European stocks rose Monday after most major indices fell last week; only Germany’s DAX hit a record high. The Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.2%, led by technology and pharmaceutical names. STMicroelectronics, cited as a SpaceX supplier, jumped 3%. ASML and ASM International rose 2.35% and 2.7% respectively. Argenx climbed about 7.7% after positive clinical trial results. Germany’s DAX was up 0.02%, the FTSE 100 rose 0.3% and France’s CAC 40 fell 0.1%.

A股開盤，上證指數漲0.07%，深證成指漲0.31%，創業板指漲0.18%。貴金屬、POE膠膜、CPO板塊漲幅居前。

Foshan Housing Provident Fund Management Center announced the city will raise the minimum contribution floor from Sept. 1, 2026. The contribution base minimum is set to Foshan’s on-the-job minimum wage of 2,300 yuan. Employer and employee monthly minimum contributions are each 115 yuan, for a combined minimum of 230 yuan. Flexible/self-employed participants face a monthly minimum contribution of 230 yuan.