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2026-09-17 Thursday

2026-09-22

16:49:03

Pakistan's Finance Minister: Pakistan has no plans to apply for additional financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at present.

16:48:43

Pakistan's Finance Minister: High oil prices in the long term pose a risk to the 4% growth target.

16:46:40

[Turkish Market Regulator to Liquidate Some Funds from Seven Asset Management Companies] ⑴ The Turkish market regulator announced it will liquidate some funds managed by seven asset management companies, including Tera Portfoy and Pusula Portfoy. ⑵ This comes after some funds managed by three asset management companies failed to meet investor redemption requests, triggering a sharp sell-off in the Turkish stock market. The liquidation decision was made against this backdrop. ⑶ Earlier on Thursday, the Turkish Financial Stability Committee stated that the turmoil did not pose a fundamental or structural risk to the country's capital markets and pledged to take measures to alleviate liquidity shortages and prevent the spread of risk.

16:45:56

[South Africa's Consumer Confidence Index Rises to -13 in Q3] ⑴ In the third quarter of 2026, South Africa's FNB/BER consumer confidence index was -13, higher than the -19 in the second quarter, which was the lowest reading since the first quarter of 2025. ⑵ The survey shows that this improvement was mainly supported by stronger confidence among low-income households, who were less affected by recent interest rate hikes and benefited from easing food price pressures. ⑶ However, uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict and the prospect of rising interest rates are expected to dampen consumer spending in the coming months. ⑷ First National Bank's chief economist, Mamello Matikinca-Ngwenya, stated that shoppers are likely to remain cost-conscious ahead of the holiday season, prioritizing necessities over non-essential purchases, suggesting that consumer spending growth will remain sluggish, with retailers focusing on value for money potentially outperforming high-end brands.

16:43:46

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1780.00/oz mark, last trading at $1779.74/oz, up 1.42% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1784.7/oz, down 0.07% on the day.

16:41:31

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will reform the Consumer Credit Act to promote open finance and monitor digital verification.

16:41:13

Sources say that far-right leader Marine Le Pen has not ruled out bringing a motion of no confidence against the government over the 2027 budget.

16:40:49

The pound rebounded ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision, awaiting the outcome. Details>

16:40:26

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has identified key challenges faced by SMEs, including complex application processes and repetitive verification.

16:39:57

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated in its review that it found no evidence that its regulations constitute a major obstacle to financing for SMEs.

16:39:35

The UK Health Security Agency reported that as of September 15, England had a total of 355 confirmed cases and 1 death, all linked to a cluster of Salmonella infections of type T5.9411.

16:39:10

[Australia Announces Tighter Visa Policies to Reduce Immigration] Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced on the 17th that the government will tighten visa policies for family members of international students and adjust working holiday visas, among others, to reduce immigration. Burke stated in Canberra that the government plans to reduce net overseas migration to 245,000 this fiscal year and further to 225,000 in the 2027-2028 fiscal year. Under the new rules, international students will no longer automatically be eligible to bring their families to Australia. International students already dependent on their visas, students from Pacific Island countries and ASEAN countries, and doctoral students will be exempt. Australian government data shows that in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Australia approved approximately 337,000 student visas, of which approximately 46,000 were issued to dependents of the main applicant. (Xinhua)

16:36:12

The UK Office for National Statistics says this translates to an annual productivity growth of 1.3% over the period from 1997 to 2024, compared to 1.1% using current methods.

16:35:11

The UK Office for National Statistics estimates that output per hour will be 40.7% higher by 2024 than in 1997, based on a breakdown method, while the increase is estimated at 34.0% based on the current Labour Force Survey.

16:34:25

The UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that by 2024, each worker’s output will be about 1.9% higher than in 2019, compared to 2.4% under the current method and 1.5% based on real-time pay data.

16:34:11

[Guangzhou Futures Exchange Announces Trading Schedule for the 2026 National Day Holiday] In accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Notice on the Arrangement of Market Closures for Some Holidays in 2026" (Guangzhou Futures Exchange Document No. 414 [2025]), the trading schedule for the 2026 National Day holiday is hereby announced as follows: The market will be closed from October 1st (Thursday) to October 7th (Wednesday), and will resume normal trading on October 8th (Thursday). September 20th (Sunday) and October 10th (Saturday) are weekend closures.

