PBOC injected CNY 50 billion via a 7-day reverse repo; bids and allotment both CNY 50 billion. Operation rate 1.40%, unchanged.

Attacks on a Saudi airport and a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz heightened supply-risk concerns, pushing oil higher in early trade. WTI rose as much as 1.0% to $91.88/bbl; Brent climbed to $103.70/bbl. Year-to-date global benchmark oil prices have gained over 70% amid sustained US-Iran hostilities with no clear resolution. Although Gulf producers have largely restored exports via the Strait to near pre-conflict levels, a surge in tanker attacks and rising regional tensions could threaten flows. Traders also monitored Hurricane Isaias, which caused power outages across three US states and at least four deaths; the US Department of Energy said it will approve emergency swaps of up to 4 mln barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease hurricane-related supply disruptions.

World Bank President Banga: initial impact of the Middle East war not as severe as feared, but pressure is mounting again.