U.S. Senate Majority Leader Thune said Congress may raise the debt ceiling after the midterm elections.

Evergrande Property (06666.HK) said the company’s liquidator has received proposals from several potential buyers. China Evergrande and CEG Holdings, as potential sellers, have signed an exclusivity agreement with a selected bidder that grants exclusive negotiation rights until Oct 27. Talks are ongoing on the terms of a potential sale and purchase agreement; no formal SPA has been signed and timing for any final transaction documents is not yet determined.

TrendForce reports global Mini‑LED backlight shipments across consumer electronics are forecast to top 30 mln units in 2026, up over 60% YoY. TV remains the primary growth driver as RGB Mini‑LED moves toward the mainstream and China’s trade‑in replacement program sustains demand; TrendForce projects Mini‑LED backlit TV shipments of about 25 mln in 2026, with market penetration above 10%.