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Financial
*The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% at its July policy meeting, marking the fifth consecutive pause this year and in line with market expectations. Fed swap pricing no longer fully prices in a September rate hike.
*In response to US import curbs on advanced robots, China’s Foreign Ministry stated that protectionism fails to boost US competitiveness and only harms domestic firms and consumers. China will take necessary steps to safeguard the legitimate rights of its enterprises.
Industrial Economy
*Two leading MLCC manufacturers announced price hikes. Samsung Electro-Mechanics will raise prices by 30% starting August 1, while Taiyo Yuden will increase prices from September 1, admitting it cannot guarantee on-time deliveries even if clients accept the price increase.
*The State Post Bureau held a special press conference on the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Postal Industry to accelerate the construction of a modern delivery and logistics network.
*Eight departments including Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce jointly issued the detailed rules for Shanghai’s 2026 consumer goods trade-in subsidy policy. Individual buyers can get a 15% subsidy on the final discounted price for 9 categories of smart home appliances.
*The Implementation Plan for AI Empowering Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Industry in Zhejiang (2026-2030) has been issued to boost the application of new-generation information technology industries.
Jul 29 Block Trade Info
*Discount
-Gigadevice Semiconductor (603986 CH) saw 1 block trades worth 196.48mn at 351.58yuan per share, 10.00pct discount from last closing.
*Premium
-Eastroc Beverage (605499 CH) saw 2 block trades worth 169.98mn at 141.89yuan per share, 4.98pct premium from last closing.
*Flat
-CSG Holding (000012 CH) saw 1 block trades worth 145.16mn at 3.82yuan per share, flat from last closing.
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