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TREE NEWS reports: Shipping stocks, buoyed by a months-long Hormuz crisis, have become one of 2026’s hottest trades, jumping about 68% this year and 82% over 12 months, outpacing the S&P 500 by fivefold. Crude tanker shares lead with a 120% YTD gain, per Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s basket of 35 US and European listed shippers.

TREE NEWS update: On September 2, the cargo ship Haofeng departed Dalian Port with 14,000 tons of bagged chemicals, heading to Europe via the Arctic route. This marks the first voyage on the northern sea route for bulk cargo from China’s northern ports this year and the official resumption of the Dalian Port Arctic route after a hiatus of over ten years.

TREE NEWS update: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Kevin Warsh’s pursuit of perfection hampers pragmatic policymaking, suggesting that providing forward guidance earlier would be better. Waller’s comments offer insight into internal Fed dynamics as the central bank navigates monetary policy.

TREE NEWS update: China is advancing a new generation of full-Mars geological mapping, led by Tianwen-3 chief scientist Hou Zengqian, using AI-driven intelligent mapping and data from the Tianwen-1 mission. The project integrates multimodal data including imagery, spectral, radar, and gravity information. The first version of a 1:5,000,000 global Mars geological map is planned for completion by the end of 2028, marking the world’s first intelligent Mars geological map.

TREE NEWS update: The Pentagon has confirmed that Anthropic remains listed as a supply chain risk. The designation, which was previously reported, continues to classify the AI company as a potential security concern for government procurement. No further details were provided in the brief statement.

TREE NEWS reports: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who promised a “swift and decisive” strike against Iran months ago, is quietly extending US military deployments, according to multiple sources cited by the Wall Street Journal on September 2. This suggests the US-Iran conflict could persist into next year.

TREE NEWS reports: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said inflation shows signs of easing but signaled openness to raising interest rates if data rebound, making next week’s CPI crucial. His stance marks a subtle shift. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened past 156 per dollar, sparking intervention speculation, though BOJ data suggested no action on Wednesday.

TREE NEWS update: UK Prime Minister Bernam met French President Macron at 10 Downing Street on September 3, local time. Bernam said bilateral cooperation can address shared challenges, with talks covering strengthening UK-EU relations, the Russia-Ukraine issue, English Channel migrant crossings, and defense, as well as the Middle East situation.

TREE NEWS update: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the 3rd that the Asia-Pacific region has become an important center driving global economic growth, and Russia is actively participating in investment and trade cooperation in the region.

TREE NEWS update: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the United States is facing an unsustainable structural deficit. He warned that the nation’s fiscal path poses long-term risks to economic stability. Waller’s remarks highlight growing concerns over government debt levels.

TREE NEWS update: At the 2026 Deep Space Exploration (Tiandu) International Conference on September 3, Hou Zengqian, chief scientist of the Tianwen-3 mission, said the primary scientific goal is to search for signs of potential life on Mars. The final landing site is expected to be confirmed by the end of 2026. Chinese scientists are also advancing the compilation of a new generation of global Martian geological maps.

TREE NEWS reports: At the opening of the night session, Shanghai gold and silver futures climbed over 2%, while styrene, LPG, and alumina gained more than 1%. Palm oil and soybean meal futures declined.

TREE NEWS update: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he expects next month’s CPI and PPI to be at ‘reasonable levels,’ signaling no need to raise interest rates amid slowing inflation. His remarks suggest the Fed may hold rates steady as price pressures ease.

TREE NEWS update: Carlos Nova was sworn in as president of Sao Tome and Principe on September 3 in the capital Sao Tome, beginning his second five-year term. He won re-election in the 2026 presidential election, held every five years.

TREE NEWS reports: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s stance has subtly shifted since July. While not fundamentally changed, Waller now appears more optimistic and leans toward holding rates steady, contrasting with his earlier bias toward rate hikes. The final decision will depend on August inflation data.

TREE NEWS update: Beijing’s first land auction after the Aug 28 property policy easing saw CR Land secure a low-density residential site in Shunyi’s Houshayu town after more than 170 bidding rounds, for 8.3 billion yuan. Meanwhile, the Chaoyang Jiangtai plot slated for the same day was suspended before bidding.

TREE NEWS reports: Shenzhen’s combined new and existing home sales reached 6,864 units in August, up 8.5% year-on-year but down 17.5% month-on-month due to the traditional slow season, marking the highest for the period since 2022. Longgang and Bao’an districts each surpassed 1,000 units, with Longgang leading at 1,380 units.

TREE NEWS reports: UK government bonds extended their rally, with the 10-year gilt yield dropping 7 basis points to 5.16%. The move reflects continued demand for safe-haven assets amid ongoing market uncertainty.

TREE NEWS reports: US Treasuries advanced after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller delivered dovish comments, signaling potential rate cuts. The bond market rallied as investors interpreted his remarks as a shift toward easier monetary policy. Yields declined across maturities, reflecting increased demand for fixed-income assets.

TREE NEWS update: Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab (Leqembi) has been approved in China for subcutaneous auto-injector use, enabling at-home initial treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s. The National Medical Products Administration granted approval, making China the second country globally and the first in Asia to allow the device, following US approval in July.