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2026-09-15 Tuesday

2026-09-22

16:59:58

Dubai Airlines: The company will receive 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2026, bringing its fleet size to over 100.

16:59:44

French central bank governor: The central bank must maintain its credibility on the issue of inflation.

16:59:38

[The Russia-Ukraine energy truce will not solve the diesel shortage; the key is the return of Russian exports] ⑴ Some argue that an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine cannot completely fill the global diesel supply and demand gap, but if Russian diesel exports recover to 850,000 barrels per day or more, it will bring considerable relief. ⑵ The energy truce plan for Ukraine, pushed by Trump, is not expected to fundamentally solve the global diesel supply shortage. ⑶ Market focus is on whether Russian diesel exports can substantially return, which has a more direct impact on the supply and demand pattern than the truce itself.

16:59:25

French central bank governor: Countries must take necessary measures to reduce fiscal deficits.

16:58:54

French central bank governor: Inflation outlook supports ECB interest rate hike.

16:57:49

French central bank governor: Rising long-term interest rates are a global phenomenon.

16:57:08

French Finance Minister: The French financial sector is resilient and well-founded.

16:53:50

[US Treasury Yields Surge, Japanese Bonds Weaken] ⑴ Japanese government bond market closed weaker on Tuesday, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year bond rising to around 3.03%, a roughly 30-year high. ⑵ The yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond broke through the psychological barrier of 5% again during the Asian midday session, triggering a brief sell-off in Japanese government bond futures, with the most active contract briefly falling below 124.90. ⑶ The auction results for Japanese 20-year government bonds were generally mediocre, but the bid-to-cover ratio was higher than the recent average, indicating that some investors were willing to buy on dips, and futures briefly rebounded after the auction. ⑷ Some market participants mentioned that a US investment bank made significant purchases in the auction, possibly backed by a large Japanese bank, while a public account also purchased 20-year government bonds in the secondary market. (5) However, as the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose above its New York session high, Japanese government bond futures softened again. The 5-year yield rose to around 2.315% at one point, while the 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year yields continued to rise before the close. (6) Significant selling pressure also appeared on 30-year bonds that were not recently issued. The yield on one bond maturing in December 2054 rose by about 10 basis points from the previous day before slightly retreating. (7) A Japanese brokerage trader stated that bargain hunting was not strong that day. Some support could be seen at the short end, but trading was thin on 10-year and longer-term bonds. (8) Overall, market sentiment was suppressed by high US long-term yields, and Japanese government bonds lacked strong local buying support. The focus going forward will be on whether the US Treasury yield can stabilize below 5% and the strength of support for Japanese long-term bonds.

16:53:08

Belarus had a current account surplus of $262.7 million in the second quarter.

16:52:53

Lavrov: Russia is rebuilding its logistics system for energy and food supplies.

16:52:09

Thailand's Finance Minister: Thailand's tax on imported electric vehicles is aimed at protecting domestic industries.

16:50:52

Thailand's Finance Minister: Thailand is considering imposing a 30% tariff on imported electric vehicles.

16:49:28

[Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Ukraine Willing to Reach Energy Ceasefire Agreement with Russia] On September 15th local time, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sergei Sebiga stated that Ukraine is willing to reach a relevant energy ceasefire agreement with Russia. Sebiga said that Ukraine's position has been made known to international partners, and some friendly international parties have made relevant suggestions. Multiple parties will work together to promote the implementation of the Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire. On September 14th local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is open to a ceasefire in the energy sector and plans to discuss this issue during his meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York from September 21st to 23rd. On September 13th, Trump demanded that Zelenskyy stop attacking Russian diesel fuel facilities, claiming that the attacks were causing a diesel fuel shortage in Russia. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on September 14th that any initiative calling on the Kyiv regime to stop attacking civilian economic infrastructure should be welcomed. (CCTV)

