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2026-09-22

15:40:07

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: EU AI rules can influence global efforts to address the risks of AI. The EU will intensify its efforts on this issue with like-minded partners such as Canada and the UK. Leading cutting-edge laboratories will be invited to discuss industry efforts in this frontier field.

15:39:24

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: We hope to make the most of artificial intelligence. I believe that if we do it right, AI has the potential to benefit humanity. However, as cutting-edge models become more powerful, the risks also increase.

15:39:02

[Survey: About One-Fifth of British Adults Use AI to Get News] A survey released by Communications Authority (CCA) on the 15th revealed that about one-fifth of British adults used artificial intelligence (AI) apps or services to get news in the past month, with ChatGPT being the most widely used AI tool. (CCTV News)

15:37:44

German Energy Security Company (SEFE): Has not yet received any instructions from the Ministry of Economic Affairs regarding filling gas storage facilities.

15:35:42

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has asked senior firefighters and emergency responders to submit recommendations for improving wildfire response. This will include a future European firefighting fleet.

15:34:49

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Proposed an initiative to address the water shortage problem.

15:34:24

The Swedish central bank: There were some worrying circumstances before summer, but things have since improved.

15:33:22

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: We will propose a European heatwave plan that includes an early warning system and health preparedness.

15:32:34

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: The EU will present a climate resilience framework in October. We need to significantly enhance preparedness for the impacts of climate change, identifying 100 of Europe's most climate-vulnerable regions and determining how to manage their risks. A "Climate Insurance Coalition" will be established to increase disaster insurance coverage.

15:31:49

[Foreign Ministry: Promoting a Closer China-ASEAN Community with a Shared Future] On September 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A reporter asked, "What are China's expectations for the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit?" Guo Jiakun stated that the State Council Information Office held a press conference on September 1, providing detailed information on the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and ASEAN. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both sides, practical cooperation between China and ASEAN in various fields has yielded fruitful results, and economic and trade ties have become increasingly close. China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to fully leverage the platform role of the China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, further unleash the potential for cooperation in various fields, achieve a higher level of mutual benefit and win-win results, and promote the building of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future. (CCTV News)

15:30:39

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Europe will adhere to its climate change targets.

15:30:26

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Proposes a package of measures to decentralize the banking sector.

15:30:03

[Western Land-Sea New Corridor's Imports and Exports Reach 692.27 Billion Yuan in the First Eight Months] According to Chongqing Customs statistics, in the first eight months of this year, the imports and exports of provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) along the Western Land-Sea New Corridor reached 692.27 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.8%, continuing the double-digit growth trend. Specialty agricultural products, automobiles and motorcycles, and laptops from my country's central and western regions were transported to all parts of the world via the new corridor. Global goods such as Thai durians and Lao bananas also rapidly entered the Chinese market, injecting strong momentum into the deep integration of the central and western regions into the Belt and Road Initiative. (CCTV News)

15:29:36

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: The war with Iran has cost the EU an additional €90 billion in fossil fuel imports.

15:28:57

【European Gas Prices Hover at Highest Levels Since 2022: Depleted Inventories, Approaching Heating Season, and Unresolved Middle East Crisis】 (1) European gas prices remain near their highest levels since 2022. Traders are struggling to replenish depleted inventories as the heating season approaches and the Middle East crisis shows no signs of resolution. (2) Benchmark futures rose as much as 4% before giving back gains, trading around €81 per megawatt-hour. (3) Europe needs higher prices to attract more seaborne gas deliveries to replenish inventories that are far below seasonal norms. Storage facilities in the region are about 68% full, compared to only 56% in Germany, Europe’s largest energy market. (4) Traders are closely watching German purchases following reports that the government has consulted with state-owned energy companies on supporting gas storage. (5) Concerns about low European inventories are also pushing up gas prices next year. Summer 2027 contracts are more expensive than subsequent winter contracts, with the premium widening to a record high this week. (6) This will make replenishing inventories uneconomical, indicating that summer storage will face challenges for the third consecutive year if global supply remains tight.

15:25:26

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: The EU will establish a new European company to help secure and stockpile critical raw materials.

15:20:38

[Urbanization von der Leyen's State of the Nation Address: The EU is Facing "An Openly Hostile World"] (1) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the Nation Address in Strasbourg on Wednesday that the EU is facing "an openly hostile world." (2) She said: "A war of territorial aggression is raging across our continent; other conflicts are also breaking out in neighboring regions." (3) "A struggle for industrial capacity is reshaping the global competitive landscape. A propaganda war is attempting to undermine confidence in Europe."

15:20:01

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Our economy withstood the impact of the Middle East wars and performed better than expected, but the associated pressures are placing a heavy burden on the people. We must make clear fiscal decisions. Revitalizing the European economy is our top priority.

