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2026-10-06 / Mood: Risk-Off / Updated 2026-10-06 09:44 (Asia/Shanghai)

Middle East conflict escalates again: Houthi forces claim attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinery; Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan activate collective defense and agree to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia; Yemen's government says it has recaptured Mocha and seized control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while risk premiums for Red Sea and...

  1. Houthi forces claim three rounds of attacks with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Aram...
  2. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held an emergency meeting in Riyadh, deciding to immediately implement collective defense clauses and rapidly deploy mi...
  3. International oil prices fell on the 5th: WTI November contract closed at $89.43 per barrel, down 1.84%.
  4. Houthi forces claim three rounds of attacks with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles.
  5. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held an emergency meeting in Riyadh.
Houthi forces claim attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinerySaudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan activate collective defense and agree to deploy forces to Saudi ArabiaUS September services PMI rises to 58.8, input cost inflation accelerates to fastest since November 2022Hormuz and Red Sea shipping risk premiums rise, but oil prices fell on the 5th
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Geopolitical Risks
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Houthi claims of direct hits on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinery have not been confirmed by Saudi officials.; Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan activate collective defense and agree to deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia.
Market Watch
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Crude oil: WTI November contract closed at $89.43 per barrel (-1.84%), Brent December contract closed at $100.32 per barrel (-1.89%), diverging directionally from Middle East supply risks [Evidence: 329385]; Shipping and freight: risk compensation for crew on oil transport in the Strait of Hormuz rose to a cap of $25,000; Red Sea-Bab el-Mandeb risk premiums also rose [Evidence: 329256]
What to Watch
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Operations at Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinery and flight resumption at Riyadh's King Khalid Airport; Red Sea-Bab el-Mandeb traffic volumes and war risk premium changes
Policy Watch
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US September services PMI rose to 58.8, input cost inflation accelerated to the fastest since November 2022.; Analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India may start a rate hike cycle this week, but the report did not provide the magnitude or timing [Evidence: 329348]

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Regional Conflict
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Houthi military spokesman Saree says the group carried out three operations with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinery, Abha Airport, and Khamis Mushait Air Base, among others [Evidence: 329441]; Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held an emergency meeting of the Mecca Defense Alliance in Riyadh, deciding to immediately implement collective defense commitments and rapidly deploy military forces to Saudi Arabia; the Saudi-led coalition says 100 warplanes participated in 'Operation Yemen Dawn' [Evidence: 329393]
Energy & Commodities
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Shipping data shows that Persian Gulf oil exporters' exports exceeded pre-war levels for about half of September, but tanker attacks continue, leaving the export outlook uncertain [Evidence: 329155]; Reports question whether Iran charges transit fees for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz; crude exports bypassing the strait surged in September while oil prices remained high, prompting market speculation about secret fees [Evidence: 329138] Key events: Shipping data shows that Persian Gulf oil exporters' exports briefly exceeded pre-war levels for about half of September, but attacks on tankers continue (Source: Global News) [Evidence: 329155]
Economic & Monetary Policy
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S&P Global data shows US September services PMI rose to 58.8 from 56.5 in August, the highest since July 2021; composite PMI rose to 58.4, and input cost inflation accelerated to the fastest since November 2022 [Evidence: 329189]; Analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India may start a rate hike cycle this week; the report did not disclose the magnitude or timing [Evidence: 329348] Key events: S&P Global data shows US September services PMI rose to 58.8 and composite PMI to 58.4, both stage highs, with input cost inflation accelerating to the fastest since November 2022 (Source: Valor Econômico Politics) [Evidence: 329189]
Trade & Sanctions
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German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron jointly wrote to the European Commission, demanding faster and stronger trade countermeasure powers; the letter links to the EU's daily 1 billion euro trade deficit with China and says the current trade defense toolbox is insufficient [Evidence: 329157]; France and Germany call on the EU to establish new trade tools enabling it to 'immediately' exclude China from the EU single market; the report does not specify the mechanism or timeline [Evidence: 329290] Key events: German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron jointly wrote to the European Commission, demanding faster and stronger trade countermeasure powers
Policy & Regulation
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Germany's ruling coalition (CDU/CSU and SPD) proposed a draft law to impose a new tax on plastic packaging from 2027 at 550 euros per ton; the draft still needs to pass the legislative process [Evidence: 329174]; The US Supreme Court opened its new term on the first day with a climate damages case seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change damages [Evidence: 329437] Key events: Germany's ruling coalition proposed a draft law to tax plastic packaging at 550 euros per ton from 2027; the scope and revenue use are not yet clear (Source: Die Zeit Politics) [Evidence: 329174]
Technology Shift
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Despite rising borrowing costs, AI development spending (chips, data centers, and the power systems to supply them) shows no sign of slowing, posing a challenge to Fed monetary policy [Evidence: 329258] Key events: Reports say high interest rates have not slowed AI development spending, with related investment covering chips, data centers, and power systems, creating a policy dilemma for the Fed (Source: The New York Times) [Evidence: 329258] Watch: Watch the contribution of AI capital spending and supporting power demand to demand-side stickiness and inflation, and changes in Fed statements on investment resilience.

