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16:24:02

The Central Bank of Russia predicts that the key interest rate will be in the range of 12%-13% in 2026. The Governor of the Central Bank of Russia said on Thursday that the average forecast for the key interest rate in 2026 is 12% to 13%. He added that the interest rate level can be adjusted according to the budget situation.

16:23:36

Slovakia's current account deficit narrowed in July. (1) Slovakia's current account deficit narrowed to €484.1 million in July 2025, an improvement from €493 million in the same period last year. (2) The improvement was primarily driven by a sharp narrowing of the goods account deficit to €121.7 million, compared to €216.2 million in July 2024. (3) However, the services account surplus declined to €27.6 million, down from €54.7 million in the same period last year. (4) During the same period, the primary income deficit widened to €270.1 million, up from €216.8 million in the previous year; the secondary income deficit rose slightly to €119.9 million, compared to €114.7 million in the previous period.

16:23:15

Poland's August Industrial Output Surpassed Expectations but Slowed Significantly. (1) Polish statistics show that industrial output grew 0.7% year-on-year in August, exceeding market expectations of 0.3% but significantly lower than the revised 3.0% figure from the previous month. (2) Manufacturing growth slowed to 1.1%, while growth in water supply, sewage treatment, and waste management and remediation services fell to 1.5%. Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply continued to decline, falling 6.7% year-on-year, compared to a 3.1% decline previously reported. (3) The decline in mining and quarrying narrowed to 2.1%, compared to a 5.9% drop in the previous month. Month-on-month, industrial output plummeted 7.1% in August, reversing the revised 0.4% growth previously reported.

16:22:49

[Norwegian Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in September] ⑴ At its September interest rate meeting, the Norwegian Central Bank announced a 25 basis point cut in its key policy rate to 4.0%, in line with market expectations. The bank also indicated that if the economy develops as expected, it would continue to cut interest rates over the next year. ⑵ This is the second rate cut by the bank in nearly five years, following a brief pause in August. The committee noted that the current policy stance remains tight, cooling the economy and curbing inflation. ⑶ At the same time, rising unemployment has prompted the central bank to believe that interest rate cuts are necessary to support economic growth and mitigate the impact of long-term high borrowing costs. ⑷ The central bank expects the policy rate to gradually fall to around 3% over the next few years, with inflation expected to stabilize around 2% by 2028.

16:21:59

Poland's August PPI decline narrows, wage growth slows, and employment continues to decline. (1) Polish statistics show that the Producer Price Index fell 1.2% year-on-year in August, exceeding market expectations for a 0.9% drop but narrowing from the previously revised 1.3% decline, marking the mildest producer deflation in five months. By industry, the decline in prices in mining and quarrying narrowed to 6.9%, while manufacturing saw a 1.1% drop. Electricity, gas, and air conditioning supply fell 0.8%, while water supply and waste management costs accelerated to 2.6%. Month-on-month, the PPI fell 0.4% in August, compared with a previous 0.2% decline. (2) Corporate wages grew 7.1% year-on-year in August, below market expectations of 7.8% and slowing from 7.6% in July. This marked the lowest growth rate since February 2021. Average gross wages for the month were 8,769.08 złoty, a 1.5% month-on-month decrease, primarily due to a reduction in additional payments such as bonuses, anniversary bonuses, and retirement benefits. Year-to-date, corporate sector wages have increased by 8.2%. Regarding employment data, corporate employment fell by 0.8% year-on-year to 6.42 million, in line with market forecasts and following a previous 0.9% decline, marking the 25th consecutive month of decline. Month-on-month, it fell by 0.2%, compared to a 0.1% drop in the previous month. Meanwhile, average gross wages rose by 7.1% year-on-year to PLN 8,769.1.

