中国的外汇储备从7月份的3.256万亿美元增加到2024年8月的3.288万亿美元，增加了318亿美元，而预测为3.29万亿美元。这是连续第二个月的扩张，达到2015年12月以来的最高水平，因为美元兑其他货币下跌。上个月，人民币兑美元汇率上涨1.9%，而美元兑一篮子其他主要货币汇率下跌2.2%。与此同时，黄金储备在连续18个月上涨后，连续第四个月保持不变，为7280万金衡盎司，但其价值从7月份的1766.4亿美元攀升至1829.8亿美元，这得益于金价创下历史新高。

China's foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 31.8 billion to reach $3.288 trillion in August 2024 from $3.256 trillion in July, compared with forecasts of $ 3.29 trillion. It was the second straight month of expansion, hitting the highest level since December 2015, as the dollar fell against other currencies. Last month, the yuan gained by 1.9% against the dollar, while the dollar weakened by 2.2% against a basket of other major currencies. Meanwhile, gold reserves remained unchanged for the fourth straight month at 72.8 million troy ounces, after a gain for 18 consecutive months, but its value climbed to $182.98 billion from $176.64 billion in July, boosted by higher gold prices to a record high.

在中国，上海综合指数周五下跌22点，跌幅0.78%。陕西煤业（-5.15%）、中国国际（-3.05%）和中国财富（-2.75%）领跌。抵消跌幅，涨幅最大的是中国太平洋保险（2.45%）、华泰证券（2.38%）和北汽蓝园（2.01%）。

In China, the Shangai Composite Index dropped 22 points or 0.78 percent on Friday. Losses were led by Shaanxi Coal (-5.15%), China International (-3.05%) and China Fortune (-2.75%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were China Pacific Insu (2.45%), Huatai Securities (2.38%) and BAIC BluePark (2.01%).

离岸人民币兑美元汇率升至7.08左右，创一周新高，因美元在美国就业数据公布前继续下跌。预计这些数据将影响人们对美联储本月晚些时候降息规模的预期。然而，在中国人民银行最近发表声明表示政策制定者仍有下调银行存款准备金率的空间后，交易员对推动人民币走高仍持谨慎态度。与此同时，本周早些时候，一项私人调查显示，2024年8月，中国服务业的增长速度较慢，尽管夏季旅游带来了季节性的增长，但仍低于预期，而同一项调查还显示，制造业也出现了一丝乐观，8月份表现稳定。

The offshore yuan strengthened to around 7.08 per dollar, reaching a one-week high as the US dollar continued to retreat ahead of US jobs data. This data is expected to shape expectations for the size of the Fed's interest rate cuts later this month. However, traders remain cautious on pushing the yuan higher following a recent statement from the People's Bank of China, which indicated that policymakers still have room to lower the reserve requirement ratio for banks. Meanwhile, earlier in the week, a private survey showed China's services sector grew at a slower pace in August 2024, missing expectations despite a seasonal boost from summer travel while the same survey also revealed a glimmer of optimism in the manufacturing sector, which showed stabilization in August.

周五，上证综指上涨0.3%，至2800点左右，而深证成指下跌0.4%，至8217点。由于经济不确定性、持续的通缩压力和缺乏强有力的政策支持继续给市场带来压力，内地股市本周将以下跌告终。最近的数据显示，中国的制造业和服务业活动正在减弱。投资者现在期待下周最新的通胀和贸易数据，以获得有关世界第二大经济体健康状况的更多见解。中国股市也受到全球情绪疲软的压力，令人失望的美国经济数据加剧了人们对经济衰退的担忧。周五，安徽江淮（10%）、SHN华强（9.5%）和中国银河（7.9%）表现突出，而凯旋科技（-9.9%）、深圳天元（-9%）和WUS印刷电路（-5%）则大幅下跌。

The Shanghai Composite rose 0.3% to around 2,800 while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.4% to 8,217 on Friday, with mainland stocks set to end the week with losses as economic uncertainties, persistent deflationary pressures and the lack of strong policy support continued to weigh on the market. Recent data showed that China’s manufacturing and services sectors were experiencing weakening activity. Investors now look ahead to the latest inflation and trade figures next week to gain more insights on the health of the world’s second-largest economy. Chinese stocks also came under pressure from weak global sentiment as disappointing US economic data fanned recession worries. Notable performances were seen on Friday from Anhui Jianghuai (10%), SHN Huaqiang (9.5%) and China Galaxy (7.9%), while sharp losses were seen from Triumph Science & Technology (-9.9%), Shenzhen Tianyuan (-9%) and WUS Printed Circuit (-5%).