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2026-07-15 Wednesday

2026-07-19

10:07:15

[National Bureau of Statistics: Overall Employment Situation Stable, Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate Declines] In the first half of the year, the national average urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.2%. In June, the national urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.0%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The surveyed unemployment rate for local registered laborers was 5.0%; the surveyed unemployment rate for migrant workers was 4.9%, of which the surveyed unemployment rate for migrant agricultural laborers was 4.8%. The urban surveyed unemployment rate in 31 major cities was 5.0%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The national average weekly working hours for employees in enterprises was 48.2 hours. At the end of the second quarter, the total number of rural migrant workers was 192.27 million, an increase of 0.5% year-on-year.

10:07:14

[National Bureau of Statistics: Goods Imports and Exports Grow Rapidly, Trade Structure Continues to Optimize] In the first half of the year, the total value of goods imports and exports reached 25,468.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.9%. Exports totaled 14,731.4 billion yuan, up 13.4%; imports totaled 10,737.2 billion yuan, up 22.1%. Imports and exports with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 14.8%. Private enterprises' imports and exports increased by 17.0%, accounting for 57.0% of the total. Exports of machinery and electronic products increased by 20.1%, accounting for 63.5% of total exports. In June, the total value of imports and exports reached 4,782.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.2%, 7.3 percentage points faster than the previous month. Exports totaled 2,820.7 billion yuan, up 20.8%; imports totaled 1,961.6 billion yuan, up 29.4%.

10:07:13

[Samsung Securities: Short-Term Gold Price Volatility Inevitable, Gradual Recovery Expected After Inflation Peaks] 1. In its latest report, Samsung Securities senior researcher Park Joo-yeon pointed out that although short-term volatility in spot gold prices is unavoidable in the second half of the year, the medium-term outlook remains supportive. With inflation confirmed to have peaked and concerns about excessive tightening easing, gold prices are expected to gradually recover by the end of the year. 2. Park Joo-yeon added that if market expectations for a Fed rate cut gradually strengthen, investment sentiment in consumer sectors such as jewelry and luxury goods may recover, providing additional support for gold demand. This judgment is based on the assumption that the uncertainty brought about by the US-Iran conflict has already been partially reflected in current prices.

10:07:12

[National Bureau of Statistics: Consumer Market Continues to Expand, Service Retail Sales Grow Rapidly] In the first half of the year, total retail sales of consumer goods and services increased by 2.7% year-on-year, with service retail sales increasing by 5.3% and goods retail sales increasing by 1.1%. Among service retail sales, communication and information services, tourism consulting and leasing services, and cultural, sports, and leisure services saw rapid growth. In the first half of the year, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 24,872.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%. By location of business, urban retail sales of consumer goods reached 21,550.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.2%; rural retail sales of consumer goods reached 3,321.6 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%. By consumption type, goods retail sales reached 22,046.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.1%; catering revenue reached 2,825.5 billion yuan, an increase of 2.8%. Sales of basic necessities and some upgraded goods grew rapidly. Retail sales of grain, oil, and food products, clothing, footwear, and textiles, and communication equipment by enterprises above the designated size increased by 7.4%, 6.7%, and 14.4% year-on-year, respectively. In June, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4,269.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.0%, compared to a decrease of 0.6% in the previous month; month-on-month growth was 0.38%. In the first half of the year, online retail sales of goods and services nationwide reached 10,071.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. Among them, online retail sales of goods reached 6,429.6 billion yuan, an increase of 4.8%; online retail sales of services reached 3,641.9 billion yuan, an increase of 6.0%.

