing] International copper futures closed up 1.93%, Shanghai copper futures closed up 1.42%, Shanghai aluminum futures closed up 0.74%, Shanghai zinc futures closed up 1.68%, Shanghai lead futures closed up 2.00%, Shanghai nickel futures closed up 0.71%, and Shanghai tin futures closed up 1.36%. Alumina futures closed up 0.56%, aluminum alloy futures closed up 1.17%, and stainless steel futures closed up 1.07%.

01:00:56

[Trump Says He Faces Key Decision on War Against Iran, Will Consult with Leaders of Six Gulf States at UN General Assembly Next Week on Post-War Arrangements] In an interview, Trump stated that he is facing a critical crossroads in the war against Iran, needing to decide whether to resume large-scale military action to end the conflict. He said, "I'm about to make a major decision—to go deep and completely destroy the Iranian regime, or not to do it? It's a major decision, anything can happen." It is reported that Trump plans to meet with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman next Tuesday during the UN General Assembly in New York, focusing on discussing the US post-war strategic vision to determine whether the next phase should be to advance diplomatic negotiations or escalate military action. If Trump decides to resume large-scale combat, he will need the support of regional allies. The White House is developing a post-war plan, expected to be finalized after the US midterm elections in November. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also hopes to meet with Trump in New York, but no meeting has been arranged yet.

01:00:10

Trump commented on the Iran issue: "I am about to make a major decision."

00:59:51

Trump: The war with Iran is at a critical crossroads.

00:59:27

European stocks posted their biggest gain since early July as the Federal Reserve's rate hike reassured investors of its commitment to combating inflation, while the Bank of England kept rates unchanged as expected. The Stoxx Europe 600 index closed up 0.9%, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell 8 basis points to 4.94%. Following the Bank of England's rate decision, the FTSE 250 rose 1%, and UK government bonds also gained. Basic resources and automotive sectors led the gains, while chemicals and personal care products sectors saw the biggest declines. Raiffeisen Bank International AG fell 5.4% after Grizzly Research LLC announced it was shorting the stock, citing a survey that showed the bank had exposure to trade in Russian goods subject to import/export restrictions. German industrial services provider Bilfinger SE fell 21% after the company lowered its full-year sales forecast.

00:57:49

The French Ministry of Finance projects a deficit of 5.4% of GDP in 2026.

00:55:21

[German Chancellor Merz: The Special US-EU Relationship Established After WWII "May Have Ended"] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the era of "unconditional" transatlantic friendship between the United States and Europe established after World War II "may have ended," at least for the foreseeable future. Speaking on Thursday, Merz said that a shift in US political attitude and a new assessment of the transatlantic alliance are emerging, changes that were previously unimaginable. Merz has previously criticized the Trump administration on multiple occasions. In April of this year, he stated that the US had suffered "humiliation" in negotiations with Iran, after which Trump announced the withdrawal of some US troops stationed there. Merz's remarks have also drawn comparisons to similar statements made by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during Trump's first term in office in 2017. At that time, Merkel stated that the reliable international relations established after World War II "have ended to some extent," drawing widespread attention.

00:53:53

Three-month cobalt futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) closed down $340 at $39,780 per tonne. Three-month zinc futures on the LME closed up $69 at $3,882 per tonne. Three-month tin futures on the LME rose $762 to $53,186 per tonne. Three-month nickel futures on the LME closed up $123 at $16,290 per tonne. Three-month lead futures on the LME closed up $24 at $1,910 per tonne. Three-month copper futures on the LME rose $259 to $14,492 per tonne. Three-month aluminum futures on the LME rose $32 to $3,302 per tonne.

00:53:22

Northrop CEO said, "We have made significant progress in our negotiations with Lockheed Martin and we will become a supplier of solid rocket engines for some of their procurement needs."

00:52:39

Polish Prime Minister Warns of Potential Russian Hybrid Attacks Against NATO Allies] Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia may be planning a hybrid drone and missile attack against countries supporting Ukraine, including NATO member Poland. Speaking to parliament, Tusk stated that based on evidence gathered by intelligence agencies, Russia's primary objective is to cripple Ukraine's economic and logistical systems and weaken NATO's resolve to support Ukraine through attacks on NATO member states. He described this as the "most likely scenario." Poland, a crucial conduit for aid to Ukraine, has recently experienced several suspicious incidents, including cyberattacks targeting water, energy facilities, and hospitals, as well as damage to the Warsaw-Ukrainian border railway line. Tusk indicated that Russia may be attempting to create the risk of drones or missiles entering the airspace of NATO's eastern flank, describing it as an "accidental incident." Tusk stated that Russia has recently intensified its attacks on Ukraine, including targets near the Polish border. He anticipates continued, high-frequency attacks on six major Ukrainian cities, targeting warehouses, defense supplies, and railway infrastructure.

