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2025-08-02

16:11:29

The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.02%. Stablecoin stocks led the decline, with Bright Smart Securities & Finance down approximately 20%, Yunfeng Financial down approximately 16%, and Jinyong Investment down approximately 11%. Innoscience rose approximately 31%. Nvidia's latest list of 800V architecture suppliers has been released, with the company being the only Chinese chip company included. Some auto stocks rose, with NIO up approximately 9%.

16:11:16

[Global Markets Focus on Non-Farm Payrolls Data, US Dollar Index Remains High and Fluctuates] ⑴ Bank Indonesia is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at its August policy meeting. Future easing policy will depend on the stability of the rupiah and global market sentiment. RHB economists predict a final rate cut could occur in September, but the timing depends on the domestic and international risk environment. ⑵ The US dollar index rose slightly by 0.1% to 100.022, having earlier hit a two-month high of 100.145. Analysts suggest that a strong July non-farm payrolls data could further strengthen the dollar, but gains may be limited as the positive factors have already been partially priced in. ⑷ The UK 10-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 4.628%, tracking trends in European and American bond markets. Data from the National Building Society showed that UK house prices rose 0.6% month-on-month in July, reversing a decline in June. ⑸ United Overseas Bank expects Indonesia's trade surplus to narrow this year, as reciprocal US tariffs could suppress external demand. ⑹ The German 10-year government bond yield rose 3.5 basis points to 2.726%. ING believes that with the conclusion of a trade agreement, weakening safe-haven demand could lead to further increases in German bond yields. (7) The euro rose slightly by 0.1% to 1.1429 against the US dollar, but remained below the 1.15 mark. UniCredit stated that it remains bullish on the euro in the medium term, and the recent decline reflects adjustments in long positions rather than deteriorating fundamentals. (8) Southeast Asian markets face the risk of industry-targeted tariffs, with the semiconductor industries in Malaysia and Singapore and the automotive industry in Thailand potentially being the hardest hit. (9) The US dollar index is currently at 99.959, and analysts warn that long-term bearish factors such as the US fiscal deficit and debt problems remain.

16:09:49

According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in the first half of this year, as the effects of national macroeconomic policies such as those promoting consumption continued to be released, domestic consumption and foreign trade in the textile and apparel industry both achieved steady growth, and overall industry development remained stable and positive. Data showed that from January to June, the industrial added value of my country's textile enterprises above a designated size increased by 3.1% year-on-year. The output of yarn, chemical fiber, and clothing by enterprises above a designated size increased by 5.0%, 4.9%, and 0.3% year-on-year, respectively, indicating steady progress in production and business operations. (CCTV News)

16:09:36

According to a press conference held by the Shanghai Municipal Government Information Office on the 1st, the "Management Measures for the Shanghai Oriental Hub International Business Cooperation Zone" came into effect on the 1st, clearly stipulating facilitation for domestic and foreign personnel entering and exiting the zone, as well as the management of luggage and cargo. Regarding foreign personnel entering and exiting the zone, the measures stipulate that foreign personnel arriving at Pudong International Airport on international (regional) flights must present their international travel documents and a valid invitation registered with the zone's comprehensive management agency, and enter the zone after verification by immigration authorities. Domestic invitation agencies generally register 48 hours in advance through the comprehensive service platform. Foreign personnel conducting business activities within the zone may stay for 30 days, with extensions possible for legitimate reasons. Regarding luggage management, the measures clearly stipulate that full convenience will be provided for foreign personnel bringing in a reasonable amount of luggage for personal use. Customs will only conduct luggage security inspections and animal and plant quarantine inspections. Domestic personnel entering the zone must ensure that their luggage meets the needs of their activities within the zone. Items intended for re-export must be registered through the comprehensive service platform according to prompts. Domestic personnel are prohibited from carrying duty-free items brought in by foreign personnel upon exiting the zone. (Xinhua News Agency)

