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2026-09-17 Thursday

2026-09-22

15:10:01

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

Previous : 1095 Forecast : -

Published Value -1545

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15:10:00

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

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

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15:10:00

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

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

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15:10:00

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

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

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15:10:00

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

Previous : -20534 Forecast : -

Published Value -7633

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15:03:32

Spain's second-quarter annualized labor cost rate

Previous : 4.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 4

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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.

14:39:59

[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.

14:28:25

【Ice Cap Crisis: 12.5 Trillion Tons of Melting Ice Pushes Up Sea Levels, Greenland and Antarctica Disappear at an Accelerated Rate】 1) A study published Wednesday in Science Data shows that approximately 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted in Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, enough to cover the continental United States by 5 feet. (2) Global warming is accelerating the melting of the two major ice caps, with five-sixths of the melting coming from warmer seawater eroding the ice caps from below and the sides, rather than from warmer air; the study authors say this is bad news for future sea level rise. (3) Nearly 30 quadrillion gallons of meltwater have caused global sea levels to rise by about 1 inch since 1979, along with other climate factors pushing up ocean levels. For every centimeter the sea level rises, at least 2 to 3 million more people will be flooded at least once a year; the Jacob Harbour Glacier in Greenland is retreating by up to 164 feet per day. (4) The team incorporated NASA data to trace the volume of the Antarctic ice cap back to 1979 and Greenland's back to 1972. The ice sheet was relatively stable from the 1970s to the 1990s, but melted at an accelerated pace in the 2010s; the pause from 2020 to 2023 reflected more short-term weather than long-term trends, and the accelerating trend has since resumed. (5) Record snowfall in East Antarctica compensated for the rapid melting of the less stable West Antarctic ice sheet. Scientists are most concerned about dynamic processes, which are more sudden than slow melting caused by air and are more likely to trigger an out-of-control "critical point"; Holland, an ice scientist at New York University, said that most of the ice loss is dynamic and consistent with the scenario of unstable ice sheet collapse. (6) The study used 45 independent surveys and 27 satellites. Skambas, an ice scientist at the University of Colorado who was not involved in the study, said that Antarctic mass loss is a clear and real danger, but it will only become apparent in the coming decades; society is smart enough to know the future, but not prudent enough to act.

14:02:25

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted real imports month-on-month rate in August

Previous : -2.80 Forecast : -

Published Value -3.10

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14:02:14

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted real exports month-on-month rate in August

Previous : 10.70 Forecast : -

Published Value -8.60

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[World Meteorological Organization: 2025 to be one of the driest years in 35 years for global rivers, water cycle anomalies intensify] (1) The World Meteorological Organization released the "Global Water Status Report" on the 17th, pointing out that 2025 will be one of the driest years in 35 years for global rivers; land water storage will continue its nearly decade-long downward trend, and major global glaciers will experience ice loss for the fourth consecutive year. (2) The report warns that the global water cycle is becoming more abnormal and unpredictable, and water security faces long-term risks. (3) In 2025, about 36% of the global drainage basin will have river runoff below normal levels. For the past seven years, only 34% to 38% of river basins have been in a "normal" state, significantly lower than the average of 46% between 1991 and 2020. (4) World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Saloyo stated that groundwater, glaciers, and seasonal snow cover were originally the Earth's "savings account" for dealing with droughts and other adverse years, but this buffer reserve is now being continuously depleted. Global land water storage has been declining since around 2014 to 2016, and has continued for ten years. (5) The retreat of glaciers is equally worrying: 2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that glaciers in all regions have melted. From 2023 to 2025, glaciers will lose material every year, with a cumulative global loss of approximately 1.4 trillion tons of water, roughly equivalent to filling about 560 million Olympic-sized swimming pools, or about one-third of the world's annual freshwater intake. (6) The report points out that Asia and Africa are the regions most severely affected by hydro-meteorological disasters. In the past five years, these two continents have accounted for at least half of the world's water-related extreme events and more than 80% of reported deaths. (7) The World Meteorological Organization emphasizes that transboundary rivers, glaciers, and groundwater systems require broader data sharing, unified standards, and coordinated early warning systems to enhance countries' ability to respond to floods, droughts, and long-term water risks.

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0.0009

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0.0016

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