At the start of the evening session on Sep 24 (Thursday), Shanghai Gold Exchange Gold T+D fell 0.99% to 926.5 yuan/gram; Silver T+D fell 2.93% to 15,658 yuan/kg.

Audited special financial reports from 64 insurers operating compulsory motor insurance, including PICC, show for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025: 386 million vehicles insured; premium income CNY285.2 billion; claims CNY252.4 billion; management and service costs CNY53.8 billion (including a CNY1.07 billion rescue fund). The line reported an underwriting loss of CNY29.6 billion in 2025; allocated investment income totaled CNY6.6 billion, implying a net shortfall of CNY23.0 billion.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary said Trump is the first US president whose remarks have centered almost entirely on Iran, signaling that Iran has become Trump’s biggest problem and the principal issue for US policy. He added this would not be the case if Iran were not strong.