16:08:28

Czech Manufacturing PMI Unexpectedly Contracts in July, Employment Decline Intensifies (1) The Czech manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 in July from 50.2 in June, below the market expectation of 50.2, indicating a further deterioration in the operating environment. (2) The accelerated pace of job cuts, the fastest decline since April, was the main drag on the data. (3) Output and new orders maintained growth, but at a limited pace, while new export orders declined further. (4) Supplier delivery times lengthened again, making it challenging for companies to process backlogs. (5) Companies reduced raw material purchases and inventories, prioritizing inventory optimization and cost-cutting measures. (6) Input cost growth hit a six-month low, while falling output prices reflected companies' efforts to maintain competitiveness. (7) While future output expectations remain historically high, manufacturer confidence has fallen to a three-month low amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

16:08:12

[Analyst: Weak Eurozone PMI Data Pushes EUR/USD Near Key Support] ⑴ The EUR/USD exchange rate fell towards its July low of 1.1401 after Eurozone PMI data fell short of expectations. ⑵ Both French and German manufacturing PMIs fell short of market expectations, signaling weakness in the Eurozone's core economies. ⑶ The data reinforced market expectations for an ECB rate cut. ⑷ The Eurozone's Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HICP) is expected to rise 1.9% year-on-year in July, down from 2% in June. ⑸ A break below 1.1410 (the bottom support level of the daily cloud chart) could trigger further declines. ⑹ The impact of foreign exchange intervention measures could intensify.

16:07:35

[Germany's DAX Index Opens August with a Decline, Intensifying Trade Tensions Dragging the Market] ⑴ The Frankfurt DAX Index fell over 1% on the first trading day of August, closing around 23,700 points, hitting a new low since July 1st. Escalating trade tensions have triggered widespread risk aversion in European markets. ⑵ The sell-off stemmed from US President Trump's announcement of additional tariffs on dozens of countries, which will take effect on August 7th. Due to the failure to reach a trade agreement with the White House, Canadian goods will face a 35% tariff, while EU imports will be subject to a 15% tariff. ⑶ Trump also sent a letter to 17 pharmaceutical companies, including US ones, demanding lower drug prices. ⑷ On the corporate front, Daimler Truck's stock price plummeted 7% after the company lowered its full-year outlook late Thursday, citing continued weakness in the North American market.

16:06:18

Greece's July SPGI Manufacturing PMI

Previous : 53.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 51.70

16:05:10

The final reading of the Eurozone's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 49.80 Forecast : 49.80

Published Value 49.80

16:04:56

Annual rate of retail sales in Italy in June

Previous : 1.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 1%

16:04:44

Italy's seasonally adjusted retail sales monthly rate for June

Previous : -0.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.60%

16:03:29

FTSE 100 Index Falls 0.7%, Pharmaceutical Stocks Lead the Drop ⑴ The FTSE 100 Index fell over 0.7% on Friday, led by AstraZeneca (-3.6%) and GlaxoSmithKline (-1.8%). Trump's demand that 17 pharmaceutical companies lower US drug prices to international levels has heightened industry uncertainty. ⑵ Among stocks that bucked the trend, Melrose rose 5.7% on strong cash flow, Pearson Group rose 4.7% after better-than-expected results, and International Airlines Group rose 1.7% after better-than-expected earnings.

16:02:50

Austria's unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in July. (1) Austria's unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year to 6.7% in July 2025. The number of unemployed people increased by 15,000 to 290,000, a month-on-month increase of 1,400. (2) The unemployment rate for women was 6.6% (up 0.3 percentage points), and for men it was 6.8% (up 0.3 percentage points). A total of 359,400 people were registered as unemployed or in training that month.

16:01:29

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Zinc

Previous : -4250 Forecast : -

Published Value -3975

16:01:20

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Nickel

Previous : 600 Forecast : -

Published Value 390

16:01:12

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Lead

Previous : 125 Forecast : -

Published Value -1175

16:01:03

LME Daily Inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Tin

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 5

16:00:53

LME daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Cobalt

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -3

16:00:43

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Primary aluminum

Previous : 675 Forecast : -

Published Value 1775

16:00:35

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Copper

Previous : 1350 Forecast : -

Published Value 3550

16:00:28

LME daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Main NASAAC aluminum alloys

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:00:24

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on August 1st - Aluminum Alloy

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:57:45

The final reading of Germany's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 49.20 Forecast : 49.20

Published Value 49.10

15:57:06

Southbound funds net bought over HK$11 billion.