16:49:16

[Rubber Futures Fall for 5th Consecutive Day, Weakening Demand and Oil Price Support Engage] ⑴ Japanese rubber futures fell for the fifth consecutive trading day on Tuesday, dragged down by weak Chinese tire demand and a technical pullback after prices failed to break through recent highs, although rising oil prices limited the decline. ⑵ The February delivery rubber contract on the Osaka Exchange fell 5.9 yen, or about 1.4%, to 420.6 yen per kilogram. ⑶ The January delivery rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 330 yuan, or about 1.7%, to 18,720 yuan per ton. ⑷ The most active October butadiene rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell sharply by 565 yuan, or about 3.7%, to 14,610 yuan per ton. ⑸ A futures institution pointed out in a report that the operating rate of downstream tire companies weakened due to squeezed profits, and some companies planned to suspend operations before the Chinese National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, with the operating rate expected to decline further next week. (6) Another futures institution stated that natural rubber futures failed to break through previous highs this week and have entered a short-term technical correction, with the support from agricultural-related bullish factors also weakening. (7) Rising oil prices limited the decline in rubber prices. Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Tuesday as concerns about supply disruptions persisted following attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and the shutdown of east-west pipelines, casting a shadow over efforts to mitigate Gulf shipping risks. (8) Natural rubber often follows oil prices as it competes for market share with synthetic rubber derived from crude oil. (9) The November delivery rubber contract on the Singapore Exchange's SICOM platform was last quoted at 233.7 US cents per kilogram, down approximately 1.4%.

16:49:04

[Norwegian Gas Facility Maintenance Adjustments Intensify Short-Term Supply Contraction] ⑴ Norwegian gas system operator Gassco adjusted its planned maintenance schedule for the Heidrun facility on Tuesday, slightly reducing the daily shutdown from 5.9 million cubic meters to 5.8 million cubic meters, and postponing the start date from March 1, 2027 to March 2, with an expected end date of March 3. ⑵ The maintenance scale for the Kollsnes facility was expanded from 21 million cubic meters to 30 million cubic meters per day, and both the start and end dates were moved forward from the originally scheduled September 21-22 to September 16-17. ⑶ The daily shutdown of the Nyhamna facility remained unchanged at 34.8 million cubic meters, but the schedule was also moved forward, from September 21-22 to September 16-17. ⑷ The adjustments at the three facilities differed, but the earlier maintenance at Kollsnes and Nyhamna, and the larger scale of the Kollsnes maintenance, meant that the contraction in Norwegian gas supply in the short term was more concentrated than previously expected. (5) The focus going forward is on whether the maintenance will be completed on schedule, and the impact of tightened supply on European natural gas prices and the pace of inventory replenishment.

16:48:28

Libya's Minister of Oil and Gas: Libya plans to increase its natural gas production to 4 billion standard cubic feet per day within the next 3-5 years.

16:45:39

Libyan Oil and Gas Minister: Libya plans to increase its daily natural gas production to 4 billion standard cubic feet within the next 3-5 years.

16:44:53

Zelensky: Ukraine attacked Russia's Sezlan oil refinery.

16:44:33

Bernstein: Indonesian Policies Constrain Nickel Price Increases; Long-Term Forecast Lowered to $19,000/ton ⑴ Bernstein released a research report stating that Indonesian policies will constrain nickel price increases. ⑵ The agency lowered its long-term nickel price forecast to $19,000 per ton, projecting average prices of $17,282 and $18,000 per ton in 2026 and 2027 respectively, and $19,000 per ton from 2028 to 2030.

16:38:14

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: Norbert is likely to weaken into a remnant low pressure by Tuesday morning.

