Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 26,623, up 1.9% for the day and 32.7% year-to-date (YTD) [2] - The MSCI China index increased by 2.0%, with a YTD growth of 37.5% [2] - The CSI 300 index rose by 1.5%, showing a YTD increase of 17.4% [2] Commodity Prices - Gold prices reached US$3,834 per ounce, up 2.0% for the day and 46.1% YTD [3] - Brent Crude oil fell to US$68 per barrel, down 3.5% for the day and 6.1% YTD [3] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) remained stable at 2,266, with a significant YTD increase of 127.3% [3] Economic Indicators - China's industrial profits surged by 20.4% YoY in August 2025, reversing a 1.5% decline in July [9] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced a rollout of RMB500 billion in new policy-based financial tools to stimulate investment [6] - The new financial tools are expected to leverage 3-5 times, potentially boosting investment by RMB1.5-2.5 trillion, equivalent to 2.9-4.9% of fixed asset investment (FAI) in 2024 [7]