15:19:14

Federal Reserve Decision: After three dissenting votes, maintaining the status quo is no longer a cost-free option. Details>

15:19:11

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Europe's destiny must be in the hands of Europeans.

15:16:55

[Saudi Pipeline Attack Cuts Supply to Europe, Major Buyers Scramble for Alternatives, Spot Brent Crude Soars Above $120] 1. Trade sources revealed that Saudi Arabia has cut crude oil supplies to Europe due to a drone attack damaging a key export pipeline to the Red Sea, prompting major customers such as Poland to urgently seek alternative sources, pushing spot crude oil prices above $120 per barrel. Saudi Arabia blamed the attack on Iraqi militias, which forced the country to shut down the east-west trans-desert pipeline last Friday. This pipeline has helped Saudi Arabia avoid the worst impacts of a strait blockade over the past six months. 2. Oil trading and shipping sources said on Tuesday that Saudi Aramco has notified European customers that some crude oil shipments scheduled for September loading will be cancelled, and crude oil loading operations at Yanbu port on the Red Sea have also been suspended. Saudi Aramco declined to comment. Trading sources said that the reduction in Saudi crude oil exports via the Red Sea will prompt Saudi Arabia to try so-called "covert transport" methods, similar to those used by the UAE and Iraq, to export more crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz. This type of transportation allows Gulf oil-producing countries to export 7 to 9 million barrels of crude oil per day, equivalent to 30% to 40% of pre-war export levels. 3. Supply disruptions support oil prices. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group shows that Brent crude futures are trading near a four-month high, currently around $107.5 per barrel, while physical crude prices in the European market are even higher, with the key benchmark spot Brent crude price at around $122 per barrel. Vortexa data shows that in the week of September 7-13, Saudi Arabia loaded 22 million barrels of crude oil onto 12 ships at the ports of Rastanura and Juaima, compared to only six to seven ships per week in the previous three weeks. 4. Five industry sources say that Polish integrated oil company Orlen is urgently seeking crude oil sources from the North Sea and other regions to replace disrupted Saudi crude oil imports. Saudi Aramco became Orlen's largest crude oil supplier in 2022 and currently supplies the company with approximately 40% of its crude oil. Sources say Orlen purchased several lots of crude oil through spot tenders last Friday and Monday, and is also seeking to buy US WTI Midland crude and Kazakhstan CPC blend crude. The company issued another tender on Tuesday, seeking to buy North Sea or Algerian crude for October delivery, and Guyana crude for November delivery, but the results are yet to be announced.

15:16:21

[Russia extends diesel export ban to end of October 2026 to ensure domestic market supply] (1) According to Russian media Vedomosti on September 16, citing sources, the Russian government has decided to extend the diesel export ban on diesel producers to the end of October 2026. (2) The source said the decision was made after a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Novak on September 14, with the aim of ensuring domestic market supply. (3) At the end of August, the Russian government had already extended the temporary export ban on diesel, marine fuel, and diesel fractions to September 30. (4) At the same time, Russia is also currently implementing a gasoline export ban, which has been extended to January 31, 2027.

15:15:40

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: We are facing a blatantly hostile world.

15:15:15

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: In today's chilly and fragile world, only Europe can grant its people true sovereignty.

15:15:04

[Poland Says It Has Taken Precautionary Measures in Response to Russian Airstrikes on Ukraine] On September 16, local time, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command stated that in response to the Russian military's use of jet drones to attack Ukraine, Poland has activated relevant air defense measures, deploying military aircraft to conduct operations in Polish airspace and raising the readiness status of ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems. The Polish Armed Forces Operational Command stated that these actions are preventative measures aimed at ensuring the security of Polish airspace. Earlier that day, Poland had not detected any violations of its airspace. The Polish Government Security Center subsequently issued a warning to residents in parts of Lublin and Carpathian provinces, reminding them to pay attention to the Russian airstrikes on Ukraine and the actions of Polish military aircraft. Due to the military aviation operations, Lublin and Rzeszów airports temporarily suspended air operations to ensure that military aircraft could carry out their missions freely. (CCTV News)

15:14:43

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: A stronger and more independent Europe is emerging.

15:14:32

Several members of the Swiss Senate want the government to rule on UBS’s new capital requirements, rather than letting parliament decide the matter.

