European Commission President Von der Leyen announced the EU-Canada summit will be held Oct. 29-30.

Shanghai Gold Exchange Gold T+D closed up 3.29% at 938.3 yuan/gram on Monday, June 15. Silver T+D closed up 6.41% at 16,870 yuan/kg.

Reports the US and Iran are close to a peace agreement and a continued US stock rally supported risk appetite; China Golden Dragon index rebounded. Hang Seng opened 283 pts higher at 25,001, peaked at 25,047 (+329) and later saw gains narrow to +92 with a low of 24,811. At midday the Hang Seng was up 0.45%, the Hang Seng Tech index was up 0.92%, and turnover was HKD 159.1 billion. Sector movers: recent AI listings, PCB and semiconductor names, computer equipment, precious metals and airlines led gains; oil & gas, coal and aluminium names pulled back; tea beverages, education and sporting-goods sectors underperformed. Selected stocks: LiuliuMei (06658.HK) surged ~189% on debut; Zhipu (02513.HK) +28%; COSCO Shipping Energy (01138.HK) +18.5%; Huiju Technology (01729.HK) and Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) each +15%+. Aluminum Corp of China (02600.HK) fell >8.5%; ENN Energy (02688.HK) down ~6%.