16:37:14

[State Administration of Foreign Exchange: From January to August, banks' cumulative foreign exchange settlement reached RMB 14,311.1 billion, and cumulative foreign exchange sales reached RMB 11,984.8 billion] Statistics from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange show that in August 2026, banks settled RMB 1,709 billion and sold RMB 1,380 billion in foreign exchange. From January to August 2026, banks' cumulative foreign exchange settlement reached RMB 14,311.1 billion, and cumulative foreign exchange sales reached RMB 11,984.8 billion. In US dollar terms, in August 2026, banks settled USD 251.8 billion and sold USD 203.3 billion in foreign exchange. From January to August 2026, banks' cumulative foreign exchange settlement reached USD 2,083.4 billion, and cumulative foreign exchange sales reached USD 1,745.5 billion. In August 2026, banks' foreign exchange receipts on behalf of clients reached RMB 5,271.8 billion, and foreign exchange payments reached RMB 4,848.6 billion. From January to August 2026, banks' cumulative foreign exchange receipts on behalf of clients reached RMB 43,584.6 billion, and cumulative foreign exchange payments reached RMB 41,048 billion. In US dollar terms, in August 2026, banks' foreign exchange receipts on behalf of clients totaled US$776.8 billion, while foreign exchange payments totaled US$714.4 billion. From January to August 2026, banks' cumulative foreign exchange receipts on behalf of clients reached US$6,348 billion, and cumulative foreign exchange payments totaled US$5,978.6 billion. (State Administration of Foreign Exchange)

16:36:28

Malaysia set its October crude palm oil reference price at 4,452.66 ringgit per tonne, corresponding to an export tax rate of 10.0%.

16:36:09

[Italy's Trade Surplus Widens to €8.24 Billion in July, Largest Since July 2020] ⑴ Italy's trade surplus widened to €8.24 billion in July from €7.83 billion in July 2025, the largest since July 2020, far exceeding market expectations of €4.77 billion. ⑵ Exports rose 4.7% year-on-year to a record €64.55 billion, mainly driven by a 13.8% increase in basic metals and metal products (excluding machinery and equipment), a 27.3% increase in coke and refined petroleum products, and a 15.9% increase in sporting goods, games, musical instruments, precious metals, medical devices, and other unclassified products. ⑶ Imports increased 4.6% to €56.31 billion.

16:35:28

[Bulgaria's August Inflation Rate Confirmed at 5.1%, with Transportation Prices Rising Significantly] ⑴ Bulgaria's annual inflation rate rose to 5.1% in August from a four-month low of 4.5% in July, consistent with the preliminary reading. ⑵ Prices for alcoholic beverages and tobacco rose from 5.7% to 6.1%, transportation prices surged from 14.5% to 21.5%, entertainment prices rose from 7.5% to 7.6%, restaurant and hotel prices rose from 9.3% to 9.6%, and miscellaneous goods and services prices rose from 5.3% to 5.6%. ⑶ Housing and utilities prices remained stable at 5.1%, furniture and household equipment prices remained stable at 0.3%, and clothing and footwear prices were unchanged, compared to a decrease of 0.4% in the previous month. (4) The rate of increase in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices slowed to 0.8% from 1.2%, healthcare to 3.3% from 4.0%, education to 9.1% from 9.2%, information and communication to 1.5% from 1.8%, and insurance and financial services to decrease by 0.3% from a 1.1% increase. (5) On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices rose 0.6% in August, compared with 0.8% in the previous month.

16:34:44

[Turkey's Central Government Budget Surplus Narrows to 12.9 Billion Lira in August] ⑴ Turkey's central government budget surplus in August was 12.9 billion lira, a significant narrowing compared to 96.7 billion lira in the same period last year. ⑵ Total expenditure increased by 37.8% year-on-year to 16 trillion lira, driven by growth in current transfers (+39.0%), personnel costs (+42.0%), social security contributions (+47.9%), procurement of goods and services (+32.6%), and capital expenditure (+17.3%). ⑶ Non-interest expenditure increased by 42.8% to 14 trillion lira, while interest payments increased by 9.7% to 197.1 billion lira. ⑷ Revenue increased by 28.5% year-on-year to 17 trillion lira, with tax revenue increasing by 28.1% to 15 trillion lira. Income tax, corporate income tax, domestic VAT, and import VAT all recorded strong growth. (5) The primary surplus narrowed to 209.9 billion lira from 276.4 billion lira in the same period last year.

