Mexico's President Sheinbaum said the US ambassador's remarks at a police academy opening were inappropriate.

Malaysia's palm oil inventories likely rose last month to a record high, enlarging the near-term supply buffer and intensifying downward pressure on prices, though El Nifio could disrupt output over the next year. Market participants are watching for faster exports to major buyers such as India to help absorb the surplus. CGS International plantation research head Jacquelyn Yow said output typically peaks in September‑October but was stronger than expected, pushing stocks higher and keeping prices under pressure in a 4,300–4,500 ringgit/tonne range (about $1,052).

National Bureau of Statistics: year-to-date investment in new productive capacity sustained strong growth, led by faster spending tied to technological progress and industrial upgrading; investment in priority sectors rose and the overall investment mix continued to improve. Emerging industries expanded rapidly and high‑tech investment accelerated — Jan–Aug high‑tech industry investment rose 5.2% YoY, 0.2ppt faster than Jan–Jul, contributing 0.5ppt to overall investment growth.