10:06:16

[National Bureau of Statistics: Industrial Production Grew Rapidly, Equipment Manufacturing and High-Tech Manufacturing Showed Strong Growth] In the first half of the year, the value added of industries above designated size nationwide increased by 5.4% year-on-year. By major sector, the value added of mining increased by 3.6%, manufacturing by 5.6%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas and water by 5.5%. The value added of equipment manufacturing increased by 9.3% year-on-year, and the value added of high-tech manufacturing increased by 13.3%, respectively 3.9 and 7.9 percentage points faster than the overall value added of industries above designated size. By economic type, the value added of state-owned holding enterprises increased by 4.3% year-on-year; joint-stock enterprises by 5.9%; foreign-invested enterprises and enterprises invested by Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan by 3.2%; and private enterprises by 4.6%. By product, the output of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries, and industrial robots increased by 48.5%, 39.3%, and 28.0% year-on-year, respectively. In June, the value added of industries above designated size increased by 5.3% year-on-year, 0.8 percentage points faster than the previous month; and increased by 0.76% month-on-month. In June, the manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) was 50.3%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month; the business activity expectation index was 54.3%, up 0.4 percentage points. From January to May, the total profits of industrial enterprises above the designated size nationwide reached 3.144 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.8%.

10:06:15

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15300.00 mark, currently trading at 15301.00, up 1.52% on the day.

10:06:14

[National Bureau of Statistics: Summer Grain Harvest Increased, Livestock Industry Grows Steadily] In the first half of the year, the added value of agriculture (crop farming) increased by 3.6% year-on-year. The total national summer grain output reached 150.75 million tons, an increase of 1 million tons, or 0.7%, compared to the previous year. In the first half of the year, the output of pork, beef, mutton, and poultry reached 50.5 million tons, an increase of 4.3% year-on-year. Among them, pork and poultry output increased by 3.3% and 9.4% respectively, while beef and mutton output decreased by 1.0% and 3.9% respectively; milk output increased by 2.4%, while egg production decreased by 2.2%. At the end of the second quarter, the number of live pigs in stock was 424.91 million, an increase of 0.1% year-on-year; in the first half of the year, the number of live pigs slaughtered was 372.46 million, an increase of 1.7%.

10:06:13

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, preliminary calculations show that China's GDP in the first half of the year reached 69,570.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.7% at constant prices. By industry, the added value of the primary industry was 3,152.2 billion yuan, up 3.7% year-on-year; the added value of the secondary industry was 25,047.3 billion yuan, up 3.9%; and the added value of the tertiary industry was 41,370.9 billion yuan, up 5.2%. By quarter, GDP grew by 5.0% year-on-year in the first quarter and 4.3% in the second quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP grew by 0.9% in the second quarter.

10:06:11

China's Q2 GDP - Single Quarter (100 Million Yuan)

Previous : 334193 Forecast : -

Published Value 361511

10:04:19

China's June retail sales of consumer goods month-on-month rate

Previous : -0.60 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.38

10:04:17

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: range-bound trading, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated again, and the market is worried about the stability of Middle Eastern crude oil supply. Risk premiums continue to support oil prices. The cooling of US inflation in June weakened the US dollar, which is beneficial to oil prices, but the demand outlook still needs to be verified by economic data. WTI maintains an upward trend and is still running strongly in the short term, waiting for a test of the dense pressure range. (2) Key focus: geopolitical situation, inventory data, US dollar index (3) Resistance: 80.50, 81.00, 81.30 (4) Support: 79.30, 79.00, 78.00

10:04:16

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: range-bound trading, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The US June CPI was lower than expected, the market lowered its expectations for the Fed's short-term interest rate hike, and the decline in the US dollar and US Treasury yields supported the rebound of gold. At the same time, the Middle East situation continued to provide safe-haven buying, but inflation concerns caused by rising oil prices may still limit the rise in gold prices. In the short term, it is expected to maintain a volatile and slightly strong pattern. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yields, US dollar index, geopolitical situation (3) Resistance: 4080, 4100, 4130 (4) Support: 4020, 4000, 3980;

10:04:15

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in the first half of the year, among retail businesses above the designated size, convenience stores and supermarkets saw year-on-year growth of 6.6% and 3.8% in retail sales, respectively; while specialty stores, department stores, and brand specialty stores saw declines of 1.5%, 2.1%, and 8.7%, respectively.