16:33:57

[Ukraine Claims New Russian Airstrikes, 18 Wounded in Kyiv] The Ukrainian Air Force posted on social media on the 17th that from the evening of the 16th to the early morning of the 17th, Russian forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Ukraine. Russian missiles and drones hit 36 locations within Ukraine, and another 5 locations were hit by missile or drone debris. The main targets of the airstrikes were the capital Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Odessa Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that as of 8:00 AM, Ukrainian air defense firepower and electronic warfare units intercepted and suppressed 131 drones of various types. As of press time, the Ukrainian air defense early warning system indicated that the Russian airstrikes were still ongoing. (Xinhua)

16:33:35

[Domestic Wind Turbines See Global Orders, Promoting Green Growth in my country's Foreign Trade] This year, my country's green equipment exports have accelerated. Leveraging its complete industrial chain advantages, overseas demand for high-end green equipment such as wind power and lithium batteries is strong, and exports have maintained rapid growth. Green trade is becoming a new driving force for upgrading and improving foreign trade. A staff member at Yangzhou Port told reporters that in the past, my country's wind power equipment was mostly exported as parts. This year, with increased export volume and industrial chain clustering, more and more wind power equipment is being exported as complete units. From January to July this year, the value of wind power equipment exported through Yangzhou Customs exceeded 1.8 billion yuan, and the proportion of complete wind turbine exports through Yangzhou Port has exceeded half. Currently, more than ten wind power production, agency, procurement, and logistics companies have gathered near Yangzhou Port, and products can be transported to the port in as little as a few minutes after production. The changes at Yangzhou Port are a microcosm of the rising tide of my country's green equipment exports. In the first half of this year, the export value of my country's lithium batteries and wind turbines, denominated in RMB, increased by 37.6% and 35.6% year-on-year, respectively. (CCTV)

16:32:15

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1790.00/oz mark, last trading at $1789.77/oz, up 1.99% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1794.8/oz, up 0.50% on the day.

16:30:24

Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August

Previous : 3.70% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.80%

16:28:31

[ECB Governing Council Member Gabriel Macklef: October Rate Hike Not Ruled Out If Circumstances Require It] ⑴ ECB Governing Council member Gabriel Macklef stated that an October rate hike is not ruled out if circumstances require it. ⑵ Macklef said that each ECB meeting is dynamic, and officials will decide on interest rates based on the actual situation. ⑶ The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland remains vigilant about the current international situation, noting that soaring oil and gas prices and upward inflation risks remain.

16:28:00

[Japan Bankers Association Warns of Potential Asset Write-downs and Profit Damage from Rising Government Bond Yields] ⑴ Major Japanese banking organizations have warned that government bond yields may continue to rise, posing a risk of asset write-downs and profit damage. ⑵ Masahiko Kato, chairman of the Japan Bankers Association, said on Thursday that a continued rise in Japanese government bond yields could lead to asset impairment and actual losses. ⑶ Kato said banks may wait until the yield outlook becomes clearer and policy rates peak before increasing their holdings of Japanese bonds. ⑷ The head of Japan's financial regulator said this month that he is closely monitoring whether banks are properly managing the risks of rising interest rates on various aspects of their businesses, including bond holdings, corporate lending, and ultra-long-term mortgage loans.

16:27:49

Oil prices cooled, but bottoming-out inventories and turmoil in the Red Sea provided support for the bullish market. Details>

16:26:46

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian armed forces have taken control of the Little Volcha settlement in the Kharkiv region.

16:23:56

[South African Consumer Confidence Rebounds to -13 in Q3, But Expected to Remain Weak] ⑴ South African consumer confidence rebounded somewhat in the third quarter, but is expected to remain weak due to soaring oil prices and high interest rates squeezing household finances. ⑵ Data from First National Bank (a subsidiary of First Rand Bank) and the Bureau of Economic Research shows that the consumer confidence index rose to -13 in the third quarter from -19 in the previous quarter. ⑶ The bank notes that confidence among high-income groups remains low. ⑷ With the holiday season approaching, consumers are likely to continue to be frugal, prioritizing essential purchases and reducing non-essential spending.

