HSBC raised its 2027 Brent crude forecast to $85/bbl from $65/bbl and lifted its long-term assumption for 2028 onwards to $75/bbl.

China Index Academy data show average residential rents in China's first-tier cities have risen MoM for six consecutive months since March. In Shanghai, rents rose across districts in August, led by Jinshan, Minhang, Putuo, Pudong New Area and Xuhui; average residential rent was 84.39 yuan/sq m/month in August, up 0.61% MoM and 1.25% YoY. Shenzhen also posted a sixth straight MoM increase: August average rent 83.05 yuan/sq m/month, up 0.27% MoM but down 0.11% YoY. Districts with MoM gains in Shenzhen included Guangming, Bao'an, Nanshan, Futian and Longgang; only Guangming, Bao'an and Futian showed YoY growth.

Methanol front-month futures hit the daily limit, rising 6.03% to 3,359 yuan/ton.