Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-01 21:35Group 1: Manufacturing Sector - US manufacturing activity has contracted for the seventh consecutive month, with the orders index declining, indicating a lack of momentum in the sector [4][5] - The ISM reported that the manufacturing index slightly increased by 0.4 points to 49.1 in September, remaining below the neutral level of 50, which signifies contraction [4] - The orders index fell by 2.5 points to 48.9, reverting to contraction after a brief expansion in August [4] Group 2: UK Market Developments - The UK government plans to exempt new listings on the London Stock Exchange from a 0.5% stamp duty for two to three years, aiming to enhance the business environment [7] Group 3: Technology Sector - Intel's stock surged by 6% after news emerged of early negotiations to manufacture chips for AMD, which could significantly boost Intel's foundry business [11] - Google has laid off over 100 design-related employees in its cloud computing division, affecting teams focused on user experience research and product design [13] Group 4: Economic Policy and Federal Reserve - Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers criticized the recent speech by Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Milan, arguing it lacked analytical support for aggressive interest rate cuts [17][18] - The US Supreme Court's decision to prevent President Trump from immediately dismissing a Federal Reserve governor has temporarily alleviated pressure on the central bank [15]