The Supreme Leader's office said on the 10th that Supreme Leader Mujtaba will sign appointment orders for several senior commanders of the Iranian armed forces.

Canada national economic confidence index 53 as of Aug. 7; prior 52.8.

Beike Research Institute data show Shenzhen’s new-home and resale markets warmed in August. Resale contract signings at Beike’s Shenzhen partner stores rose 13% week-on-week last week; average daily resale signings in August were 9% higher than July, with Aug. 9 the highest daily level since June. New-home subscription volumes increased 14% week-on-week last week; average daily new-home subscriptions in August were up 40% versus July, indicating earlier pent-up demand is being released.