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February 26th - According to data from multiple institutions, Shenzhen's real estate market saw a significant increase in activity during this year's Spring Festival holiday, with substantial growth in both new and existing home sales and viewings. Data from the Shenzhen Housing and Construction Bureau shows that during this year's Spring Festival holiday (February 15th-23rd), the average daily transaction volume of existing homes in Shenzhen increased by 211.1% compared to the same period last year; the average daily transaction volume of new homes increased by 125.6%. As of February 23rd, a total of 1,068 new homes and 1,727 existing homes were sold in Shenzhen in February. Furthermore, the real estate markets in Hangzhou, Chongqing, and many other cities in Hubei Province also showed signs of recovery during this year's Spring Festival holiday, with significant increases in transaction volume.

Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takada: I hope to ensure that the Bank of Japan does not fall behind in dealing with inflation risks.

Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takada: I don't think we are currently behind the times.

The yield on Japan's 30-year government bonds fell 2.0 basis points to 3.360%.

Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takada: When judging the timing of interest rate hikes and the final interest rate level, overseas conditions are also important.

Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takada: The pace of future interest rate hikes will depend on the economic, price, and market conditions at that time.

Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takada: It is currently difficult to determine the ideal pace of interest rate hikes and the upper limit of interest rates.

Japan's leading economic indicators for December came in at 1.1% month-on-month, down from 0.3% previously.

February 26th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: In recent intraday trading, spot silver prices have continued to rise, gradually approaching the key resistance level of $92.00. After stabilizing above the EMA50 moving average, positive technical support continues, indicating that the bullish correction trend dominates in the short term, providing some technical stability to the price.

Japan's final December coincident economic index month-on-month rate was -0.6%, compared to -0.4% previously.

Japan's leading indicator for December was finalized at 111, compared with 110.2 previously.

Japan's final coincident index for December was 114.3, compared with 114.5 previously.

February 26th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: Brent crude oil futures prices maintained their upward trend in the latest intraday trading, mainly benefiting from dynamic support that continues to trade above the EMA50 moving average. Meanwhile, the main bullish trend dominates in the short term, with prices moving along this trendline, further consolidating the upward pattern. It is worth noting that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has begun to release positive signals after reaching oversold levels, further increasing the positive pressure on this commodity.

February 26th - Toyota Motor Corporation, the world's largest automaker, saw sales growth in January, continuing its upward momentum after a stellar year. Data released by Toyota on Thursday showed that despite a slight decline in global production in January, sales, including those from subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino Motors, rose 4.8% year-on-year to 887,266 vehicles, a record high for January sales. In January, sales of Toyota and Lexus brands increased by 8.1% in the United States and 6.6% in China. Domestic sales in Japan, however, declined by 2.7%. Toyota's resilience is particularly noteworthy in an automotive industry squeezed by tariffs, increased competition, and uncertainty surrounding the global electric vehicle transition. While competitors warned of billions of dollars in increased costs and sought to raise prices or shift production, Toyota has maintained its footing thanks to its scale and supply chain flexibility.

On February 26th, Three Sheep (Hefei) Holding Group Co., Ltd. issued a statement clarifying that recently, a large amount of false information about "Three Sheep's successful backdoor listing" has been circulating online, causing public misunderstanding. To clarify the facts, Three Sheep Group solemnly declares: 1. As of now, Three Sheep Group and its subsidiaries have not submitted any form of backdoor listing, overall listing, or IPO application; 2. The online rumors of "Three Sheep listing on Nasdaq" or "backdoor listing through a US stock company" are merely related to overseas live-streaming operation business cooperation.

On February 26th, Tesla China officially announced a new round of financing incentives for its vehicles. Orders placed before March 31st will be eligible for a 7-year low-interest loan on all models. For the three main models, Model 3, Model Y, and Model YL, an additional 5-year 0% interest plan is available, meaning no interest will be paid on the loan. This move is widely interpreted by the industry as another round of "disguised price reductions," aimed at further boosting sales. In January 2026, Tesla China released a similar promotional program, which at that time was valid until January 31st. Data shows that Tesla China's total wholesale sales in 2025 were 851,700 vehicles (including domestic deliveries and overseas exports), a year-on-year decrease of 7.08%.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (00388.HK): The Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of HK$6.52 per share, to be paid entirely in cash; together with the first interim dividend of HK$6.00 per share to be paid in September 2025, the total dividend for the year will be HK$12.52 per share.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (00388.HK): Revenue and other income and profit for 2025 will reach record highs for the second consecutive year. Revenue and other income for 2025 will be HK$29.161 billion, up 30% from 2024.

Galaxy Entertainment (00027.HK): The Group's adjusted EBITDA for the year 2025 is HK$14.5 billion, up 19% year-on-year. Profit attributable to shareholders for the year is HK$10.7 billion, up 22% year-on-year.