15:13:53

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Copper (tons) - September 16

Previous : 10003 Forecast : -

Published Value 1095

15:13:53

China's SHFE daily warehouse receipts changes - crude oil (barrels) on September 16

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Published Value 0

15:13:52

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Silver (kg) - September 16

Previous : 20725 Forecast : -

Published Value -20534

15:13:52

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Fuel Oil (tons) - September 16

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Published Value 0

15:13:51

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Gold (kg) - September 16

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Published Value 0

15:10:16

[EU Proposes “European Security Council” to Address Defense Threats and Hybrid Risks and Strengthen Allied Coordination] (1) The EU will propose a new security architecture with its allies to address growing defense threats, amid doubts about Trump’s commitment to NATO. (2) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will propose the so-called “European Security Council” in her State of the Union address in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday. (3) The draft shows that von der Leyen will say: “Europe needs its own manual for dealing with hybrid threats. We urgently need to reach a consensus on how to deal with certain events. The urgency is obvious. The principle is simple: European security is indivisible.” (4) The draft states that the plan will establish an emergency security agreement: once a member state triggers it, all countries will be mobilized to coordinate a European response. (5) It will also create a new form of security in cooperation with partners such as Ukraine, the UK, Norway and Canada.

15:09:27

Due to increased wind power supply, the price of next-day over-the-counter (OTC) electricity in Germany fell by 21.5% to €145 per megawatt-hour.

15:06:50

Official statement: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned a senior Pakistani diplomat to lodge a strong protest against the "unacceptable and unprofessional conduct" of the Pakistani Navy in the collision with Indian naval units.

15:05:20

[Electricity Consumption in Internet Data Services Exceeds 60 Billion Kilowatt-hours This Year, Up Over 40% Year-on-Year] It was learned today (the 16th) from the China Electricity Council that since the beginning of this year, new digital energy loads, represented by internet data and charging/swapping services, have experienced explosive growth. Electricity consumption in the national internet data services industry has exceeded 60 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of over 40% compared to last year. (CCTV News)

15:04:38

Austrian oil and gas company: Enhanced organic growth in upstream operations with discovery in Libya. The reservoir is estimated to contain up to 45 million barrels of recoverable resources, and once fully developed, the field is expected to produce approximately 6,000 barrels per day.

15:02:04

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: We will expand cooperation on key minerals through the South Korean-led Central Asia "Rare Metals Center".

15:01:07

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3891.60 points, up 0.71%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4480.27 points, up 0.68%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13454.74 points, up 1.26%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3311.47 points, up 1.96%; and the SME Composite Index closed at 14219.74 points, up 1.15%.

15:00:30

The Czech Republic's industrial PPI rose 2.0% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month in August.

15:00:07

Brent crude oil futures fell 1.05% to $107.33 per barrel on the day.

15:00:07

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $104.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $103.98/barrel, down 1.75% on the day.

14:59:37

Statoil: We expect production from Brazil's Bacalhau oil field to peak at 220,000 barrels per day this year.

14:58:17

The FTSE China A50 index futures rose 1.00% to 14414.00 on the day.

14:57:59

[Nearly 100 Missing After Apartment Building Collapses in Gaza] According to Al Jazeera today (September 16), an apartment building damaged during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict collapsed in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, killing at least 11 people and leaving nearly 100 missing. The report stated that the building was used to house displaced persons. Rescue operations are currently underway by local civil defense authorities. (CCTV International News)

14:53:11

According to CNBC, a survey indicates that the Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25%, a 30-year high. Three-fifths of respondents expect the yen to fluctuate between 155 and 160 over the next month.

14:52:34

Bahrain Aluminium CEO Albagali: Bahrain Aluminium's smelter currently has an annual capacity of 1.3 million tons and is operating normally.

14:51:23

Japan's Financial Services Agency has asked regional banks to strengthen their oversight of debtors.

14:50:22

[Indian Oil Corporation Tenders for 4 Million Barrels of Crude Oil from the Middle East and Africa, Delivered in November] (1) Trade sources say Indian Oil Corporation has tendered for 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Middle East and Africa, with delivery scheduled for November. (2) Purchased 1 million barrels of Iraqi Basra Heavy crude from Trafigura at a premium of approximately $14 per barrel over the October Dubai benchmark price. (3) Purchased 1 million barrels of Libyan Sarir/Messla blend from Mercuria at a premium of approximately $23 per barrel over the October Brent spot price. (4) Purchased 1 million barrels of Angolan Cabinda crude from Glencore at a premium of approximately $17 per barrel over the October Brent spot price. (5) Purchased 1 million barrels of Nigerian Utapate crude from Glencore at a premium of approximately $21 per barrel over the October Brent spot price.

14:44:46

[Intel CEO Chen Liwu warns: AI demand fuels memory shortage, may worsen next year] (1) Intel CEO Chen Liwu predicts that the memory supply shortage will worsen next year, driven by the growing demand for AI. (2) He said that some memory prices have increased five, six, or even seven times. (3) Many companies have slowed down their business expansion due to the inability to obtain sufficient memory. (4) The surge in demand for HBM in the field of artificial intelligence is putting increasing pressure on the supply of general-purpose DRAM.

