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2026-09-21 Monday

2026-09-22

17:31:43

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Following the trading session on October 8, 2026 (Thursday), at the close of the first trading day without a one-sided market, except for the following futures contracts, the price limits and margin requirements for all other futures contracts will revert to their pre-adjustment levels: Copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, and alumina futures contracts 2610-2702: Price limits remain at 9%, hedging margin requirements remain at 10%, and general open positions margin requirements remain at 11%; Nickel futures contracts NI2610-NI2703: Price limits remain at 10%, hedging margin requirements remain at 11%, and general open positions margin requirements remain at 12%; Tin futures contracts SN2610-SN2703: Price limits remain at 12%, hedging margin requirements remain at 13%, and general open positions margin requirements remain at 14%. The daily price fluctuation limit for aluminum alloy futures contracts AD2610-AD2702 remains at 8%, the margin requirement for hedging positions remains at 9%, and the margin requirement for general positions remains at 10%. The daily price fluctuation limit for silver futures contracts AG2610-AG2704 remains at 20%, the margin requirement for hedging positions remains at 21%, and the margin requirement for general positions remains at 22%. The daily price fluctuation limit for silver futures contracts AG2705-AG2706 remains at 17%, the margin requirement for hedging positions remains at 18%, and the margin requirement for general positions remains at 19%. The daily price fluctuation limit for fuel oil futures contract FU2611 remains at 20%, the margin requirement for hedging positions remains at 21%, and the margin requirement for general positions remains at 22%. The daily price fluctuation limit for wire rod futures remains at 10%, the margin requirement for hedging positions remains at 11%, and the margin requirement for general positions remains at 12%. Other matters concerning price limits and margin requirements shall be handled in accordance with the "Shanghai Futures Exchange Risk Control Management Measures" and related business rules.

17:31:13

Effective from the closing settlement on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Shanghai Futures Exchange will adjust the price limits and margin requirements as follows: For copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, alumina, and natural rubber futures, the price limit will be 9%, the margin requirement for hedging positions will be 10%, and the margin requirement for general positions will be 11%; For nickel and wire rod futures, the price limit will be 10%, the margin requirement for hedging positions will be 11%, and the margin requirement for general positions will be 12%; For tin futures, the price limit will be 12%, the margin requirement for hedging positions will be 13%, and the margin requirement for general positions will be 14%; For aluminum alloy futures, the price limit will be 8%, the margin requirement for hedging positions will be 9%, and the margin requirement for general positions will be 10%. The daily price limits for gold and silver futures have been adjusted to 16%, the margin requirement for hedging positions has been adjusted to 17%, and the margin requirement for general positions has been adjusted to 18%. The daily price limits for silver futures contracts AG2610, AG2611, AG2612, AG2701, AG2702, AG2703, and AG2704 remain at 20%, with the margin requirement for hedging positions at 21% and for general positions at 22%. The daily price limits for silver futures contracts AG2705 and AG2706 remain at 17%, with the margin requirement for hedging positions at 18% and for general positions at 19%. The daily price limits for rebar, hot-rolled coil, stainless steel, pulp, and offset printing paper futures are adjusted to 7%, with the margin requirement for hedging positions adjusted to 8% and for general positions at 9%. The daily price limits for fuel oil futures contracts FU2610 and FU2611 are adjusted to 20%, with the margin requirement for hedging positions adjusted to 21% and for general positions at 22%.

17:30:09

[French 10-Year Bond Yield Falls Below 4.5% as Fiscal Concerns Intensify] ⑴ French 10-year bond yields fell below 4.5%, retreating from an 18-year high reached last week, as oil prices continued to decline, geopolitical tensions showed initial signs of easing, and regional supply strengthened. ⑵ Meanwhile, fiscal concerns intensified after Scope Ratings downgraded the country's rating from AA- to A+, citing rising debt, persistent deficits, and limited progress in structural reforms. Morningstar DBRS also revised its outlook on France's AA rating to negative. ⑶ These warnings come as France's budget deficit is projected to widen this year to 5.4% of GDP, up from 5.1% in 2025. ⑷ French bond spreads have widened significantly, with the premium of 10-year bonds over German bonds exceeding 100 basis points at one point, the first time in 14 years. ⑸ Political uncertainty ahead of next year's French presidential election further complicates the government's plans for fiscal consolidation in order to garner support.