15:56:58

In the first half of the year, despite a complex and volatile external environment, the marine economy withstood the pressure and maintained a stable and positive development trend. Preliminary calculations show that the marine GDP reached 5.1 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%. (CCTV News)

15:56:34

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released data showing that software product revenue reached 1,544.1 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 10.6%, accounting for 21.9% of the industry's total revenue. Of this total, basic software product revenue reached 90.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.8%, while industrial software product revenue reached 144.5 billion yuan, an increase of 8.8%. Information technology service revenue reached 4,836.2 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%, accounting for 68.5% of the industry's total revenue. Of this, cloud computing and big data services generated a total revenue of 743.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.1%, accounting for 15.4% of information technology service revenue. Integrated circuit design revenue reached 202.2 billion yuan, an increase of 18.8% year-on-year, and e-commerce platform technology service revenue reached 588.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.2%.

15:56:19

Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia used more than 3,800 drones and nearly 260 missiles to attack Ukraine in July. (Refinitiv)

15:55:48

Hanma Technology (600375) announced on August 1 that the company's sales of trucks (including incomplete vehicles) in July 2025 were 956 units, a year-on-year increase of 42.69%.

15:55:31

[UN Warns Global Warming Could Reach 2.9°C, Leaving 1.3 Billion People Faced with Water Shortages] (1) The Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, José Graziano da Silva, noted that the current global warming trajectory is on track to 2.6-2.9°C, far exceeding the 1.5°C target. If it reaches 2.9°C, 1.3 billion people will face desertification or severe water shortages. (2) Crossing the 1.5°C tipping point will trigger ice melt, climate disruption, and frequent extreme weather events, fundamentally altering the human living environment.

15:55:17

According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), my country's software business revenue reached 7,058.5 billion yuan in the first half of the year, an increase of 11.9% year-on-year. The software industry's total profit reached 858.1 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 12.0%. Software exports reached US$28.3 billion in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 5.3%.

15:54:59

Mudslides in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria Republic: 1. Mudslides began on July 31st near the city of Terneoz in Russia's North Caucasus region, damaging infrastructure and prompting the Elbrus region to declare a state of emergency. 2. Local authorities are evacuating residents in the affected area, and the mudslides have caused flood discharge channels to overflow.

15:54:02

Changshu Auto Trim Plans to Establish a Spanish Subsidiary with €24 Million Investment (i) Changshu Auto Trim plans to invest €24 million through its wholly-owned Luxembourg subsidiary to establish a smart cockpit company in Zaragoza, Spain, to expand its overseas business. (ii) Upon completion of the investment, the company will hold 100% control of the Spanish subsidiary. The project currently requires overseas investment registration.

15:53:41

Zhiyuan Robotics Receives Strategic Investment from LG Electronics and Others: (1) Zhiyuan Robotics announced on August 1st that it has secured strategic funding from LG Electronics and Mirae Asset Group, marking LG Electronics' first overseas investment in the global embodied intelligence sector. (2) Public information indicates that this round of funding will be used for technology research and development and market expansion.

15:52:39

European Stocks Open August with a Fall as Trump's Tariffs Impact the Market: ⑴ The European STOXX 50 Index fell 1.1%, and the STOXX 600 Index fell 0.8%. Trump announced tariff increases on India (25%), Canada (35%), and Switzerland (39%), raising the average US tariff rate from 2% to 15% in 2024. ⑵ Pharmaceutical stocks fell across the board: Novo Nordisk fell 4.4%, and AstraZeneca fell 3.6%. AXA Insurance plummeted 6% due to a decline in net profit, while Daimler Truck fell nearly 6% after lowering its earnings outlook. International Airlines Group bucked the trend and rose 1.8% after better-than-expected earnings.

15:52:18

The final reading of France's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 48.40 Forecast : 48.40

Published Value 48.20

15:50:54

[Zhefu Holdings: Supplied Equipment for Three Hydropower Stations on the Middle Yarlung Zangbo River] (1) Zhejiang Fu Holdings has supplied main equipment for the Dagu (4 x 165MW), Zangmu (3 x 85MW), and Jiacha (3 x 120MW) hydropower stations on the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. All three stations are now connected to the grid and generating electricity. (2) The company stated that the lower Yarlung Zangbo River project is still in the early stages of construction and has not yet received any orders. Information will be disclosed as progress is made.

