Domestic News:
1. The CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the "Opinions on Developing New-Type Productive Forces."
2. 1.9119 million new A-share accounts were opened in September 2026, a year-on-year decrease of 35.0%.
3. The Ministry of Finance allocated 550 billion yuan of local government debt carryforward quota.
4. 826 million domestic trips were made during the 2026 National Day holiday, a 6.3% increase compared to 2025.
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.
6. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions regarding the joint ministerial statement issued by the United States and some economies to address the so-called "structural overcapacity and production surplus."
7. 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.
International News:
1. Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to weak demand.
2. Indian Ministry of Mines official: Considering establishing a major mineral reserve.
3. Trump announces the formation of an investigative committee to review whether there are grounds to remove Federal Reserve Governor Cook.
4. US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since May, the current economic situation index hits a record low, and inflation expectations rise again.
5. Trump administration sanctions the International Criminal Court; foreign ministers of eight countries issue a joint statement strongly opposing it.
6. Russian and US leaders speak; Putin says Russia is unlikely to resume negotiations with Ukraine at present.
7. US Treasury eases sanctions on Russia, allowing imports of Russian diesel until April next year.
8. Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Russia is willing to increase diesel supplies to the US and all partners: 300,000 tons in October, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons in December.
9. Zelensky condemns US-Russia diesel deal: "A gift to Putin will not bring peace."
10. A 7.6 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks struck Panama, damaging numerous buildings.
11. Middle East situation—
① Sources say Saudi Arabia stated it will not reach a ceasefire with the Houthis until the Yemeni government recaptures lost territory.
② Iranian Revolutionary Guard Deputy Commander-in-Chief Ezadi: The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb is under the control of the Iranian military, and its defenses and readiness are being increasingly strengthened.
③ Iranian Revolutionary Guard: A large LPG carrier illegally transited the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb and was attacked and caught fire; the tracking of such vessels will be expanded to the entire region.
④ Yemeni government forces claim control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Perim Island.