16:20:53

[De Guindos says the ECB should maintain a cautious stance] ⑴ ECB Vice President De Guindos said on Thursday that given the current high political and economic uncertainty, the central bank should avoid taking risks when formulating interest rate policy. ⑵ He pointed out at an online conference hosted by MNI that investors' relaxed attitude towards risk has led to "very high" stock market valuations, so the possibility of potential "surprises" cannot be ignored. ⑶ Last week, the ECB maintained its key interest rate at 2% for the second consecutive meeting, when inflation had already fallen back to the target level of 2%. ⑷ De Guindos emphasized: "We should take a very cautious approach."

16:20:20

Abu Dhabi Ports Group: Begins to roll out low-orbit satellite connectivity services across its global operations

16:20:09

Musk: Preparing for the final launch of Starship 2

16:20:03

Syria's foreign minister is on his way to Washington, D.C., on his first official visit to the U.S. capital, according to two people familiar with the matter.

16:19:48

ECB Vice President Guindos: We can accept a slight deviation of inflation from the 2% target.

16:19:33

The Fed's interest rate cut has limited impact on retirees. (1) The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%, with two more rate cuts expected this year. (2) For retirees relying on fixed income, the impact of this rate cut will be limited. One 68-year-old retiree stated that with a stable monthly income of approximately $6,000, the rate cut "won't make a material difference" to their lives. (3) Analysts point out that the rate cut will incentivize more potential buyers to enter the real estate market, boosting home prices. At the same time, some variable-rate auto loans and credit card rates may see reductions within weeks. (4) Fixed-income investors may face lower returns, but the stock market may benefit from the easing policy. The Fed's move will also help lower government borrowing costs, with the total US national debt currently exceeding $37 trillion. (5) Experts warn that while retirees won't directly benefit from the rate cut, they will also avoid upward pressure on interest rates, demonstrating the dual nature of the interest rate cycle.

16:18:58

Poland's August PPI decline exceeds expectations: (1) Poland's Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 1.2% year-on-year in August, a larger drop than market expectations, according to data released by the Polish Statistical Office on Thursday. (2) Analysts polled by Reuters had generally expected a 0.9% decline.

16:18:17

Bank Indonesia May Prioritize Exchange Rate Stability Before Considering Easing Regulations. 1. Analysts at Commerzbank Research stated in a report that Bank Indonesia will prioritize the stability of the US dollar against the Indonesian Rupiah before further easing interest rates. 2. The Indonesian Rupiah is the second-worst performing Asian currency this year, but supported by factors such as central bank intervention, the USD/IDR exchange rate has remained within the 16,000 to 16,500 range. 3. Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has expressed support for the updated "burden-sharing" arrangement, in which the central bank helps finance government housing and cooperative projects. 4. Analysts warn that over-reliance on this program could undermine market confidence in the government's fiscal discipline, triggering capital outflows, further weighing on the rupiah and reducing the central bank's room for future easing. 5. Data showed that the US dollar rose 0.5% against the Indonesian Rupiah to 16,500.

16:17:39

Georgia's Economic Growth Slowed in the Second Quarter. (1) Preliminary data released Thursday by the Georgian National Statistics Service indicated a slowdown in the country's economic growth in the second quarter. (2) In the second quarter, GDP grew by 7.3% year-on-year, down from 9.8% in the first quarter. (3) By sector, the information and communications sector grew by 37.1%, contributing the most to overall growth; the education sector grew by 28.9%, and the arts, entertainment, and leisure sector grew by 16.0%. (4) In contrast, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries recorded a 2.5% contraction, while the value added of public utilities decreased by 7.0%.

