Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): As of the week ending August 18, Brent crude oil speculators’ net long positions increased by 11,149 contracts to 251,897 contracts.

On August 27, Li Bingjun, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee and Governor of Guizhou Province, met with Ge Yue, Vice President of Apple Inc. and Managing Director of Greater China, who attended the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo. Li Bingjun expressed hope that Apple would further increase its investment in Guizhou, continuously strengthen the sound foundation for cooperation, and promote the achievement of more pragmatic results. Guizhou will provide high-

OCBC Bank: Jackson Hole Meeting Becomes a Key Test for Gold, Caution Needed for Short-Term Price Chasing

Japanese Finance Minister Mitsuki Katayama: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is determined to boost the economy and competitiveness, which will increase the credibility of the yen. Foreign exchange rates are determined by multiple factors. The joint forex statement between the US and Japan is of great significance. Economic and financial management is not aimed at forex trading.

Japanese Finance Minister Kato Mayuzumi: Enhancing international competitiveness will strengthen the credibility of the yen.