Shanghai International Energy Exchange crude oil futures closed up 3.06% in the night session, at 637.20 yuan per barrel. Shanghai Gold Exchange gold futures closed down 1.88% in the night session, while silver futures closed down 2.74%. During this night session, major commodities showed divergent trends: energy-related crude oil performed strongly, while precious metals saw a notable correction.

The US dollar against offshore RMB just reached the 6.7200 threshold, now quoted at 6.7200, up 0.04% for the day; the US dollar against onshore RMB is now quoted at 6.7201, up 0.01% for the day.

The yield on ultra-long US Treasury bonds has remained at high levels for the longest period since 2006. Amid massive fiscal deficits, another wave of corporate bond issuance, and an upcoming potentially decisive Federal Reserve meeting, investors are expected to remain cautious in the coming weeks. The yield on the US 30-year Treasury bond rose to 5.34% in mid-August, the highest level since 2007, just 10 basis points below the highest level in 22 years. As of Monday, the number of days this y

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,440.00/ounce mark, now quoted at $4,439.87/ounce, down 0.21% on the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is currently quoted at $4,489.10/ounce, up 0.17% on the day.

The central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan is reported at 6.7809 today, down by 19 points from the previous trading day's 6.7828. The onshore USD/CNY closed at 6.7197 yesterday, while the offshore USD/CNY closed at 6.7174 yesterday.