24小时环球政经要闻全览 | 9月8日

Market Overview - Major indices in the US and Europe experienced declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by 220.43 points (-0.48%) to 45400.86, and the S&P 500 down by 20.58 points (-0.32%) to 6481.5 [2] - In contrast, Asian markets showed positive performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 46.63 points (1.24%) to 3812.51, and the Shenzhen Component Index up by 471.86 points (3.89%) to 12590.56 [2] Political Developments - US President Trump indicated readiness to enter the second phase of sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, although he did not commit to specific actions [3] - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation, attributing it to the completion of his tasks and taking responsibility for previous electoral losses [4] Defense and Military Initiatives - India announced a 15-year defense plan focusing on military equipment procurement, including the construction of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the use of domestically manufactured fighter jets [5][6] Economic Updates - China's foreign exchange reserves reached $332.22 billion at the end of August, marking a $29.9 billion increase from July, the highest level since January 2016 [11] - The People's Bank of China reported a continuous increase in gold reserves for the tenth consecutive month, reaching 74.02 million ounces by the end of August [12] Corporate Actions - Anutin Charnvirakul was appointed as Thailand's new Prime Minister, following a vote by the National Assembly [7] - The chairman of Tonghuashun plans to reduce his stake in the company, citing the completion of his investment goals and the intention to enhance market liquidity [17] Industry Developments - OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production by 137,000 barrels per day starting from October 2025, following a decision by eight member countries to adjust their output [8][9]