16:33:58

[Slovakia's August Inflation Rate Drops to 3.1%, Lowest Since December 2024] ⑴ Slovakia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in August from 3.3% in July, slightly below market expectations of 3.2%, marking the lowest level since December 2024. ⑵ The decline in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices widened to 2.5% from 2.1%, clothing and footwear fell to 0.4% from 0.8%, furniture, household appliances and routine maintenance fell to 1.3% from 1.4%, medical care fell to 4.8% from 5.1%, transportation fell to 6.5% from 7.0%, entertainment, sports and culture fell to 4.7% from 5.2%, education fell to 5.9% from 6.0%, and insurance and financial services fell to 4.5% from 4.6%. ⑶ The price increase for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics accelerated to 2.6% from 1.8%, and information and communication rose to 2.3% from 2.2%. (4) On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices were flat in August, in line with market expectations, compared with an increase of 0.1% in the previous month. Core inflation, excluding regulated prices, fell to 1.5% from 1.7%, the lowest level since February 2021.

16:33:45

[Poland's August Inflation Rate Rises to 3.4%, a More Than One-Year High] ⑴ Poland's annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in August from 3.0% in July, in line with the preliminary estimate, marking the highest level since June 2025. ⑵ Prices rose across several categories: housing and utilities increased from 4.5% to 4.6%, transportation surged from 7.0% to 11.2%, entertainment, sports and culture rose from 5.4% to 6.5%, education rose from 5.3% to 5.4%, and personal hygiene, social security and other goods and services rose from 1.6% to 2.4%. ⑶ The rate of increase in alcoholic beverages and tobacco products slowed to 6.6% from 6.9%, healthcare fell to 4.7% from 4.9%, information and communication fell to 3.5% from 5.2%, and restaurants and accommodation services remained stable at 4.2%. ⑷ Deflation in clothing and footwear narrowed to -2.9% from -3.6%, while the decline in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices widened to -0.9% from -0.4%. (5) On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices rose 0.3% in August, compared with 0.8% in the previous month.

16:31:12

Italy's general government debt fell to €3.206 trillion in July.

16:30:19

[The Gates Foundation plans to invest at least $1 billion over two years to improve AI accessibility; Gates warns that AI adoption could widen the wealth gap] ⑴ The Gates Foundation plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next two years to improve the accessibility of artificial intelligence. ⑵ Foundation co-founder Bill Gates warned that the way artificial intelligence is being adopted could further widen the global wealth gap. ⑶ Gates stated that the funds will be used to develop tools for practitioners in education, healthcare, and agriculture, while also supporting the inclusion of non-English language data in large datasets to meet the needs of developers using other languages.

16:26:03

The spread between the yields on 10-year French and German government bonds widened to its highest level since 2012, reaching 98.15 basis points, up 2 basis points.

16:25:12

Austria has recommended lowering the capital buffer for systemic risk in the banking system.

16:22:40

The Indonesian Commodity Exchange regulator says state-owned miners will be among the first participants in the exchange.

16:22:21

The yield on German 10-year government bonds climbed to 3.572%, a new high since 2009.

16:22:08

Indonesia's commodity trading regulator: The first commodities to be traded are tin and nickel iron.

16:21:37

The yield on French 30-year government bonds rose to 5.1766%, a new high since 2002, up 6 basis points.

16:20:46

The yield on Germany's 30-year government bonds rose 5 basis points to 3.9168%, a new high since April 2011.

16:19:46

The Indonesian commodity trading regulator has announced that the first trading day for the planned commodity exchange is set for January 4.

16:18:31

The yield on French 10-year government bonds rose to its highest level since September 2008, reaching 4.5531%, up 5 basis points.

16:16:49

The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell further to 1%.

16:16:39

The French CAC40 index and the UK FTSE 100 index both fell by 1.00% during the day.

16:16:13

Gabon's dollar-denominated bonds rose as the government signaled a decrease in its debt stock.

16:13:03

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, US financial sanctions take effect, efforts to release positive news for peace talks and control oil prices. Details>

16:12:55

The yield on 10-year German government bonds rose 6 basis points to 3.57%.

16:12:19

Sources say Hungary plans to raise the excise tax on tobacco products.

