US soybean futures rose to a near three-year high after a US renewable-fuel waiver decision altered the outlook for biofuel demand. The EPA on Monday issued 1.76 bln small-refinery exemption credits for the 2025 compliance year — the largest SRE issuance since 2017 — which lowers small refineries’ immediate renewable-fuel blending obligations. The agency unexpectedly said it will reallocate the gap between projected and actual 2025 waivers into 2026 and 2027 blending mandates, effectively postpo

China A-share AI application theme extended intraday gains: Yiwang Yichuang and Yaowang Technology hit daily limit-up; earlier Jingyeda, Zhangyue Technology and Yue Media also reached limit-up. Huaxin Yongdao surged over 25%; Liujin Technology, Fushi Holdings, Wanxing Technology, Airong Software and Liandi Information posted rapid sharp advances.

Russian Prime Minister Mishustin said on Aug. 31 the government has approved a revised automotive industry development strategy through 2035 to improve the effectiveness of sector policies. The plan sets priorities and targets including a substantial increase in production across all segments, higher technological autonomy and explicit support for the auto parts industry. It calls for greater production automation to raise labor productivity, stronger protection of domestic companies’ intellectual property and accelerated development of highly automated vehicles.