S&P affirms Saudi Arabia's sovereign rating at A+/A-1; outlook stable.

On Sept 11 the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) held an expanded party‑committee meeting to convey Xi Jinping’s recent diplomatic instructions. SASAC directed SOEs to place international operations within China’s broader opening-up strategy, coordinate use of domestic and international markets, optimize overseas investment layout, shore up security safeguards, and expand cooperation on technology, equipment and standards.

U.S. oil rig count for week to Sept. 11 due in 10 minutes.