10:04:14

[Gold Faces Short-Term Pressure Due to Intertwined Risks of Oil Prices and Interest Rates, Potentially Falling to $3500 in Extreme Circumstances] 1. Market analysis indicates that the direction of US monetary policy and fluctuations in international oil prices remain the two core variables determining the short-term trend of gold. If the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate, prolonging the duration of oil prices at current levels, the Federal Reserve's maintenance of high interest rates may exceed current market expectations. 2. Independent analyst Razaqzada warns that if oil prices remain high, it may further suppress the safe-haven demand for gold, posing a downside risk to gold prices. The target price may be $3800 per ounce, and in extreme cases, it may even reach the $3500 level. 3. The Wall Street Journal analysis also points out that continued inflation driven by oil prices will increase the opportunity cost of holding gold, further weakening the attractiveness of this non-interest-bearing asset in the current macroeconomic environment.

10:04:13

China's urban fixed asset investment month-on-month rate in June

Previous : -1.91 Forecast : -

Published Value -0.37

10:03:17

China's June industrial value-added annual rate - year-to-date

Previous : 5.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 5.40%

10:03:16

China's June industrial value-added annual rate - year-to-date

Previous : 5.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 5.40

10:03:11

China's June industrial value-added month-on-month rate - Single month

Previous : 0.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.80

10:02:18

China's June industrial value-added annual rate - single month

Previous : 4.50% Forecast : 4.70%

Gold, silver, oil

Published Value 5.30%

10:02:15

China's urban surveyed unemployment rate in June

Previous : 5.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 5%

10:02:14

China's June retail sales of consumer goods annual rate

Previous : -0.60% Forecast : -0.10%

Gold, silver, oil

Published Value 1%

10:02:12

China's Q2 GDP growth rate - single quarter

Previous : 1.30% Forecast : 0.90%

Neutral

Published Value 0.90%

10:00:14

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,300.00 mark, currently trading at 68,303.18, up 0.83% on the day.

10:00:13

According to Al Jazeera, Iran claims it struck a U.S. F-18 fighter jet position at the al-Azraq base in Jordan.

10:00:12

Market news: The relevant Japanese review panel has abandoned its consensus on food tax cuts.

09:58:12

The FTSE China A50 Index futures rose 1.00% to 15223.00 on the day.

09:58:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,200.00 mark, currently trading at 68,210.75, up 0.69% on the day.

09:56:13

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15200.00 mark, currently trading at 15201.00, up 0.86% on the day.

09:56:12

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed they attacked Mina Abdullah in Kuwait.

09:56:11

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until "the evil deeds of the United States end."

09:54:11

South Korea's Finance Minister: The government plans to complete all necessary measures by early next year in order to be included in the MSCI index.

09:52:14

The Iranian military claims a second attack on US military facilities at the Azraq base in Jordan.

09:52:13

South Korean Finance Minister: Measures and system for offshore won trading will be formulated by early next year.

09:52:12

【Meta Sued for Using AI to Discriminate in Layoffs; Employees Allege Tool Ignores Leave and Disability】 (1) Current and former Meta employees have filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of using its internal AI system "Constellation" to screen employees for layoffs of 10% in May of this year, and alleging that the method was discriminatory. The plaintiffs claim that the system failed to take into account approved parental leave, sick leave, or disability-related absences during the evaluation, violating multiple federal and state laws. (2) The plaintiffs point out that the AI relies on data such as performance ratings, productivity metrics, and "AI token consumption," which employees on protected leave or with reduced output cannot objectively accumulate, leading to unfair targeting. A Meta spokesperson responded that the allegations were "unfounded" and emphasized that personnel management is always decided by people, not AI. (3) The plaintiffs are requesting an injunction to maintain their positions and an independent audit of the algorithm screening process. Previously, a California federal judge had just issued an unfavorable ruling against Workday in a similar case—the latter was accused of using AI recruitment tools that constituted discrimination. Although Workday denied the allegations and claimed that it only assessed job qualifications, the case still exacerbated public concerns about the impact of AI on employment and disability rights.

09:52:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,100.00 mark, currently trading at 68,109.67, up 0.54% on the day.

09:50:11

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 15,000.00 mark and is currently trading at 15,000.18, up 0.50% on the day.