16:23:09

[Norwegian Business Sentiment Survey Releases Positive Signals, Potentially Supporting Further Tightening of Monetary Policy by Central Bank Next Week] ⑴ A key Norwegian business sentiment survey shows a positive outlook for domestic companies, likely supporting further tightening of monetary policy next week. ⑵ The Norwegian central bank released its closely watched regional contact point survey on Thursday, showing that most Norwegian companies expect business activity to recover in the coming months. ⑶ Last week's inflation data was ambiguous, with significant market disagreement on whether the central bank would maintain interest rates or raise them by another 25 basis points to 4.5%. ⑷ This survey may be a key factor in the decision-making of Oslo policymakers, and the central bank will announce its interest rate decision next Thursday. ⑸ After two months of lower-than-expected stable data, core inflation rebounded to 3% in August as expected, but remained significantly lower than the central bank's previous forecast.

16:19:03

Türkiye's Capital Markets Commission has decided to liquidate 130 funds managed by seven fund management companies.

16:18:48

[International Energy Agency Executive: Competition Between Europe and Asia for Winter LNG Cargoes May Tighten Further] ⑴ International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol stated that competition between Europe and Asia for winter LNG cargoes may further tighten the LNG market, driving prices higher. ⑵ Due to the US-Iran conflict, shipments of Qatari LNG, which previously accounted for about one-fifth of global supply, have been disrupted. Buyers have flooded the spot market, causing Asian LNG prices to surge to their highest level since 2022. ⑶ Meanwhile, Europe has severed ties with Russian gas suppliers and is about to enter its peak season for demand for fuels in power generation, industry, and heating. ⑷ Birol stated that if Europe experiences a harsh winter, Europe and Asia may engage in resource competition. This could further push up LNG prices. ⑸ However, he also mentioned that new projects coming online in the US, Canada, Australia, and Malaysia in the coming years will increase supply, potentially easing price pressures.

16:14:15

[Citigroup Expects Fed to Hold Rates Steady in October and December, Resuming Rate Cuts in June 2027] ⑴ Citigroup released a research report stating that the Fed's 25 basis point rate hike, which is expected to result in a relatively moderate month-on-month increase in core inflation in the coming months, surprised Fed officials and did not anticipate a significant acceleration in economic growth. The report anticipates the Fed will maintain interest rates unchanged in October. ⑵ The bank stated that, contrary to Chairman Warsh's description of the labor market, recent moderate hiring growth and low unemployment are merely due to a rapid decline in the labor force participation rate, and do not equate to accelerating labor demand. ⑶ The bank expects the Fed to wait for more data after October to assess the impact of the 25 basis point policy rate increase, and then hold rates steady again in December. At that time, a series of relatively moderate inflation data should provide sufficient evidence that inflation is slowing, supporting the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates unchanged again. ⑷ With inflation continuing to cool, Citigroup expects the Fed to resume rate cuts in June 2027.

16:13:33

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $105.00/barrel mark and was last quoted at $105.05/barrel, down 0.51% on the day.

16:13:33

The Turkish Capital Markets Commission has lowered the minimum maintenance margin ratio for margin trading from 35% to 20%.

16:13:16

The Turkish Capital Markets Commission has decided to suspend trading in funds managed by TERA, PUSULA, HEDEF, ATLAS, A1, PARDUS, and BULLS.

16:12:43

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,320.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,319.70/ounce, up 1.31% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,358.90/ounce, down 0.65% on the day.

16:12:28

[Hong Kong Stock Market Closing] ⑴ The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.44%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.34%. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) fell 2.28%, Meituan-W fell 2.35%, CNOOC fell 2.46%, PetroChina fell 2.60%, ENN Energy Holdings fell 2.68%, Laopu Gold fell 3.04%, and Bilibili-W fell 3.05%.