16:10:01

[Hong Kong Stock Market Closing] ⑴ The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.00%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 0.62%. ⑵ MINIMAX-W fell 7.29%, CATL fell 6.56%, and Zhipu fell 6.03%. ⑶ BOC Hong Kong fell 4.85%, Chow Tai Fook fell 4.16%, Zijin Mining fell 3.93%, and XPeng Group-W fell 3.90%.

16:09:07

The euro just touched the 179.00 level against the yen, currently trading at 179.00, up 0.43% on the day; the pound just touched the 209.00 level against the yen, currently trading at 209.00, up 0.35% on the day.

16:08:57

Spot gold fell by about $25 in the short term, hitting a low of $4,265 per ounce.

16:07:36

The offshore Egyptian pound fell below 52 against the US dollar.

16:07:13

The US dollar broke through 155 against the Japanese yen, rising 0.44% on the day.

16:06:36

The French Ministry of Agriculture predicts that corn production for food use will reach 8.1 million tons in 2026, compared with a forecast of 9 million tons last month.

16:06:27

The French Ministry of Agriculture forecasts soft wheat production at 31.7 million tons in 2026, up from 31.9 million tons last month.

16:05:13

The Central Bank of Armenia raised its refinancing rate to 6.75%.

16:05:07

The USD/JPY pair has just broken through the 155.00 level, currently trading at 155.01, up 0.44% on the day.

16:05:02

The Central Bank of Türkiye conducted a week-long "gold for lira" seller swap auction using traditional methods.

16:04:29

Türkiye's Ministry of Finance announced a budget surplus of 12.9 billion lira in August.

16:03:56

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi will visit China on September 16, and Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, will hold talks with him.

16:03:07

Spot gold has just broken through the $4270.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4269.97/ounce, down 0.67% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4310.60/ounce, down 0.95% on the day.

16:03:06

Spot silver fell 1.02% on the day, closing at $62.57 per ounce; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $63.08 per ounce, down 1.65% on the day.

16:01:36

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $108.00 per barrel mark, and are currently trading at $108.02 per barrel, up 1.76% on the day.

16:01:04

Italy's trade balance with the EU in July (in billions of euros)

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Published Value 12.51

15:57:36

The Swedish electoral authorities said the vote count is expected to be completed by Thursday.

15:56:19

According to Belarusian media PUL PERVOGO, US Special Envoy Cole will meet with Belarusian President Lukashenko.

15:55:44

Japan's Finance Minister stated that while controlling the issuance of new government bonds, the government will also consider market credibility.

15:55:07

The yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds broke through the 5.4% mark, reaching a new high since June 2007.

15:54:54

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: I am unaware of reports that the government plans to increase the defense budget to 3.5% of GDP.

15:54:10

The UK unemployment rate remains at 4.9%, but what has truly changed? Details>

15:53:03

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: New debt issuance will be controlled through a combination of preliminary and supplementary budgets. In the upcoming budget process, tax revenues will be assessed, spending will be reviewed, and efforts will be made to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio.

15:52:05

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1750.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $1749.16/oz, down 0.88% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1753.5/oz, down 1.48% on the day.

15:51:45

Spot gold has just broken through the $4280.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4279.80/ounce, down 0.44% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4320.70/ounce, down 0.72% on the day.

15:51:00

Market news: Iranian government planes have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

15:50:15

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose by 1.00% to 5.038% during the day.

15:49:04

Japan's Finance Minister: The upcoming legislation will stipulate that the food sales tax exemption policy will be limited to two years.

15:48:03

The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

15:47:40

Japanese Finance Minister: Currency swap agreement reached with Malaysia

15:46:56

According to official daily national average gas price data from AAA (American Automobile Association), the average retail price of diesel in the United States has reached $6.2694 per gallon.

15:45:55

Russian President Vladimir Putin moved Russia's Valdai foreign policy conference from Sochi to the Moscow region due to security concerns over the Ukrainian drone attacks.

15:43:24

According to RIA Novosti: The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reports that NATO intelligence agencies have informed their governments that there is no evidence of Russian involvement in the Leipzig airport incident.

