新华财经早报：10月1日

Group 1 - The Financial Regulatory Administration released guidelines to promote the high-quality development of health insurance, focusing on enhancing industry foundations, improving professional capabilities, accelerating digital transformation, and supporting innovative payment methods for new drugs and medical devices [1][5] - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce will initiate pilot projects in around 50 cities to stimulate high-quality consumption, addressing issues like insufficient supply and innovation in consumption sectors [1][5] - The National Development and Reform Commission announced the allocation of 69 billion yuan in special bonds to support the consumption upgrade program, completing the annual target of 300 billion yuan [1][5] Group 2 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission held a meeting to discuss the "14th Five-Year" capital market plan, suggesting reforms in areas like issuance, refinancing, and mergers to enhance market attractiveness and inclusivity [1][5] - The Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges announced that qualified foreign investors can participate in ETF options trading, limited to hedging purposes [1][5] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is seeking public opinion on the carbon emissions trading market allocation plan for the steel, cement, and aluminum industries for 2024 and 2025, emphasizing free allocation based on carbon emissions per unit output [1][5] Group 3 - The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that the manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8% in September, reflecting continued improvement in manufacturing activity [1][5] - The latest report from the National Foreign Exchange Administration shows that China's external debt remained stable at 24,368 billion USD as of June 2025, with a slight decrease of 0.6% from March 2025 [1][5] - The U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 94.2 in September, marking the lowest level since April, according to a report from the Conference Board [2][5]