14:42:44

Traders reduced their bets on Bank of England interest rates after the CPI data release, anticipating four rate hikes by the end of 2027.

14:39:06

[VIP Article] The euro continues to fluctuate at low levels against the dollar, awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision (Article has been published; you can view it directly on the website, or in the VIP section of the app).

14:39:01

Vietnam raises $564.03 million in government bond auction.

14:38:36

[Sweden's Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.5% in August] ⑴ In August 2026, Sweden's unemployment rate rose to 8.5% from 8.4% in the same period of 2025. ⑵ The total number of unemployed increased by 19,300 to 505,200 compared to August 2025, including 251,000 unemployed women and 255,000 unemployed men, corresponding to unemployment rates of 8.9% and 8.2% respectively. ⑶ Among the 15-24 age group, the number of unemployed was 144,000, with a youth unemployment rate of 18.4%. ⑷ The number of long-term unemployed (unemployed for at least 27 weeks) decreased by 36,000 to 168,000, including 73,000 women and 95,000 men. ⑸ The number of employed people aged 15-74 increased by 102,600 to 5.4 million compared to the same period last year, including 2.58 million women (an increase of 61,000) and 2.85 million men. ⑹ The average total working hours per week was 128.7 million hours. (7) After seasonal adjustment, the unemployment rate was 8.7%, and the youth unemployment rate was 23.8%.

14:38:11

[Caturus: US LNG Buyers Seek Alternatives to Henry Hub Pricing, But Traditional Contracts Remain Important for Financing] (1) David Long, chief legal and compliance officer at natural gas exploration and production company Caturus, said that US liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers are looking for alternatives to the traditional Henry Hub pricing mechanism. (2) Speaking at the International Gas Technology Conference in Bangkok, Long said that traditional LNG contracts linked to Henry Hub prices, which have financed LNG projects along the US Gulf Coast in the past, "are not something everyone wants." (3) He mentioned that some buyers do not want their businesses to be affected by fluctuations in that benchmark price. (4) However, traditional contracts remain very important for project financing because lenders prefer these standardized contract frameworks that have been used for a long time.

14:38:06

[UK Core Inflation Remains Stable at 2.6% for Fourth Consecutive Month in August] ⑴ In August 2026, the UK's annual core inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.6%, marking the fourth consecutive month of stagnation and remaining at its highest level since March, in line with market expectations. ⑵ Services inflation remained stable at 3.4%, while goods inflation accelerated, rising from 2.2% in July to 2.7%. ⑶ On a month-on-month basis, core consumer prices rose 0.3% in August, compared to a 0.2% increase in July.

14:37:49

[UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% in August, a Five-Month High] ⑴ In August 2026, the UK's annual inflation rate rose to 3.1%, the highest in five months, in line with market expectations, compared to 2.9% in July. ⑵ Transport costs made the largest contribution to the upward movement of the annual inflation rate, rising from 3.6% in July to 4.6%, mainly driven by motor fuel. Petrol prices rose 9.1 pence/liter to 161.3 pence month-on-month, and diesel prices rose 14.2 pence to 181.8 pence, pushing motor fuel inflation from 15.5% to 23.0%. ⑶ Housing and household services inflation rose from 4.6% to 4.9%, communications from 5.0% to 5.3%, and leisure and culture from 1.4% to 1.6%. ⑷ Food inflation remained unchanged at 1.3%. Core CPI inflation remained at 2.6%, goods inflation rose from 2.2% to 2.7%, and services inflation remained unchanged at 3.4%. (5) On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices rose 0.5% in August, the largest increase in four months, in line with expectations, compared with a 0.3% increase in July.

14:37:06

[UK Producer Prices Rise 3.7% Year-on-Year in August, Hitting a Three-Month High] ⑴ In August 2026, UK factory gate prices rose 3.7% year-on-year, accelerating from the revised 3.3% increase in July, which was the most modest increase in four months; the August figure exceeded expectations of 3.3%, marking the fastest increase in three months. ⑵ Eight of the ten product groups contributed to the upward movement of the annual increase, with coking coal and refined petroleum products leading the way, rising 49.1%, compared to 35.4% in July, driven by rising energy costs. ⑶ Prices of base metals, metal products, and machinery accelerated, rising 5.6%, compared to 4.9% in July; alcoholic beverages and tobacco products rose 2.0%, compared to 1.2% in July. ⑷ Prices of other manufactured goods slowed, rising 3.5%, compared to 4.5% in July. ⑸ Motor vehicles and other transport equipment made the largest downward contribution to the annual increase, falling 1.4%; food prices followed closely behind, falling 0.9%. (6) On a month-on-month basis, the ex-factory price rose by 0.7% in August, compared with an upward revision of 0.4% in July, which was higher than the expected 0.3%.

