U.S. stocks’ 3 major indexes rise more than 1% at the open as investors assess latest inflation data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 3 major U.S. stock indexes rose more than 1% at one point on the 11th after the release of the August consumer price index (CPI). The CPI rose 3.4% from a year earlier, unchanged from the previous month, leading investors to view inflation as stable.
Oil tops $100 and Treasury yields climb; Ruan Mu-hua identifies 3 pressures on tech stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Technology stocks are facing triple pressure as international crude oil prices top $100 and U.S. Treasury yields rise. Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua explained the factors behind the trend.
Kaohsiung poll puts Ko Chih-en and Lai Jui-lung just 0.3 percentage points apart; Chen Feng-hsin warns the KMT: fallout from a breakdown is not limited to Zhubei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral poll shows KMT candidate Ko Chih-en and DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung separated by just 0.3 percentage points, making the race extremely tight. Current affairs commentator Chen Feng-hsin warned that the breakdown of a KMT-TPP alliance in Zhubei could have spillover effects on other toss-up counties and cities.
Does wearing a dashcam make someone a “Chinese Communist sympathizer”? Woman flips off passerby; Cheap mocks the witch-hunt mentality: Guess who started it?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A man wearing a helmet with a dashcam on a Taipei street was shown the middle finger by a woman, who explained, “I thought he was from the Chinese Communist Party.” Cheap criticized what it called a “witch hunt” driven by political bias, sparking public controversy.
Could the rift between the KMT and TPP in Zhubei spill over? TPP candidate says Lu Hsiu-yen came to the rescue; Ho Ching-jung praises her: “She’s more like a party chair”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the KMT-TPP alliance in Zhubei fell apart, Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen proactively invited TPP Chair Huang Kuo-chang to appear with her and backed TPP Keelung candidate Li Wen-yao, signaling an effort to mend the rift. The move was seen as key to stabilizing ties between the KMT and TPP.
Not China! Hsieh Chin-ho reveals Taiwan’s biggest export market: exports reached 5.7 trillion in the first 8 months of this year—a staggering figure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s August exports hit a record US$82.4 billion, with the United States emerging as its largest export market. Information and communications technology products and semiconductors accounted for 78.7% of exports, buoyed by growing AI demand.
Furniture industry backs Su Chiao-hui’s push to upgrade New Taipei’s industries; she pledges three measures to tackle key issues: discarded furniture, local procurement and brand transformation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei City mayor, established a support group to aid the furniture industry and announced three policies: processing discarded furniture, local procurement and branding. The effort is important for passing on the traditional skills of Taiwan’s manufacturing sector and revitalizing regional economies.
CPC’s Refining Business Division joins Police Radio Kaohsiung station for blood drive; 106 people donate 40,000 cc to save lives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
CPC Corporation, Taiwan’s Refining Business Division and the Kaohsiung station of the Police Broadcasting Service jointly held a blood drive, with 106 people donating 40,000 cc of blood. The social contribution made possible by cooperation between companies and the media is drawing attention.
Kaohsiung enters a super-aged society! Ko Chih-en proposes three senior-support policies: upgraded senior cards, shingles vaccine subsidies and higher Double Ninth Festival gifts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en announced three major policies to address a super-aged society: increasing points on senior citizens’ cards, subsidizing shingles vaccines and raising the Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gift. The aim is to strengthen support for older people’s daily lives.
Lai Jui-lung signs commitment with the Child-Friendly Alliance; proposes 10-minute play zones and cool parks for children and teens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung signed a commitment with the Child-Friendly Alliance and proposed three policies to make the city more welcoming to children and teens, including 10-minute play zones, cool parks and dedicated spaces for young people. The proposals show a focus on the next generation’s quality of urban life.
Lotus Pond is more than a place to walk around and take photos! Hu Chun-hsiung backs Hsueh Chao-chi’s “Perfect Ten” plan to link tourism, the old town and local business opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Zuoying District chief Hu Chun-hsiung backed Hsueh Chao-chi’s “Lotus Pond Perfect Ten Plan,” emphasizing the integration of transportation, culture, tourism and local industries to boost development around Lotus Pond.
