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According to a report by Yicai, driven by rising international oil prices, the energy sector has become the best-performing sector of the S&P 500 index in 2026. As of October 27, the S&P 500 Energy Index has risen approximately 52% year-to-date, reaching a historical high, while the S&P 500 index has increased nearly 13% during the same period. Brent crude oil and WTI crude oil have risen over 70% and nearly 75% year-to-date, respectively, with U.S. energy companies' profits growing over 100% compared to the same period last year.A report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee shows that U.S. President Trump has seen his personal wealth increase by as much as $35.8 million this year due to holdings in oil and gas stocks, with net holdings in the sector reaching $81.6 million, nearly doubling since the end of 2025. A White House spokesperson stated that his portfolio is independently managed by third-party financial institutions.The report also points out that the surge in oil prices has led to a year-on-year increase of about 40% in the retail cost of regular unleaded gasoline, reaching $4.246 per gallon. Since March 1, U.S. consumers have spent approximately $145 billion more year-on-year on gasoline and diesel, making energy costs a key issue in the midterm elections.

According to a report by Reuters citing informed sources, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT.O) has signed agreements with Bloomberg, quantitative trading and market-making giant Hainar International, and Jump Trading to obtain posts released by Trump more quickly.

According to Bloomberg, Anthropic warned in its IPO-related documents that its public advocacy for AI safety regulation and statements from executives may expose the company to risks such as pressure from the Trump administration and selective scrutiny. This risk is related to the company's multiple conflicts with the Trump administration, including disputes over requests to impose safety restrictions on the use of its AI technology by the Department of Defense, as well as disagreements regarding the safety of the Mythos model and export controls.Anthropic also warned that even if other similarly situated companies are not treated equally, Anthropic may still become a specific target for certain departments of the Trump administration. Future export restrictions and cybersecurity or biosafety incidents triggered by AI models could impact its product deployment, international expansion, and business growth.The company also acknowledged that once the regulatory measures it advocates are implemented, they may increase compliance costs, restrict product development and release, and slow its own growth.

According to a report by China News Service citing Reuters on the 27th, the latest poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that just before the U.S. Congressional midterm elections on November 3, President Trump’s public approval rating has slightly risen to 32%, an increase of 1 percentage point from last week’s historic low.The poll indicates that if the Congressional elections were held now, 47% of registered voters would support the Democratic Party, 36% would support the Republican Party, and about 11% are uncertain about which party to support. The gap between the two parties is 11 percentage points, narrowing by 1 percentage point from the Reuters/Ipsos poll that ended on October 19.This five-day online poll collected feedback from 1,679 American adults, including 1,280 registered voters. The sampling error for all adult respondents is 2 percentage points, and the sampling error for registered voters is 3 percentage points. The report states that the Republican Party is striving to maintain its majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The cryptocurrency industry has spent approximately $176 million in this round of the U.S. midterm election cycle, covering over 100 elections, aiming to establish a bipartisan network of congressional allies to continue advancing legislative demands after Trump's departure. As of October 20, the super political action committee Fairshake and its affiliated organizations have spent about $150.8 million, with other cryptocurrency organizations spending around $25 million, major funders including Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z.Fairshake claims that among the 58 candidates it supported in primaries or special elections this year, 53 won. The organization supported bipartisan candidates in the House elections; after Senate Democrats blocked the CLARITY Act from reaching a final vote, it decided to support only Republican candidates in the Senate elections.The industry's spending in the Ohio Senate election has exceeded $68 million, focusing on long-time critic of the cryptocurrency industry Sherrod Brown, with related advertisements mostly avoiding mentioning cryptocurrencies and instead focusing on issues like taxes. Pushing for the passage of the CLARITY Act is a core goal of the industry, but the bill has stalled in this Congress. JPMorgan analysts indicate that without the bill, rules set by regulators during Trump's term may be overturned by subsequent administrations.

U.S. President Trump stated that he will soon officially ban the term "artificial intelligence (AI)" in all relevant documents.

According to The Washington Post, U.S. President Trump will announce the easing of regulations related to methane leaks from oil companies.