16:13:31

Norway's central bank interest rate decision will come into effect on September 18th

Previous : 4.25% Forecast : 4%

Published Value 4%

16:12:29

Norges Bank Cuts Interest Rate Another 25 Basis Points to 4.0%, Future Cuts May Slow Down. (1) The Norges Bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.0% on Thursday, its second rate cut in three months and in line with most analysts' expectations. However, it indicated that future rate cuts would be smaller than envisioned in June. (2) The Monetary Policy Committee considered keeping the interest rate unchanged but ultimately decided a rate cut would be more appropriate. (3) The central bank noted that economic data since June suggests limited domestic economic capacity and that inflation is likely to remain elevated for an extended period. (4) Governor Ida Walden-Bakke indicated that future rate cuts may not be as rapid as anticipated before the summer. (5) Following the announcement, the Norwegian krone rose slightly against the euro from 11.62 to 11.61. (6) The bank unexpectedly cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.25% in June, its first such cut in more than five years, and announced last month that it plans to cut again this year to address moderate price trends. 7. However, recent data showing a rebound in core inflation in August and stronger-than-expected economic growth in the first half of the year, coupled with a positive outlook for growth and investment from the central bank's business survey, have led some market participants to question the need for an immediate rate cut. 8. A Reuters poll conducted from September 10 to 15 showed that 23 of 30 economists expected a rate cut to 4.0%, while the remaining seven expected it to remain unchanged.

16:12:06

Musk: Many major upgrades and fixes to Grok Code will be released next week, including 1M context window

16:11:55

Musk responded to the launch of XMoney: It is currently in internal testing and will soon begin to expand to external test users

16:11:45

ECB Vice President Guindos: Market valuations are very high.

16:11:29

Hong Kong stocks closed: Hang Seng Index closed down 1.35%; Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 0.99%, after rising more than 2% in early trading; technology stocks showed divergent trends, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up more than 8%, SMIC up more than 2%, and Sunny Optical Technology down 1.5%.

16:11:17

Eurozone current account surplus narrowed to €27.7 billion in July. (1) European Central Bank data showed that the eurozone's seasonally adjusted current account surplus fell to €27.7 billion in July from €35.8 billion in June. (2) Unadjusted data showed the surplus fell to €35.0 billion in July from €38.9 billion in June. (3) This change was primarily driven by a decline in the surplus in services trade and a decrease in primary income, which typically includes cross-border flows of profits, wages, interest, and dividends. (4) In the 12 months ending in July, the eurozone's current account surplus accounted for 2% of GDP, down from 2.6% in the previous 12 months.

16:10:51

Poland's August Industrial Output Grew by 0.7%, Surpassing Expectations. (1) Poland's Statistical Office announced that industrial output grew by 0.7% year-on-year in August, significantly higher than the 0.3% forecast in a Reuters poll. (2) Seasonally adjusted, industrial output rose by 1.5% year-on-year in August, demonstrating the resilience of production activity. (3) Analysts noted that the actual growth exceeded market expectations, reflecting the continued strength of Poland's manufacturing sector in the current environment.

16:10:09

Norwegian Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate to 4.0%, Pressure on the Norwegian Krone (NOK) (1) The Norwegian Central Bank announced a 25 basis point cut in its key interest rate from 4.25% to 4.0%, in line with its forward guidance from June. Market reaction to this decision was mixed. (2) The central bank indicated further interest rate cuts are possible this year, leaving room for subsequent monetary policy adjustments. (3) The regional economic network survey was generally neutral, but still contained some tightening signals. (4) Before the announcement, the NOK was trading at 11.6250 against the Euro, weakening slightly to 11.6300 following the announcement. (5) The EUR/NOK pair rose from Thursday's early morning low of 11.6090, but encountered selling pressure at higher levels. (6) Technical indicators suggest the September 15 low of 11.54 may represent a potential bottom. ⑺The Fibonacci levels calculated from the decline from 11.9840 to 11.5400 show that the key resistance levels are 11.6448 and 11.7096.

16:08:49

ECB President Guindos: Economic growth in the second half of the year will not be much different from that in the second quarter.

