FITCH said the rating upgrade reflects strengthened Portuguese public finances, including an expected downward trend in government debt.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will publish the Hong Kong SAR’s first Five-Year Economic and Social Development Plan (2026–2030) and deliver a Policy Address on Sept. 16. Lee said the five-year plan will set macro strategy, define development priorities and align with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, while the Policy Address will outline specific measures. He highlighted recent policy focus on finance, innovation and education, citing efforts to ensure effective operation of the gold central settlement system, build a commodity trading ecosystem, continue attracting frontier global firms to the Lok Ma Chau Loop Hong Kong park, and develop a Northern Metropolis university city.

Ukraine President Zelenskiy said Kyiv will guarantee the safety of Russian airspace during a visit to Moscow by a U.S. negotiating delegation.