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On August 23, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that Iran has never been afraid of US sanctions, and all its actions, whether blockades or military operations, have failed. This new tactic is also destined to fail. Trumps so-called "economic actions" are nothing more than a consistent bullying tactic of US policy. "In a sense, its like a movie weve seen countless times; we know how to deal with it," Araqchi said. He added that whether the US resorts to military action or reverts to its old tricks, it shows they have no other options. Faced with the Iranian people, the US has no choice but to keep repeating the same plans. They should understand that there is no other way but to engage in respectful dialogue with the Iranian people and seek a solution based on justice and honor.August 23 - According to data from online platforms, as of now, the box office revenue (including pre-sales) for the 2026 summer movie season has exceeded 11.5 billion yuan.According to the Jerusalem Post, Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which was established earlier this month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.According to Saudi satellite television: Sources indicate that a proposal has been put forward to amend the original September 30 deadline for the return of restricted weapons to the state. Factions in Iraq favor a two-year freeze on weapons use based on Irans "vision."According to Saudi satellite television: Sources indicate that Iraq has shifted its rhetoric from "weapons monopoly" to "weapons regulation." The government committee responsible for inventorying the weapons is still in discussions with factions that refuse to hand over their weapons.

Hang Seng Index, ASX200, Nikkei 225: Hang Seng Jumps on China PMI

Steven Zhao

Mar 01, 2023 15:37


Market Overview

It was a bullish Wednesday morning session for the Asian markets, with the Hang Seng Index leading the way. The Asian markets brushed aside bearish sessions for the Dow and the NASDAQ Composite Index. US economic indicators disappointed on Tuesday, with consumer confidence weakening for a second consecutive month and house price growth slowing.


The CB Consumer Confidence Index fell from 106.0 to 102.9 in February, with the S&P/CS HPI Composite n.s.a rising by 4.6% year-over-year in December. House prices were up 6.8% in November. Elevated US mortgage rates continue to impact buyer demand, with US mortgage rates bouncing back after a brief retreat.


On Tuesday, the NASDAQ Composite Index fell by 0.10%, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 seeing losses of 0.71% and 0.30%, respectively. This morning, the US Futures reversed early losses. The Dow mini was up 16 points, with the NASDAQ mini flat.


Private sector PMI numbers from China delivered support to riskier assets this morning. After a China data void, today’s stats provided investors with much-needed relief. The all-important Caixin Manufacturing PMI increased from 49.2 to 51.6 in February. Economists forecast a PMI of 50.2. Significantly, the manufacturing sector expanded for the first time since July 2022.

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