16:08:30

ECB's De Guindos: Given high uncertainty, a "very cautious" approach is necessary

16:07:14

Norges Bank: We do not expect a significant cut in policy rates in the future

16:05:39

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Zinc

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -150

16:05:28

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Primary aluminum

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 30125

16:05:19

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Copper

Previous : -1175 Forecast : -

Published Value -900

16:05:10

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Lead

Previous : -2500 Forecast : -

Published Value -2675

16:05:00

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Nickel

Previous : 2034 Forecast : -

Published Value -18

16:04:53

LME Daily Inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Tin

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:04:50

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Cobalt

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:04:47

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Main NASAAC aluminum alloys

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:04:45

LME Daily Inventory changes in the UK on September 18th - Aluminum Alloy

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

16:02:01

Total fuel inventories in Singapore for the week ended September 17

Previous : 5049.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 4949.50

16:01:32

Singapore's remaining oil inventories for the week ending September 17

Previous : 2652.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 2541

16:01:21

Singapore's middle distillate fuel inventories for the week ended September 17

Previous : 986.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 971.90

16:01:11

Singapore's light distillate fuel inventories for the week ended September 17

Previous : 1410.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 1436.60

16:00:48

The eurozone's current account remained unadjusted seasonally in July

Previous : 389 Forecast : -

Published Value 350

16:00:36

The seasonally adjusted current account of the eurozone for July

Previous : 358 Forecast : -

Published Value 277

15:58:43

my country has built 4.6 million 5G base stations. The State Council Information Office held a press conference this afternoon on the theme of "High-Quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan." Officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology explained that in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data technologies are enabling traditional manufacturing to move toward intelligent manufacturing. my country leads the world in the number of "Lighthouse Factories," accounting for over 40%. Technology is fueling the development and growth of emerging industries. In the information sector, my country has built approximately 4.6 million 5G base stations, maintaining a global lead in technology and user numbers, empowering digital upgrades across numerous industries. (CCTV News)

15:57:02

[Long Teng, Vice Minister of Science and Technology: The C919 large aircraft has received a total of more than 1,000 orders from home and abroad] Long Teng, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, we have made systematic arrangements with the goals of bluer skies, better food, faster travel, and healthier transportation, and have achieved a series of breakthrough results. In terms of faster travel, key tasks such as transportation equipment and key technologies for the Sichuan-Tibet Railway have been deployed around the greening and intelligentization of transportation. Breakthroughs have been made in the research and development of key equipment. The CR450 EMU can operate at a speed of 400 kilometers per hour, constantly refreshing the "China speed"; the C919 has achieved an important milestone in the development of China's aviation industry from "first flight" to "first voyage" and then to "normal commercial operation". It has received a total of more than 1,000 orders from home and abroad. New progress has been made in the construction of transportation infrastructure. The Sichuan-Tibet Railway has pioneered a set of world-leading construction technologies, standards and equipment systems in extremely complex environments.

15:56:13

[International Standard for Oil and Gas Pipelines, Led by my country, Released] Reporters learned today (September 18) that the international standard "Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries (Including Low-Carbon Energy) - Terminology for Pipeline Transportation Systems" (ISO 5872:2025), developed by my country, has recently been officially released and implemented. (CCTV News)

15:55:00

[Analyst: The Federal Reserve is slightly hawkish, and gold may retreat to $3,600 in the short term] Marex analyst Edward Meir said, "The Federal Reserve's overall stance on interest rates is slightly hawkish, and they are not really keen on supporting rate cuts. Therefore, we saw the dollar strengthen after the Fed meeting and U.S. Treasury bond yields also rose... I think in the short term, gold prices may be a bit overbought and may retreat further to the $3,600 mark."

15:53:51

Moldova's central bank cuts key interest rate to 6%

15:53:27

[US naturalization test becomes more difficult, "moral" review becomes stricter] On September 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it would re-implement stricter naturalization test standards. In addition to passing a more difficult knowledge test, applicants will also need to prove their English proficiency and demonstrate "good moral character." The agency claimed that this move is aimed at "restoring the integrity of the naturalization process." The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a statement saying that the new regulations will modify the naturalization test content, requiring applicants to answer 20 knowledge test questions on American history, politics, and institutions from a question bank of 128 questions. 12 or more correct answers are required to pass. Previously, the test only selected 10 questions from a question bank of 100 questions, and 6 correct answers were required to pass. The revised test plan applies to applicants who submit naturalization applications after mid-October 2025. Applications submitted before that will still be evaluated according to the original regulations. (Xinhua News Agency)

15:52:10

A Gazprom petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkiria region was attacked by a drone, authorities said.

