CITIC Securities says market focus remains on monetary easing expectations and funding conditions; pricing of economic fundamentals is limited. Absolute economic indicators remain weak and there are no structural negatives for bonds, so market moves will hinge on whether easing expectations are implemented. The firm retains a slow, mildly firm bias on the bond market over the long term; near-term momentum is likely to moderate or see a small pullback after recent strong gains. Fundamentals are s

Shanxi reports 220 coal mines have completed rectification and resumed production. Since the Sept. 26 provincial coal safety and supply meeting, restart activity has accelerated and raw coal output has risen: September daily average production was about 220,000 tonnes higher than August, and daily output recovery has further quickened in October. Provincial authorities say they will pursue systematic remediation and strict supervision to uphold safety standards and secure coal supply for the upcoming winter heating season.

According to ABC News, two U.S. officials and a person familiar say the Trump administration is close to a deal with Russia to secure the release of several Americans detained in Russia.