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On September 15th, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in August, the year-on-year decline in new residential property prices in first-tier cities was 0.9%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 2.3%, 1.9%, and 2.3% respectively, while Shanghai saw an increase of 3.0%. In second- and third-tier cities, the year-on-year declines in new residential property prices were 2.7% and 4.1% respectively, both narrowing by 0.1 percentage points. In August, the year-on-year decline in existing residential property prices in first-tier cities was 2.7%, a decrease of 1.0 percentage point compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 3.5%, 0.8%, 3.8%, and 2.7% respectively. In second- and third-tier cities, the year-on-year declines in existing residential property prices were 4.9% and 5.6% respectively, both narrowing by 0.2 percentage points.

New Residential Housing Prices: 1. Beijing: August new residential housing prices -0.2% month-on-month (previous value -0.3%), -2.3% year-on-year (previous value -2.3%). 2. Shanghai: August new residential housing prices +0.4% month-on-month (previous value +0.2%), +3.0% year-on-year (previous value +3.0%). 3. Guangzhou: August new residential housing prices +0.1% month-on-month (previous value +0.1%), -1.9% year-on-year (previous value -2.2%). 4. Shenzhen: August new residential housing prices +0.2% month-on-month (previous value +0.2%), -2.3% year-on-year (previous value -2.9%). Second-hand Residential Housing Prices: 1. Beijing: August second-hand residential housing prices -0.1% month-on-month (previous value 0.0%), -3.5% year-on-year (previous value -4.5%). 2. Shanghai's existing home prices in August increased by 0.3% month-on-month (previous value +0.3%) and decreased by 0.8% year-on-year (previous value -2.0%). 3. Guangzhou's existing home prices in August remained unchanged month-on-month (previous value +0.4%) and decreased by 3.8% year-on-year (previous value -4.7%). 4. Shenzhen's existing home prices in August increased by 0.1% month-on-month (previous value +0.2%) and decreased by 2.7% year-on-year (previous value -3.6%).

National Bureau of Statistics: Beijing's second-hand housing prices in August decreased by 0.1% month-on-month (previous value +0%) and decreased by 3.5% year-on-year (previous value -4.5%).

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the price of second-hand residential properties in Shenzhen rose 0.1% month-on-month in August (up 0.2% in the previous month) and fell 2.7% year-on-year (down 3.6% in the previous month).

September 15th - The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held in Wuhan, Hubei Province this morning, and the "National Carbon Market Development Report (2026)" was released at the conference. Reporters learned that as of the end of August, the national carbon emission trading market had accumulated transactions exceeding 900 million tons, with a transaction value exceeding 60 billion yuan. The national carbon market has grown from nothing to a significant stage, playing a crucial role in promoting the achievement of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

On September 15th, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in August, the month-on-month price of newly built commercial residential buildings in first-tier cities rose by 0.1%, reversing the flat trend of the previous month. Specifically, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen saw increases of 0.4%, 0.1%, and 0.2% respectively, while Beijing experienced a decrease of 0.2%. The month-on-month price of newly built commercial residential buildings in second-tier cities decreased by 0.1%, the same as the previous month. The month-on-month price of newly built commercial residential buildings in third-tier cities decreased by 0.2%, a narrowing of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Among the 70 large and medium-sized cities, 21 cities saw month-on-month increases or flat prices for newly built commercial residential buildings, two fewer than the previous month. In August, the month-on-month price of second-hand residential buildings in first-tier cities rose by 0.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, Shanghai and Shenzhen saw increases of 0.3% and 0.1% respectively, Guangzhou remained flat, and Beijing experienced a decrease of 0.1%. The month-on-month price of second-hand residential buildings in second-tier cities decreased by 0.3%, the same as the previous month. The sales price of second-hand homes in third-tier cities fell by 0.3% month-on-month, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Among the 70 large and medium-sized cities, the sales prices of second-hand homes in 8 cities either rose or remained unchanged month-on-month, the same as the previous month.

As of 09:30 Beijing time, New York gold futures rose 0.04%, New York silver futures rose 0.25%, and New York copper futures fell 0.35%.

On Tuesday, September 15, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened 16.46 points higher, or 0.07%, at 24,934.06; the Hang Seng Tech Index opened 20.51 points higher, or 0.47%, at 4,338.45; the H-share Index opened 18.67 points higher, or 0.23%, at 8,303.25; and the Red Chip Index opened 7.38 points higher, or 0.18%, at 4,137.49.