15:50:44

So far, southbound funds have net inflows exceeding HK$10 billion, of which Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shanghai) has bought HK$5.6 billion and Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shenzhen) has bought over HK$4.4 billion.

15:50:29

EU trade director: The new US tariffs reflect the initial results of the EU-US agreement, especially the 15% comprehensive tariff cap; this enhances the stability of businesses and increases trust in the transatlantic economy.

15:50:16

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,260.00/oz mark and was last trading at $1,259.45/oz, down 3.55% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,280.2/oz, down 1.45% on the day.

15:50:00

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 1% on the day and fell 1.7% this week, which may be the biggest weekly drop since early April.

15:49:51

[List of Important Economic Data and Risk Events from August 4th to 10th] 1. Monday (August 4th): Switzerland's July CPI annual rate, the Eurozone's August Sentix Investor Confidence Index, the US June factory orders monthly rate, and the US Conference Board Employment Trends Index for July. 2. Tuesday (August 5th): The Bank of Japan releases the minutes of its June monetary policy meeting, China's July S&P Global Services PMI, France's June industrial output monthly rate, the final French Services PMI for July, Germany's July Services PMI final value, the Eurozone's July Services PMI final value, the Eurozone's June PPI monthly rate, the US June trade balance, the final US S&P Global Services PMI for July, and the US July ISM non-manufacturing PMI. 3. Wednesday (August 6th): New Zealand's second-quarter employment data, the Eurozone's June retail sales monthly rate, the US July Global Supply Chain Stress Index, and a speech by San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly. 4. Thursday (August 7): Australia's June trade data, China's July trade data, Germany and France's June trade data, the Bank of England's interest rate decision, US initial jobless claims for the week ending August 2, the New York Fed's July one-year inflation forecast, the US June wholesale sales monthly rate, a speech by Atlanta Fed President Bostic, and a speech by ECB Governing Council member Rehn. 5. Friday (August 8): Japan's June trade balance, France's second-quarter ILO unemployment rate, China's July M2 and other monetary data, Canada's July employment data, and a speech by St. Louis Fed President Moussallem.

15:49:32

Zhijiang Biotech Launches Chikungunya Virus and Other Detection Reagents: (1) Zhijiang Biotech has developed a product line for detecting mosquito-borne infectious diseases, including chikungunya virus and dengue virus. This includes combined detection kits for five insect-borne pathogens and multiple fluorescent PCR kits compatible with fully automated molecular detection equipment. (2) These products can be used for suspected case screening, close contact monitoring, and large-scale screening, primarily serving CDCs, port quarantine agencies, and other institutions.

15:49:09

Thailand's Finance Minister: It is expected to take more than a month to complete the draft trade agreement with the United States.

15:49:02

Market News: South Korea is considering raising the capital gains tax threshold to 1 billion won. (Refinitiv)

15:47:32

Italy's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 48.40 Forecast : 49

Published Value 49.80

15:46:26

Borri Pharmaceuticals and China Resources Sanjiu Reach Collaboration on Innovative GLP-1/GIP Dual-Target Drug: (1) Borri Pharmaceuticals announced on August 1st that it had signed an agreement with China Resources Sanjiu, granting it exclusive rights in mainland China for the development, production, and commercialization of its independently developed BGM0504 injection (an innovative GLP-1/GIP dual-target drug). (2) The drug, which has potential therapeutic effects such as lowering blood sugar, reducing weight, and treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, is not currently available domestically or internationally.

15:45:54

The Hang Seng Index's decline widened to 1% in late trading, with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (00386.HK) and WuXi AppTec (02359.HK) leading the decline among constituent stocks. The Hang Seng Tech Index was now down 0.89%.

15:45:44

On August 1st, local time, the Russian government website announced that, following a decision signed by Prime Minister Mishustin, Russia will establish Class H airspace, specifically for drones flying along predefined routes. The minimum altitude in this airspace is 150 meters above the ground or water, and the maximum is 3,050 meters. According to Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Deputy Prime Minister Saveliev stated that this measure will facilitate the integration of unmanned aerial systems in the airspace. (CCTV News)

15:45:30

On August 1, local time, the Kamchatka branch of the Geophysical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences announced that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 occurred 86 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 26.2 kilometers. It was an aftershock of the previous strong earthquake in Kamchatka. (CCTV News)

15:45:14

U.S. stock futures hit session lows, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.9%.

