Shanghai Stock Exchange shows Shanghai Xihe Technology Co.'s Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) IPO status changed to "inquired"; sponsor is Guotai Haitong.

Retail gold prices at Shenzhen's Shuibei jewelry wholesale hub fell after a recent pullback in bullion. The price decline combined with National Day promotions triggered a wave of out‑of‑town buyers; a shop salesperson said 30–40 groups of nonlocal customers were brought to Shuibei daily during the holiday. Foreign visitors have risen, favouring diamond pieces and high‑grade gold. Several bangle counters sold out despite ample pre‑holiday stock; retailers are restocking, including transfers from outside the market.

German two-year government bond yield fell 6bps to 3.02%. Elsewhere in Europe, two-year sovereign yields rose: France +6bps to 3.61%, Italy +6bps to 3.48%.