09:48:11

[EU Considers Following UK and Australian Legislation: Restricting Children's Use of Social Media, Calling for "Safe Design" on Platforms] (1) The European Union is considering following the example of the UK and Australia in restricting children's access to social media platforms. A 156-page report submitted to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recommends that children under 13 be prohibited from using social media (unless a parent or teacher is present), and that teenagers aged 13 to 18 be allowed to use platforms with built-in safety features (such as limiting endless scrolling). (2) The report also calls for the development of an EU "Guideline for Influencer Behavior," the prohibition of addictive features, the introduction of a "teenager mode" to disable targeted advertising, and the setting of ethical standards for AI "companions"; children under 3 should have no screen contact at all. The European Parliament rapporteur stressed that platforms must eliminate features that promote addiction and manipulative behavior, and that safety should be integrated into the design of services. (3) Von der Leyen is expected to announce new legislation in her annual State of the Union address in September. The UK has already banned children under 16 from using social media, becoming the fifth country to implement a comprehensive ban (after Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, and Canada). British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged that the move had costs but considered it necessary. Australia stipulates that platforms (including Reddit, Twitch, etc.) that fail to delete accounts belonging to individuals under the age of 16 can face fines of up to AU$49.5 million.

09:46:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 67,900.00 mark, currently trading at 67,890.45, up 0.22% on the day.

09:44:12

The liquid-cooled IDC sector fluctuated and weakened, with Dayuan Pump Industry hitting the daily limit down, and Sifang Technology, Tongfei Shares, Xiangxin Technology, Bojie Shares, Shenling Environment, Guanghong Technology and others following suit.

09:44:11

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: It will take time for the South Korean stock market to stabilize.

09:42:13

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that the South Korean stock market has risen sharply in a short period of time.

09:42:12

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,039.98/ounce, down 0.32% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,046.20/ounce, down 0.58% on the day.

09:42:11

The Kolkata Stock Exchange will suspend delisting applications.

09:40:12

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that the South Korean stock market is extremely unstable.

09:40:11

German defense contractor Rheinmetall announced that it has completed the first batch of artillery shells delivered to Ukraine from its Unterlus plant, which is scheduled to begin production in August 2025.

09:36:11

The memory chip concept stocks were active at the opening, with Lianyun Technology rising by more than 10%, and Tongfu Microelectronics, Shijie Technology, Jingzhida, Anji Technology and Taiji Industry leading the gains.

09:34:11

US inflation unexpectedly cooled in June, causing gold to rebound from its lows and maintain range-bound trading. Details>

09:32:15

Spot gold has just broken through the $4050.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4049.98/ounce, down 0.07% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4056.70/ounce, down 0.32% on the day.

09:32:14

[National Bureau of Statistics: Year-on-Year Decline in Commercial Housing Prices in First-, Second-, and Third-Tier Cities Continues to Narrow Overall] In June, the year-on-year decline in new commercial housing prices in first-tier cities was 1.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 2.1%, 2.6%, and 3.6% respectively, while Shanghai saw an increase of 3.1%. The year-on-year decline in new commercial housing prices in second-tier cities was 3.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points. The year-on-year decline in new commercial housing prices in third-tier cities was 4.2%, the same as the previous month. In June, the year-on-year decline in existing home prices in first-tier cities was 4.9%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 5.5%, 3.2%, 6.1%, and 4.7% respectively. The year-on-year decline in existing home prices in second- and third-tier cities was 5.4% and 6.0% respectively, with the declines narrowing by 0.3 and 0.2 percentage points respectively.

09:32:12

[National Bureau of Statistics: New Home Prices Rise Month-on-Month in First-Tier Cities, Decline or Remain Flat in Second- and Third-Tier Cities] In June, new home prices in first-tier cities rose 0.1% month-on-month, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Specifically, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen saw increases of 0.3%, 0.2%, and 0.3% respectively, while Beijing experienced a decrease of 0.3%. New home prices in second-tier cities remained flat month-on-month, reversing a 0.1% decline in the previous month. New home prices in third-tier cities fell 0.3% month-on-month, a narrowing of the decline by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Among the 70 major and medium-sized cities, 20 saw month-on-month increases in new home prices, an increase of 4 from the previous month, the highest number since May 2025. In June, existing home prices in first-tier cities rose 0.3% month-on-month, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Specifically, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen saw increases of 0.1%, 0.4%, 0.4%, and 0.3% respectively. In second-tier cities, the sales price of existing homes decreased by 0.3% month-on-month, with the decline widening by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. In third-tier cities, the sales price of existing homes decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, the same decline as the previous month. Among the 70 large and medium-sized cities, 9 cities saw a month-on-month increase in the sales price of existing homes, 1 fewer than the previous month.

