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Group 1 - The U.S. federal government has entered a shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years, but investors believe the impact on the economy will be limited and short-term [1] - President Trump announced an agreement with Pfizer to voluntarily lower drug prices in the U.S., which is seen as a positive move for the pharmaceutical industry, leading to a nearly 6.8% increase in Pfizer's stock price [1] - Major U.S. stock indices rose collectively, with the S&P 500 index reaching a record closing high, up 0.34% [1] Group 2 - The ISM manufacturing PMI for September was reported at 49.1, indicating a contraction for the seventh consecutive month, with new orders declining and manufacturing activity shrinking across 11 industries [3] - The ADP reported a decrease of 32,000 jobs in the private sector for September, the largest drop since March 2023, which has heightened expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [6] - Market expectations for two more rate cuts by the end of the year have risen to over 90% following the weak employment report [6] Group 3 - European stock indices rose across the board, supported by news of the EU planning to increase steel import tariffs to protect local producers [8] - Healthcare stocks in Europe were buoyed by the performance of related sectors in the U.S., with AstraZeneca rising over 11% and Merck increasing by over 10% [8] Group 4 - International oil prices fell due to unexpected increases in refined oil and gasoline inventories, alongside concerns about potential OPEC+ production increases [10] - As of the close, light crude oil futures were priced at $61.78 per barrel, down 0.95%, while Brent crude futures settled at $65.35 per barrel, down 1.03% [10] Group 5 - Gold prices reached a new high as investor uncertainty from the government shutdown and weak employment data increased demand for safe-haven assets [12] - The December gold futures price closed at $3,897.5 per ounce, marking a 0.63% increase [12]