In the early morning of Monday: US stock futures opened higher as the market focuses on corporate earnings and inflation data. Last week's market review: On October 18, US stocks closed higher with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 200 points, as concerns over bank credit and trade tensions appeared to ease. On October 18, the top 20 US stock transactions included the UK approving the lifting of restrictions on Google. On Friday, notable Chinese concept stocks showed mixed results, with Alibaba rising by 1.19% and TSMC falling by 1.59%. Oil prices rose slightly on Friday, but recorded a decline for the week, as the market closely monitored cooling conflict situations and oversupply prospects. Spot gold fell by 1.8%, briefly dropping below $4200. Major European stock indices closed lower, with Germany's DAX index declining by 1.76%.

Macro News: Trump urges Zelensky to reach an agreement with Putin or face "destruction." Trump announces a complete halt to US aid to Colombia. Trump confirms that the US will not send ground troops to the Gaza Strip. Trump accuses Colombia of condoning drug production, leading to a rebuttal from the Colombian president. The US warns that Hamas may be "about to" launch attacks on Palestinians. Trump states that the US is repatriating survivors of military operations in the Caribbean. Republican senators criticize the US government for lacking legal basis in Caribbean military actions. Trump claims the US military has destroyed a large submarine "carrying drugs." Netanyahu: The Gaza-Egypt border crossing will remain closed. Hamas declares it will not participate in governance arrangements related to the Gaza Strip post-ceasefire. The South African government plans to invest over $120 billion to promote energy transition. Egyptian officials state that the Israeli Prime Minister has no intention of reaching a second-phase ceasefire agreement concerning Gaza. The Israeli military resumes implementing Gaza ceasefire agreements following retaliatory airstrikes. Russian Direct Investment Fund President: Russia and the US have begun discussions on jointly building a tunnel across the Bering Strait. The Louvre Museum in France releases a list of stolen artifacts. France's finance minister responds to the third rating downgrade within a year: it cannot be ignored.

Corporate News: Kering Group forms an alliance with L'Oreal in the beauty and health sector. X Corp's lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is still under review in a Texas court, with the judge suggesting both parties relocate their headquarters there. The iPhone 17 is driving a wave of upgrades as Apple sees a rebound in smartphone sales. Apple signs a broadcasting agreement for Formula 1 events. Apple CEO Tim Cook states that companies that do not deploy AI will lose competitive edge. Cook has been in China for nearly a week and has made appearances in Suhewan to promote Apple's expansion in China. Exciting news for Apple! Is Apple Intelligence entering the Chinese market? Cook responds. Goldman Sachs aims to seize the "AI infrastructure" market: forming a dedicated team to finance global data center infrastructure.

Commentary: Carlyle Group CEO: Identifies US credit market volatility as a "concern," yet remains optimistic about market resilience. European Central Bank President Lagarde: It's crucial to have a unified response regarding Russian assets. Korean retail investors betting on leveraged VIX to hedge against US stock overvaluation risks. Lagarde: Germany is now a driver of change in Europe. Bank of England Governor Bailey: Brexit sounds the alarm for global trade barriers. "Not My King" protests resume as anti-Trump demonstrators sweep across the US. From the crypto world to Wall Street: is "predictive markets" becoming mainstream? Sudden downgrade of France's rating by S&P, with the finance minister stating it adds insult to injury. The truth about the oil market? Morgan Stanley indicates OPEC's production increase is nominal, with idle capacity lower and real demand stronger. An overview of the Federal Reserve's "internal landscape": how much will rates drop before the year ends? It depends on Powell and Waller. Is the "gold rush" about to reverse?