Global news you need to know before the U.S. stock market opens on Friday

State Council: Strengthen key core technology research and promotion applications in the field of artificial intelligence, and promote the application and standard construction of unmanned systems in all spaces including land, sea, and air. Ministry of Finance: Continue to implement special actions to boost consumption and continue to implement a package of debt reduction policies. General Administration of Customs: Starting from November 10, 2025, restore the qualification for soybean imports from CHS Inc. and two other companies. Increased holdings for the 12th consecutive month! The People's Bank of China increased its gold holdings by 30,000 ounces in October. Dutch government: It is expected that ASML China will soon resume chip supplies, and the Dutch side will continue to coordinate closely with the Chinese side and the European Union. White House National Economic Council Director Hassett: The impact of a U.S. government shutdown on the economy is far more severe than expected, and GDP growth in the fourth quarter will decrease. Federal Reserve "number three" Williams: The Federal Reserve may soon expand its balance sheet to meet liquidity demands. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: Caution should be exercised as interest rates approach neutral levels. Famous Bitcoin bull "Cathie Wood" lowers target price due to the "replacement" of stablecoins. Thanks to the weak yen and rising stock markets, Japan's GPIF recorded its best returns since March 2024. According to The Paper, Musk expects FSD to be fully approved in China early next year. Discrepancies in AI valuations and interest rate cut prospects are intensifying, global stock markets are volatile, U.S. stock index futures turn positive, and gold, silver, and oil all rise. Nikkei 225 index closed down 1.2%, Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.25%, Hang Seng Index closed down 0.92%