00:51:24

The CEO of Northrop Grumman stated that the U.S. Air Force will complete its review of the B-21 fleet size by the end of the year.

00:50:26

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $102.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $102.01/barrel, down 0.41% on the day.

00:49:50

[Death Toll in Suspected Methanol Poisoning Incident in Ondo State, Nigeria Rises to 48] The Ondo State government in Nigeria announced on the 17th that the death toll from suspected methanol poisoning following the consumption of locally brewed alcoholic beverages has risen to 48. The Ondo State government stated that in early September, residents of two communities in the state sought medical attention after drinking locally brewed alcoholic beverages, with at least 20 deaths reported by the 10th. The incident has since spread, and as of now, local medical institutions have reported more than 182 related cases, including 48 deaths. Local sources said that a local brewer sold the alcoholic beverages to local residents, mostly young people. Local government stated that urine samples from the victims show a possible link to methanol poisoning. So far, police have arrested 15 people suspected of producing and selling the alcoholic beverages. Local experts warned that methanol is a flammable and toxic alcohol that should not be consumed; ingestion can lead to central nervous system depression, permanent blindness, or death. (Xinhua)

00:49:13

[S&P 500 Market Breadth Deteriorates: Over Half of Component Stocks Fall Below 200-Day Moving Average] Despite the S&P 500 index maintaining a seemingly strong performance, market breadth is weakening, with over half of its component stocks now trading below their 200-day moving averages. As a key indicator of long-term momentum, the increasing number of stocks falling below this level suggests a deteriorating foundation for the overall index rally. Notable companies that have recently fallen below their 200-day moving averages include Starbucks, JB Hunt, Goldman Sachs, KLA Corp, RTX, and Colgate. Transportation giant JB Hunt fell below this level on Wednesday after issuing a profit warning due to rising costs; semiconductor equipment maker KLA Corp closed below its 200-day moving average for the first time since May 2025; and Goldman Sachs lost this key technical level for the first time since March of this year following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. This trend suggests that the current market rally may increasingly rely on a few heavyweight stocks, and declining broad participation may foreshadow a higher risk of subsequent corrections.

00:47:25

The U.S. 9-year 10-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities received $116 million in non-competitive subscriptions.

00:47:24

The Federal Reserve's total bids for 9-year, 10-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) amounted to $2.9 billion.

00:43:27

[Chilean Finance Minister: Copper Production Expected to Decline 7% This Year, Recovery May Take Two Years] Chile, the world's largest copper supplier, is likely to see its copper production slump continue throughout 2026, with expectations of a second-half recovery failing to materialize. Finance Minister Jorge Quiros stated that copper production is expected to decline by an average of 7% this year, far exceeding the 2.6% (5.27 million tons) decline previously predicted by the official agency Cochilco. He pointed out that due to factors such as the operational difficulties of state-owned enterprise Codelco, aging assets, and declining ore grades, a full recovery in production may take approximately two years. Although a 5.2% rebound to 5.55 million tons is projected in 2027, next year's growth will not be sufficient to offset all of this year's losses. Analysts at BTG Pactual warn that the market is overly focused on tariffs while ignoring the geological deterioration and potential disruption risks behind Chile's share of global supply, a structural production reduction that is exacerbating the tight supply situation in the global copper market.

00:42:50

[Mitsubishi UFJ: Bank of England's Quantitative Tightening Reform Sets High Standards, QT Transforms into "Back-Office Automated Operation"] Lee Hardman, a strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, stated that the Bank of England's reform of its quantitative easing (QT) framework marks a shift from annual reviews to pre-announced multi-year exit plans, setting a "very high threshold" for future adjustments to the exit path. Hardman pointed out that the exit mechanism will only be reconsidered if bank interest rates are insufficient to achieve the inflation target or if the UK government bond market faces severe stress. He believes that this reform makes quantitative tightening a gradual, predictable, and largely automated process, essentially treating it as a "back-office balance sheet operation" rather than an active policy tool. Compared to previous annual decisions that focused on the speed of balance sheet reduction, the new framework reflects a stronger commitment and a greater focus on the ultimate target state of the balance sheet.