According to JLC Network Technology's calculations, as of the second working day on the 15th, the change rate was 9.40%, with the average price of reference oil at $102.93 per barrel. Domestic gasoline and diesel prices increased by 550 yuan/ton. The next price adjustment window is at 24:00 on September 24th. 1. Shandong Local Refineries: Yesterday, market participants concentrated on restocking, leading to a significant improvement in refined oil sales at local refineries. The gasoline and diesel production-to-sales ratio was around 120%, driving a continued downward trend in inventory. Coupled with the rise in international crude oil prices, this is expected to boost refined oil prices at Shandong local refineries by approximately 30 yuan/ton today. 2. East China: On Tuesday, crude oil prices closed higher, and the change rate moved positively and widely, with positive news supporting the oil market. Today, gasoline and diesel prices in East China remained high and firm, but downstream purchasing sentiment was cautious, resulting in a sluggish market. 3. South China: On Tuesday, crude oil prices closed higher, and the change rate moved positively and widely, with positive news supporting the oil market. Today, gasoline and diesel prices in East China remained high and firm, with downstream buyers exhibiting cautious purchasing sentiment and a sluggish market atmosphere. 4. North China: On Tuesday, international oil prices continued to rise, and with positive news, it is expected that gasoline and diesel prices in North China will remain firm at near-term benchmark prices, with some lower prices showing a slight upward trend. Strict control over supply and reluctance to sell are in place, with traders focusing on immediate needs. 5. Central China: On Tuesday, crude oil prices continued to rise at the close, and with continued support from news, gasoline and diesel prices in Central China are expected to remain high and firm today. Price limits will constrain price increases, and traders will maintain operations focused on immediate needs, resulting in a sluggish market atmosphere.

New York silver futures broke through $64 per ounce, up 0.38% on the day.

According to Al Arabiya TV: The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting tonight to discuss developments in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

Futures Commentary by Everbright Futures: On September 14th, COMEX gold opened lower and continued to decline, dipping below 4300 points during the session, closing at $4340.0 per ounce, a drop of 1.56%. Domestic SHFE gold opened lower but rallied in the night session, slightly recovering the gap from the lower opening, closing at 933.98 yuan/gram, a drop of 1.10%. The core logic behind the market decline was the "double whammy" of soaring oil prices and rising US Treasury yields. On Monday, Brent crude broke through $108 per barrel, WTI stabilized above $100, and the Middle East geopolitical conflict took another turn—a key Saudi oil pipeline was attacked and shut down, Houthi rebels attacked Saudi energy facilities, and the scheduled meeting on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz in Oman was postponed, bringing diplomatic efforts to a standstill. The surge in oil prices directly pushed up inflation expectations, suggesting that major central banks around the world may tighten monetary policy to control inflation. Previously released data from last Friday showed that the US August CPI rose 0.4% month-on-month, and the core CPI rose 0.3% month-on-month, both exceeding expectations and further reinforcing the logic of interest rate hikes. US Treasury yields are another major obstacle for gold. The 10-year US Treasury yield briefly broke through 5% during the session, reaching a new high since 2023. At the same time, the US dollar index rose to around 99.5, putting additional pressure on dollar-denominated gold. Looking ahead, in the short term, given the unstable geopolitical situation, gold prices may continue their weak and volatile trend. The outcome of the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting and the wording of its policy statement early Thursday morning will likely be the key variable determining whether gold prices can stabilize. If interest rates are raised but the statement does not signal continued tightening, the market may see this as "the bad news is out," and gold may see a window of opportunity for recovery; conversely, if the Fed maintains a hawkish tone, coupled with US Treasury yields remaining above 5%, gold prices may further decline.

On September 15, 2026, Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, met with Demarai, Honorary Chairman of the Canada-China Business Council, in Beijing to exchange views on issues such as China-Canada economic and trade relations.

On September 15th, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry." The plan proposes to consolidate the advantages of the energy electronics industry. It will continue to promote the coordinated development of energy electronics technologies such as photovoltaics, energy storage, terminals, and communications. It will further promote the iterative upgrading of high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell technology, develop next-generation high-efficiency photovoltaic cell technologies and supporting equipment and materials such as perovskite tandem cells, research and promote highly reliable and intelligent photovoltaic modules and intelligent operation and maintenance technologies for photovoltaic systems, and expand "photovoltaic+" application scenarios. It will enhance the innovation capabilities of the entire new battery industry chain, consolidate the competitive advantage of lithium batteries, continue to promote the industrialization of solid-state batteries, sodium batteries, flow batteries, fuel cells, etc., promote the intelligent, green, and integrated development of new batteries, and support the application of new batteries in scenarios such as smart terminals, new energy vehicles, ships, aviation, intelligent robots, construction machinery, and agricultural equipment. It will accelerate the research and development and supply of key power electronics technologies, improve the supply capacity of key core devices and components, and enhance the efficient integration and precise control level of energy storage systems.

On September 15th, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry." The plan proposes to promote the research and industrialization of the fifth-generation Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC-V) chip and support its application in fields such as artificial intelligence and embedded systems. It also emphasizes deepening collaborative innovation between chips and modules, and strengthening the collaborative design and optimization of algorithms and hardware architecture. The plan aims to consolidate the competitive advantage of communication equipment and accelerate breakthroughs in technologies and products such as high-end data communication, optical communication, mobile communication, satellite communication, and next-generation short-range wireless communication. Furthermore, it promotes the intelligent upgrading of industrial control equipment and constructs an integrated industrial computing system encompassing computing, control, sensing, and transmission. The plan also promotes the high-end development and application of laser equipment, achieving breakthroughs in technologies such as high-performance lasers, ultra-precision laser processing, and precision optomechanical systems. Finally, it guides the digital, integrated, and intelligent development of radar equipment and accelerates its application in emerging fields such as intelligent driving and the low-altitude economy. Finally, it accelerates technological breakthroughs in transfer equipment, improves its flexibility and intelligence, and expands its application to meet the needs of next-generation intelligent manufacturing.

Polish Armed Forces: Military air operations have been launched in Polish airspace as Russia launches drone attacks against Ukraine.