16:08:45

[Money Politics Takes Shape: US Billionaires Rush to Spend Money in Midterm Elections] The top 20 donors have spent over $1.058 billion, while total donations for this election cycle amount to $2.8 billion. George Soros, an investor, topped the list with $102 million in donations and is currently the only billionaire to exclusively support the Democratic Party. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Silicon Valley venture capitalists who head Andreessen Horowitz, Jeff Yaas, co-founder of global financial trading giant Susquehanna International Group, and Elon Musk, the world's richest man, followed closely with donations of $96.2 million, $91.3 million, and $90.5 million respectively. (Xinhua)

16:08:28

[Russia Says Ukraine's Position on Energy Ceasefire Remains Unchanged] On September 16, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated in response to a question from a CCTV reporter that Ukraine's overall position on the so-called Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" has not changed. He also emphasized that Russia is not averse to contact. US President Donald Trump said on social media on September 14 that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other's energy targets. According to Ukraine's Interfax news agency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit the United States from September 21 to 23 and will discuss the Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" with Trump. (CCTV International News)

16:06:07

[Singapore Light Distillate Stocks Rise to 16-Week High, Fuel Oil Stocks Hit Three-Week Low] ⑴ Data from Enterprise Singapore shows that as of September 16, Singapore's light distillate stocks increased by 1.939 million barrels in one week, reaching 13.813 million barrels, the highest point in 16 weeks. ⑵ Middle distillate stocks increased by 444,000 barrels, reaching 8.681 million barrels, a five-week high. ⑶ Fuel oil stocks decreased by 211 billion barrels to 20.144 million barrels, a three-week low.

16:04:45

The Central Bank of Türkiye announced that it will conduct a 150 billion lira repurchase operation auction at an interest rate of 37%, with the repurchase maturing on September 22.

16:01:47

Singapore's total fuel inventory (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 16

Previous : 4046.60 Forecast : -

Published Value 4263.80

16:01:11

Singapore's remaining oil inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 16

Previous : 2035.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 2014.40

16:00:56

Singapore's middle distillate fuel inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 16

Previous : 823.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 868.10

16:00:42

Singapore's light distillate fuel inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 16.

Previous : 1187.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 1381.30

15:59:12

The European Commission has proposed banning social media use for children under 13 and hopes to raise the minimum age for children to open personal accounts to 15 across the EU.

15:53:56

Frontline CEO: We are seeing Asian refiners trying to reduce their reliance on Middle Eastern supplies by signing contracts with suppliers in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

15:51:07

The CEO of shipping company Frontline anticipates an increase in oil exports from within the Strait of Hormuz following the closure of Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline. Middle Eastern oil-producing nations realize they need to own their own tankers to transport oil within the Strait of Hormuz. With the east-west pipeline shut down, Saudi Arabia will likely need to be more involved in the process.

15:50:05

ECB Governing Council member Machrouf: The market understands our commitment to achieving the 2% target.

15:49:48

ECB Governing Council member Machrouf: No possibility can be ruled out at future meetings.

15:48:58

ECB Governing Council member Markus Merkel: No signs of a worrying second wave of impacts have been seen, but the outlook remains uncertain. Inflation risks remain skewed upward.

15:47:27

[King Charles III to Host AI Forum, Huang Renxun, Hassabis and Others to Attend, Focusing on Security and International Cooperation] (1) On September 17, it was reported that King Charles III of the United Kingdom will host an AI forum in Dumfries, Scotland, to discuss the development of artificial intelligence with Nvidia CEO Huang Renxun, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friel, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, and others. (2) UK Minister of State for AI Kanishka Narayan and representatives from Anthropic will also attend. (3) Charles III will focus on how to leverage the value of AI while ensuring security, and how to strengthen international cooperation so that countries can jointly address related risks. (4) Recently, the speed of AI development and security regulation issues have sparked discussions at the industry and policy levels.

15:44:04

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine attacked Russia's Yaroslavl oil refinery at night.

