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According to Golden Ten Data on March 10, Bernstein analysts wrote in a report that XPeng Motors (XPEV.N) may continue to optimize its intelligent driving system. They added that in addition to technological improvements, the company also needs to invest in consumer education and brand building to consolidate its position in the intelligent driving sector. The analysts pointed out that XPeng Motors is unlikely to drive purchasing decisions solely based on its advanced autonomous driving system, as buyers will ultimately consider factors such as price, manufacturing quality, and driving experience. However, they stated that XPeng's new generation VLA 2.0 system could become a differentiating factor for the brand. Bernstein noted that in the highly competitive automotive market, advanced autonomous driving features may provide the company with a slight competitive advantage.

Golden Ten Futures, March 10 – According to local Indonesian media citing informed sources, Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is still evaluating the policy of reducing coal and nickel production in the 2026 Work Plan and Budget (RKAB). Siti Sumilah Rita Susilawati, Secretary General of the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal, stated that the RKAB is not intended to restrict production, but rather to make adjustments; the adjusted RKAB will be evaluated afterwards and is expected to be submitted in June or July.

(1) On Monday, U.S. Democratic Senator Edward Markey requested that the Bureau of Labor Statistics produce and release a comprehensive analytical report assessing the potential impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation. This conflict has already led to a surge in oil prices. (2) In a letter to Acting Commissioner William Wiatrowski of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Markey requested that the analysis cover the next six to twelve months. He pointed out that since the U.S. attack on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, American households have faced rising pressures from gasoline, groceries, and utility bills. Oil prices once exceeded $100 per barrel, and retail gasoline prices rose nearly 17% to $3.48 per gallon. (3) Markey wrote in the letter: "Energy costs affect almost every sector of the economy, and as global energy market volatility intensifies, the American people deserve rigorous and responsible forecasts to understand what lies ahead." He requested that the Bureau of Labor Statistics respond by March 24. The bureau has not yet commented. (4) The rise in oil and gasoline prices has sparked concerns about slowing economic growth and persistently high inflation, which could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult position regarding policy decisions.

According to Golden Ten Data on March 10, Saudi Aramco has approved a $3 billion stock buyback plan and increased its dividend payments, as investors continue to focus on how the company will respond to the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict. In a statement on Tuesday, Saudi Aramco said that adjusted net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, fell by 1.9% to $25.1 billion, in line with market expectations. The company's basic dividend for the three-month period will increase to $21.9 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year. The world's largest oil exporter has faced a series of setbacks over the past week, including production cuts due to full storage tanks and the forced closure of Saudi Arabia's largest refinery following a drone attack. With traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill, the company has been busy rerouting some of its export products.

Jinse Finance reported, citing market sources: Global insurance brokerage giant Aon has announced the completion of an industry-first pilot: settling real insurance premiums using the stablecoin PYUSD on Solana.

Gelonghui, March 10｜Saudi Aramco's operating profit for 2025 was 706.82 billion riyals, a year-on-year decrease of 8.8%, with expectations at 737.97 billion riyals. The full-year adjusted net profit was 392.45 billion riyals, with expectations at 380.93 billion riyals. Full-year earnings per share were 1.44 riyals, with expectations at 1.54 riyals. Full-year net profit attributable to shareholders including minority interests was 348.04 billion riyals, a year-on-year decrease of 13%, with expectations at 376.77 billion riyals. Full-year revenue was 1.56 trillion riyals, a year-on-year decrease of 4.8%. Saudi Aramco's capital investment guidance for 2026 is between 50 billion and 55 billion US dollars.