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S&P Global Markets Intelligence: Hungary's 5-year credit default swaps (CDS) fell 8 basis points to 100 basis points from Friday's close.

Anta Sports (02020.HK): In the first quarter of 2026, the retail sales of all other brand products* (by retail value) recorded a positive growth of 40-45% compared with the same period in 2025.

Anta Sports (02020.HK): In the first quarter of 2026, the retail sales of FILA brand products (based on retail value) recorded a positive growth of 10-20% compared with the same period in 2025.

Anta Sports (02020.HK): In the first quarter of 2026, the retail sales of Anta brand products (calculated by retail value) recorded high single-digit positive growth compared with the same period in 2025.

On April 13, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced the addition of two new technology-focused indices to its index portfolio: the HKEX Korea Exchange Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Technology & US Technology 100 Index. As the first jointly named indexes by HKEX and Korea Exchange, the HKEX Korea Exchange Semiconductor Index tracks the performance of Hong Kong-listed semiconductor companies eligible for the Stock Connect program, as well as the performance of the Korea Exchange Semiconductor Top 15 Index, representing leading South Korean semiconductor companies. The HKEX Technology & US Technology 100 Index tracks the performance of all constituent stocks of the HKEX Technology 100 Index and the 100 largest technology companies by market capitalization listed on Nasdaq (including the seven largest US-listed companies). Both indices are weighted approximately 60% for Hong Kong-listed companies eligible for the Stock Connect program and approximately 40% for overseas-listed companies, aiming to encourage the inclusion of more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the Southbound ETF Connect program and provide mainland Chinese investors with more diverse cross-market opportunities.

On April 13, the State Council Information Office held a press conference in Shanghai to introduce Shanghai's high-level opening-up and related matters. This was the first stop of the State Council Information Office's series of interviews on the theme of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Wu Wei, Standing Committee Member of the Shanghai Municipal Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of Shanghai, stated at the conference that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Shanghai's GDP ranked among the top five cities globally, and its total port trade volume remained the highest in the world. This year marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and Shanghai's expected GDP growth target is around 5%. Regarding economic growth in 2026, he expressed confidence that Shanghai would achieve its expected growth target of around 5% for the first quarter and the whole year.

Anthony Whelan, a former aide to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will lead the powerful EU competition regulator.

US President Trump retweeted a New York Post article titled "Trump cleverly debunks Iran's bluff—he himself blocked the Strait of Hormuz."

April 13th - Pantone Macroeconomics reports that the UK job market remained stable in March despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty. According to the Centre for Economic Research's employment report, the number of permanent job openings in the UK remained at its highest level since September 2022. Furthermore, the Centre for Economic Research's data was collected between March 12th and March 25th, a period before the US and Iran reached a preliminary ceasefire agreement, which may have provided some support to market sentiment. However, geopolitical tensions could still put pressure on the labor market. Given the difficulty in quickly resolving the Middle East conflict and the potential for prolonged high energy prices, we still expect hiring activity to remain subdued in the coming months.

On Monday, April 13, the Hang Seng Index closed down 232.69 points, or 0.9%, at 25,660.85; the Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 38.25 points, or 0.79%, at 4,822.01; the H-share Index closed down 52.98 points, or 0.61%, at 8,602.06; and the Red Chip Index closed up 7.65 points, or 0.18%, at 4,295.16.

Germany's Ministry of Economic Affairs: In the best-case scenario, energy and commodity prices will gradually return to normal this year.

Shares of U.S. oil companies rose in pre-market trading, with ExxonMobil up 2.7%, Chevron up 2.3%, Diamondback Energy up 4.1%, Devon Energy up 3.6%, and Occidental Peroleum up 3.2%.

Philippine President Marcos: Reduce fuel tax.

German Ministry of Economic Affairs: However, high energy prices, supply chain problems, and economic pressures are expected to continue for some time.

German Ministry of Economic Affairs: Future economic development largely depends on the resolution of the Middle East conflict.

SanDisk (SNDK.O) rose 1.8% in pre-market trading. The company will be included in the Nasdaq 100 index on April 20.

In pre-market trading on the US stock market, oil and gas stocks rallied, with Battalion Oil up 18%, Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) up 3.42%, and ConocoPhillips (COP.N) up 3.18%.

British Prime Minister Starmer: We have been working to bring countries together to ensure the smooth flow of traffic through the Straits.