00:42:26

In an interview, the French Prime Minister stated that the austerity measures being implemented this year mean that France's deficit as a percentage of GDP will be far below 5.5% in 2026.

00:41:51

Gold surged over 2%, while the dollar gave back its gains following the Fed decision. Details>

00:33:45

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,360.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,359.92/ounce, up 2.25% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,399.80/ounce, up 0.28% on the day.

00:31:24

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $104.00/barrel mark and was last quoted at $104.02/barrel, down 1.48% on the day.

00:21:23

Russian stocks fell below the 2250 mark on Thursday, dragged down by falling oil prices and the risk of sanctions. The Moscow Exchange index closed at 2248.87 points, down 1.6%, after briefly dipping to 2236.4 points, breaking below the local support level of 2250 points. The RTS index also fell 2% to 838.3 points. The market pressure was mainly due to multiple factors, including lower international oil prices, a lack of new progress in negotiations on the Ukraine crisis, and the risk of potential US sanctions. In terms of individual stocks, Lenta and Mosenergo, which are scheduled to be removed from the index on September 18, led the decline, falling 6.1% and 4.2% respectively; MTS, Lukoil, and the Moscow Exchange also fell 4.8%, 3.4%, and 3% respectively.

00:10:44

GE CFO: The company will work with suppliers to increase production capacity.

00:08:04

International Monetary Fund: Staff and Zimbabwe reach staff-level agreement on the second review of the staff monitoring program.

00:08:00

The STOXX Europe 600 index closed up 0.94% at 643.05 points. The STOXX Eurozone 50 index closed up 0.96% at 6326.91 points. The FTSE Eurotop 300 index closed up 0.94% at 2567.93 points.

00:05:07

European Central Bank President Zigmann warned that economic growth would be at risk if inflation is not addressed.

00:04:43

California Governor Newsom: Gasoline prices in Wisconsin surged by 23 cents overnight. Trump did a really "brilliant" job.

00:02:01

[Domestic Industrial Machine Tools Achieve Core Breakthrough] In the first half of this year, the added value of my country's equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing industries increased by 9.3% and 13.3% respectively, with new growth drivers contributing over 50% to industrial growth in the first seven months. China's advanced manufacturing is building a stronger foundation. An AI-powered fully direct-drive CNC machine tool has achieved a precision of 4 micrometers, equivalent to 1/15th the diameter of a human hair. This machine can work continuously for more than 72 hours. Unlike traditional machine tools, it lacks the "standard" components such as ball screws, couplings, and servo motors. After ten years of research and development, the Wenling Municipal Government, in collaboration with a team from Zhejiang University, officially launched the AI-powered fully direct-drive CNC machine tool in September this year. The overall performance of the machine is 30% to 60% higher than the national standard. AI enables the machine tool to autonomously perceive, make decisions, and execute tasks, and it can also learn autonomously, becoming "smarter with use." (CCTV Finance)

00:00:11

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,370.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,370.46/ounce, up 2.50% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,409.80/ounce, up 0.51% on the day.

23:53:50

[Citigroup and Wells Fargo Issue Investment-Grade Bonds Following Fed Rate Hike] Citigroup and Wells Fargo are selling investment-grade bonds following the Federal Reserve's first policy rate hike in three years and easing credit risk concerns. Citigroup plans to raise at least $10 billion through a four-part transaction, with bonds ranging from 3 to 11 years; Wells Fargo plans to raise at least $5 billion through three tranches of bond issuance, with bonds ranging from 4 to 11 years. This financing comes shortly after the Fed's 25-basis-point rate hike, which also hinted at another rate hike later this year, helping to ease investor concerns about inflation.

23:53:33

ECB Governing Council member Zigman: There is a lot of optimism about growth. We have not seen any significant secondary effects.

23:53:20

Sources say three pumping stations along Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline were damaged in an attack last week.

23:53:01

The winning bid for the 4-week U.S. Treasury bond auction ending September 17 was 3.82%, compared to 3.775% previously. The percentage of bonds allocated to the winning bid was 69.59%, compared to 34.21% previously. The bid-to-cover ratio was 3.02, compared to 2.81 previously.

