Germany's working-day adjusted manufacturing orders rose 3.3% year-on-year in September, versus 2.7% previously.

At the Sixth Hungary Battery Day in Debrecen, industry participants said Chinese firms' investment and technology advantages create material opportunities for the European battery sector and urged stronger China–EU cooperation to boost competitiveness and sustainability. Ilka von Dalvik, secretary-general of the European Advanced Rechargeable and Lithium Battery Industries Association, said China is at the forefront of battery technology and cooperation offers Europe a chance to learn Chinese technology and experience. An IEA energy modeller said continued EV and energy-storage growth will sustain rising battery demand and diversify its regional distribution.

China A-share culture and media sector rallied again; Fushi Holdings and Zhewen Hulian hit daily price limits, while Yidian Tianxia, BlueFocus and Zhidemai also advanced.