17:27:05

The European Central Bank reported that it borrowed €80 million through its overnight lending facility and deposited €1,955.87 billion.

17:26:15

[US, Denmark, and Greenland to Sign New Security Agreement] ⑴ The United States, Denmark, and Greenland are set to sign a new Greenland security agreement this Tuesday. ⑵ Despite the agreement not yet being formally signed, Greenland mining stocks have already reacted sharply. ⑶ Greenland Energy surged as much as 150% pre-market, Greenland Mines rose over 80% pre-market, and Critical Metals Corp. gained over 30% pre-market.

17:24:40

Sources say Germany will auction an additional 80 terawatt-hours of natural gas.

17:24:28

[Technical Glitch in UK Air Traffic Control System Causes Flight Delays in Some Areas] On September 21, local time, the UK's National Air Traffic Management (NATS) announced a technical malfunction at its air traffic control center in Prestwick, Scotland, causing flight delays in northern England, Scotland, and other affected airspace. NATS stated that air traffic control measures have been implemented to manage traffic demand in the affected airspace to ensure aviation safety. Engineers are on-site investigating the malfunction and carrying out repairs. A serious malfunction occurred in the UK's flight management system on the afternoon of September 8, resulting in the cancellation or delay of numerous flights at multiple airports across the UK. On that day, flights at several major airports, including London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh Airport, and Manchester Airport, were affected. NATS attributed the incident to a technical malfunction. (CCTV)

17:24:13

The Straits Times Index in Singapore closed up 0.3% at 5675.23 points.

17:23:43

[China's First 2-Ton Load-Bearing Tethered Balloon Put into Trial Operation] Today, China's first 2-ton load-bearing tethered balloon was put into trial operation on the Tibet-Guangdong DC transmission project. As the construction of new power grids accelerates its extension to high-altitude, deep mountainous, and ecologically sensitive areas, the transportation of materials for power transmission projects has become a major challenge for construction. Traditional road construction transportation methods are time-consuming and cause significant ecological disturbance. While drones are flexible, they still have limitations in scenarios involving heavy loads and long-term continuous transportation. Tethered balloon transportation technology effectively overcomes these limitations. (CCTV)

17:22:35

[Indian Refiners May Cut Russian Crude Oil Purchases and Seek Alternative Sources] ⑴ Indian refiners are currently finalizing their November crude oil delivery schedules. Last week, a comprehensive US sanctions bill was officially signed into law, adding the risk of punitive tariffs, which may lead Indian refiners to reduce their purchases of Russian crude oil. ⑵ India is the world's third-largest crude oil importer. In recent months, to cope with high oil prices and continued disruptions to Middle Eastern crude oil supplies, more than half of India's crude oil imports have come from Russia. ⑶ However, sources familiar with the negotiations indicate that in the past few days, leading Indian refineries have begun seriously seeking alternative sources.

17:15:58

Ukraine's Ministry of Finance: Russian attacks on ports and other infrastructure could cause Ukraine's export losses to reach $4.8 billion by the end of this year.

17:14:45

The yield on French 10-year government bonds fell 11 basis points to 4.46%.

17:13:25

Sources say the Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million following its investigation into the company’s handling of location data.

