HKEX filing shows HSBC (00005.HK) repurchased 3.0 mln shares on other exchanges on Sept 18, spending GBP 45.5 mln.

美國財長貝森特：荷蘭正在從北美（包括渥太華和紐約）運回黃金，這反映的是本國偏好，而不是對美國資產的全面否定。

Hebei statistical bureau said industrial value added of enterprises above designated size rose 5.0% YoY in Jan–Aug. By sector: mining +2.5% YoY, manufacturing +5.8%, power/heat/gas and water supply +2.6%. By ownership: state-controlled +0.6%, joint-stock +4.8%, foreign/HK-Macau/Taiwan-funded +9.5%, private +7.4%. By firm size: large +4.5%, medium +3.6%, small +7.1%. Of 40 major industries tracked, 28 (70.0%) expanded; strongest growth seen in instrument manufacturing +49.3%, nonferrous metal mining +22.8%, pharmaceuticals +14.6%, rail/ship/aerospace & other transport equipment +10.5%, and auto manufacturing +8.7%.