U.S. President Trump stated that the United States will receive the first batch of 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, with subsequent supplies reaching billions of barrels. Trump mentioned that by rebuilding relations with Venezuela, the U.S. would not require taxpayers to bear the costs of obtaining this oil, and he anticipated that gasoline and diesel prices would significantly drop.

U.S. President Trump stated that consumer confidence has risen by 7.5%, which is a very significant increase.

According to Bloomberg, cryptocurrency, venture capital, and prediction market companies associated with Trump and his family are ramping up efforts to hire lawyers and lobbyists in preparation for a potential congressional investigation.Democratic lawmakers have requested information from World Liberty Financial and 1789 Capital, focusing on whether the related companies have received government contracts, policy favors, and whether there are any conflicts of interest.Bloomberg reports that even if Democrats gain a majority in Congress in the midterm elections, the investigation may face obstacles, including difficulties in compelling foreign individuals to provide testimony or documents, as well as whether federal agencies like the Department of Justice will take further action. The related companies and the Trump family insist that their business activities comply with legal regulations.

U.S. President Trump stated that the trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine regarding the Ukraine issue will be held "soon," but did not disclose a specific time.Both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire starting on the 27th in the Kherson region. The U.S., Russia, and Ukraine may hold talks in the UAE or Switzerland within two weeks, with Putin stating that the discussions will focus on security guarantees following a peace agreement.

According to a report by Sina Finance, U.S. President Trump stated that the current question is whether I should reach an agreement with the Iranians or completely eliminate them? We get everything, and they (Iran) get nothing.We are fully aware of what is happening at Iran's "Mount Hekou" facility. Currently, the Iranians have not taken any significant actions regarding their nuclear facilities, and we are closely monitoring the situation.

According to Bloomberg, the United States is increasing deployments in preparation for a possible resumption of military strikes against Iran. Trump has repeatedly hinted that U.S. forces may resume strikes against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections and has sent a third aircraft carrier strike group and an additional 10,000 sailors and Marines toward the Persian Gulf to provide commanders with more options, although the exact timing remains uncertain.U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper visited Israel this week without prior announcement and met with Netanyahu. Israel will hold elections on October 27. Meanwhile, after Iran-backed Houthi forces expanded the conflict to Saudi Arabia, attacking airports and energy facilities, the U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of some diplomatic personnel and their families stationed in Saudi Arabia.A source familiar with Iran's thinking stated that Iran is preparing for a new round of bombings that may occur before and after the U.S. midterm elections and is planning retaliatory actions in the Middle East, including against Israel and the United Arab Emirates. This individual believes that the period from the end of the U.S. elections until the new Congress is sworn in in January will be the most difficult phase, with a way out being to reach an agreement that allows both sides to claim victory. Some officials from Gulf countries are concerned that the intensity of the conflict after its resumption may exceed that before the pause.Recent diplomatic attempts to end the conflict have failed to yield results. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated this week that if there is sufficient evidence showing that the U.S. genuinely wishes to reach a fair, dignified, and permanent resolution to end the conflict, Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance, but he also noted that there is currently not much reason to expect progress.The conflict has disrupted energy transportation in the Persian Gulf, pushing Brent crude oil prices up more than 80% this year and raising U.S. gasoline prices and living costs. A Pew Research Center survey conducted from September 28 to October 4 shows that about two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, and about half of respondents expect the war to last more than a year. Reports indicate that concerns over military escalation are once again driving up oil prices and affecting the Republican Party's prospects in the midterm elections.

The White House announced that Trump further adjusted the scope of tariffs on Canadian products imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Market news reports that U.S. President Trump is expected to cancel some tariffs on Canada.

The Kremlin expressed gratitude to Melania Trump for her contribution to the Oleshky humanitarian agreement, as the Russian and Ukrainian military are determining the ceasefire date in the region.

U.S. President Trump stated that we may soon end the war in Iran.

The White House announced that Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, listing oil exploration, production, and other activities as critical defense resources, and authorized the federal government to promote capacity expansion through procurement and funding support. Trump stated that limited financing and supply chain constraints made it difficult for businesses to meet demand, thus exempting certain requirements of the act to accelerate capacity expansion.