Iranian foreign minister Araghchi spoke by phone with Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. They discussed recent regional developments and "effective strategies to strengthen peace, stability and security in West Asia".

美國貿易代表格里爾：美國曾提議取消針對軟木木材的10%關稅。

Zhongtai Securities says the mid–late August pullback began as expected; the market retraced after a rally, volumes fell and stabilized. It maintains a mid‑term view that the market should strengthen again in September. The correction offers a right‑side buying opportunity; allocation focus remains on technology manufacturing and nonferrous metals. Mid‑term recommendations: increase exposure to STAR 50, nonferrous metals and gold. In September, if AI revenue concerns ease and Fed rate expectations improve, STAR 50 may see a trend recovery. Short‑term defensive preferences are power equipment and energy & chemical manufacturers; thematic focus on edge AI and AI applications with existing commercialization paths. Be cautious on overseas compute capacity until end‑of‑month model releases and revenue data validate demand.