17:11:01

[China's Active Intelligent Agents to Experience Compound Annual Growth Rate Exceeding 150%] Today, the "2026 China Artificial Intelligence Computing Power Development Assessment Report" was released. The report shows that as intelligent agent technology matures, the compound annual growth rate of active intelligent agents in China will exceed 150% from 2026 to 2030. The report indicates that artificial intelligence is completing its transformation from content generation to task execution, and the number of active intelligent agents globally will increase from 79.4 million in 2026 to 2.216 billion in 2030. In 2026, China already had 4.95 million active intelligent agents, and it is predicted that this number will grow to 197 million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 151.2%. (CCTV)

17:05:58

[Slovenia's Producer Prices Rise 3.5% Year-on-Year in August, Hitting a More Than Three-Year High] ⑴ In August 2026, Slovenia's producer prices rose 3.5% year-on-year, up from 3.4% in the previous month, marking the highest level since July 2023. ⑵ Manufacturing prices rose, from 3.5% in July to 3.7%, particularly in textiles, clothing, paper and paper products, coke and refined petroleum products, chemicals and chemical products, and base metals. ⑶ The price increase in the mining and extractive industries also accelerated, rising from 7.4% to 8.4%. ⑷ In contrast, the price increase for electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supplies slowed to 1.9% from 2.1%, while water deflation remained flat at 4.0%. ⑸ Among major industrial sectors, energy prices rose from 2.0% to 2.6%, and intermediate goods prices rose from 5.1% to 5.8%. ⑹ Meanwhile, capital goods costs slowed to 2.4% from 2.8%, and consumer goods costs slowed to 1.0% from 1.4%. (7) On a month-on-month basis, producer prices rose 0.3% in August, slowing from 0.7% in July and marking the lowest reading since March.

17:05:08

Sources say Iran has set its October light sweet crude oil pricing for Asia at $4.55 per barrel lower than the Oman/Dubai average.

17:04:39

Morgan Stanley expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September, followed by another 25 basis point increases in December and March next year, bringing the rate to 4.25%-4.50%, and keeping it unchanged until the end of 2027.

17:03:42

The EU sold spot carbon allowances on the European Energy Exchange at a price of €86.41 per tonne.

17:03:31

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI closed up 0.1% at 1666.94 points.

16:59:58

[Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Prepared for a Protracted War] The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on the 21st, saying it is prepared for a protracted war of attrition and will use new weapons and expand the scope of the conflict if the "enemy" returns. The statement quoted IRGC spokesman Mohbi as saying that if a new "aggression" breaks out, in addition to expanding the scope of the conflict, Iran will also use strategic weapons that have never been publicly revealed or used before. He emphasized that Iran's policy is to maintain good neighborly relations with countries in the region. Iran's missile strikes are only aimed at US military equipment and bases and will not pose a threat to neighboring countries. (Xinhua)

16:55:34

The UK's National Air Traffic Service: This incident is unrelated to the malfunction that occurred two weeks ago.

16:55:07

The UK National Air Traffic Service reports that the Presterwick centre in Scotland is currently experiencing a malfunction, while airports south of Manchester are largely unaffected.

16:53:00

The CEO of Société Générale stated that the bank's exposure to private lending remains "limited and manageable," as does its exposure to the software and data center sectors.

16:52:46

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1800.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1799.94/ounce, down 0.05% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1802.7/ounce, down 0.20% on the day.

16:45:30

Sources say a malfunction in the UK's air traffic control system is causing flight delays at Manchester Airport.

16:44:04

India's Trade Minister: India and Canada will launch a new round of trade negotiations on October 5.

16:43:28

India: The India-EU Free Trade Agreement will come into effect within 6 to 7 months.

16:43:10

Hong Kong's total balance of payments in the second quarter (HKD billion)

Previous : 351.55 Forecast : -

Published Value 546.50

16:42:55

Sources say the governor said the fire at the Yaroslavl oil refinery was extinguished on September 17.

16:40:09

[Ural crude oil premium over Brent widens to $6.70 per barrel] ⑴ Data shows that Urals crude oil, Russia's main export crude, traded at a premium of $6.70 per barrel over Brent crude on Thursday and Friday, transported by tankers from western Russian ports to the west coast of India. ⑵ Earlier, this premium was only $2.25 per barrel. ⑶ In absolute terms, Urals crude oil arriving at the west coast of India on Friday was priced at $132.54 per barrel.