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Market Mood: 🔴 Risk-Off Attacks on Middle East energy and shipping infrastructure, activation of regional collective defense mechanisms, combined with stronger US services PMI and input cost inflation raising rate expectations, weigh on risk appetite. Drivers: Houthi forces claim attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinery / Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan activate collective defense and agree to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia / US September services PMI rises to 58.8, input cost inflation accelerates to fastest since November 2022 / Hormuz and Red Sea shipping risk premiums rise, but oil prices fell on the 5th

TL;DR - Houthi forces claim three rounds of attacks with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles. - Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held an emergency meeting in Riyadh. - International oil prices fell on the 5th: WTI November contract closed at $89.43 per barrel, down 1.84%.

Summary Middle East conflict escalates again: Houthi forces claim attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco's Rabigh refinery; Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan activate collective defense and agree to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia; Yemen's government says it has recaptured Mocha and seized control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while risk premiums for Red Sea and Hormuz shipping rise in tandem.

Secondary Highlights

  • [Finance] According to China News Service: Russian Foreign Ministry: Japan's new sanctions further worsen Russia-Japan relations: According to China News Service, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova commented on Japan's latest sanctions…

Key Transmission Paths - Red Sea/Bab el-Mandeb conflict escalation → higher shipping and insurance costs → higher landed costs for energy imports. - Attacks on Saudi energy facilities → supply risk premium → oil prices rise (hedging against export recovery and supply disruption). - US services PMI beats expectations → cost inflation accelerates → rate cut expectations pushed back → dollar strengthens. - EU expands trade tool powers against China → supply chain restructuring expectations → related export and cyclical sectors.

Contradictions / Divergences - Houthi forces claim direct hits on Riyadh airport and Rabigh refinery causing air traffic disruption. - Iran's Revolutionary Guard says US forces have withdrawn from waters around the Strait of Hormuz. - Yemen's government says it has seized control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait; Houthi forces dispute the outcome. - Iran's charging of fees for oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz is only questioned in reports. - Persian Gulf oil exports recovering to pre-war levels coexist with continued tanker attacks.

Lessons Learned - Reports of attacks on Middle East energy facilities are mostly unilateral claims. - There are contradictory statements from both sides on Hormuz navigation status; exercise caution when trading risk premiums.

