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China's coal imports rose in August – Commerzbank
As transport data had previously indicated, China imported significantly more coal in August than in previous months: according to data from the Chinese customs authority, 42.7 million tons of coal were imported, the highest level since December last year, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Barbara LamFxstreet
Tue, Sep 9
USD/CNH: Downward bias is building – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade with a downward bias, but any decline is unlikely to break below 7.1100. In the longer run, downward bias is building, but USD must first close below 7.1100 before a sustained decline can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Tue, Sep 9
US small-business optimism climbs but labor quality concerns persist
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business sentiment improved further in August amid expectations for higher sales, but worries about the quality of available labor lingered.The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 point ...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
BoJ is said to see chance of a hike this year despite politics – Bloomberg
Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) officials think that it could be possible to hike the benchmark interest rate again this year as economic conditions offset the domestic political instability.
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Tue, Sep 9
Russia will borrow more than planned in 2025, finance minister says
MOSCOW, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Russia will borrow more than planned this year to cover the rising budget deficit, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was quoted as saying on Tuesday, though high interest rates, a strong rouble and a shallow capital market are limiting its capacity.The Finance Ministry incre...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
US container imports up in August, tariff turmoil dims year-end outlook
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. imports of containerized goods rose 1.6% year-over-year in August, even as volume from China and other key suppliers tumbled amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policy, supply chain technology provider Descartes DSG.TO sa...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
Taiwan August exports beats forecasts to hit record level despite tariffs
Exports +34.1% y/y to hit record value of $58.49 billion Exports to U.S. +65.2% y/y (prior month +62.8%)Exports to China +15.9% y/y (prior month +23.9%)September exports seen up 30%-36% y/yUncertainty of policy changes, geopolitical risks need monitoring, ministry saysBy Faith Hung and Jeanny Kao ...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
Vietnam exports to U.S., imports from China fall in August after tariffs take effect
HANOI, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Vietnam's exports to the United States fell 2% in August from July to $13.94 billion, Vietnamese customs data showed on Tuesday, as a tariff of 20% on shipments to the United States took effect. Imports from China also fell 2% in August from July, the Customs Departm...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
Poland - Factors to Watch September 9
WARSAW, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Tuesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 2 hours):PRESIDENT IN FINLANDOn Tuesday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki will visit Helsinki, where he will meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.INTEREST RA...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