16:35:40

[Greece's Current Account Surplus Narrows to €220 Million in July] ⑴ In July 2026, Greece's current account surplus narrowed to €220 million from €670 million in the same period last year. ⑵ The goods deficit widened to €3.15 billion from €2.92 billion in the same period last year, as imports ($8.12 billion) grew faster than exports ($4.97 billion) in absolute terms. ⑶ During the same period, the primary income deficit widened to €680 million from €570 million, reflecting increased net interest, dividend, and profit payments. ⑷ The secondary income deficit increased to €600 million from €240 million in the same period last year, mainly due to increased net payments from the government sector. ⑸ Meanwhile, the services surplus rose slightly to €4.65 billion from €4.39 billion, primarily attributable to increased tourism spending.

16:35:17

India's Trade Minister: India is studying the specific details of the US tariffs imposed on Russian oil buyers.

16:34:42

Sources say an Iranian official said on Monday that the United States refused to issue visas to the Iranian president's media team, forcing the president to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly without his media entourage.

16:31:17

[Pakistani Interior Minister to Travel to Tehran] ⑴ According to Iranian state television, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will travel to Tehran later on Monday. ⑵ Tasnim News Agency, citing its reporters, reported that Naqvi's visit to Iran later on Monday is unrelated to the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States. ⑶ The report stated that Naqvi did not carry any messages from the United States to Iran, nor would Iran use him to convey messages to the United States. The report also stated that Iran's seven demands to the United States have been conveyed to the US side.

16:27:55

[ECB: Soaring Natural Gas Prices May Push Up Eurozone Inflation Faster] ⑴ The European Central Bank (ECB) stated in its economic report on Monday that soaring natural gas prices could push up eurozone inflation faster than ever before, but its impact on electricity prices will be relatively small due to the increased share of renewable energy generation. ⑵ Affected by the global supply tightening caused by the conflict in Iran, European wholesale natural gas prices have surged by more than 140% compared to the same period last year; at the same time, low inventory levels in Europe also increase the risk of further increases in natural gas prices. ⑶ A survey of eurozone central banks shows that in more than half of the eurozone countries, changes in wholesale natural gas prices will be transmitted to natural gas inflation within one to three months, a faster pace than in 2022.

16:27:26

According to data from China Securities Index Co., Ltd., the average ESG rating score for all listed companies in September was 0.61. Among them, listed companies that released their 2025 Sustainable Development Reports had an average score of 0.76, while those that did not release such reports had an average score of 0.42. The China Securities ESG rating system has 10 levels: AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, B, CCC, CC, C, and D. In terms of rating distribution, among the 4,881 rated entities, over 42% of companies received a rating of A or higher. In mandatory disclosure indices such as the SSE 180, STAR Market 50, SZSE 100, and ChiNext indices, nearly 90% of companies received a rating of AAA or AA. In the CSI 800 and CSI A500 indices, 85.8% and 89.4% of companies received a rating of A or higher, respectively.

16:26:45

Societe Generale CEO: Our bank is open to M&A opportunities, but we can achieve the financial targets announced today without the need for M&A.

16:26:02

[UK 10-Year gilt yield falls to 5.25% as oil prices decline] ⑴ The yield on UK 10-year gilts fell to 5.25%, still below the 19-year high reached earlier this month, as Brent crude retreated towards $100 a barrel. ⑵ Increased regional oil flows eased pressure on the physical market. ⑶ Traders slightly reduced their expectations for a Bank of England rate hike, as policymakers made it clear last week that the inflation outlook and even the interest rate outlook will largely depend on oil and gas price movements in the coming months. ⑷ The market is currently pricing in an approximately 80% probability of a rate hike at the November meeting and an approximately 56% probability of a second rate hike before the end of the year. ⑸ Meanwhile, investors are turning their attention to next month's autumn budget, with reports that the UK government is considering expanding a new property tax to cover homes valued at over £1.5 million.

16:24:05

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez: We will strengthen cybersecurity safeguards to counter aggressive cutting-edge artificial intelligence models.

16:21:48

India's Trade Minister: The trade agreement between India and New Zealand will provide zero-tariff access for 100% of Indian goods exported to New Zealand.

16:21:08

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez: The way we develop data centers must not deplete scarce resources.

