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The mayor of Novorossiysk, Russia, said that the attack on the city by Ukraine resulted in four deaths.
Gatwick Airport, UK: Flights at London Gatwick Airport have now resumed. We still expect it will take some time for operations to fully return to normal.
1. New CEO's Debut – Ternus, who has served as Apple's head of hardware since 2021, has hosted numerous Apple product launches, but this will be his first appearance as CEO. This event will be his first opportunity to showcase his vision for the company. 2. The Long-Standing Issue of iPhone Price Increases – Pricing of the new products is perhaps one of the most anticipated issues at this event. Apple has taken measures this year to mitigate the impact of rising chip prices, and it is reported that it will raise the prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by $100 each, a smaller increase than previously expected. 3. First Foldable iPhone – Apple is reportedly naming its first foldable phone the "iPhone Duo," with a starting price of $2,000. The entry-level version will come with 256GB of storage, and Apple will also release a larger capacity version, with the highest price potentially reaching around $3,000. This phone is expected to launch as early as October, offering white and dark blue color options. 4. iPhone 18 Pro Series – The iPhone 18 Pro series will look almost identical to the 17 Pro series, with one major change being the replacement of the orange color with a burgundy. However, in terms of cameras, the 18 Pro series will feature a new lens and professional-grade imaging software. A mechanical aperture may be added to the larger models, enabling more precise depth-of-field control and improving low-light performance. Furthermore, the "Isle of Light" design will be further reduced, and the series will feature the A20 Pro chip and a redesigned vapor chamber for better heat management. 5. Apple Watch and AirPods 5 – For the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple will introduce new colors and redesign the case and band. The Series 12 will return to a ceramic case version; the Ultra 4 will have longer battery life. Additionally, Apple will introduce the entry-level AirPods 5, featuring significantly upgraded active noise cancellation. 6. Other potential new products: A home hub for controlling smart home devices, a new Apple TV with a faster processor, and a HomePod mini. Additionally, Apple is expected to announce the official release dates for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. 7. Products not expected to be released: According to media reports, the standard iPhone 18 will be delayed until next spring; in-ear AirPods will be delayed until next year; a MacBook Pro with an M6 chip and a new iMac may be released before the end of this year; a new MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen may be released at the end of this year or early next year; and an OLED iPad mini is expected to be released before the end of October.
September 9 - According to Reuters on the 9th, an Israeli official and a source familiar with the matter revealed that Israel has notified the UK that the British consulate in Jerusalem must close, and the consulate's diplomats will lose their accreditation within 30 days.
Israel Defense Forces: Forces under the Israel Defense Forces Southern Command remain deployed in the region in accordance with the agreement and will continue operations to eliminate any threats.
Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces will continue to act decisively to weaken the capabilities of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, while thwarting any attempts to rebuild capabilities or use weapons designed to harm Israeli soldiers.
Israel Defense Forces: Yesterday (Tuesday), the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Service carried out precision strikes in several areas of the Gaza Strip.
Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Service dismantled three weapons storage facilities and a launch pit that was used to launch rockets into Israeli territory throughout the war.
September 9 - The Houthi rebels in Yemen announced today (September 9) that Saudi warplanes launched 32 airstrikes on multiple areas in Yemen's Marib, Jawf, and Taiz provinces in the past few hours.
On September 9th, Allspring Global Investments portfolio manager Rushab Amin stated in a report that the market widely expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, but its room for dovish signals is limited. Due to base effects, core inflation in the Eurozone is expected to remain high in the coming months, and rising inflation expectations across different time horizons further exacerbate this trend. Rising commodity prices may weaken unexpected economic resilience, which could become a focus for the market in the coming weeks and months. This combination limits the ECB's room for dovish signals. LSEG data shows that the market is currently pricing in further ECB rate hikes in December and between March and June 2027.