15:51:18

[National technology contract turnover has maintained double-digit growth for many consecutive years] The State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences this afternoon on the theme of "High-quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan". Relevant officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology introduced that the transformation of scientific and technological achievements is an important gateway for the implementation of innovation. Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, my country's level of transformation of scientific and technological achievements has reached a new level. In 2024, the national technology contract turnover reached 6.8 trillion yuan, maintaining double-digit growth for many consecutive years. The three national intellectual property and scientific and technological achievements property rights trading institutions, namely the China Technology Exchange, Shanghai Technology Exchange, and Shenzhen Stock Exchange, 12 national science and technology achievements transfer and transformation demonstration zones, as well as 1,084 technology transfer institutions built by universities and research institutes, more than 19,000 R&D and transformation platforms jointly built with enterprises, and 16,000 incubation platforms for various types of technology-based enterprises have formed a multi-level technology trading network. (CCTV News)

15:49:47

Mitsubishi UFJ: There's little chance of a Bank of England rate cut in September, but a December cut remains possible. Mitsubishi UFJ stated that the Bank of England will hold interest rates steady in September, following a narrow vote to cut in August. With little likelihood of a rate adjustment, market focus will be on the split in the vote, fine-tuning of policy guidance, and the annual decision on the pace of quantitative tightening. A 7-2 vote is expected to maintain the current rate, with Taylor and Dhingra voting for a rate cut. Policy guidance will continue to indicate a gradual decline in interest rates, but looking ahead, the Bank of England appears prepared to slow the pace of rate cuts to reflect the lack of consensus on easing. A December rate cut remains possible, but it will likely be another close call. Regarding the balance sheet, the market generally expects the pace of quantitative tightening to slow from the current annual pace of £100 billion. This figure is expected to be revised to £60 billion, implying a slight reduction in active sales compared to the previous 12 months.

15:47:28

Qatar raised its October term contract price for al-Shaheen crude to $3.61 a barrel, the sources said.

15:46:38

[Musk talks about terawatt-scale data centers: solar energy/batteries will be the only option] An X user posted: "xAI currently has 460 megawatts of natural gas turbines installed and in operation or under construction...xAI will be the first company to reach 1,000 megawatts (1 gigawatt) at a single data center site." Musk responded: "1 gigawatt is still a piece of cake. For continuous high power of 100 gigawatts (about 1/5 of the average electricity consumption in the United States), it may require solar energy/batteries. Above 1 terawatt (1,000 gigawatts), solar energy/batteries are the only realistic option."

15:44:46

The British Prime Minister's Moderate Diplomacy: Responding to the Trump Era with Compliance and Pragmatism Details>

15:44:29

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,390.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $1,390.05/ounce, up 1.01% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,393.3/ounce, up 1.21% on the day.

15:42:35

[Ministry of Science and Technology: We are promoting the accelerated application of humanoid robots in scenarios such as automobile manufacturing, logistics handling, and power inspection] Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology, said that in terms of humanoid robots, breakthroughs have been made in overall machine technology, and progress has been made in key technologies such as multimodal perception and brain-cerebellum models, which have promoted deep integration with embodied intelligence. We are promoting the accelerated application of humanoid robots in scenarios such as automobile manufacturing, logistics handling, and power inspection, laying a solid foundation for the development of trillion-level industries in the future.

15:42:17

Ministry of Science and Technology: China has developed several large-scale, internationally advanced general-purpose models, some with an accuracy exceeding 95%. Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun stated that China is proactively developing cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces, opening up new opportunities and creating new advantages. In the field of artificial intelligence, China has developed several large-scale, internationally advanced general-purpose models, some with an accuracy exceeding 95%, creating over 100 benchmark application scenarios.