Fooyin’s freshman carnival gets underway in lively fashion! President Lin Chueh-shih lays out “six lessons”: focus on graduation, certifications and making friends
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Fooyin University of Science and Technology held a freshman carnival, where President Lin Chueh-shih outlined “six lessons” to guide students’ all-round development. The university is combining AI technology with interdisciplinary learning resources while strengthening safety education and passing on campus culture.
Sweet dumplings are no urban legend! Lithuania’s “sweet dumplings” spark buzz, prompting Chi Mei Foods to say: “Wait, we really do sell them!”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Chi Mei Foods has launched sweet dumplings filled with mango and pineapple, drawing attention alongside a trend that originated in Lithuania. The product upends conventional notions of savory dumplings and could also pave the way for entry into international markets.
Kaohsiung council’s “Daddy Alliance” steps up: Huang Wen-chih, Ho Chuan-feng and Chiu Chun-hsien say they want parents to feel confident having children, raising them and staying in Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Three incumbent fathers on the Kaohsiung City Council formed the “Daddy Network” and pledged to advance policies supporting child-rearing. They aim to support families by improving childcare, housing and parent-child spaces.
U.S. inflation data meets expectations; European shares rebound after steep losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. August inflation data met expectations, and European stocks rebounded to close higher. Markets had previously been volatile amid rising energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict and interest rate hikes by the 歐洲央行.
Facts
U.S. reports year-over-year consumer price inflation unchanged at 3.4% in August
倫敦FTSE 100指數 rises 41.52 points, or 0.39%
倫敦FTSE 100指數 rises 41.52 points, or 0.39%, to close at 10650.44 points
法蘭克福DAX指數 rises 207.41 points, or 0.82%
法蘭克福DAX指數 rises 207.41 points, or 0.82%, to close at 25568.56 points
巴黎CAC 40指數 rises 63.01 points, or 0.78%
巴黎CAC 40指數 rises 63.01 points, or 0.78%, to close at 8179.77 points
Zentaro Sakuma, CEO and president of longevity tech venture リジェネソーム, spoke at the “2nd Co-Creation Kickoff for Researchers and Future Business Leaders,” hosted by リバネス and Musashino Valley
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The event was held at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Beyond the Box, a community exclusively for children launched by a junior high school student, where elementary and junior high school students connect through their interests, releases a major update
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Released on September 11, 2026
Telecommunications business notification filed (Notification No.: C-08-02659)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Beyond the Box、Beyond the Box
Mobile phone bills become the last straw! US core inflation exceeds expectations; Fed may raise rates next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A sharp rise in U.S. cellphone bills pushed up the core inflation rate in August and could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Price changes by AT&T and T-Mobile are believed to be the main cause.
Twin wars in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East put pressure on supplies! Diesel and wheat face shortages in succession as global inflation threatens to surge again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Russia-Ukraine war and worsening conditions in the Middle East have combined to tighten supplies of diesel and wheat, increasing the risk of a renewed global inflation surge.
Companies mentioned：Marathon Petroleum、Valero Energy、SLB、S&P Global Energy、Kpler、Enverus Intelligence Research
University of Michigan consumer sentiment plunges in September; 1-year inflation expectations rise to 4.6%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. consumer confidence index plunged to 47.8 in September, while inflation expectations for 1 year ahead rose to 4.6%. Soaring gasoline prices and trade tensions are behind the declines.
Is the oil price decline just a breather? Middle East crisis still fuels a weekly surge of more than 8%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Attacks on vessels have mounted in the Middle East’s Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, sending international oil prices up more than 8% for the week amid concerns about supply disruptions. U.S. diesel prices also hit a record high.
Can high coffee prices hold? 300,000 bags of Brazilian beans set to flood ICE warehouses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A large volume of Brazilian Arabica beans is set to flow into Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) warehouses, potentially doubling certified stocks that are at a 26-year low. This could put downward pressure on persistently high coffee prices.
Companies mentioned：Olam、Louis Dreyfus Company、ICE Futures U.S.