Hong Kong Aug trade balance: deficit HK$71.242 bln, vs deficit HK$4.9 bln previously.

Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) data show 1,890 private funds were newly filed in August 2026, totaling 72.402 bln yuan. As of end‑August 2026, 145,219 private funds were active, with combined AUM of 25.75 tln yuan.

US Secretary of State Rubio said both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy. He warned both sides have treated energy facilities as strategic targets, making negotiations over an energy ceasefire likely to be difficult, and said the US is willing to play a constructive role in advancing talks. Rubio added he discussed the conflict and bilateral ties with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and hopes President Putin will accept a G20 summit invitation as an opportunity for direct US-Russia dialogue.