15:41:34

[Institution: The Fed's Cautious Strategy Pushes Up the Dollar and Depresses Gold Prices] In early trading, gold futures fell 1.1% to $3,678.30 per ounce, while the US dollar index rose 0.2% to 97.05. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected and hinted at two more rate cuts this year. However, MUFG analyst Soojin Kim stated, "Investors viewed the Fed's guidance as less dovish than expected. Chairman Powell emphasized the risk of tariff-driven inflation and stressed the 'meet-by-meeting' approach to further rate cuts, which pushed the dollar higher."

15:40:43

Kuwaiti Oil Minister: If Russian oil is sanctioned, it is expected to have a positive impact on oil prices

15:37:10

At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on September 18, Lin Xin, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, stated that all regions have actively responded to national strategic deployments, significantly increased fiscal investment in science and technology, optimized the innovation ecosystem, proactively developed and cultivated new industries, and opened up government application scenarios to businesses. The supporting and guiding role of scientific and technological innovation in regional development has been significantly enhanced. (Xinhua Finance)

15:30:43

[Institution: The Bank of England may not reveal much about the future interest rate outlook] UK government bond yields remained stable before the Bank of England's interest rate decision was announced. The market expects the Bank of England's interest rate to remain unchanged at 4%. Kathleen Brooks, head of research at XTB, said in a report: "We doubt the Bank of England will reveal much about the future interest rate outlook." Tradeweb data shows that the 10-year UK government bond yield was almost flat at 4.623%.

15:30:36

The euro has just touched the 174.00 mark against the yen and is currently trading at 174.00, up 0.26% on the day.

15:30:18

[my country achieves significant results in core technology research during the 14th Five-Year Plan period with advanced deployment of cutting-edge technologies such as AI] The State Council Information Office held a press conference on the theme of "High-Quality Completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan" this afternoon (September 18th). my country has continuously strengthened research and application of key core technologies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, using scientific and technological innovation to drive the development of new-quality productivity, achieving positive results. In the field of high-end equipment, my country independently developed the "Jinghua" 16.07-meter ultra-large diameter tunnel boring machine and independently designed and built the "Dream" ocean drilling vessel, its first-ever ocean-going drilling vessel. In advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data technologies are enabling the transition from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing. my country leads the world in the number of "Lighthouse Factories," accounting for over 40% of the total. Science and technology are driving the development and growth of emerging industries. In the information sector, my country has built approximately 4.6 million 5G base stations, maintaining a global lead in technology and user numbers, enabling digital upgrades across numerous industries. In the new energy sector, China continues to break world records for photovoltaic crystalline silicon cell efficiency, with newly installed photovoltaic and wind power capacity exceeding 100 million kilowatts for four consecutive years. China's cumulative sales of new energy vehicles have exceeded 40 million, with production and sales ranking first globally for 10 consecutive years, making China's contribution to global carbon reduction goals. (CCTV News)

15:29:06

Spot gold just broke through the $3,650.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $3,650.07/ounce, down 0.27% on the day. The main COMEX gold futures contract was last trading at $3,683.60/ounce, down 0.92% on the day.

15:28:56

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,380.00/ounce mark and was last trading at $1,380.20/ounce, up 0.29% on the day. The main Nymex platinum futures contract was last trading at $1,380.6/ounce, up 0.29% on the day.

15:28:52

According to data from the Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ), Japan's refinery utilization rate was 74.5% from September 7 to September 13, compared with 77.6% previously.

15:28:22

[European stocks opened higher as investors digested the impact of the Fed's lack of dovishness] European stocks generally opened higher, with the German DAX index up more than 1%, the Euro Stoxx 50 index up nearly 1%, and the French, Spanish and Italian stock markets all rising. At the same time, U.S. stock index futures also rose, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.5%. The well-known financial website Investinglive commented that the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday was not too dovish, but overall, it still had some benefits for risky assets. As far as the stock market is concerned, it is usually the case that bargain hunters will move the market narrative in a direction that is beneficial to them in one way or another. At present, the key is that U.S. data needs to prove that the dovish market pricing in October and December was wrong.

