2026-08-17 LG Electronics has launched a $310 million smart factory in Paraná, Brazil, with an expected annual production capacity of 600,000 refrigerators at the new Brazilian plant. 2026-08-17 The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index opened with little change, reported at 45,841.17 points. 2026-08-17 Commodity futures opened, with the polysilicon main contract rising over 6%, the container shipping Europe route rising over 3%, and BR rubber, ethylene glycol, platinum, paraxylene, PTA, LU... 2026-08-17 FTSE China A50 Index futures rose 0.10% at the open, following a 0.13% gain in the previous trading session's night session. 2026-08-17 Shanxi issues yellow warning for geological disasters 2026-08-17 The margin balance in the two markets decreased by 1.841 billion yuan. 2026-08-17 US-China AI: US reportedly trying to force multiple countries to "choose one or the other" 2026-08-17 AI funding demand continues to rise, Alphabet considers issuing Australian dollar bonds for the first time 2026-08-17 High temperatures and sultry weather persist in the central and eastern regions of China, while rainfall is frequent in the northeast and southwest. 2026-08-17 Eight departments jointly issued a notice addressing issues such as sewage pollution in industrial parks. 2026-08-17 Mechanism Revealed: How Folic Acid Protects Fetal Brain and Spinal Cord Development 2026-08-17 China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS): On August 14, the RMB exchange rate index rose by 0.09 week-on-week to 102.12. 2026-08-17 Public security network security departments cracked 3 cases of public opinion extortion in the film and television sector. 2026-08-17 Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 2 basis points to 4.03%. 2026-08-17 Nikkei 225 index opened 0.1% higher, while the Korean stock market is closed for a holiday. 2026-08-17 China is about to issue or is currently issuing local government bonds. 2026-08-17 China's upcoming or ongoing issuance of government bonds and policy financial bonds 2026-08-16 Japan's Q2 nominal GDP quarter-on-quarter preliminary reading 1.2%, expected 1.2%, previous 0.6%. 2026-08-16 Japan's real GDP for Q2 grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the preliminary reading, versus an expected 0.5% and a prior 0.5%. 2026-08-16 Japan's Q2 real GDP deflator year-on-year preliminary reading 2.6%, expected 2.3%, previous 3.2%. 2026-08-16 Japan's real GDP annualized quarter-on-quarter preliminary value for Q2 was 1.1%, expected 2.1%, previous 1.8%. 2026-08-16 Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket confirmed to launch from Jiuquan on the morning of August 19. 2026-08-16 Iranian President: The Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding "Upholds Dignity and Demonstrates Strength" 2026-08-16 Biren Technology announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it expects a loss of approximately 320 million to 400 million RMB in the first half of 2026, with an adjusted loss of approximately 290 million to 300... 2026-08-16 A-share market saw 94 new stocks listed this year, with an average first-day gain of 279.22%. 2026-08-16 Nearly 500 A-share companies have released their semi-annual reports, with AI hardware and chemical energy sectors showing high prosperity. 2026-08-16 15 small and mid-sized public fund companies have been approved to report amortized cost method bond funds. 2026-08-16 Wall Street News Breakfast | August 17, 2026 2026-08-16 40 semi-annual reports from the Beijing Stock Exchange released, over 70% show net profit growth. 2026-08-16 UK August Rightmove average asking price index month-on-month -2%, previous value -1%. 2026-08-16 UK August Rightmove average asking price index YoY -1%, previous -0.4%. 2026-08-16 Economic Daily Jin Guanping: Grasp the Intensity and Pace of Monetary Policy 2026-08-16 China Securities Journal: Fiscal and financial coordination continues to intensify, amplifying the effectiveness of policies to boost domestic demand. 2026-08-16 China Securities Journal: High-frequency data conveys positive signals of stable economic operation, and a series of recent policy signals indicate that macro-control is expected to be intensified. 2026-08-16 As the peak season approaches and supply contracts, tungsten prices are expected to stabilize and rebound. 2026-08-16 Proprietary wealth management products are gradually exiting the stage, and small and medium-sized banks are shifting their wealth management business strategies. 2026-08-16 Newly launched funds frequently see early closure of fundraising, with multiple top-performing fund managers optimistic about tech growth. 2026-08-16 Leverage clearing may be nearing its end, global tech stocks see capital inflows again 2026-08-16 Trump demands "significant reduction" in the scale of US-South Korea military exercises. 2026-08-16 Six months of pullback pressure released, experts: gold enters a bottoming and upward phase 2026-08-16 Reminder: Please pay close attention to the following during the day (all times are Beijing Time) 2026-08-16 Strong earthquake in Colombia has killed 289 people and affected over 180,000. 2026-08-16 A-share tech recovery rally continues; institutions: structural rotation may become the main theme. 2026-08-16 Trump: Welcomes the signing of a joint defense agreement by the three countries of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bahrain. 2026-08-16 Trump: "Dissatisfied" with the U.S. earlier agreeing to participate in joint military exercises with South Korea 2026-08-16 In early Asian trading on Monday, international oil prices edged higher, with WTI crude oil futures currently up 0.4%. 2026-08-16 Egyptian President Meets Kushner, Calls on All Parties to Implement the Gaza Ceasefire 2026-08-16 Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Visits Egypt to Discuss Situation in the Gaza Strip 2026-08-16 The Israeli military strikes have killed 4,346 people in Lebanon. 2026-08-16 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is a bargaining chip to end the war. 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