14:35:16

[Bank of America Survey: Asian Software and Platform Stocks Become the Most Favored AI Deals, Investors Shift to "AI Monetization"] (1) A Bank of America survey shows that Asian software and platform stocks have quickly gained favor with investors, jumping from the bottom of the list more than a month ago to become the most attractive AI deals in the region. (2) Strategists, including Kaspar Lam, wrote in a report on September 15 that a quarter of respondents chose this category as their top choice for AI deals in Asia over the next 12 months, the highest percentage among options including storage and data centers. (3) In August, this theme ranked near the bottom, only higher than AI computing power. (4) This trend suggests that investors may be shifting their focus from AI deals to stocks of companies building computing power to companies that can demonstrate that AI can drive profits. (5) This shift may benefit Indian AI software stocks as some AI leaders call for a slowdown in development due to security concerns. (6) The Bank of America survey also shows that monetization is becoming a bigger factor for investors to increase their holdings of AI-related stocks, with 80% of respondents listing it as a key factor in boosting confidence, up from 64% in August.

14:34:34

[Iraq Seeks Market Diversification to Expand Oil Exports to Europe] Iraqi Prime Minister Muammar Zaidi proposed exporting crude oil to Germany during his visit to Germany on the 15th. Iraq's oil exports have traditionally been directed towards Asia, but the current government is promoting market diversification and expanding oil exports to Europe. Zaidi arrived in Berlin on the 15th and held talks with German Chancellor Merz. After the meeting, Zaidi told the media that Iraq possesses abundant raw materials and a large labor force, but needs more technology and expertise, and welcomed "German companies and companies from other countries" to do business in Iraq. Zaidi proposed exporting crude oil to Germany and building oil pipelines to realize this vision. He stated that cooperation between the two sides would not be a one-sided benefit. Due to its geographical location, Iraq has long exported oil to Asia, but the current government hopes to diversify its oil export markets. Iraq currently has oil pipelines to Turkey and Syria and plans to export oil to France via the Mediterranean. Zaidi said, "Our vision is to double oil production, aiming for 9 to 10 million barrels per day," with half of that production going to Europe. (Xinhua International)

14:33:04

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the "Agricultural Product Wholesale Price 200 Index" was 117.27 on September 16, up 0.13 points from the previous day, and the "Vegetable Basket" product wholesale price index was 118.07, up 0.15 points from the previous day.

14:33:01

UK August inflation data was released on the same day as the Fed's decision, and the pound/dollar pair remained range-bound, awaiting directional guidance. Details>

14:30:58

Total wages in Hungary increased by 7.5% year-on-year in July.

14:30:18

[Vietnamese Leader To Lam to Visit New York: US and Vietnamese Companies Expected to Announce 29 Deals Covering Energy, Technology, Aviation, and Finance] (1) Two documents indicate that US and Vietnamese companies are expected to announce a series of deals involving energy, technology, aviation, and financial companies during Vietnamese leader To Lam’s trip to New York next week. (2) Many of these business agreements are expected to be non-binding and have been part of Vietnam’s strategy to appease Washington for months as the Trump administration has threatened to impose new tariffs on the export-dependent Southeast Asian nation. (3) An internal planning document lists 29 deals that may be announced at a business conference in New York on September 23, which To Lam will attend. (4) US energy companies Murphy Oil and Chevron are expected to announce deals with the state-owned Vietnam Oil and Gas Group; ExxonMobil will announce a deal with Vietnam Refining & Petrochemical Company, Vietnam’s second-largest refinery. (5) Two officials said the trip also aims to advance trade negotiations with the US and could finalize a trade deal that has been under negotiation for more than a year. (6) But sources say a meeting with Trump is uncertain; a White House official said Tuesday that Trump’s schedule has not yet been confirmed.

14:30:14

Ahead of the Fed's decision, the dollar index has risen for six consecutive days and is nearing the upper limit of its trading range, awaiting a directional move. Details>

14:30:04

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 63,900.00 mark, currently trading at 63,923.00, up 0.69% on the day.

14:28:00

Documents show that Vietjet Air is about to reach an agreement to lease 22 aircraft and sign an in-flight internet service contract with SpaceX.

14:27:44

Documents show that U.S. and Vietnamese companies are expected to announce 29 agreements in New York next week. The agreements cover energy, technology, aviation, and financial companies, and many are expected to be non-binding. U.S. companies such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, Citibank, and Qualcomm are expected to sign agreements with their Vietnamese partners.