15:43:00

[Japanese Cabinet Approves Temporary Reduction of Food Consumption Tax to 1% for Two Years, No New Debt Issuance but Financing Plan Delayed] (1) Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet has approved a plan to temporarily reduce the food consumption tax, moving toward fulfilling a key election promise aimed at easing the burden on households due to soaring living costs. (2) The cabinet approved an annual tax reform plan that calls for a reduction in the sales tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years, starting in April. (3) Under the proposal, the government will not issue new debt to finance this approximately ¥5 trillion measure, but the decision on how to finance the tax cut will be postponed until the end of the year. (4) The government plans to submit the relevant bill to the extraordinary session of the Diet scheduled to convene early next month. (5) The proposal also includes support for some affected industries: farmers and fishermen exempt from consumption tax will receive subsidies to offset income losses, and restaurants will receive assistance to introduce or expand takeout services. (6) Although the tax rate on food sold by retailers will be reduced to 1%, dine-in services at restaurants will continue to face a 10% tax rate.

15:42:26

According to Japan's Kyodo News, Japanese electronics company Sharp announced that it has begun accepting domestic orders for AI servers manufactured by its parent company, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

15:39:08

According to AmSpec, an independent inspection agency in Malaysia, Malaysia's palm oil exports from September 1 to 15 totaled 496,160 tons, a 25% decrease compared to the previous period.

15:38:15

[Saudi Arabia Discovers 110 Million Tons of Uranium-Bearing Ore: Not 110 Million Tons of Uranium, Nuclear Power Plans Underway] (1) According to Saudi state television, the Saudi Energy Minister announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tons of uranium-bearing ore. (2) Geological studies show that the Medina region has high uranium content. (3) At the same time, Saudi Arabia is assessing whether it can recover uranium as a byproduct from its large-scale phosphate industry. (4) But the key point is that 110 million tons of uranium-bearing ore does not mean that Saudi Arabia has discovered 110 million tons of uranium; the final amount of uranium that can be mined depends on the ore grade, geological conditions, and the economics of mining. (5) Nevertheless, the significance of this discovery cannot be ignored, as Saudi Arabia is advancing its plan to incorporate nuclear power into its energy structure.

15:37:30

According to data from the Polish Statistical Office, the country's exports rose 5.9% year-on-year to €226.8 billion in the first seven months of the year. Imports from Poland also increased by 6.4% year-on-year, reaching €231.1 billion in the same period.

15:37:03

[Iran War Pushes Up Energy Prices: UK Household Energy Bills Expected to Rise by About 25% in January, Inflation May Exceed 4% Next Year] (1) An institutional economics study says that UK household energy bills are expected to jump by about 25% in January as the war in Iran pushes up wholesale electricity and gas prices, further exacerbating inflationary pressures on the overall economy. (2) Forecasts show that rising energy costs mean UK inflation could rise to over 4% next year, double the Bank of England’s target. (3) Forecasts also show that the energy price cap – the regulator Ofgem’s limit on what suppliers can charge households – is expected to rise by about £427, bringing the average household’s annual bill to about £2,150. (4) This would bring the bill close to the £2,500 cap introduced by the government after the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022. At that time, market prices were much higher, but the government subsidized the difference, so that the average household only had to pay the cap amount; this support cost the government about £21 billion. (5) The government is currently considering further measures, including extending the £150 “Warm Family Discount” to those who are currently ineligible, potentially including some disabled people, caregivers and pensioners. (6) Such measures may be announced in the October budget and take effect in winter.