On September 9th, the "Fujian Province National Fitness Implementation Plan (2026-2030) (Draft for Solicitation of Opinions)" was released for public comment. The plan mentions deepening the integration and development of sports among Fujian, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. It actively leverages the regular exchange mechanism between sports federations, associations, and grassroots sports organizations across the Taiwan Strait, exploring the possibility of Fujian and Taiwan jointly hosting and rotating regional mass sports events. The plan also aims to expand and strengthen the Cross-Strait Sports Carnival, continue to successfully host distinctive events such as the Cross-Strait Dragon Boat Race, Hakka Martial Arts Competition, and Dragon and Lion Dance Competition, cultivate sports with a strong mass base such as basketball, baseball/softball, badminton, dragon boat racing, and Tai Chi, support Taiwanese compatriots in forming teams to participate in various mass sports events in Fujian, and build a platform for frequent cross-strait sports exchanges and interactions.
September 9th - According to sources, Iraq is seeking a significant increase in its oil production quota as OPEC+ reviews its capacity to determine next year's output levels. The second-largest oil producer in OPEC hopes to calculate future production targets based on a benchmark of 6 million barrels per day, a substantial increase from its recent levels. Iraq, the birthplace of OPEC sixty years ago, hinted in June that it might withdraw from OPEC if it could not secure a sufficiently high benchmark quota. This move could be a major blow to the organization, following the withdrawal of another key Middle Eastern member, the UAE. OPEC+ has commissioned external consultants to assess the maximum achievable production levels for each member country to better align quotas with reality. This assessment is expected to be completed by the end of this month and approved at the oil ministers' meeting at the end of November. The assessment results could be crucial to OPEC unity. Meanwhile, another founding member, Venezuela, is closely watching whether to withdraw, as it is reaching a major agreement with Trump that would grant the US considerable control over some of its oil reserves.
On September 9th, at the JD Global Technology Explorers Conference, JD Retail announced that it will invest 10 billion yuan by 2028 to help 100 brands achieve independent sales of over 1 billion yuan, promote the robot industry to enter millions of terminal scenarios, cover tens of millions of users, and become the world's largest robot retail channel.
The World Platinum Investment Council: The platinum market will experience its first annual supply surplus since 2022 due to outflows of investment funds.
September 9th - The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) stated that the platinum market is expected to shift to a supply surplus this year after three consecutive years of shortages, influenced by factors such as large-scale investor sell-offs. At the beginning of the year, precious metals were caught in an investment frenzy, with platinum soaring to a record high of nearly $3,000 per ounce. This upward trend subsequently reversed sharply, with platinum prices falling by more than a third from their January peak. The WPIC now predicts an 8.2-ton supply surplus in 2026, compared to a 9.2-ton shortage forecast earlier this year. This change is almost entirely attributed to a downward revision in investment demand, with ETF holdings expected to decrease by approximately 12 tons this year. Ed Stecker, Head of Research at the WPIC, stated that as investor demand recovers, a supply gap is expected in the second half of the year, but this will not be enough to offset the impact of the large ETF outflows at the beginning of the year.
According to Japan's Kyodo News, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has cancelled his visit to Indonesia.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan reported that Kazakhstan's net gold and foreign exchange reserves in August totaled $68.562 billion (an increase of 11.8% month-on-month).
Futures News, September 9th - Data released by the Petroleum Institute of Japan (PAJ) on Wednesday showed that for the week ending September 5th, Japan's commercial crude oil inventories were 11.4515 million kiloliters, a decrease of 1,007,645 kiloliters from the previous week's 12.4591 million kiloliters. Refinery operational capacity (BPSD) utilization was 82.9%, compared to 82.6% the previous week. Refinery design capacity (BPCD) utilization was 76.6%, compared to 77.6% the previous week. Due to changes in Japan's petroleum product supply structure, the PAJ has suspended the release of weekly inventory details for gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, and diesel.
Israeli officials: Israel has notified the British consulate in East Jerusalem that its diplomats will have their credentials revoked within 30 days.
Israeli officials: Israel has notified the British consulate in East Jerusalem that it must close within 30 days.
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