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Gazprom: Gas supply has not been affected.

The Dutch AEX index fell 0.35% after US President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran had ended.

Gazprom: The Krasnodar pumping station, which supplies the Blue Stream pipeline, was attacked by drones.

Gazprom: Ukraine attacked facilities that export natural gas to Türkiye.

US President Trump: I think the Iranians are really incompetent. If they were capable, they would have reached an agreement 47 years ago.

The onshore yuan closed at 6.7993 against the US dollar at 16:30 on July 8, down 37 points from the previous trading day.

The VIX fear index hit a one-week high, rising 1.09 points to 17.25 on the day.

The VIX fear index hit a one-week high, ultimately rising 1.09 points to 17.25.

July 8 – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government welcomes the Legislative Council's passage today (July 8) of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, which stipulates the arrangement for calculating and paying stamp duty in RMB for over-the-counter (OTC) securities transactions. A HKSAR Government spokesperson stated that the measures will facilitate investors in simultaneously settling transactions and paying stamp duty in RMB during OTC transactions, and are expected to help increase the trading volume and liquidity of RMB OTC transactions, as well as strengthen the function of the RMB as an international investment currency. The amendment bill will be gazetted on July 17.

US President Trump: The decision on whether to continue negotiations with Iran is the responsibility of Witkov and Kushner.

The Hang Seng Index closed up 702.57 points, or 2.99%, at 24,199.46 on Wednesday, July 8; the Hang Seng Tech Index closed up 223.98 points, or 4.97%, at 4,731.02; the H-share Index closed up 313.96 points, or 4.04%, at 8,084.22; and the Red Chip Index closed up 69.8 points, or 1.83%, at 3,874.93.

July 8th - Data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) shows that the wholesale penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) among manufacturers reached 62.8% in June, an increase of 13 percentage points compared to June 2025. In June, the penetration rate of NEVs among domestic brands was 73.9%; among luxury cars, it was 55.5%; and among mainstream joint venture brands, it rose to 13.1%.

Alibaba (BABA.N) shares rose as much as 12.8% in pre-market trading.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The exchange of fire between the US and Iran has further complicated the already tense ceasefire negotiations.

July 8th - The Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan issued a security alert on the 8th local time, reminding Chinese citizens and organizations in Afghanistan to strengthen security precautions both at their residence and while traveling. The full text is as follows: The security situation in Afghanistan remains severe and complex. The Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan once again reminds Chinese citizens and organizations in Afghanistan to closely monitor the local security situation, enhance their awareness of security, strengthen security measures at their residence and while traveling, and avoid regular travel. If you discover anything unusual or encounter an emergency, please report it to the police immediately and contact the Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan. Before long-distance travel, especially inter-provincial travel, you should report to the relevant Afghan authorities in advance and obtain permission, conduct a safety inspection of your vehicle, equip yourself with sufficient security personnel, and prepare emergency plans. Pay attention to road conditions during your journey, properly handle any unusual situations, and ensure your personal and property safety.

European Central Bank: National regulators should generally maintain existing capital buffer requirements.