FinanceChina News Service: China issued 644 billion yuan in new local government bonds in August
According to China News Service, data from China's Ministry of Finance show that in August, 644 billion yuan of new local government bonds were issued nationwide, including 122.7 billion yuan of general bonds and 521.3 billion yuan of special bonds; in the same period, 550.5 billion yuan of refinancing bonds were issued, bringing total local government bond issuance to 1.1945 trillion yuan.
Impact: This reflects that local government bond issuance has maintained a certain scale, which may help support local project construction and debt rollover.
FinanceChina News Service: Tianjin advances RMB internationalization through four measures during the 15th Five-Year Plan
According to China News Service, a Tianjin municipal government press conference disclosed that Tianjin's cross-border RMB receipts and payments have grown for six consecutive years, with cumulative volume exceeding 4.6 trillion yuan, and during the 15th Five-Year Plan period it will promote RMB internationalization through four measures.
Impact: Tianjin's measures to advance RMB internationalization may help expand the scale of cross-border RMB use.
FinanceXinhua Finance: Dollar index rose 0.19% on the 24th to close at 101.285
According to Xinhua Finance, on September 24 the U.S. dollar index rose 0.19% to close at 101.285, with the dollar strengthening against the euro and the pound, and strengthening against the yen, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona.
Impact: The rise in the dollar index may reflect short-term dollar strength and put some pressure on currencies such as the euro and the pound.
FinanceFed: Federal Reserve seeks public comment on stablecoin regulatory framework
According to the Fed, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System proposed two proposals for the regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers under its supervision pursuant to the GENIUS Act, and is seeking public comment.
FinanceAl Jazeera Middle East: Sudan currency collapse and worsening inflation weigh on households
According to Al Jazeera Middle East, the Sudanese currency has continued to depreciate alongside high inflation, with prices of basic foods such as bread, sugar, and meat rising, increasing the burden on Sudanese households affected by war and economic instability.
FinanceANTARA News Jawa Timur: Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources denies Pertalite subsidized fuel price increase on September 26
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) denied rumors that the subsidized fuel Pertalite will rise to 13,500 rupiah per liter on September 26, 2026.
FinanceThe New York Times: Canada Goose affected by U.S. tariff war against Canada
According to The New York Times, the U.S. government's tariff war against Canada has affected luxury apparel brand Canada Goose, whose parkas start at more than $1,000.
FinanceFrance 24 #3: Senegalese President Faye gives exclusive interview on $2.2 billion IMF loan
According to France 24 #3, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye gave an exclusive interview to France 24 and RFI during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, discussing the $2.2 billion loan under negotiation with the International Monetary Fund.
FinanceXinhua Finance: London stocks closed down 0.24% on the 24th, with all three major European indices lower
According to Xinhua Finance, the FTSE 100 average index of London stocks closed at 10,679.99 points on the 24th, down 25.27 points, or 0.24%, with all three major European stock indices falling that day. Energy stocks rose against the trend, with BP, Ithaca Energy, and Shell among the top gainers.
FinanceANTARA News Jawa Timur: Indonesia's finance minister says BLBI bond repayment does not mean government debt is cleared
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Indonesian Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said that repayment of bonds related to Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance (BLBI) does not mean the government no longer has debt, because issuing bonds remains part of government financing.
FinanceChina News Service: Hebei's imports and exports to Belt and Road partner countries rose 35.5% in the first eight months
According to China News Service, data from Shijiazhuang Customs show that from January to August this year, Hebei Province's imports and exports to Belt and Road partner countries totaled 340.23 billion yuan, up 35.5% year on year, with exports and imports rising 30.5% and 43.4% respectively.
FinanceXinhua Finance: New York stock indices closed mixed on the 24th
According to Xinhua Finance, the three major New York stock indices closed mixed on the 24th, with the Dow and S&P 500 falling and the Nasdaq edging higher. Seven of the S&P 500's 11 sectors fell and four rose, with utilities and materials leading the declines.
FinanceAccording to ANTARA News Jawa Timur: Indonesia's halal market reached US$326 billion in the first half of 2026
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Indonesia's Minister of Industry emphasized the country's halal industry potential, relying on a large domestic market and a strong industrial base, with Muslim household consumption expected to continue growing. In the first half of 2026, Indonesia's halal market reached US$326 billion.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Hainan advances agricultural product quality standards and brand building
According to China News Service, the Hainan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs stated at a press conference that Hainan, based on its positioning of tropical characteristic high-efficiency agriculture, is weaving a dense quality and safety net for agricultural products through standards and brand building.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Zhejiang patient capital accelerates layout in AI industry
According to China News Service, the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo was held in Hangzhou, where Zhejiang patient capital is accelerating its layout in the artificial intelligence sector, showcasing applications such as humanoid robots, intelligent foreign trade platforms, and brain-computer interfaces.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Zhejiang launches multiple AI applications to empower safety governance
According to China News Service, on September 24, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Emergency Management released four applications at the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo: "AI + electric bicycle charging and parking supervision," "AI + electric welding operation supervision," "AI + urban and rural waterlogging prevention," and "AI + work safety liability insurance services," promoting artificial intelligence into work safety and disaster prevention...
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Hainan Chengmai cultivates a hundred-billion-level industrial cluster, with quality-driven county development promoting industrial upgrading
According to China News Service, Chengmai County in Hainan introduced progress on its quality-driven county development at a press conference, having cultivated one hundred-billion-level and three ten-billion-level industrial clusters, with the total number of specialized industrial clusters for small and medium-sized enterprises ranking first in the province.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: The Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo held a Digital Trade Venture Capital Day to promote capital-project matching
According to China News Service, on September 24, the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo held a "Digital Trade Venture Capital Day" event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, with the main theme of two-way empowerment of "venture capital × digital trade," promoting precise matching between venture capital and digital trade projects.
FinanceAccording to ANTARA News Jawa Timur: East Java's 2027 draft budget faces fiscal autonomy challenges
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, the PKS faction in the East Java Provincial Legislative Council pointed out that the 2027 Regional Draft Budget (RAPBD) still relies on tax revenue, and fiscal autonomy faces challenges.
FinanceFederal Reserve said to take enforcement action against former employee of Sandy Spring Bank
According to the Fed, the Federal Reserve Board announced an enforcement action against a former employee of Sandy Spring Bank. The announcement did not disclose specific details of the allegations or the penalties.