Ahead of Tuesday's Israeli election, U.S. President Trump posted a lengthy message expressing support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

CITIC Securities expects China’s securities industry dividend yield could be on par with traditional dividend sectors by 2027. Key drivers are improving fundamentals, valuation pressure and a stable payout ratio; a higher ROA floor and steady leverage expansion should reinforce the sector’s dividend profile. Growth runway rests with top-tier investment banks and expanded retail wealth management, enhanced corporate client services and stronger institutional trading support; buy-side advisory, corporate banking and trading businesses are cited as development areas. Policy catalysts to watch include leverage expansion, third-party custody, license reform and M&A. Recommendation: focus on high-growth brokerages where valuation-led upside is already visible.

FTSE Russell's September WGBI profile shows China accounts for 11.9% of the index, making it the second-largest government-bond market by weight after the US. Inclusion in the WGBI marks a milestone in China's financial opening. As China's index weight rises, global investors are increasingly treating Chinese government bonds as a portfolio diversifier. Market observers say the Chinese bond market has shown resilience amid rising international uncertainty, and ongoing deepening of RMB capital-market infrastructure is boosting foreign institutions' willingness to allocate to RMB assets.