Chinese commodity futures were mixed at the midday close. Shanghai crude (SC) fell over 4%; rapeseed meal dropped more than 2%. Polypropylene, LPG, live hogs, low-sulfur fuel oil (LU), propylene, apples and soybean meal declined over 1%. Pulp rose nearly 4% and lithium carbonate gained more than 3%; pure benzene and bitumen advanced over 2%.

State Taxation Administration invoice data show China's industrial sales revenue rose 7.3% YoY in Jan–Aug. By sector, mining +8.3% YoY, manufacturing +7.5% YoY, and electricity/thermal power/gas/water production and supply +5.0% YoY. Equipment manufacturing sales increased 10.1% YoY; within that, computer and communication equipment +18.8% YoY, electrical machinery and apparatus +14.0% YoY, and instruments and meters +14.1% YoY.

WSJ, citing people familiar with the matter, says California attorney general is in intensive settlement talks with Paramount that could include a $1.5 billion commitment by Paramount to invest in California film production.