FinanceXinhua Finance: US dollar index rises 0.17% to close at 101.372 on the 29th
According to Xinhua Finance, the US dollar index rose 0.17% on September 29, closing at 101.372 at the end of the foreign exchange session. The US dollar weakened against the euro, pound, and yen, while strengthening against the Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona.
Impact: The slight rise in the US dollar index may reflect a modest increase in short-term demand for the US dollar relative to major currencies in the foreign exchange market.
FinanceXinhua Finance: Financial Regulatory Administration and Ministry of Commerce issue document to strengthen coordination between commerce and insurance and promote domestic trade insurance
According to Xinhua Finance, the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued a notice requiring stronger coordination between commerce and insurance, expanding the underwriting scale and coverage of domestic trade credit insurance, and serving the strategy of expanding domestic demand. The notice proposes precisely expanding customers, supporting emerging industries and small and medium-sized enterprises, improving the co-insurance mechanism, promoting credit data sharing, and strengthening...
FinanceXinhua Finance: New York stock market's three major indexes all fell on the 29th
According to Xinhua Finance, the three major New York stock market indexes closed lower collectively on the 29th, with the Dow down 0.26%, the S&P 500 down 0.17%, and the Nasdaq down 0.09%. Seven of the S&P 500's eleven major sectors fell and four rose, with the energy sector and materials sector leading the declines.
FinanceC.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy: The dispute over coordinating competition and industrial policy in Canada
According to C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy, an article by the C.D. Howe Institute in Canada discusses the coordination of competition policy and industrial policy in an era of protectionism. Using the Nortera-Green Giant merger case as an entry point, it recommends that in sensitive areas such as critical minerals...
FinanceRT News: Russia's light industry localization rate reaches 45%, target raised to 60%
According to RT News, Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade said at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit that Russian light industry products already account for 45% of the domestic market, with a target of raising this to 60% by 2035. Apparel manufacturing has entered a saturation period, with output falling 3% in 2025, the share of synthetic materials consumption rising to 60%, and Russia still dependent on imports of polyamide and polyester.
FinanceXinhua Finance: London stock market closes down 0.45% on the 29th, energy stocks lead declines
According to Xinhua Finance, the London stock market's FTSE 100 average index closed at 10,636.71 points on the 29th, down 48.17 points, or 0.45%, from the previous trading day. Among constituent stocks, energy stocks such as Ithaca Energy and BP led the declines, while Metlen Energy & Metals rose against the trend.
FinanceRT News: Netherlands summons Israeli ambassador over Israel's revocation of West Bank diplomat accreditation
According to RT News, the Netherlands summoned the Israeli ambassador after Israel revoked the diplomatic credentials of its diplomat in Ramallah. Israel said the move was a response to the Netherlands' ban on imports of goods from illegal settlements. The dispute reflects the continued deterioration of relations between Israel and EU countries such as the Netherlands.
FinanceFrance 24 #3: World Bank provides $60 million; DRC and Central African Republic to build 645-meter cross-border bridge
According to France 24 #3, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will build a 645-meter cross-border bridge, financed by the World Bank with $60 million, with reports saying it will strengthen trade between the two countries.
FinanceANTARA News Jawa Timur: Pelindo cuts 17 subsidiaries in state-owned enterprise streamlining plan
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Indonesia's Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises announced that PT Pelindo will cut 17 subsidiaries under the state-owned enterprise streamlining plan, reducing the number of entities from 41 to 21.
FinanceChina News Service: Hong Kong issues about HK$20 billion equivalent in digital green bonds, setting a global record again
According to China News Service, the Hong Kong SAR government successfully priced about HK$20 billion equivalent in digital green bonds under its sustainable bond program, covering four currencies: Hong Kong dollar, renminbi, US dollar, and euro, once again setting a global record for the largest digital bond issuance.