09:32:11

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in June 2026, among the 70 large and medium-sized cities, the sales prices of commercial residential buildings in first-tier cities rose month-on-month, while those in second- and third-tier cities either fell or remained flat. The year-on-year decline in sales prices across all three tiers continued to narrow. The number of cities experiencing month-on-month increases in new commercial residential building sales prices continued to rise compared to the previous month.

09:30:11

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 426.5 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with both the bid and winning amounts totaling 426.5 billion yuan. The interest rate remained unchanged at 1.40%.

09:28:11

Crude Oil Trading Alert: Supported by easing US inflation and supply-side concerns, oil prices continue to rise, awaiting stress tests. Details>

09:26:12

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3963.73 points, down 0.09%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4797.94 points, up 0.03%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 14970.77 points, up 0.31%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3879.77 points, up 0.74%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 14915.31 points, up 0.16%.

09:26:11

Overview of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and Changes: According to FX678, as of July 15, 2026, the CNY HIBOR rate changes for each period are shown in the table: 2-period rates rose, 2-period rates fell, and 5-period rates remained unchanged. The largest change was in the 1-month CNY HIBOR rate: a decrease of 7 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.44%, up 1 basis point; the 1-week rate was 1.45%, unchanged; the 2-week rate was 1.47%, up 1 basis point; the 1-month rate was 1.48%, down 7 basis points; the 2-month rate was 1.59%, unchanged; the 3-month rate was 1.62%, down 2 basis points; the 6-month rate was 1.69%, unchanged; the 9-month rate was 1.70%, unchanged; and the 1-year onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.72%, unchanged. (BP = basis points)

09:22:11

According to Sputnik News, Russia launched airstrikes in the Odessa region. Initial local reports indicate that targets included Neptune and Flamingo missile launchers, as well as areas near the Shkorni airport, where Ukrainian forces use drones to launch attacks into Crimea.

09:20:11

Trump's dramatic 24-hour reversal: just announced a 20% toll on the Strait of Hormuz, then changed his tune from asking for money to "wanting investment," while oil prices hit a one-month high. Details>

09:18:13

South Korea announced a plan on Tuesday to mandate that medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, marking a shift from a voluntary mechanism to mandatory compliance in order to achieve South Korea's medium-term national climate goals.

09:18:12

[Controversy arises over West Bengal's removal of eggs from school meals, contrasted with Karnataka's use of eggs to boost attendance] (1) In May of this year, after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the West Bengal state elections for the first time, the new government entrusted the public school lunch program to a Hindu charity. Because the charity considers eggs to be meat and only provides vegetarian options, since June, eggs in school lunches have been replaced with plant-based foods, sparking political controversy and public attention. (2) India's school lunch program is the world's largest school catering program, and for many impoverished children, it is the most important, or even the only, source of nutrition throughout the day. Public health experts are concerned that removing eggs will affect children's intake of high-quality protein and various nutrients; teacher Raja Dee also pointed out that lunch is an important factor in attracting students to school, and his experience shows that the number of students attending school increases significantly when eggs are provided. Former Chief Minister Banerjee criticized the move as going against local food culture, while the catering agency said that soybeans, lentils, and cheese can replace the nutrition of eggs. (3) In contrast, the southern state of Karnataka has been exploring for many years and is gradually incorporating eggs into the school meal system, expanding the supply range while respecting family choices. Official data shows that after the frequency of egg supply was increased to 6 days a week, the student attendance rate rose from 93.5% to 98.97%, highlighting the positive role of eggs in improving enrollment rates.