15:44:44

SAIC Motor stated on its interactive platform on August 1st that SAIC Qingtao is committed to innovative research in materials, battery cells, and systems, developing and producing a new generation of highly safe and cost-effective solid-state batteries. The MG4, equipped with SAIC Qingtao's semi-solid-state batteries, will soon be launched.

15:44:31

Musk: Plans to launch the interstellar spacecraft in mid-August.

15:44:20

Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes: Not Currently Participating in the Yarlung Zangbo River Hydropower Project. (1) Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes stated on August 1st that it is not currently participating in the construction of the Yarlung Zangbo River downstream hydropower project, but will actively prepare for the project bidding process. (2) The company noted that project bids are subject to uncertainty due to multiple factors, including project progress and bidding rules, and will fulfill its information disclosure obligations in accordance with regulations.

15:44:08

Shenzhen plans to supply 40,000 commercial housing units in 2025. (1) Shenzhen plans to supply 100 hectares of residential land (60 hectares for commercial housing and 40 hectares for affordable housing) in 2025, with plans to build 40,000 new affordable housing units and complete 32,300 units. (2) The planned supply of commercial housing is 40,000 units, matching the planned supply of affordable housing.

15:43:39

[Banks Extend 23.6 Trillion Yuan in New Credit to Small and Micro Businesses] ⑴ By the end of June 2025, banks had extended 23.6 trillion yuan in new credit to small and micro business entities on the "recommended list," with new loans totaling 17.8 trillion yuan (credit loans accounting for 32.8%). Local governments have visited over 90 million small and micro businesses. ⑵ The Financial Regulatory Administration will work with the National Development and Reform Commission to deepen financing coordination mechanisms, enhance financial services, and support the development of small and micro businesses.

15:42:19

[AccerMind Technology: Hongzhi OS System Adapts to Robotics Products in Multiple Fields] (1) AccerMind Technology stated that its controlling shareholder has invested in the robotics business, but the company itself does not produce robotic products. Its Hongzhi OS operating system (based on the open-source Hongmeng) has been adapted for human-machine interaction systems in educational, medical, and industrial robotic arms. (2) The company emphasized that its primary business remains operating system R&D and adaptation services.

15:41:44

The net purchase amount of southbound funds reached HK$9 billion.

15:41:18

SAIC Motor announced on August 1st that the Shangjie H5, the first model from its collaboration with Huawei, will be launched in September. The Shangjie H5, equipped with the HUAWEI ADS 4 assisted driving system, will support all-terrain access and smart parking. The vehicle will be available in both pure electric (CLTC range of 655km) and extended-range (CLTC combined range of 1,300km+), dual-electric versions. Specific specifications are subject to the actual model sold.

15:41:03

Orient Securities Lowers Qia Qia Food's Earnings Forecast, Maintains "Buy" Rating. (1) Orient Securities projects Qia Qia Food's first-half net profit attributable to parent company shareholders to be 80-97.5 million yuan (down 71-76% year-on-year), primarily due to rising raw material costs dragging down gross profit margin. First-quarter revenue fell 13.7% year-on-year, reflecting slowing sales of key product categories and channel destocking. (2) Adjusted EPS forecasts for 2025-2027 to 1.25/1.42/1.67 yuan (previously 2025/2026 forecasts of 2.42/2.75 yuan). We assign a 2025 PE ratio of 21x and a target price of 26.25 yuan.

15:40:31

Xidian New Energy has repurchased a total of 1.6 million shares, spending 53.34 million yuan. (1) As of July 31, Xidian New Energy had repurchased a total of 1.6005 million shares (0.99% of its total share capital), with transaction prices ranging from 30.17 to 34.64 yuan per share, for a total payment of 53.3414 million yuan (excluding transaction fees). (2) The company stated that this repurchase complies with relevant regulations and the repurchase plan.

