The European Commission stated that there is still room for dialogue, given that the (US sanctions against the International Criminal Court) will take effect in six months.

Domestic News 1. The CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the "Opinions on Developing New Productive Forces." 2. In September 2026, 1.9119 million new A-share accounts were opened, a 35.0% decrease compared to 2.9372 million in September last year. 3. Joint Statement of the Second Regular Meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism: China and the EU reached an understanding on hybrid vehicle trade in a manner consistent with WTO rules. 4. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions regarding the joint ministerial statement issued by the US and some economies to address the so-called "structural overcapacity and production surplus." 5. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) publicly solicited opinions on the "Measures for the Operation and Management of Publicly Offered Securities Investment Funds (Draft for Comment)" and supporting rules: the threshold for establishing equity funds is proposed to be lowered to 50 million yuan. International News 1. Trump announced the establishment of an investigative committee to review whether there are grounds to remove Federal Reserve Governor Cook. 2. The EU reached an agreement on financial market regulatory reform, granting the European Securities and Markets Authority greater powers. 3. Canadian employment contracted more than expected in September, reducing the probability of a Bank of Canada rate hike in October from 40% to 27%. 4. US consumer confidence hit its lowest level since May in October, the current economic conditions index hit a record low, and inflation expectations rose again. 5. Middle East situation— ① Reports indicate that Yemeni government forces claim control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Perim Island. ② Iranian Revolutionary Guard: A large LPG carrier illegally transited the strait and was attacked and caught fire; the tracking area for such vessels will be expanded to the entire region.

Euro-area bond-market volatility has renewed debate over which tools could keep markets functioning in a wider crisis, with some analysts flagging the ECB’s repo operations—banks obtaining cash by pledging collateral—as a contingency liquidity source if conditions tighten. The ECB’s main refinancing operation (MRO) was not designed as a crisis facility and take-up has been low because market funding is often cheaper. Although market liquidity is still ample, banks may avoid the MRO due to stigma; analysts advise the ECB to consider lowering MRO financing costs, as the Bank of England has done, to make the tool more attractive and reduce that stigma.