Microsoft (MSFT.O) responded to the U.S. government's suspension of the PERM labor certification program by saying, "We look forward to providing the government with more information."

Prime Minister TAKAICHI said the government respects the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.

1. World Gold Council: Global gold ETFs attracted a record $31 billion in Q3. 2. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) launched gold futures trading in London. 3. Malaysia will eliminate the 10% import tariff on some gold products starting in November. 4. Institutional research: The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) market is expected to remain strong until 2027. 5. EU countries are not expected to release additional oil reserves, but will only fulfill previous commitments. 6. On the first trading day after the National Day holiday, 20 funds will open for subscription. 7. The Invesco Nasdaq Technology ETF (Nasdaq 500 ETF) had a premium of over 34% and was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 8. The GF Nasdaq ETF (Nasdaq 500 ETF) had a premium of 13.69% and was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 9. The Cathay S&P 500 ETF (S&P 500 ETF) had a premium of 8.14% and was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 10. The Huatai-PineBridge Nasdaq ETF, with a premium of 10.77%, was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 11. The E Fund Nasdaq ETF, with a premium of 11.94%, was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 12. The China Merchants Nasdaq 100 ETF, with a premium of 11.42%, was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 13. The Dacheng Nasdaq 100 ETF, with a premium of 10.59%, was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 14. The Huatai-PineBridge Nasdaq ETF, with an excessively high premium, was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 15. The E Fund US 50 ETF, with a premium of 8.35%, issued a warning of the risk of chasing the price higher. 16. The Fullgoal Nasdaq ETF, with a significant premium, was temporarily suspended from trading until 10:30 AM on October 8th. 17. The premium of the Huatai-PineBridge China-Korea Semiconductor ETF widened, and the fund issued a trading risk warning. 18. The Bosera Nasdaq 100 ETF showed a significant premium, and trading was temporarily suspended from 10:30 AM on October 8th. 19. The Harvest Nasdaq ETF had a 15% premium, and trading was temporarily suspended from 10:30 AM on October 8th.