15:39:49

On August 1, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference. A reporter asked about the US announcement that goods transiting through a third country would be subject to a 40% transit tax. Guo Jiakun stated that China has always believed that there are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars, and that protectionism harms the common interests of all countries. (CCTV News)

15:39:35

The German Ministry of Defense: An agreement has been reached with the US Pentagon, and Germany will be the first in line to receive the latest Patriot system in return. (Refinitiv)

15:38:33

Agricultural Product Wholesale Price Index Slightly Rises on August 1st: (1) The Agricultural Product Wholesale Price Index (200) was reported at 113.09 on August 1st (up 0.17 points from the previous day), and the "vegetable basket" product wholesale price index was reported at 113.14 (up 0.19 points). The average price of pork was 20.60 yuan/kg (up 0.7%), eggs were 7.72 yuan/kg (up 0.5%), and the average price of 28 types of vegetables was 4.43 yuan/kg (up 0.5%). (2) The top five price increases were: lettuce (up 4.0%), cabbage (up 3.8%), and cauliflower (up 2.9%). The top five price decreases were: crucian carp (down 1.7%), green onions (down 1.7%), and white-striped chicken (down 1.2%).

15:38:19

[Euro Holds Steady Above $1.14] ⑴ The euro remained near $1.14 against the dollar, near its lowest level since mid-June. The euro fell 3% in July, its first monthly decline of the year. The latest US tariff policy has raised the effective tariff rate from 2% at the beginning of the year to approximately 15%, the highest since the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of the 1930s. ⑵ Tariffs on Canadian imports rose to 35% (from 25% previously), and tariffs on Swiss imports rose to 39%. The EU reached an agreement before the August 1 deadline, subjecting exports to the US to a 15% tariff. Markets are pricing in a 90% probability of a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the European Central Bank before March 2026.

15:37:30

Thailand's Finance Minister: Cabinet approves preliminary trade agreement with the United States.

15:37:24

German Ministry of Defense: Delivered two Patriot systems to Ukraine. (Refinitiv)

15:36:55

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,270.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $1,269.80/ounce, down 2.76% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,283.9/ounce, down 1.17% on the day.

15:36:12

Spain's Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9 in July, hitting a new high for the year. (1) Spain's manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9 in July (from 51.4 previously), reaching its highest level since 2025. New order growth was the fastest since the end of 2024, and employment growth reached its highest level since December 2024. (2) Input costs rose for the first time in three years due to tariffs and inventory shortages. Business confidence fell to a three-month low, reflecting concerns about global trade uncertainty and geopolitical risks.

15:35:50

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry: We have confirmed tariff issues with the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The US tariff on Singapore remains at 10%, and we are closely monitoring developments.

15:35:23

Zeekr Auto: 44,193 vehicles were delivered in July 2025, a year-on-year increase of 19.7%.

15:35:13

Nippon Steel executives: The impact of US tariffs on the US steel industry is expected to be positive, but the impact has not yet been seen.

15:33:59

The Gaza ceasefire has broken down, the Russia-Ukraine deadlock continues, and geopolitical risks may continue to push up oil prices. Details>

15:33:52

Trump's demand for European pharmaceutical companies to lower prices caused a widespread drop in related stock prices. (1) Trump's demand for European pharmaceutical companies to reduce US drug prices to the lowest levels in developed countries led to a drop in the share prices of GlaxoSmithKline (-1.7%), AstraZeneca (-2.8%), Novo Nordisk (-4.2%), and Sanofi (-1.2%). Novo Nordisk's share price hit a four-year low. (2) The Stoxx Europe 600 Healthcare Index fell 1.8%.

15:33:04

Nippon Steel executives expect U.S. tariffs to have a negative impact of 50 billion yen on profits in the 2025/26 fiscal year, lower than the previous estimate of up to 100 billion yen.

15:32:55

Hong Kong tech stocks showed divergent trends in the afternoon, with Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) falling more than 3%, Alibaba (09988.HK) rising more than 1%, and many stocks including Bilibili (09626.HK) and Kuaishou (01024.HK) weakening.