15:24:39

[China's brain-computer interface helps paraplegic patients stand and walk] In the field of brain-computer interface, my country has helped paraplegic patients start standing and walking, and the blind regain their sense of light; domestically produced brain pacemakers have been fully commercialized and implanted in 400 hospitals in 8 countries. Clinically, they have helped 30,000 Parkinson's patients improve their motor functions, becoming a new engine for high-quality development in the field of population health.

15:19:58

[Refinancing for scientific and technological innovation and technological transformation will reach 800 billion yuan in 2025] At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on September 18, Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun stated that the science and technology finance system has been further improved. Since 2021, 376 companies have made initial public offerings on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market), raising over 600 billion yuan in IPO funds. By 2025, refinancing for scientific and technological innovation and technological transformation will reach 800 billion yuan. (Xinhua Finance)

15:19:32

[National New Energy Vehicle Sales Exceed 40 Million] According to reports, cumulative sales of new energy vehicles in China have exceeded 40 million, with production and sales ranking first in the world for 10 consecutive years, making China's contribution to global carbon reduction goals. (CCTV News)

15:17:46

[More than a week after the Israeli airstrike on Doha, Qatar, the US Embassy in Qatar conducted an emergency response drill] On September 18, local time, the US Embassy in Qatar issued a notice stating that the embassy would conduct a large-scale emergency response drill from 10:00 to 11:30 that morning. The drill has already begun. The notice stated that the US side coordinated the drill with the Qatar Civil Defense General Directorate.

15:17:23

Hungary's Energy Secretary: Hungary has not changed its position on accelerating the phase-out of Russian oil and gas

15:15:12

The 2025 Third Quarter Economic Operation Exchange Meeting for Key Automotive Industry Enterprises Held in Hangzhou. On September 15-16, 2025, the 2025 Third Quarter Economic Operation Exchange Meeting for Key Automotive Industry Enterprises was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and co-organized by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. The meeting focused on the current state of the industry, key issues, and relevant policy recommendations. Based on this, it analyzed and forecasted the industry's annual trends and full-year outlook for 2026, taking into account various factors. Participating company representatives engaged in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as the old-for-new policy, the comprehensive rectification of the industry's "involution," enterprise production and operations, industrial supply chains, the development of new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles, the 15th Five-Year Plan, and international development.

15:09:02

Samsung Electronics has postponed the release of several of its upcoming flagship products, including Project Moohan, its first XR headset. Samsung plans to release Project Moohan online on October 21st and 22nd, where it will unveil its specifications and features before officially launching it. The delay is related to internal marketing strategy coordination and final acceptance testing.

15:08:07

[my country's total R&D investment exceeds 3.6 trillion yuan] According to reports, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, my country's science and technology investment will continue to increase. In 2024, the total R&D investment of the whole society will exceed 3.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 48% over 2020; the R&D investment intensity will reach 2.68%, exceeding the average level of EU countries; and the total number of R&D personnel will be the highest in the world. (CCTV News)

15:07:47

my country has ranked first in the world in the number of high-level international journal articles and international patent applications for five consecutive years. (Xinhua News Agency)

15:07:45

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Copper

Previous : -401 Forecast : -

Published Value -822

15:07:45

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Zinc

Previous : 550 Forecast : -

Published Value 1521

15:07:42

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Silver

Previous : -9833 Forecast : -

Published Value -17905

15:07:42

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Aluminum

Previous : -1269 Forecast : -

Published Value -9843

15:07:40

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Lead

Previous : -199 Forecast : -

Published Value -9843

15:07:38

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Nickel

Previous : -26 Forecast : -

Published Value -275

15:07:35

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Tin

Previous : -106 Forecast : -

Published Value -290

15:07:33

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Alumina

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -904

15:07:31

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Wire Rods

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:29

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Hot-rolled coil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -13892