09:16:14

On July 15th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): RMB/South African Rand: 2.4130, down 105.00 points; RMB/Korean Won: 219.4700, down 101.00 points; RMB/UAE Dirham: 0.5417, up 11.90 points; RMB/Saudi Riyal: 0.5540, up 13.60 points; RMB/Hungarian Forint: 46.2452, down 1633.99 points; RMB/Polish Złoty: 0.5579, down 20.80 points; RMB/Danish Krone: 0.9649, down 12.00 points; RMB/Swedish Krone: 1.4244, down 60.00 points; RMB/Norwegian Krone: 1.4285, down 113.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.9330 against the Turkish lira, up 142.20 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5662 against the Mexican peso, down 114.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.9380 against the Thai baht, up 59.00 points.

09:16:13

On July 15th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (1/2): The Swiss Franc was quoted at 8.3821 against the RMB, up 398.00 points; the US Dollar was quoted at 6.7910 against the RMB, down 80.00 points; the Euro was quoted at 7.7491 against the RMB, up 124.00 points; 100 Japanese Yen was quoted at 4.1847 against the RMB, down 3.00 points; the Hong Kong Dollar was quoted at 0.8665 against the RMB, down 9.90 points; the British Pound was quoted at 9.0839 against the RMB, up 118.01 points; the Australian Dollar was quoted at 4.7306 against the RMB, up 291.00 points; the New Zealand Dollar was quoted at 3.9404 against the RMB, up 256.00 points; and the Singapore Dollar was quoted at 5.2544 against the RMB, up 44.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 4.8234 against the Chinese yuan, up 218.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.6012 against the Malaysian ringgit, up 19.60 points; and the yuan was quoted at 11.4435 against the Russian ruble, up 1483.99 points.

09:16:12

The central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan was quoted at 6.7910 today, down 80.00 points from 6.7990 in the previous trading day. The onshore yuan closed at 6.7766 yesterday, and the offshore yuan closed at 6.7737 yesterday.

09:16:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 67,900.00 mark, currently trading at 67,892.26, up 0.22% on the day.

09:12:11

The main rebar futures contract rose 1.01% intraday, closing at 3105 yuan/ton.

09:10:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,000.00 mark, currently trading at 67,998.17, up 0.38% on the day.

09:08:11

South Korea's finance minister said the country will strive to keep the consumer price index (CPI) growth rate below 3% in the second half of the year.

09:04:12

[South Korea plans to tighten regulations on leveraged chip ETFs, raise investment thresholds and diversify rebalancing] (1) The Korea Financial Investment Association revealed that the CEOs of ten leading asset management companies held a meeting to discuss investor protection measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs. The core content includes raising the minimum investment margin and diversifying the timing of daily rebalancing transactions. (2) The association stated that all parties have reached a consensus to further raise the current minimum entry capital standard (10 million won, approximately US$6,714); at the same time, in order to alleviate the impact of concentrated rebalancing at the close of trading hours on the market, it is proposed to diversify the rebalancing operations throughout the day. (3) Participating companies also proposed to strengthen the market stabilization role of liquidity providers. According to data from the Korea Capital Market Research Institute cited by the association, since the listing of the relevant leveraged ETFs, the daily stock trading volume required for rebalancing is estimated to be between 700 billion and 2.1 trillion won.

09:00:12

Spot gold has just broken through the $4060.00/oz mark, currently trading at $4060.13/oz, up 0.18% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4066.60/oz, down 0.08% on the day; Spot silver has just touched the $59.00/oz mark, currently trading at $59.00/oz, up 0.52% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $59.33/oz, up 0.38% on the day.

09:00:11

[Bank of America warns: South Korea's wafer capacity growth falls far short of target, SK Hynix's expansion significantly reduced] (1) A Bank of America report released on July 14 pointed out that due to the closure of old factories caused by technological upgrades, South Korea's average annual wafer capacity growth rate will be less than 10%, far from the official target of doubling capacity by 2030. (2) As a result, SK Hynix's new memory capacity by 2028 may only be one-sixth of the original planned scale, and the pace of expansion has slowed significantly. (3) In addition, the construction and equipment installation cycle of the large-scale wafer fabs built by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in Gwangju and Jeolla are expected to be extended to ten years, further dragging down the overall capacity expansion process.

08:56:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,300.00 mark, currently trading at 68,302.13, up 0.82% on the day.