23:29:43

[US Economist: Fed May Begin New Rate Hike Cycle, Required Increase May Exceed Official Estimates] KPMG's Chief US Economist, Swank, believes this rate hike will not be a "one-off" event, and the actual required increase may exceed official estimates. She also emphasized that high inflation in the US has persisted for five years, and the longer high inflation lasts, the more difficult it is to manage. Therefore, it is necessary to start addressing the issue now, and more measures are needed to truly curb inflation. The latest market forecast from the CME Group's FedWatch Tool shows a greater than 57% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike by the Fed in October; and a 43% probability of a further 25 basis point rate hike in December, raising the federal funds rate to 4.25% to 4.5%. (CCTV Finance)

23:29:20

Lockheed Martin's chief financial officer stated that the scale of project risk resolution in the third quarter may be lower than in the second quarter, and that "performance may fluctuate as we move toward our target profit margins."

23:23:54

Iranian media: Iran summoned the German ambassador to protest Germany's interference in Iranian affairs.

23:23:39

[Moscow's Three Major Airports Saw a 3.5% Year-on-Year Decrease in Passenger Traffic from January to July; Domodedovo Experiences Largest Drop] Data from the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) shows that from January to July this year, the three major airports in Moscow handled a total of 40.4 million passengers, a 3.5% decrease compared to the same period last year. Among the three airports, Domodedovo Airport experienced the most significant decline, with passenger traffic decreasing by 13.2% year-on-year to approximately 6.9 million passengers, and its share of total passenger traffic in the Moscow air hub fell from 18.9% to 17%. Vnukovo Airport saw a slight decrease of 1.4% in passenger traffic, exceeding 9 million passengers, but its market share bucked the trend, rising to 22.5%. Sheremetyevo Airport, as Russia's largest airport, handled 24.5 million passengers, a 1% year-on-year decrease, but its market share increased from 59% to 60.5%, maintaining its absolute dominant position.

23:23:23

[Japanese Media Reveals Draft Defense Force Buildup Plan] According to Japan's Kyodo News, several sources revealed details of a draft defense force buildup plan on September 16th, related to the Japanese government's planned revision of the "Three Security Documents" by the end of the year. Over the five years from 2027 to 2031, the Japanese government is considering introducing approximately 52,000 unmanned vehicles for long-range strikes, intelligence gathering, and other missions. Furthermore, the estimated cost for strengthening "standoff defense capabilities," including long-range missiles, to enhance attacks from beyond enemy range, will exceed 9 trillion yen (approximately 389 billion yuan), nearly double the current plan. (CCTV International News)

23:19:57

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: According to intelligence agencies, Russia's plans include mixed drone and missile attacks against countries that support Ukraine, including Poland.

23:19:35

JPMorgan Chase: The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in February 2027, following previous forecasts of two rate cuts in 2027.

23:18:10

As of September 17, the United States had diverted 104 merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

23:17:45

The Shanghai crude oil futures contract fell 6% intraday, currently trading at 756.70 yuan.

23:17:29

[Angola's November Crude Oil Exports Expected to Fall to 850,000 Barrels Per Day, Lowest Since 2008] Preliminary shipping schedules indicate that Angola's crude oil exports in November are projected to be 850,000 barrels per day. If this plan materializes, it will be the lowest monthly export level since data tracking began in February 2008. The November shipping schedule includes 27 shipments, totaling approximately 25.5 million barrels. This represents a decline from the revised 900,000 barrels per day in October. One shipment of Girassol crude oil, originally scheduled for delivery in late October, has been postponed to early November. The final shipping schedule is expected to be announced later this month. Angola's crude oil production has been declining since its peak in 2008. Most of its major oil fields are in the late stages of development, with high natural decline rates. Coupled with insufficient upstream investment, this has led to structural downward pressure on production capacity. By 2025, Angola is projected to export 357 million barrels of crude oil, generating $22.4 billion in oil revenue. Oil exports account for over 90% of the country's total exports and are a core pillar of its national economy.

23:12:47

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 760.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 756.0 yuan/barrel, down 12.06% on the day.

