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Iran-US negotiations reached a deadlock, crude oil prices surged to $10...

2026-09-29 / Mood: Risk-Off / Updated 2026-09-30 06:14 (Asia/Shanghai)

The overnight main theme is the renewed rise in crude oil supply risk: stalled US-Iran talks pushed oil prices up to $108 per barrel, blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to seek alternative export routes, and US diesel prices hit a record high. Offsetting this are diplomatic threads—the US and Iran each made contact with mediators, Iran...

Iran-US negotiations reached a deadlock, crude oil prices surged to $108 per barrel; the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
The Trump administration lowered the 2031 fleet average fuel efficiency target from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 miles per gallon.
The US and Iran each made contact with mediators, Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire plan; Putin signed a presidential decree expanding the Russian armed...
Iran-US negotiations reached a deadlock, crude oil prices surged to $108 per barrel.
The US and Iran each made contact with mediators, Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire plan.

Stalled US-Iran talks and blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz are pushing up the crude oil risk premiumUS diesel average price hit a record $6.52 per gallon, raising transport and inflation pressuresRising oil prices combined with a stronger dollar pushed gold to a seven-week low and silver down nearly 5%Indian stocks fell to a six-month low; French and US fiscal and regulatory policies await implementation

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Geopolitical Risks

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Stalled US-Iran talks and parallel contacts with mediators; a breakdown in negotiations could reignite military escalation and crude oil supply risks.; Blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz coexists with Iran touting attacks, making shipping and insurance risk premiums prone to rising again.

Market Watch

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Crude oil: stalled US-Iran talks pushed prices to $108 per barrel; the benchmark (Brent or WTI) and magnitude of the increase were not specified, with Hormuz passage risks and Iranian attack claims coexisting.; Refined products: the US diesel average price hit a record $6.52 per gallon across 47 states; diesel crack spreads and transport cost inflation pressures need monitoring.

What to Watch

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France submits its 2027 budget bill to the National Assembly on October 1; Progress in US-Iran contacts with mediators and whether Iran's seven-day plan is accepted

Policy Watch

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The rollback of US fuel efficiency standards and the emergency order for coal plants point to a tilt in energy policy toward traditional fossil fuels.; A US diesel export ban is still under discussion; Energy Secretary Wright favors voluntary restrictions and believes a ban would curb diesel production and push prices higher.

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Energy & Commodities

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Iran-US negotiations reached a deadlock, driving crude oil prices sharply higher to $108 per barrel [Evidence:323078]; The Strait of Hormuz remains under a sustained blockade, forcing Iraq to seek alternative routes for oil exports [Evidence:322934] Key events: Iran-US negotiations encountered obstacles, crude oil prices surged to $108 per barrel; the price benchmark and magnitude of the increase were not specified (The New Indian Express) [Evidence:323078]; The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, Iraq seeks alternative oil export routes; the party imposing the blockade and its duration were not stated (Al Jazeera Middle East) [Evidence:322934]

Regional Conflict

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The US and Iran each made contact with mediators in an attempt to end the current war. Iran proposed a seven-day plan that includes halting all hostilities in Iran and Lebanon, unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and removing US... (The Hindu) [Evidence:323171]; US President Trump said US officials held talks on September 28 with mediators aimed at ending the US-Iran war, but did not disclose specific negotiating details, saying only "we will win" and "things will be clear soon." (China News Service) [Evidence:323176] Key events: The US and Iran each made contact with mediators, seeking to end the war (The Hindu) [Evidence:323171]

Policy & Regulation

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The Trump administration revoked Biden-era auto fuel efficiency standards, lowering the 2031 fleet average fuel economy target from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 miles per gallon, claiming it could reduce the average new car price by $1,300, but it may increase gasoline consumption and pollution. (Yahoo News - World) [Evidence:323089]; Austria's National Council passed a new fuel price brake mechanism, applicable to October and November; the governing coalition said it could save 12 euro cents per liter. The plenary session had previously held intense debate. (ORF.at News) [Evidence:322902]

Technology Shift

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The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments released the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the New Battery Industry" on September 28, specifying that by 2030 all-solid-state batteries will initially achieve large-scale application, long-life lithium batteries will reach a cycle life of 15,000 cycles, and proposing full-chain innovation... (Xinhua Finance) [Evidence:322909] Key events: Seven departments release the "15th Five-Year Plan" for the new battery industry (Xinhua Finance) [Evidence:322909]