15:41:35

[Commercial Bank: Bank of England May Hold Rates Steady, Pound Faces Downward Risk] (1) In a report, Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister pointed out that the Bank of England may hold rates steady at its meetings on Thursday and thereafter, which would put the pound at risk of decline. (2) He said that even if the Bank of England decides to raise rates this year, the market's current expectation of "more than four rate hikes by the end of next year" is unlikely to come to pass. (3) Pfister said that given the weak labor market, the Bank of England may disappoint market expectations more than other central banks, therefore the bank maintains its expectation of a weaker pound.

15:41:18

[Shanghai's creative design industry scale exceeds RMB 1.7 trillion, and a total of 21 national-level industrial design centers have been cultivated] (1) Zhang Ying, deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai Municipal Government, said at a press conference of the municipal government on September 17 that over the past five years, Shanghai has been committed to building a world-class "design capital" and has continuously strengthened design in five aspects: industry, architecture, fashion, digital, and services. (2) The scale of Shanghai's creative design industry exceeds RMB 1.7 trillion. (3) A total of 21 national-level industrial design centers and 200 municipal-level design innovation centers have been cultivated. (4) Two batches of 60 U35 young design talents have been launched.

15:37:55

[Zelensky Appoints Kovalsky as Acting Prosecutor General] On July 17, local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a presidential decree appointing Anton Kovalsky as acting prosecutor general. The decree has been published on the website of the Ukrainian Presidential Palace. On July 14, Zelensky signed a presidential decree dismissing Kravchenko from his post as prosecutor general. Previously, the Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Service had launched an investigation into Kravchenko, and Kravchenko was implicated in related cases. Kovalsky will serve as the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office from July 1, 2025. (CCTV News)

15:33:41

Azerbaijan's oil production fell 8.3% year-on-year to 2.2 million tons in August.

15:32:49

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1800.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1800.06/ounce, up 2.57% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1804.8/ounce, up 1.06% on the day.

15:32:47

The US dollar fell back after briefly breaking 96 against the Indian rupee, suggesting possible intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Details>

15:30:08

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, last trading at $4,330.71/ounce, up 1.57% on the day; COMEX gold futures are last trading at $4,369.70/ounce, down 0.41% on the day.

15:28:31

The Ministry of Finance plans to issue the 2026 Book-Entry Discount Treasury Bonds (Issue 61) on September 23. This issue of treasury bonds is a 182-day discount bond, with a total face value of 60 billion yuan to be tendered through competitive bidding. Additional bids from Class A members will be accepted, and the issuance price will be determined through competitive bidding, issued at a discount to the face value. Distribution of this issue of treasury bonds will take place from the end of the bidding until September 24, 2026, and trading will commence on September 29.

15:27:28

Spot silver rose 2.00% to $64.22 per ounce on the day; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $64.69 per ounce, down 0.34% on the day.

15:23:49

Türkiye raises interbank lending limits tenfold

15:20:18

According to Interfax news agency, Kazakhstan's oil production is projected to reach 96 million tons in 2028 and 99 million tons in 2029.

15:14:49

In Warsh's first rate hike statement, the repricing was not 25 basis points. Details>

15:13:00

[Ministry of Commerce: China-US Trade Teams Maintain Close Communication on Tariff Reductions and Other Issues] At a regular press conference held on the 17th, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong, in response to a question regarding the latest progress in consultations on a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement between China and the US, stated that the trade teams from both sides are currently maintaining close communication on relevant issues, and further updates will be released in due course. (Xinhua)

15:11:27

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,320.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,320.45/ounce, up 1.33% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,358.70/ounce, down 0.66% on the day.

15:10:44

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Anton Kovalsky as acting Prosecutor General of Ukraine by decree.

15:10:36

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1790.00/oz mark, last trading at $1790.10/oz, up 2.01% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1794.3/oz, up 0.47% on the day.

15:10:32

EU spokesperson: (in response to US President Trump's tariff threats) The proposal to strengthen partnership with Canada is not directed against anyone else, but for our common interests.