16:20:31

India's Trade Minister: India and New Zealand plan to double their bilateral trade in goods and services to 350 billion rupees by 2030.

16:20:03

Sources say Olani will deploy 22,000 graphics processors in Malaysia and the Philippines.

16:19:00

Societe Generale CEO: Cost-cutting "has been, and will continue to be, at the heart of our strategy."

16:18:24

The chairman of the Volkswagen union and the chairman of the German metalworkers' union said that action needs to be taken on issues such as investment, tariffs, electricity prices, and retirement.

16:16:32

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1810.00/oz mark, last trading at $1810.40/oz, up 0.53% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1811.1/oz, up 0.26% on the day.

16:16:30

India's Trade Minister: The trade agreement between India and New Zealand will come into effect on October 20.

16:16:03

[Japan Plans to Ease Restrictions on Large-Scale Financing by Regional Banks to Support AI Data Centers and Renewable Energy Projects] ⑴ According to reports, local Japanese companies will find it easier to participate in the construction of AI data centers and renewable energy development projects. ⑵ The Japanese Financial Services Agency plans to ease restrictions on large-scale financing for institutions such as regional banks this year. ⑶ This move aims to increase investment in growth sectors and create new pillars for local economies. ⑷ The Japanese government, in its national financial strategy released in July, set a goal of achieving 250 trillion yen in private investment by fiscal year 2040.

16:14:28

German Chancellor Merz stated that he will not resign: "What needs to be done now requires backbone, determination, and patience. I will provide these—as CDU chairman, and most importantly, as our country's federal chancellor."

16:13:54

[ECB Governing Council Member Panetta Warns of Overly Optimistic Tech Company Valuations] ⑴ European Central Bank Governing Council member Fabio Panetta warned that overly optimistic valuations of tech companies could make the market prone to sharp corrections. ⑵ The Italian central bank governor stated that current asset prices reflect the market's optimistic expectations for the future profitability of artificial intelligence. ⑶ Such valuations help tech companies raise funds and continue to invest, but once expectations are not met, the market is prone to significant corrections, as evidenced by the recent volatility in tech stocks.

16:12:56

[Poland's Corporate Wages Rise 5.6% Year-on-Year in August, Below Expectations] ⑴ In August 2026, wages in Poland's corporate sector rose 5.6% year-on-year to 9,259.54 złoty, a slowdown from 6.8% in July and below market expectations of 6.6%. This marks the most modest growth in four months. ⑵ On a month-on-month basis, average gross wages fell 2.6%, reversing the 1.1% increase in July, due to a decrease in additional payments, including quarterly, annual, and discretionary bonuses, incentives, and retirement severance pay. ⑶ The average number of paid employees fell 0.8% year-on-year to 6.37 million full-time equivalents, and also fell 0.2% month-on-month. ⑷ Year-to-date, corporate wages have risen 5.9%, while employment has fallen 1.0%. The 3.0% increase in the statutory minimum wage to 4,806 złoty in January 2026 also contributed to wage growth.

16:12:21

[Guangzhou Futures Exchange Adjusts Price Limits and Margin Requirements for Relevant Futures Contracts] The Guangzhou Futures Exchange announced that, after careful consideration, it has decided to adjust the price limits and margin requirements for various futures contracts before and after the National Day holiday in 2026 as follows: Effective from the settlement on September 29, 2026 (Tuesday): 1. The price limit for industrial silicon futures contracts will be adjusted to 10%, the margin requirement for speculative trading will be adjusted to 12%, and the margin requirement for hedging trading will be adjusted to 11%; 2. The price limit for polysilicon futures contracts will be adjusted to 11%, the margin requirement for speculative trading will be adjusted to 15%, and the margin requirement for hedging trading will be adjusted to 15%; 3. The price limit for lithium carbonate futures contracts will be adjusted to 15%, the margin requirement for speculative trading will be adjusted to 17%, and the margin requirement for hedging trading will be adjusted to 16%; 4. The price limit for platinum and palladium futures contracts will be adjusted to 16%, and the margin requirements for both speculative and hedging trading will be adjusted to 18%.