15:32:35

Poland's Manufacturing PMI Continues to Contract in July: ⑴ Poland's manufacturing PMI rebounded to 45.9 in July (from 44.8 previously), remaining in contraction territory. New orders declined for four consecutive months, with exports experiencing their largest drop since August 2023, primarily due to weak German demand. ⑵ Businesses cut production for the third consecutive month and laid off workers for the fifth time, with input purchases declining at the fastest pace since October 2023. Business confidence rebounded slightly but remains below its long-term trend, with US tariffs and Asian competition cited as downside risks.

15:32:23

South Korea's KOSPI Index Plummets 3.9%, Its Biggest Drop in Four Months. (1) South Korea's KOSPI Index closed down 3.9% at 3119.41 points on August 1, its biggest single-day drop since April 7. Institutional and foreign selling led to a 3.5% drop for Samsung Electronics, a 5.7% plunge for SK Hynix, and a 16% plunge for defense stocks like Poongsan. (2) Analysts noted that the left-wing government's proposed increase in the stock transaction tax from 0.15% to 0.2% has severely dampened market sentiment.

15:31:55

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,280.00/oz mark and was last trading at $1,279.76/oz, down 2.00% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,292.5/oz, down 0.51% on the day.

15:31:26

Bank of Thailand: International reserves were US$264.7 billion on July 25 and US$261.8 billion on July 18.

15:25:22

US non-farm payroll growth may slow to 110,000 in July. (1) The market expects US non-farm payrolls to increase by 110,000 in July (from 147,000 in the previous month), the smallest increase in five months. The unemployment rate may rise slightly to 4.2% (from 4.1% in the previous month), and the month-on-month growth rate of hourly wages is expected to accelerate to 0.3% (from 0.2% in the previous month). (2) Due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs, trade, and immigration policies, employers are becoming more cautious in hiring, but monthly job growth of 100,000-170,000 is still sufficient to keep pace with the growth of the working-age population.

15:25:00

The US Dollar Index saw its largest monthly gain in over three years in July. (1) The DXY Dollar Index rose 3.19% in July, its largest monthly gain since April 2022, to 99.979 (from 96.875 at the end of June), having hit a two-month high of 100.145 overnight. (2) A Deutsche Bank report noted that the US economy regained momentum in July, driving the dollar's strength.

15:24:12

[US to impose 30% tariffs on South Africa] ⑴ The United States will impose a 30% tariff on South African exports next week after the two sides failed to reach a trade agreement by the deadline set by Trump. South Africa had proposed conditions such as purchasing US liquefied natural gas and investing $3.3 billion in the US, but these conditions were not accepted. ⑵ South Africa's trade minister warned that the tariffs would impact key export industries such as automobiles and steel, and the government is urgently developing employment protection measures. The United States is South Africa's second-largest trading partner, and bilateral relations remain tense due to factors such as affirmative action, land reform, and cases involving Israel in the International Court of Justice. (Refinitiv)

15:23:43

Israeli military says sirens sounded in communities near Gaza Strip (Refinitiv)

15:22:56

Sweden's July Manufacturing PMI Hit a Three-Year High. (1) Sweden's manufacturing PMI rose to 54.2 in July (from 51.8 prior), reaching its highest level since May 2022. The new orders index rebounded sharply to 56.2 (from 48.8 prior), and the supplier delivery time index rose to 53.1 (from 50.7 prior). (2) The enterprise production plan index rose to 63.6, but the raw material price index fell slightly to 50.3. Analysts warned that global trade policy uncertainty continues to constrain industry development.

15:22:32

Novo Nordisk shares fell to their lowest level since January 2022, extending their decline to a third consecutive session.

15:22:20

A new study in Israel shows that the direction of electron spin on the surface of magnetic materials can significantly affect the aggregation process of Alzheimer's disease-related amyloid proteins. This result is expected to open up new avenues for the intervention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. (Xinhua News Agency)

15:21:39

Guizhou Province Releases Plan to Create New Sports Tourism Consumption Formats: (1) Guizhou Province's "Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption" proposes developing "five-color sports," creating the "Sports Guizhou" sports tourism brand, upgrading the operational models of events like the "Village Super League" and "Village Marathon," and building water sports centers like Wanfeng Lake. (2) Support the development of extreme sports like low-altitude skydiving and paragliding, foster urban water sports parks like Guiyang's Guanshan Lake, and promote leisure activities like rafting and paddleboarding.