15:36:11

[Morgan Stanley Turns Hawkish: Expects Two Fed Rate Hikes This Year and Another ECB Rate Hike] (1) Due to persistent inflationary pressures, Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in adopting a more hawkish outlook on the Federal Reserve's interest rates, predicting that the Fed will raise rates later this year and the European Central Bank will also raise rates again. (2) These predictions come as the Fed and the Bank of Japan make policy decisions this week, and the ECB resumed its tightening cycle a few days ago, keeping global markets focused on the interest rate outlook. (3) Morgan Stanley expects the Fed to raise rates by 25 basis points at its September 15-16 meeting and by another 25 basis points in December, due to recent inflation data that is higher than expected. (4) The brokerage said in a report on Monday that the deleveraging process is "slower and less convincing" than policymakers may be asking for, prompting it to predict two rate hikes this year. (5) The bank said: “We believe there are reasons for both raising rates and holding rates steady, but signs of a second round of effects from energy prices, strong demand linked to AI-related investments, potentially higher neutral rates for the time being, and concerns about credibility mean that the balance of risks now leans toward a slightly more restrictive policy.”

15:30:24

[Maybank: Uncertainty in Thai Data Center Regulations Expected to Pressure Private Investment and BOI Data] (1) Maybank Securities (Thailand) analyst Chak Reungsinpinya stated in a report that private investment in Thailand may be under pressure due to regulatory uncertainty surrounding data centers. (2) The Thai government has disclosed plans to reform the data center investment approval process and has suspended the development of 166 new data centers. (3) Data center applications received by the Board of Investment in the second quarter slowed significantly from the peak in the first quarter. (4) Other industries, including automotive and electronics, have seen much more stable project applications, approvals, and issuances. (5) However, in terms of investment scale, these industries are still far smaller than data centers. (6) Maybank stated: "Therefore, with data center regulations yet to be finalized, we do not expect a substantial recovery in overall BOI data."

15:28:40

[my country's Largest International Offshore Oil and Gas Engineering EPC Project Commences] On September 15, Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. announced that the Qatar BH EPIC project had commenced construction at the Qingdao International High-end Equipment Manufacturing Base in Shandong Province. This project is the largest international offshore oil and gas engineering EPC project undertaken by a Chinese company in terms of contract value, scope, and overall construction difficulty, marking a further enhancement of my country's global competitiveness in high-end offshore engineering. (Xinhua)

15:28:24

Shares of European aluminum giant Grupa Kety rose 8.4%, on track for its best single-day performance since June 2020.

15:28:07

According to Japan's Kyodo News: Japan has approved tax reforms for fiscal year 2027, paving the way for food tax cuts starting in April.

15:26:21

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on the 15th that it intercepted and shot down an MQ-1 drone in the airspace east of the Strait of Hormuz that day. (Xinhua)

15:24:35

Documents show that Kuwait has raised the price of crude oil sold to Asia in October.

15:22:35

Nigerian liquefied natural gas company NLNG aims to launch its seventh liquefied natural gas production line by the end of 2027.

15:20:32

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1760.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $1759.83/oz, down 0.28% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1764.6/oz, down 0.85% on the day.

15:18:35

World Panel data shows that in the four weeks to September 6, UK grocery sales rose 2.0% year-on-year.

15:18:13

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its advanced air defense systems have just intercepted and destroyed its fourth MQ-1 drone in the airspace east of the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred recently, and the air defense operation was managed by the national integrated air defense network.

15:17:54

An Iranian government spokesperson stated: "We hope there will be no need to reduce the first or second tier fuel quotas. Previously, only two adjustments were made to the second tier quota: the first was during the war when fuel storage facilities were attacked, reducing the quota from 100 liters to 70 liters; the second was after another wave of attacks following the war, reducing the quota from 70 liters to 50 liters. We hope there will be no further adjustments to these quotas."

15:17:53

Iranian media reports that a government spokesperson stated that any adjustments to gasoline prices will be communicated to the public in advance, and no measures will be introduced arbitrarily.

15:17:18

The Central Bank of Lithuania projects inflation at 5.1% in 2026. It has raised its 2027 GDP growth forecast to 2.4%. The Central Bank of Lithuania also projects inflation at 3.1% in 2027.

15:17:11

The Central Bank of Lithuania projects economic growth of 2.7% in 2026.

15:14:54

Nigerian LNG company NLNG expects to lift force majeure when utilization reaches 95%.

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Nigerian liquefied natural gas company NLNG: The company has been under force majeure since 2022.

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