16:11:37

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez: Artificial intelligence cannot be regulated by the entities that control the technology themselves.

16:10:58

Sources say Japan will ease restrictions on loans from regional banks to the artificial intelligence and energy sectors.

16:10:38

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced in a statement on the 21st that it had shot down and destroyed a U.S. MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

16:09:54

[Hong Kong Stocks Close: Hang Seng Index Up 1.18%, Hang Seng Tech Index Up 0.40%] ⑴ China Biopharmaceutical Up 8.32%, CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Up 7.33%, Innovent Biologics Up 6.00%, WuXi Biologics Up 5.26%, WuXi AppTec Up 4.10%, Xiaomi Group-W Up 4.09%, Hansoh Pharmaceutical Up 4.08%.

16:08:27

[Multiple Palestinians Injured in Israeli Attacks on Gaza Strip] On the 21st local time, according to Palestinian sources, the central and southern Gaza Strip were hit by Israeli fire and artillery fire, injuring multiple Palestinians, including a woman in serious condition. The reports, citing medical sources, stated that in a displaced persons camp in central Gaza, a woman was shot and seriously injured by Israeli forces, and another girl was also wounded. The sources also said that in a community in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Israeli forces shelled displaced persons' tents, injuring several people. (CCTV)

16:08:11

[German 10-year bond yield falls to 3.47% as oil prices decline] ⑴ The yield on German 10-year bonds fell to 3.47%, retreating from a 17-year high reached last week, as Brent crude oil prices fell toward $100 per barrel, and initial signs of improvement in the geopolitical outlook emerged. ⑵ Increased regional oil flows eased pressure on the physical market. ⑶ Meanwhile, Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) suffered its worst state election results in history, failing to win a single seat, with some members calling for Merz to step down after only 16 months in office. ⑷ French public finances are also under increasing scrutiny, with Scope Ratings downgrading the country's rating and Morningstar DBRS revising its outlook to negative, increasing uncertainty ahead of next year's presidential election.

16:04:36

ECB President Panetta: The market is currently overly optimistic about pricing in artificial intelligence.

16:03:55

Central Bank Indonesia: It will maintain its intervention in the foreign exchange market to ensure the smooth operation of market mechanisms.

16:03:34

Central Bank of Indonesia: High oil prices are impacting global inflation and fiscal prospects, leading to a depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah.

16:03:15

The Central Bank of Türkiye conducted a 1-week gold-to-lira sell-swap auction using traditional methods, with an auction size of 5 tons.

16:03:07

Peskov: No breakthrough has been achieved in the negotiations on the Ukraine issue.

16:00:59

Total demand deposits in Switzerland for the week ending September 18 (in billions of Swiss francs)

Previous : 4515.69 Forecast : -

Published Value 4539.60

16:00:46

Average weekly balance of domestic demand deposits in Switzerland for the week ending September 18 (in billions of Swiss francs)

Previous : 4272.43 Forecast : -

Published Value 4280.33

15:58:56

Data from the Bank of Greece shows that Greece's tourism revenue rose to €4.722 billion in July, compared to €4.406 billion in the same month in 2025.

15:57:32

Greece's July current account (in billions of euros)

Previous : -6.03 Forecast : -

Published Value 2.18

15:54:29

Iranian media: Pakistani minister's upcoming visit to Iran is unrelated to US-Iran mediation.

15:54:17

Data shows that nearly 40% of India's coal-fired power plant fuel stocks have fallen to dangerously low levels.

15:53:22

India's chief economic advisor: India will continue its fiscal consolidation process.

15:52:53

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 2:31 p.m. local time on September 21, according to a report released by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The earthquake was located 26 kilometers southwest of Puah Island in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, at a depth of 10 kilometers. No tsunami risk is expected. (CCTV News)

15:51:06

India's chief economic advisor: Despite uncertainty surrounding the outlook for oil and fertilizers, India aims to maintain prudent fiscal management.

