Summary of Important News Yesterday and This Morning (2026-05-09)

Domestic News:
1. The China Securities Regulatory Commission strictly investigates cases of financial fraud at Qingyue Technology and Yuan Dao Communications.
2. Trump states that the China-U.S. summit will be held as scheduled; Ministry of Foreign Affairs: No further information available at the moment.
3. The Cyberspace Administration of China and two other departments jointly issue the "Implementation Opinions on the Normative Application and Innovative Development of Intelligent Bodies."
4. The National Energy Administration and three other departments release the "Action Plan to Promote Mutual Empowerment of Artificial Intelligence and Energy."
5. The National Development and Reform Commission: Starting from 24:00 on May 8, domestic gasoline and diesel prices will be increased by 320 and 310 yuan per ton, respectively.
6. Two departments and relevant departments from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Hohhot City hold discussions on testing and demonstration of functional unmanned vehicles.
7. China's warehousing index remained in expansion in April, continuing a steady and positive trend in the warehousing industry.
8. Shanghai Stock Exchange: This week, closely monitor stocks with abnormal fluctuations such as *ST Zhengping, stocks with large price swings like Guosheng Technology, and high-premium funds such as Global Chip LOF.
International News:
1. Apple reaches preliminary agreement with Intel on chip manufacturing.
2. Federal Reserve Financial Stability Report: Risks related to private credit redemption are "manageable."
3. WHO: Confirmed COVID-19 cases on the "Hondius" cruise ship increased to 6.
4. The UK Conservative Party suffered a heavy defeat in local elections; Starmer refuses to resign as Labour leader.
5. Sources: Japan again intervenes in the foreign exchange market during early May holidays, with weekly expenditure possibly exceeding $30 billion.
6. Trump states that Russia and Ukraine will cease fire for three days starting the 9th and exchange a thousand prisoners of war; Rubio says if Russia-Ukraine negotiations make no further progress, the U.S. is unwilling to "waste time" anymore.
7. U.S. Data - April non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, unemployment rate remains steady; non-farm employment for the first two months revised down by 16k. Consumer confidence in May hits record lows.
8. Federal Reserve - Milan: Still inclined to cut interest rates early. Powell should only serve briefly as acting chair after stepping down. Goolsbee: The employment report looks "quite stable." Inflation performance is poor and trending unfavorably. The Fed should always consider all options.
9. Middle East Situation—
① Iranian merchant ships attacked by U.S. military, 10 injured, 5 missing.
② U.S. military claims to have fired on two Iranian oil tankers, rendering them unable to navigate.
③ Iranian armed forces engaged in "sporadic clashes" with U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
④ Trump states that the "Freedom Plan" operations may be resumed; (regarding the agreement) Iran is expected to respond soon.
⑤ Iranian media: Iran is still reviewing the U.S. proposal to end the war.
⑥ Iranian Foreign Minister: Iran's current missile stockpile and launch capacity have increased by 20% since February 28.
⑦ Iranian media: Iran is formulating a plan for a "legitimate regime" in the Strait of Hormuz, which will become permanent law.
⑧ Satellite images show suspected large-scale oil leaks near Kharg Island, Iran. Iranian MPs: The oil pollution near Kharg Island is actually discharges from European oil tankers.