China A-shares were mixed at midday: Shanghai Composite -0.1%, Shenzhen Composite +0.04%, ChiNext -0.18%. Wind-power equipment stocks led gains, with Tianshun Wind Energy and Dajin Heavy Industry hitting limit-up; PCB names were active, Huazheng New Materials limit-up. MLCC, semiconductors, coal and minor metals also outperformed; grain, tourism, hotels & catering and property underperformed. Market breadth was negative with nearly 4,000 stocks down and half-day turnover above 1 trillion yuan.

ECB Governing Council member Kazaks said the likelihood of further monetary policy tightening is increasing; we can move gradually and need not act hastily.

At its Sept. 15, 2026 interim results briefing, Binhua Co., Ltd. said current propane and butane inventories can meet normal production. The company said flexible procurement, inventory management and feedstock substitution have partially hedged raw-material price volatility. It is accelerating construction of an electronic-chemicals business matrix; projects for 6N-grade high-purity chlorine and semiconductor-grade high-end stripping solutions are progressing steadily.