15:48:41

[Nomura: RBI's Net Forward Short Position May Expand to $232.3 Billion in August] (1) Nomura Securities strategists Chen Kelei et al. stated in a research report that, according to data disclosed by the RBI, foreign exchange inflows through preferential swap facilities amounted to $95.6 billion in August. Based on this, it is estimated that the RBI's net forward short position in August may have expanded to $232.3 billion. (2) Institutions estimate that the RBI's net sales in the spot and forward foreign exchange markets totaled $15.3 billion in August. (3) Analysts stated that the RBI will remain cautious in using its spot foreign exchange reserves and will increase its holdings of US dollars when conditions are appropriate.

15:47:41

Behind Gold's Weekly Positive Chart: Oil Price Decline Provides Support, Central Bank Tightening Continues to Be Recorded Details>

15:46:59

Data from the Russian Central Election Commission shows that, after 95.97% of the district ballots have been processed, United Russia candidates are leading in 208 of the 225 single-name districts in the State Duma elections.

15:46:46

Market news: The Indonesian central bank will remain in the market to ensure the stability of the Indonesian rupiah.

15:46:38

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: I am about to depart to attend the United Nations General Assembly and visit Mexico.

15:43:47

[Huang: I wouldn't mind paying billions of dollars more in taxes if California passes the "billionaire tax"] (1) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview on Sunday that he wouldn't mind paying billions of dollars more in taxes if California votes to pass the proposed "billionaire tax" this fall. (2) He said, "Being able to afford to pay $8 billion in taxes over five years is a privilege. I see it as a privilege, but also a responsibility. Nothing makes me happier than being able to pay more taxes." (3) He also said, "I'm not afraid of paying taxes—I'm only afraid of becoming poor."

15:41:38

Swiss government: Supply of petroleum products remains tight.

15:41:26

Swiss government: Gasoline and diesel supplies have been restored through normal supply channels.

15:41:12

Swiss government: Switzerland's only oil refinery resumed operations last week.

15:39:22

[Société Générale ramps up AI and automation: Further cost cuts within three years, aiming for cost-to-income ratio below 60% by 2029] (1) Société Générale is seeking to leverage artificial intelligence and automate processes in its investment banking division as part of its profit improvement goals, and will further cut costs over the next three years. (2) The bank aims to reduce the cost-to-income ratio of its global banking and investor services division to below 60% by 2029, down from the current target of 65%; while also seeking to increase investment banking and trading revenue and cut costs. (3) Société Générale plans to grow revenue by an average of about 3% annually over the next three years and raise its return on tangible equity (ROTE) target to between 13% and 14% by 2029. (4) The bank stated that it will cut costs by reducing IT spending and procurement costs and by using artificial intelligence. (5) It expects to reduce staff supply through "natural attrition," but did not provide specific figures.

15:39:00

[ING: CDU's state election defeat has limited impact on the euro; reform challenges and political fragmentation pose concerns] (1) ING analyst Francesco Pesole stated in a report that the CDU's defeat in the state elections should have a limited impact on the euro. (2) He believes that the election results mainly reflect local political dynamics rather than an assessment of Chancellor Merz's reforms. (3) However, with declining CDU support and increasing political fragmentation, advancing the reform agenda may be more challenging. (4) These developments cast a shadow over the euro's prospects, but are insufficient to replace interest rate differentials and oil as its main drivers.

15:37:15

The yield on Italian 10-year government bonds fell 9 basis points to 4.355%, after rising as much as 10 basis points on Friday.

15:34:01

The yield on French 10-year government bonds fell 10 basis points to 4.47%, after rising 12.5 basis points on Friday.

15:32:17

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian forces struck a logistics center in the Kyiv region during a nighttime strike. The center was used to store and distribute military supplies.

15:30:18

The Thai stock index has just broken through the 1600.00 mark, currently trading at 1600.41, up 1.03% on the day.