23:08:37

[JPMorgan: Fed's Move Provides Short-Term Support for Credit Markets] JPMorgan strategists stated that the Federal Reserve's rate hike on Wednesday and its signal of commitment to price stability provided "moderate support" for U.S. investment-grade corporate bond spreads in the short term. Strategists, including Nathaniel Rosenbaum, pointed out that factors supporting spreads included persistently high yields and the Fed's slow rate hikes signaling a relatively low probability of another surge in yields. Measured by the U.S. corporate bond index, spreads on high-grade U.S. corporate bonds narrowed by 2 basis points to 77 basis points on Wednesday, the narrowest level since August 10.

23:07:33

[Bank of England Adjusts Bond Sales Strategy to Ease Bond Market Pressure] The Bank of England has completely overhauled its plan to sell excess government bonds, suspending all bond sales in its £488 billion portfolio until April and completely halting the sale of long-term bonds. These measures are expected to reduce the supply of UK government bonds and provide support to the bond market, with the UK government's borrowing costs also expected to decrease as a result of the announcement. Following the announcement, the yield on 30-year government bonds fell by more than 10 basis points. The plan to sell bank bonds to the Debt Management Office instead of directly to the market is expected to lead to a long-term decrease in government borrowing costs.

23:06:53

[US$19 Billion 10-Year TIPS Auction Imminent, Yield Expected to Hit Highest Level Since 2008] The US Treasury will auction US$19 billion of 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) at 1 p.m. New York time on Wednesday. The yield on these bonds is expected to reach its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Currently, the 10-year TIPS yield is approximately 2.63%, having touched 2.69% intraday on Wednesday, the highest since November 2008. The yield in a similar auction in July reached 2.438%, setting a record in nearly 18 years at that time. The auction price is expected to be about 0.5 basis points higher than the July issuance price. Since the mid-year oil price rebound, TIPS have outperformed traditional nominal Treasury bonds, but their performance lagged after the Fed's rate hike on Wednesday, before rebounding somewhat on Thursday as oil prices fell. So far this year, the yields on 10-year TIPS and nominal Treasury bonds have risen by 41 and 48 basis points respectively, widening the spread between them (i.e., the 10-year breakeven inflation rate) from 2.23% to 2.42%, before falling back to around 2.31% on Thursday. JPMorgan interest rate strategists pointed out that high real yields, reasonable valuations, and continued inflows into inflation-hedging assets should help support this bond auction. Latest data shows that the US CPI rose 3.4% year-on-year in August, and core CPI rose 2.4%, both in line with market expectations. As of the week ending September 2, TIPS primary dealers' net long positions were $2.92 billion, slightly below the average of $3 billion over the past year.

23:04:28

According to Iranian reports, in response to recent inappropriate remarks made by senior German officials against Iran and certain interfering actions taken by the German Embassy in Iran, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and Director of the Western European Department, Alireza Youssef, summoned German Ambassador to Tehran, Axel Wilhelm Dietmann, and expressed Iran's strong opposition to these actions.

23:04:02

[Russian Ambassador to Canada: "Normal Bilateral Relations" No Longer Exist] Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said on the 17th that due to Canada's actions, normal bilateral relations between Russia and Canada "have long since ceased to exist." According to RIA Novosti, when asked whether Russia-Canada relations had reached a low point, Stepanov said that "low point" is a relative concept; "generally speaking, there have long been no normal bilateral relations between the two countries," and that Canada should be held responsible for the current situation. In February of this year, Stepanov also criticized Canada for first damaging Russia-Canada bilateral relations. He said that there are no longer any bilateral relations in the traditional sense between the two countries, and even in the long run, there is no hope for the stability of relations. (Xinhua)

23:00:24

[Proya Invests in Another Domestic Beauty Brand, Becoming its Second Largest Shareholder] According to business registration information, Proya (Hainan) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Proya, acquired a 19% stake in Shanghai Kode Biotechnology Co., Ltd. for RMB 3.1321 million, becoming its second largest shareholder. Kode Biotechnology is the parent company of the functional skincare brand Peterson's Lab. Founder Shi Nuo's shareholding has decreased to 47.06%, but he still maintains control. Peterson's Lab was founded in 2016 and positions itself as a "functional skincare brand," with representative products including salicylic acid gel masks. This is Proya Hainan's second investment in a beauty brand after Huazhixiao, and another significant capital move by Proya in the past year.

23:00:05

UBS Chairman: We must balance the benefits and costs of the “Swiss identity”.

22:59:49

Angola initially plans to export 850,000 barrels per day of crude oil in November.

22:59:25

Angola's crude oil exports in November will be the lowest since at least 2008.

