Aug 31–Sep 4, 2026 — The 16th round of second‑phase China–South Korea FTA negotiations was held in Beijing. Delegations conducted detailed talks on cross‑border services trade and negative‑list market access and reported positive progress. Both sides agreed to accelerate negotiations and seek an early conclusion, aiming to further open services and investment sectors to support healthy, stable China–South Korea economic and trade ties.

HSBC analysts say European luxury stocks are unlikely to improve in the near term as H2 looks more challenging. LVMH and Burberry extended recent declines after brokers cut both to hold, with LVMH viewed as a soft-luxury bellwether facing a weak outlook and Burberry seen as having limited upside after recent repositioning. The sector is under pressure from weak Asian demand and reduced tourist spending tied to the Middle East conflict. Goldman Sachs’ luxury basket is down 13% YTD and LVMH’s P/E has dropped to a 10-year low. HSBC flags near-term downside risks that could affect the sector: slowing mainland China growth momentum; negative social-media backlash from an LVMH–Molly Tea trademark dispute; and easing sales growth in Korea and North America.

德國能源保障公司（SEFE）：在2026年冬季供暖季開始前實現德國整體天然氣儲量達到充足水平仍然可行