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SAFE Enhances Convenience of Cross-Border Investment and Financing

U.S. Moves to Expand Strategic Uranium Reserves as Nuclear Sector Stocks Rally

From Falling Orders to Surging Fertilizer Costs, U.S. Farmers Confront a “Trade and Fiscal Cliff”

Eight Ministries Issue Auto Industry Stability Plan Targeting 32.3 Million Vehicle Sales in 2025

State Administration for Market Regulation Opens Expanded Antitrust Review of NVIDIA over Mellanox Deal Conditions

Why did coffee prices in the United States rise by 20.9%? Drought, tariffs, and supply shortages are the main reasons.

In August, the price of coffee in the United States increased by 20.9% year-on-year, with significant increases observed in both roasted coffee and instant coffee categories.

The National Cyber Security Publicity Week Entrepreneur Symposium will be held in Kunming in 2025.

Top companies need to shoulder the responsibility of "taking the lead" in technology breakthroughs, focusing on key areas such as chips, and collaborating with universities and research institutions to create innovative alliances. This will accelerate the development of independently controllable security chips to break monopolies, and help small and medium-sized enterprises enhance their security capabilities through "passing on knowledge". Industry associations should play the role of "bridge link" by optimizing collaborative communication mechanisms through building a network security talent pool and establishing "threat intelligence sharing".

Former US Vice President Al Gore harshly criticized Trump's energy policy: This is a "tragedy" for America!

Former Vice President Al Gore of the United States stated that the Trump administration is eager to promote increased production of oil, natural gas, and coal, while also working to repeal policies supporting clean energy. This approach is damaging America's competitiveness.

Interest rate suspense fluctuates! As the Federal Reserve interest rate decision approaches, the market suddenly increases its bets on a 50 basis point rate cut.

Traders are increasing their bets on the Federal Reserve implementing a half-point rate cut before the end of the year ahead of the FOMC monetary policy meeting. Some traders expect that the Federal Reserve is already "behind the curve" and will start a "catch-up" rate cut of 50 basis points this week.

European Central Bank governing council: Uncertainty still exists, need to "maintain flexibility" in interest rate policy.

Jose Luis Escriv, a member of the European Central Bank's Governing Council, stated that although inflation is under control, uncertainty still exists, and the ECB must be ready to take action on interest rates at any time.

AI ignites bullish craze, chip stocks record ninth consecutive rise! Philadelphia Semiconductor Index sets its longest continuous rise since 2017.

Chip stocks in the U.S. market have recorded the longest continuous period of growth since 2017, driven by the wave of artificial intelligence growth and the frenzy of AI investment sentiment.

GPIF first invests in Japanese alternative investment funds, with 50 billion yen allocated to real estate and data centers.

The Japanese government pension fund (GPIF) has for the first time independently chosen to invest in domestic alternative asset funds.

The alarm of excess crude oil supply sounds, traders are betting heavily that the oil price will plummet by 25% by the end of the year.

Recently, a trader made a large bet, believing that by the end of this year, the price of Brent crude oil will drop below $50 per barrel.

Trump once again delays TikTok ban deadline, intending to facilitate a new deal for American ownership.

United States President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will once again extend the deadline for the implementation of the TikTok ban in the United States to December 16, 2025.

The U.S. convertible bond market has shown strong performance this year, outperforming U.S. stocks and high-yield bonds.

The performance of the convertible bond market in the United States is impressive, making it one of the strongest performing asset classes this year.

Three major indices closed lower on Tuesday amid fluctuations, as investors cautiously waited for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut decision.

On Tuesday, the US stock market closed lower in volatile trading.

Perfect ending to summer consumption, U.S. retail sales have increased for three consecutive months.

In August, retail sales in the United States increased for the third consecutive month, and the growth was widespread, putting a solid end to summer consumption.

Liquidity indicator flashes red light! The key lending rate SOFR in the United States hits its highest increase this year.

Short-term borrowing rates in the United States are soaring, indicating tight liquidity.

Key mineral supply protection big move! It is rumored that the Trump administration plans to collaborate with the private equity giant Orion to create a $5 billion mining investment fund.

According to reports from sources cited by the media, the US government is discussing the establishment of a mining investment fund with a size of up to 50 billion US dollars, which would potentially be the largest move by the US to ensure the supply of critical minerals.

Xinhua Commentary: Rational dialogue is in the interests of both China and the United States.

The two-day China-US economic and trade talks concluded on the 15th in Madrid, Spain. The two sides' teams reached a basic framework consensus on resolving the TikTok issue, reducing investment barriers, and promoting relevant economic and trade cooperation in a cooperative manner.

Brazil's drought may exacerbate supply shortages, pushing Arabica coffee bean prices close to historic highs.

The price of Arabica coffee beans rose by 0.8% on Tuesday to $4.21 per pound, not far from the historical high of $4.2995 per pound set in February of this year.

Hong Kong Property Market: Overall property registration volume in the first half of September increased by 6.3% compared to the previous month. There is a chance that the total for the month could reach over 7,000 transactions.

Based on the current registration progress, it is estimated that the total number of property registrations for the entire month of September has a chance to exceed 7000 cases.

Global Innovation Index Hong Kong ranking rises to 15th place. Hong Kong government says it is making efforts to promote Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology center.

On September 16, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the Global Innovation Index for 2025.

The Trump administration reiterates the "third mandate" of the Federal Reserve, will the US bond market undergo changes?

The Federal Reserve's "third mandate" is prompting bond traders to reexamine their investment portfolios.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Economic Growth Expectations Soar, Bull Market in Stocks May Continue

Michael Hartnett, strategist at Bank of America, stated that with the market's expectation of economic growth significantly increasing, bullish sentiment dominates the stock market, and global stock markets may continue to rise.

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