Group 1 - The U.S. Labor Department is reportedly prepared to release non-farm payroll data despite the government shutdown, with Senator Warren urging for timely publication [9] - Federal Reserve's Logan emphasizes the need for caution regarding interest rate cuts, warning against excessive loosening of policies [9][10] - The U.S. government is expected to impact GDP due to the ongoing shutdown, with potential layoffs numbering in the thousands [9] Group 2 - The Hang Seng Index closed up 1.61%, with significant gains in semiconductor and electric vehicle sectors, including a 12.7% rise in SMIC [5][11] - The U.S. will provide intelligence to Ukraine for targeting missile sites within Russia, indicating ongoing geopolitical tensions [9][10] - Tesla reported a record Q3 vehicle delivery of 497,000 units, exceeding market expectations, although production saw a decline [14]