22:59:11

[UN Security Council Fails to Authorize Extension of Iran Sanctions Committee Panel's mandate] Today (September 17), the UN Security Council voted against a draft resolution to extend the mandate of the Iran sanctions committee's panel of experts for another year. China and Russia voted against the resolution. (CCTV International News)

22:51:34

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 51,700.00 mark, currently trading at 51,696.92, up 0.46% on the day.

22:43:51

[RBC: Bank of England's QT Announcement Likely to Have Minimal Impact on UK Government Bonds] RBC analyst Neil Mehta stated in a report that the Bank of England's decision to slow the pace of quantitative easing (QT) is likely to have a negligible impact on the UK government bond market. The Bank of England announced it would reduce the annual scale of QT from the current £70 billion to £46 billion. Mehta noted that while the announcement led to a slight decline in UK government bond yields, government bonds still face pressure from inflation concerns and fiscal instability.

22:43:13

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,360.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,359.80/ounce, up 2.25% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,400.90/ounce, up 0.31% on the day.

22:43:11

The Hungarian oil and gas company (MOL) has launched a solar park and energy storage facilities in Hungary.

22:42:40

As of September 11, 2026, Pakistani banks held net foreign exchange reserves of US$5.4 billion.

22:42:40

As of September 11, 2026, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves stood at US$21.4 billion.

22:42:39

As of September 11, 2026, Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves amounted to US$26.8 billion.

22:42:35

The Central Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.06 billion to $21.4 billion.

22:40:00

Market news: U.S. banking regulators have issued layoff notices to their employees.

22:38:41

[Gold Prices Surge] On the 17th local time, as international oil prices fell significantly during trading, market concerns about further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to curb inflation eased. Yields on US Treasury bonds across all maturities declined, the US dollar index fell slightly, and London spot gold prices rebounded significantly from a six-week low hit on Wednesday. As of 22:06 Beijing time on the 17th, London spot gold was trading at $4375.29 per ounce, up 2.65%; the December gold futures price on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $4408.60 per ounce, up 0.51%. (CCTV Finance)

22:38:15

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said that U.S. natural gas inventories increased by 44 billion cubic feet last week.

22:37:23

One chart: Capesize freight rates surged, while the Baltic Dry Index rose slightly. Details>

22:35:43

The euro just touched the 0.8600 level against the pound, last trading at 0.8600, up 0.39% on the day.

22:28:25

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.3-magnitude earthquake 167 kilometers west of Nikolsky, Alaska.

22:24:41

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 26,400.00 mark, currently trading at 26,400.33, up 1.62% on the day.

22:18:15

FIA: Saudi Arabia withdraws from the final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship.

22:16:44

Industry data and calculations show that Russia's seaborne petroleum product exports in August increased by 16.4% compared to July, but decreased by 50% year-on-year.

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[Bank of England Governor Bailey: Outlook Still Unclear, Cannot Judge Market Expectations of Four Rate Hikes] When asked whether it was reasonable for the market to price in nearly four rate hikes within the next year, Bank of England Governor Bailey said on Thursday that the outlook was too unpredictable, adding that his officials had not yet discussed this. "We've had a lot of discussions this time, but we haven't discussed the prospect of four rate hikes," Bailey told the media after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged but warned of rising inflationary pressures. He added, "The market has to form its own judgment, but I must point out: the current situation... is simply too unpredictable." Bailey said the conditions in the UK gilt market—with the 30-year gilt yield hitting its highest level since 1998 this week—did not affect the bank's announcement. Bailey said, "We planned this work long before the Middle East conflict, so this is not at all a reaction to market conditions."

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[Wang Yi Speaks with US Secretary of State Rubio by Phone] Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Rubio on the 17th. The two sides focused on in-depth discussions regarding high-level exchanges between the two countries. Wang Yi stated that for some time now, China-US relations have generally progressed along the constructive strategic stability track set by the two heads of state, which is conducive to meeting the expectations of the international community. Wang Yi emphasized that head-of-state diplomacy is the cornerstone of China-US relations. Both sides should, in the spirit of equality, respect, and mutual benefit, prepare for the next stage of high-level exchanges, strengthen communication, promote cooperation, manage differences, respect each other's core interests, and send a positive message that China and the US are committed to promoting a constructive strategic stability relationship and jointly promoting world peace and development. The two sides also exchanged views on issues such as the situation in the Middle East. (Xinhua)