15:10:01

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Copper (tons) - September 17

Previous : 1095 Forecast : -

Published Value -1545

15:10:00

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Gold (kg) - September 17

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:10:00

China's SHFE daily warehouse receipts changes - crude oil (barrels) on September 17

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:10:00

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Fuel Oil (tons) - September 17

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:10:00

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Silver (kg) - September 17

Previous : -20534 Forecast : -

Published Value -7633

15:03:32

Spain's second-quarter annualized labor cost rate

Previous : 4.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 4

15:01:25

The Swiss government states that the conflict with Iran, high energy prices, and continued uncertainty regarding trade policy pose significant risks to the economic outlook. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to rise by 0.6% in 2027 (previous forecast also at 0.6%).

15:01:06

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3875.60 points, down 0.41%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4460.16 points, down 0.45%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13409.91 points, down 0.33%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3298.31 points, down 0.40%; and the SME Composite Index closed at 14198.20 points, down 0.15%.

15:00:03

The Turkish Capital Markets Commission: We are monitoring the latest developments in the capital markets and have taken measures. We will release relevant information soon.

14:57:28

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that if the United States launches another aggression, it will face a "more decisive, broader, and stronger" response.

14:56:23

Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Any miscalculation by the enemy will be met with a strong response.

14:54:35

The pound sterling just touched the 1.3400 level against the dollar, last trading at 1.3400, up 0.16% on the day.

14:54:00

[Thailand accelerates electrification by taking advantage of the oil shock: reducing dependence on imported crude oil, with a target of at least 65% clean energy] (1) Thailand is taking advantage of the current oil shock to accelerate electrification and develop its domestic energy resources, reducing its dependence on imported crude oil. (2) Thailand relies on imports for about 90% of its oil supply. The government plans to promote battery-powered vehicles and increase the proportion of electricity used to reduce dependence on imported crude oil. (3) Thailand hopes to increase the proportion of electricity in final energy consumption to buffer the impact of global fossil fuel price fluctuations on its economy and reap environmental benefits. (4) The target is for clean energy to account for at least 65%.

14:51:24

The Central Bank of Turkey announced it will increase the amount of funds provided through weekly repurchase auctions and update banks' borrowing limits in the interbank money market operated by the central bank. It will review and lower the discount rates applicable to eligible collateral in the markets operated by the Central Bank of Turkey, closely monitor liquidity conditions, and take any additional measures as necessary.

14:50:24

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 810.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 808.3 yuan/barrel, down 9.32% on the day.

14:47:49

[Iran's Land Breakthrough Hindered: Border Congestion and Rising Costs Weaken Blockade Response] 1. Iran had hoped to break through the US maritime blockade by expanding land trade, but actual progress has been difficult. Large numbers of truck drivers are stranded at multiple land borders, bureaucratic procedures are cumbersome, costs are rising, and some problems stem from Iran's own management. Similar congestion has also occurred at borders with neighboring countries such as Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan, further narrowing Iran's available "economic relief valves." 2. Some perishable goods have spoiled due to delays, and industrial and energy goods are also stuck at the border. The course of the Persian Gulf economic war largely depends on land export capacity. Saudi Arabia is shipping more oil westward by land, and the US Navy is assisting some Gulf states in continuing to transport goods through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's alternative routes are progressing slowly. US sanctions and strikes against Iranian oil tankers have shrunk maritime exports and also impacted the import of basic goods—most of which normally require clearance at blocked ports. Although humanitarian and food supplies are nominally exempt, shipping companies are generally unwilling to carry them, major Iranian commercial ports are stagnant, and large numbers of containers are stranded overseas. 3. Iran is attempting to shift to alternative routes such as the Caspian Sea and railways. Officials say that transshipment through the Caspian Sea has increased, and imports of grain and edible oil from Russia have risen. Freight rates between Tehran and China have also increased. However, these alternative routes are equally vulnerable: neighboring countries have temporarily closed border freight stations due to security concerns, forcing some agricultural shipments to be diverted. 4. Before the latest closures, land borders were already in disarray. Some major border crossings saw a surge in daily truck traffic, overwhelming customs authorities. Thousands of trucks were stranded on the Turkish side, with delays lasting weeks; hundreds queued year-round on the Pakistani side, but only a small number were allowed to pass each day; long waits were also observed at the Afghan border. Drivers reported a lack of basic safety measures in the high temperatures and unusually high crossing fees, but the countries involved denied any new restrictions. The Turkmenistan route, connecting to the Chinese market, faced problems with insufficient storage and irregular procedures. 5. Rising costs are further exacerbating inflation in Iran. Industry insiders say that land bottlenecks and detours can account for up to a third of the retail price of everyday goods in some cases; some chambers of commerce estimate that lockdowns cause huge additional expenses each year, with land container shipping costs several times higher than sea freight. A large portion of these costs are passed on to consumers. Official data shows that food inflation has risen to extremely high levels.

