Statistics Canada data show Canada's population grew 0.5% in the 12 months to July 1.

At morning close, China's most-active domestic futures were predominantly lower: Shanghai crude (SC) fell 4%; ethylene glycol (EG) dropped about 4%; short-fiber polyester, lithium carbonate and PET bottle flake fell over 3%; methanol, asphalt and PTA declined more than 2%. Gainers included 20# rubber, Europe-route container freight and natural rubber, and Shanghai nickel, all up over 1%; platinum, industrial silicon and fiberboard rose around 1%.

英国9月制造业及服务业PMI初值将于十分钟后公布。