Sources China News Service / Xinhua Finance / RT News / Global News / The New York Times / Al Jazeera Middle East / The Korea Times / The New Indian Express / EL PAÍS América / Yahoo News - World / BBC News (Top) / Valor Econômico Politics / POLITICO Europe / Kyodo News English / El País Internacional / Google News - World / Die Zeit Politics / NBC News Politics

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According to China News Service: Russian Foreign Ministry: Japan's new sanctions further worsen Russia-Japan relations
According to China News Service, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova commented on Japan's latest sanctions…
Impact: Japan's new sanctions may further worsen Russia-Japan relations, and the room f…
China News Service | 2026-10-05 23:19 | Source
Finance
According to The Korea Times: Hyosung's Vietnam bio-spandex base completed
According to The Korea Times, Hyosung TNC launched a 50,000-ton-per-year bio-BDO plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, wi…
Impact: The project may promote the replacement of fossil feedstocks with bio-based fee…
The Korea Times | 2026-10-05 22:03 | Source
Finance
According to Kyodo News English: Japan's prime minister plans to formulate a five-year plan before the end of the year…
According to Kyodo News English, Japan's prime minister said a five-year plan will be formulated before the end of the…
Impact: If the five-year plan is implemented, it may guide the direction of domestic in…
Kyodo News English | 2026-10-05 21:32 | Source
Finance
According to Xinhua Finance: The dollar index rose 0.23% on the 5th to close at 102.167
According to Xinhua Finance, the dollar index rose 0.23% on October 5 to close at 102.167, with the dollar strengthenin…
Impact: A stronger dollar may put some pressure on dollar-denominated assets and emergi…
Xinhua Finance | 2026-10-05 20:46 | Source
Finance
According to Die Zeit Politics: Germany says no EU budget is most beneficial for Germany
According to Die Zeit Politics, German Chancellor said that no common EU budget is most beneficial for Germany. The sta…
Impact: It may affect the direction of fiscal transfers and expenditure arrangements in…
Die Zeit Politics | 2026-10-05 17:29 | Source
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According to China News Service: Russian Foreign Ministry: Japan's new sanctions further worsen Russia-Japan relations
According to China News Service, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova commented on Japan's latest sanctions…
Impact: Japan's new sanctions may further worsen Russia-Japan relations, and the room f…
China News Service | 2026-10-05 23:19 | Source
Finance
According to The Korea Times: Hyosung's Vietnam bio-spandex base completed
According to The Korea Times, Hyosung TNC launched a 50,000-ton-per-year bio-BDO plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, wi…
Impact: The project may promote the replacement of fossil feedstocks with bio-based fee…
The Korea Times | 2026-10-05 22:03 | Source
Finance
According to Kyodo News English: Japan's prime minister plans to formulate a five-year plan before the end of the year…
According to Kyodo News English, Japan's prime minister said a five-year plan will be formulated before the end of the…
Impact: If the five-year plan is implemented, it may guide the direction of domestic in…
Kyodo News English | 2026-10-05 21:32 | Source
Finance
According to Xinhua Finance: The dollar index rose 0.23% on the 5th to close at 102.167
According to Xinhua Finance, the dollar index rose 0.23% on October 5 to close at 102.167, with the dollar strengthenin…
Impact: A stronger dollar may put some pressure on dollar-denominated assets and emergi…
Xinhua Finance | 2026-10-05 20:46 | Source
Finance
According to Die Zeit Politics: Germany says no EU budget is most beneficial for Germany
According to Die Zeit Politics, German Chancellor said that no common EU budget is most beneficial for Germany. The sta…
Impact: It may affect the direction of fiscal transfers and expenditure arrangements in…
Die Zeit Politics | 2026-10-05 17:29 | Source
Finance
According to Valor Econômico Politics: New York stocks opened mixed, with focus on economic data and US Treasury yields
According to Valor Econômico Politics, New York stocks opened without a unified direction, as investors focused on upco…
Valor Econômico Politics | 2026-10-05 14:26 | Source
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According to The New Indian Express: India and Switzerland sign five agreements to deepen trade and investment relations
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The New Indian Express | 2026-10-05 13:25 | Source
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According to The New Indian Express: Assam river port in India restarts after 70 years of suspension, methanol barge sa…
According to The New Indian Express, an inland river port in India's Assam state resumed operations after 70 years of s…
The New Indian Express | 2026-10-05 13:25 | Source
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According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur: Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs asks local governments to strengthen food pri…