Trade & Sanctions

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After Trump said Cuba "will fall" and called for "fundamental change," China pledged support for Cuba against external interference. Cuba is experiencing its worst economic crisis in decades, with fuel and food shortages, frequent blackouts, US sanctions, and oil... from Venezuela and Mexico (RT News) [Evidence:323162]; President Trump announced the construction of an approximately $15 billion steel plant in Iowa; the White House said it will be the largest steel plant in US history, with expected first-phase annual capacity of 7.5 million tons, eventually reaching 10 million tons. The project will use Mesabi Met... (Yahoo News - World) [Evidence:323090]

Domestic Politics

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The Trump administration proposed multiple policies to address persistent inflation, including allowing duty-free beef imports, banning diesel exports, and issuing $5,000 checks, but all encountered opposition from farmers, oil companies, and some Republican lawmakers, leaving the prospects for implementation unclear. (Yahoo News - World) [Evidence:322905] Key events: Multiple Trump policies to curb prices encounter resistance (Yahoo News - World) [Evidence:322905]

Economic & Monetary Policy

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The French government will submit the 2027 budget bill to the National Assembly on October 1, aiming to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP, mainly through spending cuts and revenue increases. The preliminary plan includes freezing the civil servant wage index, increasing retiree contributions, and... (France 24 #3) [Evidence:323125]; The USD/JPY exchange rate fell sharply by nearly 1 yen, breaking below the 157 mark. (Kyodo News English) [Evidence:322926] Key events: France's 2027 budget plans to cut 54 billion euros in spending (France 24 #3) [Evidence:323125]; The dollar fell sharply by nearly 1 yen, breaking below the 157 mark (Kyodo News English) [Evidence:322926]

Emerging Markets

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The Brazilian central bank's Focus Report showed that financial markets raised the 2026 inflation forecast from 4.92% to 4.99%, and lowered economic growth expectations for the third consecutive week. (China News Service) [Evidence:322999]; Indian stocks suffered a massive sell-off on Monday, with the Sensex falling 1.52% to 72,771.72 points, the lowest close since March 30, 2026; the Nifty fell 1.56% to 22,780... (Times of India) [Evidence:322915] Key events: Brazilian market raises 2026 inflation forecast to 4.99% (China News Service) [Evidence:322999]; Indian stocks plunge, Sensex falls to six-month low, market value evaporates by 17 trillion rupees (Times of India) [Evidence:322915]

Source attribution: This briefing is compiled from publicly available information (see references).

Market Mood: 🔴 Risk-Off Energy supply disruptions and diplomatic uncertainty are both rising; higher oil prices combined with a stronger dollar are weighing on precious metals, emerging market equities are under pressure, and risk appetite is broadly defensive. Drivers: Stalled US-Iran talks and blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz are pushing up the crude oil risk premium / US diesel average price hit a record $6.52 per gallon, raising transport and inflation pressures / Rising oil prices combined with a stronger dollar pushed gold to a seven-week low and silver down nearly 5% / Indian stocks fell to a six-month low; French and US fiscal and regulatory policies await implementation

TL;DR - Iran-US negotiations reached a deadlock, crude oil prices surged to $108 per barrel. - The Trump administration lowered the 2031 fleet average fuel efficiency target from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 miles per gallon. - The US and Iran each made contact with mediators, Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire plan.

Summary The overnight main theme is the renewed rise in crude oil supply risk: stalled US-Iran talks pushed oil prices up to $108 per barrel, blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to seek alternative export routes, and US diesel prices hit a record high. Offsetting this are diplomatic threads—the US and Iran each made contact with mediators, Iran proposed a seven-day plan that includes lifting oil sanctions and the port blockade.

Secondary Highlights

[Finance] Xinhua Finance: SASAC deploys central SOEs' 15th Five-Year Plan, annual investment in six networks about 2 trillion yuan: According to Xinhua Finance, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council introduced at a State Council Information Office press conference the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan by central en
[Technology] According to China News Service: SASAC will guide central state-owned enterprises to promote fair and accessible AI outcomes: According to China News Service, Dai Xi, Director of the Planning and Development Bureau of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, said at a press conference of the State Council Information O
[Lifestyle] Four Chinese High-Speed Rail Lines Open on Same Day; 86% of "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" Main Corridors Completed: On September 28, 2026, the Xiongan-Shangqiu section of the Beijing-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, the Xi'an-Ankang section of the Xi'an-Chongqing High-Speed Railway, the Yichang-Xingshan High-Speed Railway, and the Harbin-Yichun High-Speed R (Source: Xinhua Finance)

Secondary Highlights - [Finance] Xinhua Finance: SASAC deploys central SOEs' 15th Five-Year Plan, annual investment in six networks about 2 trillion yuan: According to Xinhua Finance, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council introduced at a State Council Information Office press conference the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan by central enterprises. - [Technology] According to China News Service: SASAC will guide central state-owned enterprises to promote fair and accessible AI outcomes: According to China News Service, Dai Xi, Director of the Planning and Development Bureau of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, said at a press conference of the State Council Information Office. - [Lifestyle] Four Chinese High-Speed Rail Lines Open on Same Day; 86% of "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" Main Corridors Completed: On September 28, 2026, the Xiongan-Shangqiu section of the Beijing-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, the Xi'an-Ankang section of the Xi'an-Chongqing High-Speed Railway, the Yichang-Xingshan High-Speed Railway, and the Harbin-Yichun High-Speed Railway (Source: Xinhua Finance).