14:27:12

A stronger US dollar and the upcoming Fed decision have pushed the USD/CAD pair back near its downtrend line, awaiting a stress test. Details>

14:26:39

A senior German lawmaker said that lowering the sales tax on gasoline would be an obvious move.

14:26:08

Fitch maintains Indonesia's investment authority rating at "BBB"; outlook negative.

14:23:37

[Bank of America Survey: European Stock Market Bullish Reasons Weakening, Global Investors Underweight Eurozone Stocks] (1) European stock market gains have become more concentrated this year, amplifying risks as investors become increasingly pessimistic about the economic outlook. (2) Bank of America strategists Paulina Strzelinska et al. noted in a fund manager survey released Tuesday that “bullish reasons” for Europe are weakening. (3) Global investors are net underweight in Eurozone stocks by 5%, compared to a net overweight of 6% a month ago; in contrast, they are net overweight in US stocks by 25%, not far from the 27% in the previous survey. (4) In addition, a net 8% of investors expect to be underweight in Europe over the next year. (5) 43% of respondents believe that disappointing AI investments are the biggest downside risk; no fund managers listed AI, digital, or data center spending as drivers of European growth. (6) Instead, they are chasing economically relevant sectors such as basic resources, technology, and industry to capture the benefits of the region’s low interest rates and fiscal stimulus. (7) The survey shows that exposure to banks remains high, but has halved from the previous month.

14:21:08

[Houthi Denies Attack on Mecca] The Houthi rebels in Yemen issued a statement today (September 16) denying Saudi accusations that they threatened the holy city of Mecca, stating that their operations targeted Saudi oil facilities and military bases, far removed from religious sites within Saudi Arabia. The statement also asserted that the Houthis "pose no threat to the holy city." The Saudi-led coalition stated early this morning (September 16) that Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone launched by Yemen's forces south of the western city of Mecca on September 15, before the drone "entered" the no-fly zone around the Islamic holy city. (CCTV International News)

14:20:42

[Natixis: Fed May Announce First Rate Hike of the Warsh Era This Week, But It May Be the Only One in This Cycle] (1) Natixis says the Fed is likely to announce its first rate hike of the Warsh era after this week’s policy meeting; however, if price pressures ease in the last quarter of 2026, this may be the only rate hike in this cycle. (2) In a report on the FOMC meeting, economists Christopher Hodge and Selin Aker wrote that they believe Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh will announce a “small” rate hike to stimulate inflation. (3) Regarding whether there will be further rate hikes, Hodge and Aker said that inflation data in the coming months should be monitored.

14:19:35

[Musk Hints at Potential Deepening of Cooperation or Merger Between Tesla and SpaceX] (1) Elon Musk has again hinted at a potential deepening of cooperation or even a merger between his Tesla and SpaceX companies. (2) When asked at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles why Tesla and SpaceX remain independent despite their increasingly close relationship, Musk called it a "good question" and hinted that the relationship could eventually lead to action. (3) He said, "With such a wide range of cooperation on so many levels, and such close cooperation in so many areas, who can imagine what might happen?"

14:17:02

Thorsten Frei, a senior German parliamentarian: Lowering the gasoline tax is an option.

14:16:52

[Indian regulators ease position restrictions for arbitrage funds to inject liquidity into closing auctions] (1) Indian market regulators have granted arbitrage mutual funds greater position management flexibility to inject liquidity into the sluggish closing auctions for stocks. (2) Sources familiar with the matter revealed that regulators allow these funds to hold temporary unhedged positions up to 1% of their product size. (3) This easing of rules allows funds to retain temporary position mismatches without having to maintain full hedging at all times, thereby attracting funds to the sluggish closing auctions that began on August 3.

14:16:12

Thorsten Frei, a senior German lawmaker, said: "Energy price relief measures must be introduced quickly. We should consider the energy relief measures that will take effect in October."

14:15:04

During his visit to Germany on the 15th, Iraqi Prime Minister Muammar Zaidi expressed his intention to export crude oil to Germany. Iraq's oil exports have traditionally been directed towards Asia, but the current government is promoting market diversification and expanding oil exports to Europe.

