Ministry of Finance Successfully Issues 6 Billion Yuan Government Bonds in Macau On August 20, the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China successfully issued 6 billion yuan of government bonds through book building to professional investors in the Macao Special Administrative Region. The issuance was widely welcomed by investors, with total subscriptions reaching 38.591 billion yuan, approximately 6.43 times the issuance size. Among them, the 2-year tranche amounted to 3 billion

Samsung Electronics' South Korean shares surged over 3%, while Southern Double Leverage Samsung Electronics rose nearly 7%. According to reports, Samsung Electronics' board of directors is expected to announce a major shareholder return plan today, with plans to return up to $79 billion to shareholders. SK Hynix's South Korean shares jumped over 4%, and Southern Maximum Double Leverage Hynix rose more than 8%.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,530.00/ounce mark, currently quoted at $4,529.99/ounce, up 0.24% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4,586.70/ounce, up 0.33% on the day.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,540.00/oz level, now trading at $4,541.50/oz, up 0.49% for the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now quoted at $4,597.60/oz, up 0.57% for the day.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,530.00/oz mark, now trading at $4,530.45/oz, up 0.25% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now at $4,587.00/oz, up 0.34% on the day.