Key Transmission Paths - Stalled US-Iran talks → supply risk premium → crude oil rises to $108 → refined products and inflation expectations rise. - Strait of Hormuz blocked → Iraq's export routes constrained → Middle East crude export risk premium rises. - Rising oil prices + stronger dollar → precious metals under pressure → gold falls to a seven-week low. - Lower fuel efficiency standards → US gasoline demand expectations rise → crude/gasoline prices receive marginal support.

Contradictions / Divergences - On the same day, there is both "stalled US-Iran talks pushing oil prices to $108" and "the US and Iran each made contact with mediators." - Iran touted that its Hormuz attacks "worked," but oil shipments in the region actually rose during the same period. - Washington expressed confidence in its pressure strategy, while Saudi Arabia expressed anger at Trump's flip-flopping. - Record US diesel prices and discussions of banning diesel exports appear simultaneously.

Lessons Learned - Geopolitical headlines and actual shipping data may diverge (Iran claimed attacks worked but oil flows rose). - Policies such as the fuel efficiency standard rollback and the diesel export ban are still at the proposal or discussion stage.

Sources Xinhua Finance / China News Service / The New Indian Express / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Hindu / The Independent / The New York Times / Yahoo News - World / RT News / France 24 #3 / Kyodo News English / Times of India / ORF.at News / France 24 #2

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Xinhua Finance: SASAC deploys central SOEs' 15th Five-Year Plan, annual investment in six networks about 2 trillion yuan

According to Xinhua Finance, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council introduced at a State Council Information Office press conference the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan by central enterprises, specifying 106 industrial development actions and disclosing that annual investment in the "six networks" is about 2 trillion yuan. As of the end of August, total assets of central enterprises reached 99.3 trillion yuan, up 4.2% year on year.

Impact: The deployment of central SOEs' 15th Five-Year Plan and about 2 trillion yuan in annual investment may guide investment directions in related industries.

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 14:47 | Source

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Xinhua Finance: International oil prices edged up on the 28th, Brent settled at $105.28 per barrel

According to Xinhua Finance, international oil prices rose slightly on September 28, with New York light crude futures settling at $92.60 per barrel and London Brent crude futures settling at $105.28 per barrel.

Impact: The slight rise in international oil prices may put some pressure on energy import costs and prices in related industries, but the increase was limited and the overall impact may be relatively moderate.

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 20:23 | Source

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Xinhua Finance: US dollar index rose 0.22% on the 28th to close at 101.197

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Impact: The rise in the US dollar index may reflect a stronger dollar against major currencies and may have a directional impact on related currency exchange rates.

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 20:23 | Source

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Prime Minister of Canada - News: Canada and Singapore advance economic partnership negotiations

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Prime Minister of Canada - News | 2026-09-28 17:35 | Source

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China News Service: Hong Kong Trade Development Council raises 2026 merchandise export value growth forecast to 42%-47%

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According to China News Service: SASAC will guide central state-owned enterprises to promote fair and accessible AI outcomes

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China News Service | 2026-09-28 13:46 | Source

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Four Chinese High-Speed Rail Lines Open on Same Day; 86% of "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" Main Corridors Completed

On September 28, 2026, the Xiongan-Shangqiu section of the Beijing-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, the Xi'an-Ankang section of the Xi'an-Chongqing High-Speed Railway, the Yichang-Xingshan High-Speed Railway, and the Harbin-Yichun High-Speed Railway opened for operation on the same day, raising the completion rate of the main corridors of China's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network to 86%. The new lines will unlock freight capacity on the existing Beijing-Kowloon Railway and drive the development of cultural tourism, agriculture, and other industries along the routes.

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 16:49 | Source

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Times of India | 2026-09-28 15:33 | Source

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China's Northernmost High-Speed Railway, the Harbin-Yichun High-Speed Railway, Opens for Operation

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China News Service | 2026-09-28 14:47 | Source

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Xinhua Finance: SASAC deploys central SOEs' 15th Five-Year Plan, annual investment in six networks about 2 trillion yuan

Impact: The deployment of central SOEs' 15th Five-Year Plan and about 2 trillion yuan in annual investment may guide investment directions in related industries.