15:29:27

[Iranian Revolutionary Guard Warns: New Weapons Will Be Used to Strike New Targets if the US Attacks Again] (1) Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohbi said that if the United States launches another attack, the Iranian armed forces will begin using new weapons to strike US targets that have not been attacked before. (2) Fars News Agency quoted Mohbi as saying: "Our targets will no longer be the same as before. We have new targets that have not been attacked before." (3) He emphasized that these changes will involve the geographical location of the war, the weapons used, and military equipment. He pointed out: "We will deploy new weapons with completely new performance on the battlefield, and the world will be shocked." (4) A day earlier, the Central Command of the Iranian Armed Forces Hatem Anbia announced that intelligence obtained by Iran showed that the United States was preparing to resume military operations against Iran in the near future.

15:25:57

According to Yonhap News Agency, diplomatic sources revealed that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who is currently visiting New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, will hold a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the 21st local time.

15:24:14

Switzerland's M3 money supply in August (in billions of Swiss francs)

Previous : 12311.09 Forecast : -

Published Value 12381.58

15:21:15

The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reports that Iranian President Pesashyan will fly to New York on Tuesday to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

15:20:04

[Xi Jinping: China-US Relations Are the Most Important Bilateral Relationship in the World Today; They Can Only Be Improved, Not Deteriorated] At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25. This is President Xi's first visit to the US in three years and his first state visit in 11 years. It will also mark the first time the Chinese and US heads of state have exchanged visits within six months, making it a significant event that has attracted global attention. President Xi has previously pointed out that China-US relations are the most important bilateral relationship in the world today, and they can only be improved, not deteriorated. Cooperation benefits both countries, while confrontation harms both; they should be partners, not adversaries. (Xinhua)

15:19:34

[Iranian Statistical Center: Iran's GDP fell by 10.1% in the first quarter of the Iranian calendar, and the non-oil economy contracted by 4.6%] (1) Iranian media reported on Sunday, citing data from the Iranian Statistical Center, that Iran's GDP fell by 10.1% and the non-oil economy contracted by 4.6%. (2) This data is for the first quarter of the Iranian calendar, covering the period from March 21 to June 21. (3) Iranian media reported on Monday: "The 40-day war led to a sharp decline in oil and gas production, which is the main reason for the slowdown in economic growth."

15:17:28

[China Achieves System Integration and Export of High-Speed Railway Turnouts to Africa] On the 21st, a batch of high-speed railway turnouts manufactured by China Railway Shanqiao Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Railway Industry Corporation, departed from Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, bound for Morocco. This marks a significant step forward in exporting China's high-speed railway turnout manufacturing technology to Africa through system integration, paving the way for Chinese railway turnout technology to reach the world. The exported turnouts will be used in the construction of the Qunetra-Marrakech high-speed railway in Morocco. The Qunetra-Marrakech high-speed railway is 430 kilometers long, designed for a speed of 350 kilometers per hour, and is an important component of Morocco's north-south transportation corridor. The project primarily serves the transportation needs for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Morocco and is expected to open to traffic by the end of 2029. (Xinhua)

15:17:27

The Australian dollar just touched the 112.00 level against the Japanese yen, and is currently trading at 112.00, up 0.21% on the day.

15:16:56

Pakistan's Interior Minister will visit Iran on Monday.

15:16:35

Norwegian gas system operator Gassco on Monday revised details of the unexpected outage of the Troll gas pipeline and changed the end date of the outage.

15:15:10

[French Finance Minister: Targeted fuel subsidies may be extended from October 1, but no broad fuel tax cuts] (1) The French Finance Minister said the government is likely to extend targeted fuel subsidies from October 1, but will not introduce broad fuel tax cuts. (2) He said officials will meet with the Prime Minister later Monday to discuss gasoline and diesel supplies and measures to help people cope with rising costs. (3) He said he prefers automatic renewal of subsidies based on asset checks, but will not reduce taxes like other European countries. “There will likely be additional subsidies from October 1, but it will not be a general tax cut.” (4) The French government has limited room to provide broad support to households due to pressure to control rising budget deficits.

15:12:18

China's SHFE daily warehouse receipts changes - crude oil (barrels) - September 21

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:12:18

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Copper (tons) - September 21

Previous : -4745 Forecast : -

Published Value -4347

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