15:07:27

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Stainless Steel

Previous : -480 Forecast : -

Published Value -5119

15:07:27

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Fuel oil

Previous : 25640 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:25

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Petroleum Asphalt

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -350

15:07:22

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China -20 # rubber

Previous : -404 Forecast : -

Published Value -402

15:07:21

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Pulp

Previous : -193 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:18

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Crude oil

Previous : -320000 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:07:16

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Rebar

Previous : -6300 Forecast : -

Published Value -14137

15:07:15

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on September 18th in China - Gold

Previous : 900 Forecast : -

Published Value 2304

15:03:34

Deutsche Bank CFO: German spending will boost economic growth starting in 2026.

15:03:19

A-Share Market Close: Shanghai Composite Index Falls 1.15% on Heavy Trading Volume, with Non-ferrous Metals and Securities Leading the Decline. The three major A-share indices fell collectively today. By market close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.15%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 1.06%, the ChiNext Index fell 1.64%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index fell 1.01%. Total trading volume for the three stock markets totaled 3.1666 trillion yuan, a 763.7 billion yuan increase from the previous day. Over 4,300 stocks declined across the board. Among sectors, tourism and hotels, computing hardware (including CPO), pharmaceutical commerce, and wind power equipment led the gains, while non-ferrous metals, securities, pork, cinema chains, real estate, and coal led the declines. Gold and non-ferrous metals sectors plummeted, with Wolong New Energy hitting its lower limit, while Hunan Silver, Tin Industry Co., Ltd., and Luoping Zinc and Electricity saw the largest declines. The securities sector continued to weaken in the afternoon, with Great Wall Securities and Guosheng Financial Holdings dropping over 5% intraday. In addition, stocks in sectors such as pork, rare earths, and film and television chains plunged in the afternoon. The tourism and hotel sectors bucked the trend, with Yunnan Tourism and Qujiang Cultural Tourism hitting their daily limit. Semiconductor and computing hardware stocks strengthened in early trading, with Foxconn Industrial Internet, SMIC, and Haiguang Information hitting new highs.

15:02:40

Kuwait's Oil Minister: Oil demand is expected to increase after the US interest rate cut, especially from Asia

15:01:12

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3831.66 points today, down 1.15%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4498.11 points today, down 1.16%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13075.66 points today, down 1.06%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3095.85 points today, down 1.64%; the SME Board Index closed at 14214.96 points today, down 0.67%.

15:01:11

Bearish bets on Indian rupee rise to highest since early February: Reuters poll

15:00:16

Bearish bets on the Indian rupee rose to their highest since early February, while short bets on the Indonesian rupiah rose to a four-month high: Reuters poll

14:58:34

Hami's Million-Kw "Concentrated Thermal Energy + Photovoltaic" Project Connected to the Grid at Full Capacity Today (September 18th), China's largest "Linear Fresnel" CSP integrated energy demonstration project—the Three Gorges Group's Hami million-kilowatt "Concentrated Thermal Energy + Photovoltaic" project—achieved full grid connection and power generation. This marks the official launch of a new "Concentrated Thermal Energy + Photovoltaic" synergistic operation model, which will help enhance the grid's ability to accommodate new energy sources. "Linear Fresnel" is a type of solar thermal power generation technology that utilizes the principles of light reflection and refraction proposed by French physicist Fresnel to generate electricity by converting solar energy. The project, located in Yizhou District, Hami City, Xinjiang, has a total installed capacity of 1 million kilowatts, comprising a 100,000-kilowatt CSP energy storage station and a 900,000-kilowatt photovoltaic station. The CSP system uses 260,000 linearly arranged reflectors to concentrate sunlight, heating molten salt for thermal storage. The entire solar collector system can store energy for up to eight hours, effectively achieving efficient conversion and stable utilization of solar energy. (CCTV News)

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