DataBao: Through Aug. 24, 106 companies completed IPOs in China, raising 183.154 bln yuan year-to-date; average proceeds per issuer 1.728 bln yuan. Thirty issuers raised >1.0 bln yuan, two raised >10.0 bln yuan, 29 raised 0.5–1.0 bln, and 47 raised

Japan power prices rose to a more-than-three-year high as heat-driven demand and Middle East supply disruptions boosted fuel costs. Japan Electric Power Exchange data show the national day-ahead average climbed 20% week-on-week on Monday to JPY25.18 per kWh, the highest level since January 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued nationwide extreme-heat warnings; Tokyo and Kansai are forecast to reach 35°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Nagasaki 37°C on Wednesday. Asian spot LNG prices remain above levels seen before late‑February U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, raising generation costs for Japan’s largest power source.

2-year bond futures (TS) most-active contract rose 0.01%, 5-year (TF) rose 0.05%, 10-year (T) rose 0.09%, 30-year (TL) rose 0.24%.