FinanceFrance 24 #3: Central African Republic and DRC launch construction of 645-meter cross-border bridge
According to France 24 #3, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin construction of a 645-meter cross-border bridge connecting Bangui and Zongo, financed by the World Bank with $60 million, with reports saying it will promote trade, ensure passage safety, and bring the people on both banks closer together.
FinanceChina News Service: Guangxi Yulin develops new canal economy and expands port-adjacent industrial clusters
According to China News Service, Suo Shenjing, acting mayor of Yulin City, Guangxi, said in Nanning on September 29 that Yulin will seize the opportunity of the Pinglu Canal's navigation, develop the new canal economy, build the Guangxi "eastern corridor" of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor, and create a new growth pole for the seaward economy.
FinanceAccording to ANTARA News: Government absorbs IDR 28.8 trillion in this week's government bond auction
According to ANTARA News, the Indonesian government raised IDR 28.8 trillion through the auction of nine series of government bonds (SUN) for fiscal financing.
FinanceAccording to France 24 #3: UN: Gaza falls into world's worst economic crisis
According to France 24 #3, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that the Gaza Strip in Palestine is experiencing the worst economic crisis on record globally.
FinanceAccording to The Hindu BusinessLine: Indian Defense Minister calls for expanding exports of domestically built warships, localization rate exceeds 75%
According to The Hindu BusinessLine, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called for expanding exports of domestically built warships at the 2026 Indian Navy Commanders' Conference, noting that the localization rate of domestically built warships has exceeded 75%.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Provincial capitals such as Nanchang and Shijiazhuang sprint toward trillion-yuan GDP
According to China News Service, provincial capitals such as Nanchang and Shijiazhuang that have not yet reached the trillion-yuan GDP threshold are accelerating their sprint toward the trillion-yuan GDP target, with new developments emerging recently.
FinanceAccording to Xinhua Finance: Jiangsu ranks first nationwide in actual use of foreign capital for eight consecutive years, with foreign investment continuing to increase
According to Xinhua Finance, Jiangsu Province has ranked first nationwide in actual use of foreign capital for eight consecutive years. In 2025, 3,352 new foreign-invested enterprises were established, and actual use of foreign capital reached USD 16.82 billion, accounting for 16.1% of the national total. Foreign investment projects continue to land in Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi and other places, involving retail, manufacturing and other fields.
FinanceAccording to France 24 #3: High schools in multiple French locations blockaded; protesters demand increased education funding
According to France 24 #3, high school students in multiple French locations blockaded campuses, demanding increased human and financial resources for education, and the movement has spread to higher education institutions. According to Ministry of Education statistics, a total of 338 schools were affected, and at least 40 people were arrested.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Guangdong and Hong Kong police jointly dismantle cross-border underground bank, freezing over 15 million yuan
According to China News Service, under the command of the Ministry of Public Security, public security organs in Guangdong and other places, together with Hong Kong police, carried out a takedown operation, dismantling a cross-border underground bank criminal gang operating in both Guangdong and Hong Kong. More than 170 criminal suspects were arrested, over 15 million yuan of involved funds were frozen, and involved property worth about HKD 170 million was seized.
FinanceAccording to The New York Times: University students show influence in AI investment boom
According to The New York Times, The New York Times reported that venture capital firm Dorm Room Fund has raised a new USD 50 million fund, with university students exerting influence in the artificial intelligence investment boom.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: Guangxi optimizes maternity insurance policy, raising maternity protection level
According to China News Service, the Guangxi Healthcare Security Administration, together with the Department of Finance and the Tax Service, issued a notice to improve maternity medical security policy and enhance the quality and efficiency of maternity protection through a series of measures benefiting the people.
FinanceAccording to China News Service: New Zealand teenagers visit Hainan for cultural exchange activities
According to China News Service, China News Service reported that New Zealand teenagers participated in cultural exchange activities in Hainan themed on bamboo pole dance and tin carving, among others. This is a people-to-people friendly exchange and does not involve commodities or market-related matters.