The Italian Federation of Industries predicts that the budget deficit will reach 2.9% of GDP in 2026, in line with the government's estimate.

Domestic News: 1. Xi Jinping proposed four points for promoting China-Africa mining cooperation. 2. Chabaidao's IPO suspected of manipulation; trading suspended by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 3. Vietnam pilots visa-free policy for Chinese citizens traveling in tour groups to Khanh Hoa Province. 4. Polysilicon prices have rebounded by over 30%, with leading companies anchoring at a cost line of 43,000 yuan/ton. 5. The People's Bank of China granted an administrative license to Visa, approving its preparation for establishing a bank card clearing institution. 6. The Ministry of Commerce publicly solicited opinions on the "Administrative Measures for Export Certificates of Dual-Use Items Related to Civil Aviation." International News: 1. It is reported that the Bank of Japan is inclined not to raise interest rates consecutively in October. 2. Madagascar reported four confirmed cases and five suspected cases of plague. 3. Bank of America was fined $1.2 billion for deficiencies in its anti-money laundering work. 4. Labor conflict escalates at Chilean copper mines; over a thousand employees at the world's largest copper mine may strike on Wednesday. 5. Trump says he is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine. Zelensky hints that the US has suspended intelligence sharing, and that the Russian missile attack came without warning. 6. IMF Outlook Report: Global real GDP growth is projected to be 3.1% in 2026. Commodity prices and bond markets pose an "imminent threat." 7. Federal Reserve—Williams: One more rate hike is possible this year, and if the outlook meets expectations, further rate hikes may not be needed next year; Waller: Trump poses a threat to the Fed's independence, but so far he has not succeeded; Collins: The Fed is expected to raise interest rates "further" before the end of the year, and the path next year will depend on the economy. 8. Middle East Situation— ① Trump: The Houthis may be deliberately trying to drive up oil prices before the midterm elections. He may ask Turkey to participate in the operation against the Houthis in Yemen. ② Iranian Foreign Minister speaks separately with the foreign ministers of Oman and Turkey. ③ Saudi Arabia attacks multiple Houthi fuel facilities in Hodeidah province and oil facilities in Sana'a. Hours later, Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran is attacked by Houthi forces. ④ It has been revealed that the leaders of the United States and Israel have discussed jointly launching another attack on Iran.

Canada is seeking a trade agreement with India by year-end; the fifth round of talks began on Oct. 5 and Indian Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit Canada in December to sign a deal if one is reached. Negotiations prioritize expanded cooperate in mining and food security and identify infrastructure investment and nuclear energy as potential commercial focal points. India is opening its nuclear sector to private firms to speed capacity expansion, creating opportunities for Canadian companies; Canada has substantial uranium resources and nuclear technology and could supply fuel and participate in Indian new-build projects.