Korea Exchange activated a program-trading suspension mechanism on KOSDAQ.

US September core CPI exceeded expectations, leaving a Fed rate move in October on the table. After the release, S&P 500 futures reversed earlier gains and fell 0.3%. The 10-year Treasury yield rose about 10bps to 5.318% (5.19% pre-release; 5.22% on Tuesday). The 2-year yield, more closely linked to Fed policy, jumped 13bps to 4.92%. Market pricing for a 25bp October hike increased, though if the decision is finely balanced the Fed may prefer to pause ahead of the US election.

Maoyan Pro data show October 2026 box office exceeded CNY1.5 bln. Top three films were Detective: Traces, What Do You Mean, Couple and Resident Evil: Outbreak Night (ranked first to third).