14:14:30

[Reflationist Retention Sets the Tone; Takaichi Cabinet Reshuffle Expected to Continue Expansionary Fiscal Policy] 1. According to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will reshuffle her cabinet on Thursday, with reflationist ally Minoru Kirouchi expected to remain as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, while Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is also expected to retain his post. This move indicates that Takaichi has no intention of significantly tightening large-scale spending plans. 2. The market had been closely watching Kirouchi's future, using it to determine whether the recent bond sell-off prompted Takaichi to adjust her fiscal policy. Due to concerns that Japan would issue more government bonds to support expansionary fiscal policy, the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds rose to a 30-year high of 3.025% on Tuesday and further to 3.035% on Wednesday. 3. Katsutoshi Inadome, senior strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, stated that the current rise in yields is mainly due to concerns about Japan's fiscal outlook, and if Kirouchi remains in office, these concerns will only intensify; unless there is a significant change in Takaichi's fiscal policy, bond yields are likely to continue to rise. The Prime Minister's Office did not immediately respond to the Yomiuri Shimbun report. 4. Minoru Jonouchi belongs to the ruling party's faction advocating large-scale spending and has close ties with supporters of "Abenomics." While Takashi also supports "Abenomics," he has recently noticed market concerns and emphasized the need to "simultaneously" achieve economic growth and fiscal reform. Analysts point out that Jonouchi's continued tenure indicates that Takashi will not make significant adjustments to his growth-revitalizing policies. Yuhi Kawano, a market analyst at Mizuho Securities, stated that Jonouchi has been a key figure in promoting Takashi's "responsible and proactive" fiscal policy, and his continued tenure will be seen by the market as a signal that the government will maintain expansionary fiscal policy. 5. As Minister of State for Special Missions in the Cabinet Office, Jonouchi has the right to attend Bank of Japan policy meetings as one of the government's representatives. He and his reflationist aides around Takashi have reservations about the normalization of the central bank's policy, worrying that rising interest rates will harm economic growth and increase spending costs. Meeting minutes show that when the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in June, Jonouchi stated that the central bank must be responsible for its decision and its negative impact. 6. However, many analysts expect the Japanese government to avoid explicitly opposing the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike, given that US Treasury Secretary Bessenter has repeatedly called for the BOJ to raise rates. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to their highest level in 31 years on Friday and hint at its readiness to continue pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major central banks globally in combating inflation. Minoru Kōchi stated at a press conference on Tuesday that he agrees with some of the views of proponents of a "high-pressure economy," namely, the intentional use of loose fiscal and monetary policies to maintain demand at a level higher than supply.

14:12:22

[UK inflation rises to 3.1%, a multi-month high, fuel prices push up, increasing pressure ahead of Bank of England decision] (1) UK inflation climbed for the second consecutive month as fuel prices jumped; official data was released the day before the Bank of England announced its interest rate decision. (2) The UK Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday that consumer prices rose 3.1% year-on-year in August, the highest since March, up from 2.9% in the previous month. The increase was in line with the median forecast of economists, while the Bank of England had previously predicted 2.8%. (3) The acceleration was driven by rising gas station prices due to the ongoing war in Iran; the pound maintained its gains after the data was released. (4) Bank of England officials meeting this week are expected to keep interest rates unchanged, as a weak labor market has so far helped to curb price pressures from the Middle East conflict; however, this stance is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain as the war drags on. (5) UK drivers now face the most expensive diesel and petrol costs since 2022, with prices above $100 a barrel. (6) Bailey also warned that new risks are emerging, particularly in food prices, as extreme drought and the impending El Niño event take effect in the UK.

14:11:28

China's commercial banks' foreign exchange settlement and sales in August - Banks' customer transactions (RMB 100 million)

Previous : 1712 Forecast : -

Published Value 3524

14:07:26

【TrendForce: Micro LED Shifts to High Value-Added Applications and CPO Optical Interconnects, Estimated Module Value to Reach US$5.308 Billion by 2030】 (1) According to TrendForce, in 2026, due to sluggish consumer market demand and the crowding-out effect of AI capital expenditure, Micro LED companies will shift their resources to applications with clear commercial potential. (2) In terms of display applications, in addition to reducing the entry barrier as much as possible through modularization and supply chain integration, they are also developing towards highly interactive and high value-added fields. (3) In non-display applications, Micro LED is further expanding into the CPO optical interconnect field, attempting to gain a foothold in AI infrastructure. (4) Overall, Micro LED is gradually breaking away from the single framework of traditional display technology and developing towards cross-domain technology that connects smart wearables, smart cockpits, AR and AI computing infrastructure, and is continuously expanding market momentum through gradual penetration. (5) It is estimated that the total output value of Micro LED display application modules and Micro LED CPO modules will reach US$5.308 billion by 2030.

14:06:55

Panasonic Energy: Establishes new global lithium-ion battery R&D center in Japan to accelerate the development and production of batteries for automotive and data center applications.