08:56:11

The pound sterling just touched the 1.3400 level against the dollar, last trading at 1.3400, up 0.15% on the day.

08:54:11

[Trust in US Institutions Plummets, Trump's Approval Rating Remains Low] (1) A recent Gallup poll shows that the average confidence of the American public in 14 core institutions is only 27%, down 1 percentage point from last year and only 1 percentage point higher than the historical low in 2023, nearing its lowest point. (2) Among the seven public and seven private institutions surveyed, the military had the highest trust rating (61%), followed by the police, churches/religious organizations, banks, and the healthcare system, but none of them received more than half the trust. Trust ratings for Congress (9%) and the presidency (27%) were extremely low, only slightly higher than their respective lowest records set in June 2022. (3) Meanwhile, Trump's second term has entered its 18th month, and his approval rating has consistently remained below 50%. As of Tuesday, the Decision Desk HQ rolling average showed a support rate of 42.5% and a dissent rate of 54.9%. It has fallen below 40% multiple times since the end of March and has never exceeded 45% since October 2025, although it has recently rebounded slightly from a low of 39% on June 20.

08:46:11

According to information posted on OpenAI's status page, the company is investigating login issues and intermittent errors affecting ChatGPT. Data from the fault monitoring website Downdetector shows that as of 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time, approximately 5,100 users have reported problems with OpenAI services.

08:44:13

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,100.00 mark, currently trading at 68,088.20, up 0.51% on the day.

08:44:12

[Bahrain Sounds Air Raid Siren Again, Kuwait Intercepts Drone] The Bahraini Ministry of the Interior announced on social media early on the 15th that air raid sirens had been sounded again. The Kuwaiti military issued a statement early that morning saying that Kuwaiti air defense forces intercepted a "hostile drone" attack. (Xinhua)

08:44:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,200.00 mark, currently trading at 68,198.19, up 0.67% on the day.

08:42:11

[Barclays strongly supports SK Hynix: ADR target price up 70%, supply and demand tensions ignite market] (1) Boosted by the overnight surge of 27% in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), SK Hynix surged as much as 12% on the Korean Stock Exchange. Barclays immediately included its ADRs in its rating range with an initial rating of "overweight" and a target price of $330, representing an upside of about 70% from Tuesday's closing price. (2) An analysis team led by Simon Coles pointed out in a research report that the supply and demand tensions in the memory chip industry are expected to intensify in 2027, with limited room for improvement in 2028; at the same time, SK Hynix's layout of front-end wafer manufacturing business in the United States is expected to help it narrow the valuation gap with Micron. (3) Stimulated by the news, SK Hynix, listed in South Korea, has accumulated a gain of 221% this year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) rose as much as 7.3% during the day, and Samsung Electronics also rose by 8%, indicating that the overall market sentiment was strongly driven.

08:40:11

[Dimon Clashes with New Bank Capital Rules: Unfair, Stop Fake Numbers] (1) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday explicitly opposed the practice of U.S. bank regulators artificially raising capital requirements, reiterating his previous stance that the new rules would impose an unfair burden on his bank. He argued that if regulators believe capital needs to be increased, they should make reasonable demands directly, rather than artificially inflating figures through complex calculations. (2) During the quarterly earnings call, Dimon accused the revised capital calculation proposal of being "unfair," arguing that it clearly disadvantages JPMorgan Chase and other large conglomerates, while benefiting large Wall Street trading firms and further exacerbating the competitive imbalance. (3) Although the latest draft is widely considered to be more favorable to the banking industry than the original 2023 version, JPMorgan Chase's internal calculations show that under the new rules, the bank's capital requirements will still increase by about 4%, while competitors' capital requirements will decrease by an average of 4.8%. This comparison highlights the deepening divergence between the bank and regulators.

08:38:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,300.00 mark, currently trading at 68,298.04, up 0.82% on the day.

08:38:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,400.00 mark, currently trading at 68,397.75, up 0.97% on the day.

08:34:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,500.00 mark, currently trading at 68,494.26, up 1.11% on the day.