15:21:26

IAG CEO: Demand for transatlantic travel is gradually improving in recent weeks.

15:21:17

The National Development and Reform Commission learned that this year's trade-in program has driven sales of over 1.7 trillion yuan. In the first half of the year, retail sales of household appliances and communications equipment above designated size increased by 30.7% and 24.1% year-on-year, respectively. Sales of new energy vehicles increased by 40.3% year-on-year. Various policies to expand domestic demand are being implemented and showing significant results. (Xinhua News Agency)

15:20:19

[Zong Qinghou Family Asset Dispute Case Signed at Hong Kong High Court] ⑴ At 4:00 PM on August 1st, the asset dispute case between Zong Jichang, Zong Fuli, and other family members and Jian Hao Ventures Limited proceeded to the Hong Kong High Court for a signing ceremony. The court is adjourned until August 31st. ⑵ On-site staff confirmed that there were no court hearings scheduled for that day, and only court documents were signed by representatives of both parties. (Refinitiv)

15:19:02

Spain's SPGI Manufacturing PMI for July

Previous : 51.40 Forecast : 51.50

Published Value 51.90

15:17:00

Treasury bond futures closed with mixed performances, with the 30-year main contract down 0.07%, the 10-year main contract down 0.02%, the 5-year main contract closing flat, and the 2-year main contract closing flat.

15:16:45

Yesterday (July 31st), the number of foreign-funded business entities in Yiwu, Zhejiang, exceeded 10,000, ranking first among county-level cities nationwide. According to statistics, the investment sources of Yiwu's 10,000 foreign-funded business entities cover over 160 countries and regions around the world, forming a well-defined and diversified international cooperation structure. (CCTV Finance)

15:16:12

Pearson shares rose 4% after reporting a 2% rise in both first-half sales and operating profit.

15:16:01

On August 1, the operator of London Heathrow Airport announced a £49 billion (approximately $64.7 billion) expansion plan, including the construction of a long-discussed third runway, which is expected to be operational by 2035 at the latest. Heathrow Airport stated that the expansion will be funded entirely by private funds. Of this, £21 billion ($27.7 billion) will be used to build the third runway, £12 billion ($15.8 billion) will be used to build a new terminal, and the remainder will be used for modernization. After the expansion, the airport will add at least 30 new daily routes, providing more domestic transfer options, and nearly double annual passenger throughput from the current 84 million to a maximum of 150 million. Heathrow Airport submitted the plan to the British government on July 31. Arora Group, which owns much of the land and hotels surrounding Heathrow Airport, also plans to bid. (CCTV News)

15:15:41

Austria's inflation rate rose to 3.5% in July, hitting a 15-month high. (1) Austria's inflation rate rose to 3.5% year-on-year in July (from 3.3% in the previous month), the highest since April 2024. The increase in industrial product prices widened to 1.4% (from 1.0% in the previous month), while energy prices rose 4.3% year-on-year (from 3.5% in the previous month). (2) Services inflation remained at 4.5%, with food, tobacco, and alcohol prices rising 4.4%. The CPI rose 0.2% month-on-month in July, slowing from the 0.5% increase in the previous month.

15:14:33

Guizhou Province recently issued the "Implementation Plan for a Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption," proposing a new round of measures to increase residents' incomes and ensure that income growth keeps pace with economic growth. The "66 Employment Stability Plan" will be promoted, and support policies such as industrial skills training and entrepreneurial guarantee loans will be strengthened. Work-for-relief programs will be promoted in areas such as transportation and water conservancy, and the minimum living standard for urban and rural residents will be continuously raised to strengthen basic security.

15:13:49

AstraZeneca's European shares fell 3.3%.

15:13:44

Novo Nordisk fell more than 6%, losing its position in the top ten most valuable companies in Europe.

15:13:38

On July 31, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinstating the "Presidential Fitness Test" system in public schools. According to the Associated Press and CNN, the "Presidential Fitness Test," established in 1966, assesses the health and athletic ability of public school students through a one-mile (approximately 1,600-meter) run, sit-ups, pull-ups or push-ups, and sit-ups. Students with the highest scores will receive presidential recognition. (Xinhua News Agency)

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