France final Q2 GDP annualized rate and preliminary August CPI MoM due in 10 minutes.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released telecom-sector data for Jan–July 2026. As of end‑July, China’s internet broadband access ports totaled 1.27 bln, a net increase of 21.52 mln from end‑2025; FTTH/O ports were 1.23 bln, net +19.35 mln, accounting for 96.7% of broadband ports. 10GPON ports (gigabit-capable) reached 33.04 mln, net +1.417 mln from end‑2025. 5G base stations totaled 5.154 mln, net +0.316 mln from end‑2025, representing 39.4% of mobile base stations, up 0.3 ppt versus 1H 2026.

Market sources: Qatar will extend the force majeure on LNG deliveries to Pakistan through October.