14:47:41

The Turkish Financial Stability Committee assessed that recent market volatility does not pose a fundamental or structural risk to the Istanbul Stock Exchange or the operation of Turkey's capital markets. The recent issues are concentrated in specific areas of the fund market and are temporary and manageable in nature.

14:47:04

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 820.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 819.3 yuan/barrel, down 8.09% on the day.

14:46:31

[Maybank: AI Infrastructure Drives Strong Export Outlook for Singapore, Raises 2026 NODX Growth Forecast to 18%] (1) Maybank economists stated in a report that Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) outlook remains strong, driven by global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development. (2) August NODX grew by 46.2% year-on-year, the fastest growth rate since October 1988. (3) Demand for semiconductor equipment remains strong amid global chip manufacturing capacity expansion; China's growing spending on modern infrastructure is also driving demand for specialized machinery and semiconductor chips. (4) Maybank forecasts that Singapore's NODX will grow by 18% in 2026, higher than Enterprise Singapore's forecast of 14%-16%.

14:45:14

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 830.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 830.2 yuan/barrel, down 6.87% on the day.

14:44:51

[Swiss gold exports rose 65% to 156.5 tons in August, with shipments to the UK exceeding 100 tons being the main driver] (1) Swiss gold exports rose 65% to 156.5 tons in August, mainly driven by shipments to the UK exceeding 100 tons. (2) The UK imported 102.1 tons of gold from Switzerland in August, compared to 39.5 tons in July. (3) Exports to India fell to 3.5 tons from 8.3 tons; exports to the US rose to 10.2 tons from 3.4 tons in July. (4) Swiss gold imports increased from 154.8 tons to 205 tons.

14:44:24

Indonesia will begin levying an e-commerce tax on October 1.

14:43:20

[Russia and Ukraine Attack Energy Facilities: Russia Launches Night Attack on Ukraine, Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Refinery, Energy Ceasefire Not Reached] (1) Russia launched airstrikes on Ukraine overnight, while Ukrainian drones attacked one of Russia's largest oil refineries. The latest indications suggest that the two sides have not reached an energy ceasefire as Trump claimed. (2) The Ukrainian Air Force stated that Russia launched missiles and 157 drones, mainly targeting the Kyiv, Zaporizhia, and Odessa regions; the Ukrainian side claimed that its air defense system shot down 131 targets, but did not specify whether any missiles were intercepted. (3) Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko stated that at least 16 people were injured in Kyiv, and water supply was disrupted in the eastern part of the capital. Local authorities stated that 6 people were injured in the Black Sea city of Odessa, and buildings and infrastructure were damaged. (4) Although both Moscow and Kyiv expressed their welcome for a potential energy ceasefire, both sides made it clear that no agreement had been reached to stop the attacks. (5) The Yaroslavl oil refinery is yet another Russian refinery to be attacked. The plant, which aims to supply fuel to Moscow and the surrounding area, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone attacks, most recently in late August.

