U.S. equities opened higher on Oct 21 (Wed): Dow Jones +70.65 pts (+0.13%) to 52,566.53; S&P 500 +21.29 pts (+0.28%) to 7,733.86; Nasdaq Composite +156.55 pts (+0.59%) to 26,581.37.

Saudi Energy Ministry said an attack on the Shaybah oilfield in Saudi Arabia killed two people.

Oct 21 — China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said it will actively advance cross‑strait health‑sector exchanges, backing multiple forms of cooperation to deepen integration between medical communities, with emphasis on exchanges among young physicians and medical students. It said it will refine policies benefiting Taiwanese on the mainland and address practical issues around medical education, licensing and operating medical institutions to promote closer health‑sector integration.