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 14:47 | Source

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Xinhua Finance: International oil prices edged up on the 28th, Brent settled at $105.28 per barrel

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 20:23 | Source

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Xinhua Finance: US dollar index rose 0.22% on the 28th to close at 101.197

Impact: The rise in the US dollar index may reflect a stronger dollar against major currencies and may have a directional impact on related currency exchange rates.

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 20:23 | Source

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Prime Minister of Canada - News: Canada and Singapore advance economic partnership negotiations

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Prime Minister of Canada - News | 2026-09-28 17:35 | Source

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China News Service: Hong Kong Trade Development Council raises 2026 merchandise export value growth forecast to 42%-47%

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The New Indian Express: Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Goyal to attend G20 trade ministers' meeting in the US and discuss trade agreement

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Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 13:46 | Source

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Xinhua Finance: New York stock market's three major indexes all fell on the 28th

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Xinhua Finance: China advances urban renewal, focuses on revitalizing existing resources

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Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 15:18 | Source

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China News Service: SASAC plans to raise the share of central SOEs' strategic emerging industry value added by another 5 percentage points by 2030

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China News Service | 2026-09-28 14:47 | Source

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China News Service: China's 2025 government procurement scale reaches 3.32 trillion yuan

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Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 20:53 | Source

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Yahoo News - World | 2026-09-28 19:22 | Source

Technology

According to Yahoo News - World: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, carrying 26 Starlink satellites

According to Yahoo News - World, SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully entered orbit for the first time, carrying 26 of the latest Starlink satellites, paving the way for NASA's Artemis lunar mission and future Mars travel.

Yahoo News - World | 2026-09-28 14:17 | Source

Technology

The New Indian Express reports: Airtel closes in on Jio ahead of large IPO, market share gap narrows to 1.3 percentage points

According to The New Indian Express, ahead of a large IPO, the market share gap between Airtel and Jio has narrowed to 1.3 percentage points, indicating intensifying competition in India's telecom market.

The New Indian Express | 2026-09-28 19:07 | Source

Technology

According to France 24 #2: Papal visit to France drives surge in hotel and souvenir shop spending

According to France 24 #2, on the final day of Pope Leo's visit to France, preliminary data show that his visit significantly boosted tourism activity in the relevant cities, with hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops benefiting in particular.

France 24 #2 | 2026-09-28 17:05 | Source

Technology

The Hindu reports: Andhra Pradesh launches Rs 110.85 billion rural works

According to The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will launch Palle Panduga 3.0 rural works on September 29 in Ramapuram, Nellore district, with a total investment of Rs 110.85 billion, covering rural roads, Mini G…

The Hindu | 2026-09-28 15:02 | Source

Technology

According to France 24 #3: Alleged attempted attack at UK Fairford Air Force Base: AI-generated suspect photos circulate

According to France 24 #3, after an attempted attack near UK Fairford Air Force Base, photos purportedly showing five suspects being arrested circulated on social media; they were actually AI-generated based on real photos. The suspects have been released on bail.

France 24 #3 | 2026-09-28 22:10 | Source

Technology

According to El Mundo - International News: FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey reportedly resigns, a U.S. ally departs

According to El Mundo - International News, FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced his resignation after serving just over a year; he previously served as Missouri Attorney General and is a Republican ally of the United States. The claims await further verification.

El Mundo - International News | 2026-09-28 21:39 | Source

Technology

RT News reports: BRICS+ Fashion Summit discusses AI's impact on consumer behavior

According to RT News, at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, experts discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping shopping, branding, and production in the fashion industry, and noted that digital platforms and virtual influencers are changing consumer behavior.

RT News | 2026-09-28 20:23 | Source

Technology

According to France 24 #3: French media reportedly debunk: photo of suspect in Fairford base attack case is AI-fabricated

According to France 24 #3, France 24's fact-check reportedly stated that a facial photo circulating on social media of a suspect in the attempted attack at the UK's Fairford Air Force Base is not a real photo, but was generated based on an image altered by artificial intelligence. The relevant situation is still pending further verification.

France 24 #3 | 2026-09-28 18:05 | Source

Technology

According to France 24 #2: Five suspects in UK airbase bomb plot case granted bail

According to France 24 #2, five men arrested in an alleged bomb plot at a UK airbase will be granted bail.