08:34:11

Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh avoids discussing the timing of interest rate hikes; his testimony before the Senate on Wednesday will be the focus of the market. Details>

08:30:11

[Leverage Amplifies Risks: The Plunge and Fall of South Korean AI Stocks Impacts Global Markets] (1) South Korean AI concept stocks have recently experienced extreme market conditions, highlighting that leverage has become a dominant force that surpasses fundamentals. For example, SK Hynix's stock plummeted 15% on Monday, forcing the managers of leveraged ETFs linked to it to urgently sell billions of dollars worth of shares, triggering a chain reaction of global AI valuation reassessment and quickly evolving into a market-wide crash. (2) This round of selling caused the South Korean Kospi index to plummet 25% in just three weeks, exposing the mutual reinforcement of margin loans, single-stock leveraged ETFs, and highly concentrated index weights (SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics together account for more than half of the Kospi weight), which significantly amplified the two-way volatility of the market. (3) Since SK Hynix can be traded in the US via ADRs, market sentiment continues to be transmitted between Asia and Wall Street around the clock, and the turmoil caused by South Korean leverage has the risk of spillover to the world. This feedback loop played out again on Wednesday—after SK Hynix ADR surged 27%, its domestic stock price rebounded strongly, driving the Kospi index up by more than 7% in a single day, confirming the characteristics of leverage-driven sharp rises and falls.

08:26:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,600.00 mark, currently trading at 68,594.06, up 1.26% on the day.

08:16:13

【UK Climate Change: Accelerated Warming, Frequent Heat Waves, the Old Normal is Gone】 (1) The UK is warming at a significant rate: the number of days with temperatures above 30°C in London each year has tripled since the 1980s. The latest UK Climate Status Report shows that the average temperature across the UK has risen by about 0.25°C per decade, from the coast to the highlands; last year was the hottest year on record in the UK. (2) The specific impacts of warming are intensifying. In southeast England, for example, the temperature during the hottest period is 4.5°C higher than the historical average. Heat waves are not limited to the south but continue to expand northward, eroding the fragile habitats on the coldest mountain peaks. Currently, the UK and most of Western Europe are experiencing three consecutive deadly heat waves, with record-breaking high temperatures putting pressure on the power grid, transportation and medical systems, severely disrupting people's daily lives. (3) Mike Kendon, the lead author of the report, pointed out that the research clearly shows that the cool climate that was unique to the UK in the 20th century "is practically gone." This annual report is one of the core references for British policymakers, and its conclusions warn that climate adaptation and emissions reduction are now urgent.

08:16:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,700.00 mark, currently trading at 68,706.04, up 1.42% on the day.

08:16:11

[Iran says US attacks will prevent the region from exporting "a drop of oil"] Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on the 15th, saying that as long as the United States continues its attacks on Iran, the region will not export "a drop of oil" or natural gas. (Xinhua)

08:14:15

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08:14:13

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,600.00 mark, currently trading at 68,603.56, up 1.27% on the day.

08:14:12

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 1.01% to $80.14 per barrel on the day.

08:14:11

The Korea Exchange has initiated a temporary trading halt on the KOSPI index, suspending algorithmic trading for 5 minutes.

08:12:15

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,500.00 mark, currently trading at 68,511.10, up 1.13% on the day.

08:12:13

South Korea's June trade balance revised (in US dollars)

Previous : 361.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 360.90

08:12:12

The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.03% on the day, closing at 68,438.17.

08:12:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,400.00 mark, currently trading at 68,418.08, up 1.00% on the day.

08:08:12

[European Union Aviation Safety Agency Issues No-Fly Warnings for Several Middle Eastern Countries] As military tensions between the United States and Iran escalate again, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EUA) reinstated and strengthened its aviation warnings for the Middle East on July 14, explicitly requiring airlines to avoid the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, effective until July 29. No-fly warnings for the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon have been extended to the end of August. (CCTV)

08:08:11

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $80.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $80.03/barrel, up 0.87% on the day.

08:06:15

South Korea's June import annual rate revised

Previous : 30.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 30%

08:06:13

South Korea's June export year-on-year rate revised

Previous : 70.90% Forecast : -

Published Value 70.70%

08:06:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 68,200.00 mark, currently trading at 68,199.08, up 0.67% on the day.

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