Stock Market News·2025-09-17 01:39Tech Sector Developments - A framework deal has been reached for an Oracle-led consortium to acquire approximately 80% of TikTok's U.S. operations, with Beijing's approval for Oracle to manage U.S. user data in Texas [3][8] - China is making strides towards semiconductor self-sufficiency, with Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) trialing domestically built advanced AI chipmaking equipment [4][8] - Taiwan has added Chinese tech firms Inspur, Nettrix, and Suma to its export blacklist, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global supply chains [5][8] U.S. Housing Market Insights - The U.S. housing market is experiencing a surge in new home inventory, reaching 121,000 unsold constructed homes in July, the highest level since before the Great Recession in 2009, indicating weak demand [6][8] - High prices and elevated mortgage rates are contributing to buyer unease and a significant number of canceled home purchases [6][8] Currency and Macroeconomic Trends - The U.S. dollar has approached its lowest level since March 2022, reflecting shifts in global currency dynamics influenced by changing interest rate expectations [7][8] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has lowered the USD/CNY fix to 7.1013, signaling an intent to strengthen the yuan [10][8] Asian Markets and Financing - Chinese internet firms Tencent and Baidu are raising record funds in Hong Kong's dim sum bond market, with Tencent raising 9 billion yuan ($1.27 billion) and Baidu securing 4.4 billion yuan ($618 million) to support AI initiatives [9][8] - Japan has issued ¥3.2 trillion in Treasury discount bills to address short-term funding needs, while Japanese Government Bonds remain stable [10][8] International Trade Developments - U.S. Trade Representative met with South Korea's trade minister to discuss a bilateral trade deal involving a $350 billion investment package and tariff reductions on Korean autos [11][8] - Australia has committed $735 million for biofuels development, indicating a focus on green energy investments [11][8] Airline Industry Expansion - China Eastern Airlines is launching a new Shanghai-Buenos Aires route via Auckland, marking one of the world's longest direct flights at approximately 29 hours [12][8]