US ISM non-manufacturing employment index for August 47.8, prior 47.4.

China COSCO Shipping Group said it has noted foreign media reports citing anonymous US officials alleging COSCO vessels carry ‘‘covert equipment’’ to intercept military communications and collect intelligence. The company said those allegations have no factual basis and it strongly rejects them. It said communications, navigation, security and operational equipment on its commercial ships are used for navigation safety, ship‑to‑shore contact and emergency response in normal commercial operations, and that there is no use of merchant vessels to eavesdrop on military communications or gather intelligence. China COSCO Shipping said it opposes misinformation that harms its brand or disrupts its international operations and reserves the right to seek legal protection of its reputation.

博通(AVGO.O)一度下跌5.9%，創自8月14日以來最大跌幅。