14:04:55

[Westpac: Australia's Leading Index Improves, Year-End Economic Growth Forecast Raised to 1.5%] (1) Westpac, in conjunction with the Melbourne Institute, announced that Australia's six-month annualized leading index, which reflects the trend of economic activity over the next three to nine months, rose from -0.17% in July to -0.09% in August. (2) The index remains weak, but has improved since the middle of the year. (3) Westpac raised its year-end forecast for Australian economic growth from 1% to 1.5%, consistent with signs of improvement in the leading index. (4) The bank expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to maintain a hawkish stance at its policy meeting at the end of September, awaiting an update on the composite quarterly inflation data at the end of October.

14:03:42

[Metzler: Warsh's refusal to provide forward guidance has put the Fed in a difficult position, making a rate hike the only option] (1) Metzler analyst Leon Ferdinand Bost said in a report that Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's decision not to provide forward guidance has put himself and the Fed in a difficult position, making a rate hike at Wednesday's meeting seem to be the only remaining option. (2) He said, "While we still believe that it is reasonable for the Fed to wait and see how the inflation outlook evolves from a macroeconomic perspective, the market is currently expecting a rate hike to be more than 90% likely." (3) Bost said that if a rate hike fails to materialize, the Fed and the chairman will face a huge risk of credibility damage.

14:01:52

The yield on Japan's 40-year government bond fell 4.0 basis points to 4.170%.

14:01:28

[Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 31-Year High; Ueda Faces Dilemma in Communication] 1. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its policy rate from 1% to 1.25% this Friday, the highest level in 31 years, and hint at its readiness to continue pushing up borrowing costs, joining major central banks worldwide in addressing oil price-driven inflationary pressures. This would be the first rate hike in three months, marking a further step away from Japan's decades-long ultra-low interest rate policy. This move follows the European Central Bank's rate hike, and the Federal Reserve is also expected to tighten policy later this week. 2. With the market having almost fully priced in this rate hike, investors are now focusing on whether Governor Kazuo Ueda will signal the timing and pace of future rate hikes. Katsutoshi Inadome, a strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, points out that market opinions are divided: some believe hawkish comments will help alleviate concerns about the central bank lagging behind, while others believe it will push up expectations for terminal interest rates. Given the uncertainty, the best strategy for the Bank of Japan may be to remain as vague as possible. 3. Sources indicate that many within the Bank of Japan prefer a 25 basis point rate hike rather than a larger one, as the need to assess the impact of previous rate hikes on financial conditions is crucial. 4. Asada Toshiro, a member of the deliberation committee who voted against the rate hike in June, may dissent again. 5. Ueda will face communication challenges at the post-meeting press conference: he must avoid prematurely promising another rate hike, while also preventing a dovish stance from triggering a new round of yen selling and pushing up import prices; however, being too hawkish could disrupt the Japanese government bond market, which has already been sold off due to fiscal concerns. After raising the interest rate to 1.25%, the policy rate will enter the BOJ's estimated neutral rate range of 1.1% to 2.5%, sparking market discussion about the final interest rate level. 6. Sources say that many within the BOJ believe there is still room for several more rate hikes before reaching the neutral rate, with hawkish member Tamura Naoki believing the neutral rate is around 2%. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's expansionary fiscal policy has further complicated decision-making, and IMF Managing Director Georgieva has warned that large-scale fiscal support from various countries is posing challenges to central banks.

14:01:13

UK August unadjusted CPI reading

Previous : 142.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 143.60

14:01:01

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 63,730.09 points today, up 0.39%.

14:00:56

UK August Services CPI Annual Rate

Previous : 3.40 Forecast : 3.50

Published Value 3.40

14:00:55

UK August Services CPI Month-on-Month Rate

Previous : 0.60 Forecast : 0.30

Published Value 0.20

14:00:17

UK August Unadjusted Core Output PPI Month-on-Month Rate

Previous : 0.60% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.30%

14:00:16

UK August Unadjusted Input PPI Month-on-Month Rate

Previous : -1.70% Forecast : 0.40%

US Dollar

British Pound

Published Value 0.30%

14:00:15

UK August Unadjusted Input PPI YoY

Previous : 4.90% Forecast : 5.40%

Published Value 6.10%

14:00:14

UK August Unadjusted Core Output PPI YoY

Previous : 2.80% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.70%

14:00:13

UK August Core CPI Monthly Rate

Previous : 0.20% Forecast : 0.30%

Neutral

Published Value 0.30%

14:00:12

UK August Retail Price Index (RMS) month-on-month

Previous : 0.60% Forecast : 0.70%

US Dollar

British Pound

Published Value 0.60%

14:00:00

UK August CPI year-on-year rate

Previous : 2.90% Forecast : 3.10%

Neutral

Published Value 3.10%

14:00:00

UK August CPI Monthly Rate

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : 0.50%

Neutral

Published Value 0.50%

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