14:43:04

[VIP Article] The Fed's interest rate decision is in effect; the euro/dollar exchange rate has returned to the lower end of its range, awaiting stabilization. (Article already published; viewable directly on the website, or in the VIP section of the app)

14:41:18

[MacroPolicy Perspectives: US Inflation Fails to Subside as Expected, Raises 2027 Core Inflation Forecast] 1. Julia Coronado, founder of economic research and consulting firm MacroPolicy Perspectives, revealed that her company had previously expected inflation to decline significantly next year as the effects of tariffs and rising energy prices subsided. However, she stated, "These effects haven't faded at all." This is partly due to the war's prolonged duration, far exceeding previous forecasts that it would end before August. 2. Forecasters generally believed that if the war dragged on past August, the economic damage would be unbearable. Currently, the company is raising its forecast for core inflation in 2027. 3. Coronado also expressed concern about the situation early next year, when many businesses will readjust prices; she also worries about further price increases spreading. She said, "There are so many things going up in price right now that every business, every consumer, is thinking about inflation all the time."

14:39:59

[Wash's Press Conference Tone Shifts: From Vague Statements to Detailed Data Analysis] 1. Compared to July, Warsh's tone at this press conference showed a significant shift. At that time, he rarely mentioned factors that would prompt the Fed to raise interest rates, and long-term Treasury yields rose during his speech. This time, Warsh meticulously analyzed various data points, listing changes since the last meeting, which analysts described as "sounding more like a former Fed chairman." 2. Some analysts viewed this as an "attempt to actively reverse the Fed's credibility narrative," supported by the consistent predictions of officials. Sources indicated that knowing you lead a team with full support is much easier than trying to cobble together a narrative for a team lacking genuine consensus. 3. This consistency reflects a shift in officials' assessment of the inflation situation. Earlier this year, several officials believed the energy shock would eventually subside, and the Fed could wait and see, as it did last year with the tariff shock. When oil prices fell, some officials used this as an opportunity to point out that inflation had slowed within a three-month window. However, other officials worry that the various shocks are compounding and they can no longer be assumed to subside on their own. 4. Subsequently, crude oil prices have rebounded to around $100 per barrel, and diesel and other refined product prices have risen further. Analysts say officials have now "entered an acceptance phase," recognizing that while inflation is relatively mild, it will persist.

14:39:47

[Turkish regulators take action: Dozens banned from trading, fund managers banned for two years, fund redemption defaults trigger stock market crash] (1) Turkey’s market regulator has imposed trading bans on dozens of people and imposed two-year trading bans on asset managers suspected of manipulating stock prices; these managers are at the heart of the turmoil shaking the country’s investment fund industry. (2) The Turkish Capital Markets Committee said Wednesday night that it had filed criminal complaints against some fund managers of Pusula Portfoy and Tera Portfoy and imposed two-year trading bans. (4) Meanwhile, Turkey’s Financial Stability Committee met Thursday morning to assess the issue of redemption defaults in the fund industry, which has led to the stock market crash this week. (5) The committee, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Financial Affairs, met at 8 a.m. in Ankara. This followed a 5.5% drop in the Istanbul Stock Exchange 100 index on Wednesday.

14:36:20

Japan strengthens fiscal discipline and emphasizes its 2% inflation target, sending the dollar back above 155 against the yen. Details>

14:35:41

According to the monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the "Wholesale Price Index of Agricultural Products 200" was 117.09 on September 17, down 0.18 points from the previous day, and the wholesale price index of "vegetable basket" products was 117.87, down 0.20 points from the previous day.

14:33:49

The Federal Reserve's hawkish signals, coupled with a slowdown in oil price gains, pushed the US dollar near 1.4000 against the Canadian dollar, hitting a five-week high. Details>

14:31:19

The Federal Reserve signaled another interest rate hike this year, and the dollar index rose for the sixth consecutive day, surpassing the 100 mark. Details>

14:31:02

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $104.00 per barrel mark and is currently trading at $103.99 per barrel, down 1.51% on the day.

14:30:18

[Ukraine reports 16 injured in Russian attack on Kyiv] On the 17th local time, the military and administrative authorities of Kyiv, Ukraine, reported that Russian forces launched an attack on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, injuring 16 people, including two children, as of 8:00 AM. Multiple districts in Kyiv were affected, with warehouses, office buildings, and residential buildings damaged. There has been no response from Russia yet. Earlier that day, multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force posted on social media that air raid sirens were sounded throughout Ukraine, and that Russian forces had launched multiple missiles at Kyiv. (CCTV News)

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