France 24 #2 | 2026-09-28 15:33 | Source

Technology

According to China News Service: 2026 Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opens in Qufu

According to China News Service, the 2026 Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened on September 28 in Qufu, Shandong, under the theme "Civilization, Order, and Justice," with four sub-topics.

China News Service | 2026-09-28 23:26 | Source

Technology

According to El Mundo - International News: A Thai man was sentenced to prison for using a jet ski during severe flooding in Bangkok

According to El Mundo - International News, a Thai man was sentenced to prison for using a jet ski during severe flooding in Bangkok.

El Mundo - International News | 2026-09-28 21:39 | Source

Technology

According to The New Indian Express: Cognizant notes that AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, but enterprises struggle to remediate risks

According to The New Indian Express, Cognizant notes that AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, but enterprises struggle to remediate risks.

The New Indian Express | 2026-09-28 19:07 | Source

Technology

ANTARA News Jawa Timur reports: Trenggalek supplies 2.5 million liters of water to drought-affected villages

According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Trenggalek supplies 2.5 million liters of water to drought-affected villages.

ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-09-28 15:33 | Source

Technology

According to China News Service: 2026 World Design Capital Conference: AI Empowerment, Design Without Boundaries

According to China News Service, the 2026 World Design Capital Conference is themed "AI Empowerment, Design Without Boundaries."

China News Service | 2026-09-28 15:18 | Source

Technology

According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur: Indonesian Hajj Ministry: 400,000 of 5.7 million Hajj data invalid

According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah verified data on 5.7 million Hajj registrants and found about 400,000 records invalid, resulting in an average actual waiting time of about 14 years.

ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-09-28 15:03 | Source

Lifestyle | 2026-09-29

Life

Four Chinese High-Speed Rail Lines Open on Same Day; 86% of "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" Main Corridors Completed

Xinhua Finance | 2026-09-28 16:49 | Source

Life

Ketapang-Gilimanuk Port Loading and Unloading Time Cut to 15 Minutes

Ship loading and unloading time at Indonesia's Ketapang-Gilimanuk port has been cut to 15 minutes, aiming to ease traffic congestion caused by the backlog of logistics vehicles.

ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-09-28 15:33 | Source

Life

Follow-Up Procurement for Dental Implants Launched, Dental Implants Enter Centralized Procurement 2.0 Era

China News Service | 2026-09-28 23:26 | Source

Life

Q3 Housing Sales Diverge Across Seven Indian Cities, Average Prices Up 7% Year-on-Year

Times of India | 2026-09-28 15:33 | Source

Life

China's Northernmost High-Speed Railway, the Harbin-Yichun High-Speed Railway, Opens for Operation

China News Service | 2026-09-28 14:47 | Source

Life

Venezuelan Opposition Press Chief Returns to Caracas

Claudia Macero, press chief for Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, returned to Caracas and called on exiles to return home.

El Mundo - International News | 2026-09-28 21:39 | Source

Life

Delta Flight from Barcelona to Boston Diverts to Porto Due to Cockpit Smoke

A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency diversion to Porto Airport in Portugal after smoke was detected in the cockpit. The incident involves aviation transportation safety and may have a short-term impact on operations on the relevant route.

El Mundo - International News | 2026-09-28 21:39 | Source

Life

Surabaya Slaughterhouse Urges Public to Choose Beef According to ASUH Principles

PT Rumah Potong Hewan (RPH) Surabaya Perseroda, a slaughterhouse enterprise in the Surabaya area of Indonesia, urged the public to be more careful in selecting beef for daily consumption by applying the "Safe, Healthy, Whole, Halal" (ASUH) principles.

ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-09-28 14:02 | Source

Life

Jember Regency Government's 2027 Draft Budget Plans 786 Billion Rupiah Loan

The Jember Regency government in Indonesia has arranged a regional loan of approximately 786 billion rupiah in its 2027 draft regional budget to cover part of its financing needs, including health infrastructure construction.

ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-09-28 14:02 | Source

Market Context

From the Market Daily for 2026-09-29; terminal market appendix, facts only.

Market Summary

Domestic quotes are incomplete: closes through 2026-09-28 are expected; the latest stored trading day is 2026-09-11. Quotes failing freshness checks are excluded. Notable moves in the previous trading window: 布伦特原油 +1.36%, 美白银 -0.92%, WTI原油 +0.56%.

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domestic trading day 2026-09-11 / local market data through 2026-09-11 14:59 (Asia/Shanghai) / overseas anchors through 2026-09-29 07:20 (Asia/Shanghai)

Notable Moves (2026-09-29)

布伦特原油 (OIL): 98.77 (+1.36%) / 美白银 (SI): 61.153 (-0.92%) / WTI原油 (CL): 93.115 (+0.56%)

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