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TREE NEWS update: China is set to issue or is currently issuing national government bonds and policy financial bonds. The announcement covers upcoming and ongoing offerings of these debt instruments, which are key tools for fiscal policy and infrastructure financing. Details on specific sizes and dates were not provided.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s public funds mid-2026 reports unveiled the first-ever “share of profitable investors” indicator, drawing market attention. As an innovation after new information disclosure rules, it offers a fresh view of fund performance and signals a shift from scale to returns, prioritizing investor gains.

TREE NEWS update: Jordan’s armed forces said early Sunday that it had intercepted missiles launched from Iran, with air defenses shooting down 18 of 20 ballistic missiles aimed at its territory. The remaining two landed in unpopulated areas. The statement came hours after the attack, which did not specify targets or casualties.

TREE NEWS update: Japan’s M2 money supply rose 2.0% year-on-year in August, decelerating from the previous month’s 2.2% increase. The data, released by the Bank of Japan, indicates a slight slowdown in monetary expansion.

TREE NEWS reports: Japan’s M3 money stock rose 1.2% year-on-year in August, slowing from a 1.4% increase in the previous month. The data, released by the Bank of Japan, indicates a continued but moderating expansion in the broad money supply.

TREE NEWS update: Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, died peacefully in hospital on the evening of September 8, 2026, at around 10 PM, surrounded by family. He was 89. His office announced the news in the early hours of September 9.

TREE NEWS reports: US stocks fell for a second straight session, with the Dow down over 1%, while chip and AI infrastructure stocks rallied—Intel jumped over 9% and AMD nearly 6%. The yen strengthened past 153 intraday, a near seven-month high, and London copper rose over 1% to a record high. WTI crude hit a three-month high after US forces attacked an oil tanker near Iran’s export hub.

TREE NEWS update: US officials said President Donald Trump is considering options regarding Bombardier. The move signals potential action against the Canadian aerospace firm, which has been a point of trade tension. Details of the options under review remain undisclosed.

TREE NEWS update: CVC Capital announced a leadership transition plan, appointing Sisitsky and Rutland as co-CEOs by the first quarter of 2028. The move is part of a planned succession, with the two executives set to lead the global private equity firm. The announcement was made in a statement.

TREE NEWS update: Russian presidential aide Ushakov said on April 8 that Putin and Trump held a phone call focused on resolving the Ukraine conflict. Putin outlined steps the US could take to hasten the end of the special military operation, while Trump expressed intent to achieve a breakthrough during his term. Ushakov described the call as “constructive and very candid.”

TREE NEWS update: Chinese sodium-ion battery makers are accelerating overseas expansion, shifting from product sales to ecosystem building. On Sept 2, Zhongke Haina signed a strategic agreement with South Korea’s VOLTA to advance a 5-year, 10GWh supply deal following a 15MWh storage project. Recent months saw CATL land a European GWh-order, Xingkong Na-Dian form a JV with Germany’s豪雅集团, and Camel Group secure European automaker contracts. Since Sept 1, sodium-ion batteries have a dedicated customs code, boosting exports.

TREE NEWS update: A US official said the plan to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles starting January 1 remains in place. The official expressed openness to dialogue with Canada, while noting the scope of banned imports from Canada is in the billions of dollars.

TREE NEWS reports: Rabobank says the yen’s recent strength without apparent official intervention suggests markets are pricing in changes in Japan’s fundamentals. Domestic inflation signs from wage data, corporate participation in semiconductor supply chains, and equity reform-driven economic resilience support the currency. The bank turned constructive on the yen medium-term, pulling forward its 148 per dollar forecast from 15 months to 12 months.

TREE NEWS update: US officials announced a ban on imports of certain Canadian dairy products and the vast majority of alcoholic beverages. The measure, reported today, targets specific categories without further detail. This move escalates trade tensions between the two countries.

TREE NEWS update: A serious failure in the UK’s national air traffic control system on the afternoon of the 8th caused widespread cancellations and delays at airports across the country. Major hubs including London Heathrow, Edinburgh, and Manchester were affected, with over a thousand flights canceled.

TREE NEWS update: The Danube River at Budapest plunged to a record low of 1 cm on the 8th. The historic low severely disrupts shipping, with exposed riverbed objects posing hazards. The Paks nuclear plant briefly faced shutdown risk, while experts attribute the drop to extreme drought in the basin.

TREE NEWS reports: Rabobank forecasts the dollar-yen pair could drop to 148 over the next year, citing economic resilience. The Dutch bank’s outlook suggests the yen may strengthen against the dollar as the global economy shows durability. This projection reflects expectations of relative policy paths and risk sentiment.

TREE NEWS reports: Analysts expect the A-share market to maintain a pattern of index consolidation and structural rotation in the short term. They advise investors to adopt a balanced allocation strategy to navigate market volatility, as sectors continue to rotate.

TREE NEWS update: The White House announced modifications to tariffs on Canadian products, banning imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, automobiles, and dairy products starting September 29. The move responds to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of US alcoholic beverages.

TREE NEWS update: Iran has launched missiles targeting Jordan’s Al-Azraq air base. The strike marks a significant escalation in regional tensions. Details on casualties or damage are not yet available.