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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson said on Sunday that the number of American citizens returning safely from the Middle East to the United States since February 28 has exceeded 32,000. He stated that the U.S. Department of State has completed nearly 24 charter flight operations. Johnson noted that more than half of the Americans requesting assistance to leave declined the transportation services offered by the U.S. government when contacted, with some choosing to stay put or seek alternative options.

The computing power leasing sector surged rapidly in the afternoon, with Ningbo Construction Engineering hitting the daily limit straight away, Yakang Co., Ltd. rose over 15%, and Kehua Data, Dongfang Guoxin, and Qingyun Technology all rallied.

Three industry sources said on Sunday that due to the Iran war preventing Iraq from exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz, oil production in Iraq's southern major oil fields has dropped by 70%, down to just 1.3 million barrels per day. Before the conflict, these oil fields produced about 4.3 million barrels per day. An official from the state-owned Basra Oil Company (BOC), responsible for production and export of southern oil fields, stated, "Crude oil storage has reached its limit, and the remaining output after significant cutbacks will be used to supply domestic refineries." The sources also noted that because oil tankers cannot freely pass through the Strait of Hormuz to reach southern Iraq terminals, only two oil tankers are loading crude oil, causing Iraq's Sunday exports to plummet to an average of about 800,000 barrels per day. According to a document from Iraq's Ministry of Oil, the country's southern oil exports in February totaled 3.334 million barrels per day. A senior official from Iraq's Ministry of Oil said, "This is the most serious operational threat Iraq has faced in over 20 years." ( Sina Finance

According to iFinD data from Tonghuashun, the combined trading volume of the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets exceeds 1.5 trillion yuan, a decrease of 161.8 billion yuan compared to the same time yesterday. The estimated total trading volume for the day is about 2.2 trillion yuan. As of now, the Shanghai market has a trading volume of 655.3 billion yuan, the Shenzhen market 831.9 billion yuan, and the Beijing Securities 50 has a trading volume of 12.9 billion yuan.

The main contract for Shanghai Tin on the Shanghai Futures Exchange plummeted 7%, closing at 365,000 yuan per ton.

NYMEX gold futures fell below $5,120 per ounce, down 0.9% intraday.

Cuban President Diaz-Canel criticized Trump for the "Summit of the Americas" held in Florida, describing it as neo-colonial in nature and aimed at interfering in the internal affairs of regional countries, undermining the peace and integration vision of Latin America. Trump called on Latin American countries to combat organized crime, stating that Cuba is in its "final moments of life."

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani posted on social media on the 8th local time, condemning the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran's energy infrastructure, calling it a "deliberate chemical war" that causes environmental damage and threatens the safety of the public. He stated that attacking fuel depots releases harmful substances and toxic chemicals, poisoning civilians, damaging the environment, and posing a large-scale threat to people's lives. (CCTV News)

Recently, the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges issued notices requiring regulatory compliance for investor education related to Bond Connect repurchase transactions. The notices emphasize the importance of accurate publicity and risk warnings, requiring member institutions to carry out investor education, disclose key information, enhance risk alerts, and complete rectification by April 2026. The exchanges will also conduct supervision and inspections of any violations.

The main contract for crude oil at the Shanghai Futures Exchange surged by 9%, closing at 557 yuan per barrel. The main contract for low-sulfur fuel oil at the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 6%, closing at 3894 yuan per ton.

Kuwait National Petroleum Company announced on the 7th that due to threats from the US-Iran conflict, security concerns for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, shortages of ships transporting crude oil and refined products, and other factors, the company has experienced a "force majeure" event. It has begun reducing crude oil production and refining capacity. The company has not disclosed the specific scale of the reduction but stated that this cut is a preventive measure, and will be evaluated based on the development of the situation, with plans to restore capacity when conditions permit. (CCTV News)

CSI 1000 Stock Index Futures (IM) Main Contract Falls Over 2% Intraday, Currently at 8166.0 Points.

According to the Iranian Students' News Agency on the 8th, the Iranian Nuclear Safety Center stated that Israel and the United States launched an attack on a radiation facility in Isfahan Province, central Iran, on the 7th. The facility was severely damaged, and no radiation contamination has been reported in the surrounding environment. (Xinhua News Agency)

Qualcomm today launched the Snapdragon Wearable Platform Supreme Edition during MWC, integrating six technologies: 5G RedCap, ultra-low power Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network (NB NTN), and providing terminal-side capabilities to support rich, real-time intelligent experiences. By integrating Qualcomm Hexagon

The Baltic Dry Index increased by 2.2%, closing at 2,187 points.

Tensions in the Middle East escalate, leading speculators to increase short bets on U.S. stocks, with hedge fund short positions rising by 8.3%. The S&P 500 index declines, but fund managers are seeking undervalued buying opportunities in individual stocks, indicating a cautious attitude toward the overall market. Despite the overall market decline and increased internal pressure, the volatility index rises.

Wolfspeed has launched the industry's first commercial 10kV SiC power MOSFET, enhancing the performance of high-voltage power electronic systems, reducing costs and complexity, with a lifespan of up to 158,000 years, and a conversion efficiency of 99%. It is suitable for various fields such as AI data center power grids.

The main contract for Shanghai Tin on the previous exchange broke above 450,000 yuan/ton, rising 0.36% intraday.

From February 8 to 9, 2026, Vice Governor of the People's Bank of China, Xuan Changneng, attended the second series of Emerging Market Economies Seminars jointly hosted by the International Monetary Fund and Saudi Arabia. The conference focused on "Policies in the Context of Reshaping the International Trade and Financial System," highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by emerging market economies amid profound changes in the global economy. Xuan Changneng was invited to speak on the topic of the global financial safety net. During the conference, Xuan Changneng met with Saudi Deputy Finance Minister Khalaf and some representatives from international financial organizations. (People's Bank of China)