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Secretary-General Tomsi Tohir of Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs asked local…
ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-10-05 21:32 | Source
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According to POLITICO Europe: Romania's fourth prime ministerial candidate in five months is nominated
According to POLITICO Europe, Romanian President Nicușor Dan nominated State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Luca Nicules…
POLITICO Europe | 2026-10-05 20:31 | Source
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According to The Korea Times: US stocks rise as S&P 500 gains and Nasdaq hits record high, led by tech giants
According to The Korea Times, on Monday the S&P 500 rose and the Nasdaq hit a record high, with most large technology a…
The Korea Times | 2026-10-05 16:59 | Source
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According to Xinhua Finance: One month to the 9th CIIE, focus on expanding high-level opening-up
According to Xinhua Finance, the 9th China International Import Expo is one month away from opening, focusing on fields…
Xinhua Finance | 2026-10-05 15:42 | Source
Finance
According to China News Service: HKMA's CargoX connects Shanghai trade data to support SME cross-border financing
According to China News Service, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority held a CargoX Solutions Day to showcase innovative so…
China News Service | 2026-10-05 13:10 | Source
Finance
According to Xinhua Finance: New York stock market's three major indices closed higher collectively on the 5th
According to Xinhua Finance, the three major New York stock market indices rose collectively on October 5, with ten of…
Xinhua Finance | 2026-10-05 21:17 | Source
Finance
According to Xinhua Finance: London stock market closed up 0.34% on the 5th, led by energy and mining stocks
According to Xinhua Finance, the UK's London stock market FTSE 100 average index closed up 0.34% on the 5th, with energ…
Xinhua Finance | 2026-10-05 19:15 | Source
Finance
According to Xinhua Finance: CIIE countdown: imports connect consumption, manufacturing, R&D and investment
According to Xinhua Finance, with one month to go before the opening of the ninth China International Import Expo, Xinh…
Xinhua Finance | 2026-10-05 15:12 | Source
Finance
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur: Surabaya councilor calls on city government to prepare fiscal buffer in 2027 budget
According to ANTARA News Jawa Timur, Surabaya city councilor Achmad Nurdjayanto has called on the Surabaya city governm…
ANTARA News Jawa Timur | 2026-10-05 21:32 | Source
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According to Fed: Federal Reserve approves Isabella Bank Corporation application
According to the Fed, the Federal Reserve Board announced approval of an application by Isabella Bank Corporation. The…
Fed | 2026-10-05 20:46 | Source
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According to Le Parisien Politics: French high school blockades continue, education official hopes classes resume Wedne…
According to Le Parisien Politics, multiple French high schools have been blockaded, and education official Edouard Gef…
Le Parisien Politics | 2026-10-05 17:29 | Source
Finance
According to Die Zeit Politics: German government plans cultural budget cuts, protests erupt in Dresden
According to Die Zeit Politics, the German government plans to cut the cultural sector budget, triggering demonstration…
Die Zeit Politics | 2026-10-05 15:27 | Source
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According to Le Parisien Politics: 2027 French presidential election: how many voters can the left-wing primary mobiliz…
According to Le Parisien Politics, Le Parisien reported on the scale of voter mobilization for the left-wing primary ah…
Le Parisien Politics | 2026-10-05 14:26 | Source
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According to The New Indian Express, Reportedly India's Supreme Court asks central government to select five cities for…
According to The New Indian Express, India's Supreme Court has asked the central government to identify five cities to…
The New Indian Express | 2026-10-05 13:55 | Source
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According to Global Issues News: Thai students and incarcerated women jointly break prison stigma
According to Global Issues News, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is promoting a project in Thailand for in…
Global Issues News | 2026-10-05 22:18 | Source

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Market Summary
The domestic market is closed on 2026-10-06; domestic market display is automatically suspended for this edition. Notable moves in the previous trading window: 布伦特原油 -1.99%, 马棕油 +0.94%, WTI原油 -0.28%.
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Notable Moves (2026-10-06)
布伦特原油 (OIL): 100.22 (-1.99%) / 马棕油 (FCPO): 4621 (+0.94%) / WTI原油 (CL): 89.18 (-0.28%)
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