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TREE NEWS update: Fujian province, with the Export-Import Bank of China’s Fujian branch, deployed its first batch of 500 million yuan in new policy financial instruments to support four private investment projects in transport, digital economy, and green low-carbon sectors, including port construction and recycling fiber projects. The move is expected to drive 5.6 billion yuan in investment.

TREE NEWS reports: Synthetic rubber futures closed up about 5.1% in the night session, while iron ore rose 1.5% and PVC gained 0.6%. Meanwhile, asphalt fell 0.6% and fuel oil dropped 2%.

TREE NEWS update: The Federal Reserve Board announced the termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp. The actions were lifted as of the announcement date. Specific terms of the original enforcement actions were not disclosed.

TREE NEWS reports: US stocks extended losses on [date], with the S&P 500 dropping 0.5% to hit a fresh session low. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.4%, reflecting broad market weakness.

TREE NEWS update: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that people cannot lose faith in institutions. His remarks come amid ongoing political tensions in the country. Lula emphasized the importance of institutional trust for democratic stability.

TREE NEWS update: Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Zhangxue Racing’s French rider Valentin Debise took first place in the WorldSSP Superpole qualifying at the 2026 World Superbike Championship French round at Nevers Magny-Cours on September 4. Italian rider Federico Caricasulo finished second. The event marked the ninth round of the season and the first after the summer break.

TREE NEWS update: White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Chris Ferran said the manufacturing boom, driven by nonresidential construction, is real and reflected in data. Capital expenditure and employment figures both corroborate the trend, he stated, underscoring the sector’s resilience.

TREE NEWS update: The 32nd APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting concluded in Guangzhou on July 4, issuing the Chairman’s Statement and the Guangzhou Initiative on SME Innovation and Resilient Development. The meeting focused on fostering innovation and resilience among SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region.

TREE NEWS reports: BlackRock portfolio manager Jeff Rosenberg said Friday that August US job growth significantly exceeded expectations, highlighting the importance of next week’s consumer price index (CPI) data. The Fed is weighing rate hikes based on this data. Rosenberg noted that if the September 11 CPI report shows continued improvement, he expects the Fed to hold rates steady.

TREE NEWS update: The 2026 IFA consumer electronics show opened in Berlin on March 4, with robotics and artificial intelligence taking center stage as the key themes of this year’s event.

TREE NEWS update: Shanghai Fourier Semiconductor will be added to the Hang Seng Composite Index, a move that could boost its visibility among investors. The inclusion is effective as of a date not specified in the announcement. This development highlights the growing presence of semiconductor firms in Hong Kong’s benchmark index.

TREE NEWS update: CITIC Securities’ executive director and general manager Zou Yingguang said the company is conducting a comprehensive benchmarking against major international investment banks on its product system. The remarks came at a joint mid-2026 earnings presentation held at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, where Zou also addressed record results and the completion of an H-share private placement.

TREE NEWS reports: Tesla’s stock price extended its decline to 6.3% in the latest trading session. The drop reflects ongoing market volatility and investor concerns. No specific trigger was cited in the brief report.

TREE NEWS reports: Citigroup sharply delayed its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts, now expecting 25-basis-point cuts in June, September, and December 2027, versus its previous call for cuts in October and December 2026 and January 2027. The adjustment suggests Citi sees no near-term easing, following its earlier hawkish-driven delays.

TREE NEWS reports: The UN Food and Agriculture Organization reported on September 4 that the global food price index averaged 133.3 points in August, up 1.9% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year.

TREE NEWS update: Middle East shipping prices have jumped sharply since late July, with a 40-foot container from Shanghai to Dammam rising from around $6,600 to over $10,000, a gain exceeding 50%. The surge is driven by geopolitical tensions blocking the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, prompting carriers to reduce capacity and reroute, alongside higher fuel costs and port congestion.

TREE NEWS update: Shanghai Stock Exchange announced that Manycore Tech (00068.HK) has been added to the Stock Connect under the southbound trading list, effective September 7. The inclusion allows mainland investors to trade the company’s shares via the Hong Kong Stock Connect mechanism.

TREE NEWS reports: Global DRAM market revenue reached $147.024 billion in Q2 2026, up 55.9% quarter-over-quarter, a record high. Server DRAM and HBM sales surged on strong server demand, with ASP growth slowing from triple-digit to 40-50% in Q2. Prices remained firm, driving volume and price gains. Q3 ASP is expected to rise further but at a slower pace as long-term price caps lock in.

TREE NEWS reports: The secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) held at 3.66% on September 3, unchanged from the previous day. The effective federal funds rate also remained steady at 3.63%.