Daily Briefing · 2026-09-20

Meanwhile, an Iranian official has presented seven conditions for resuming talks with the United States, raising hopes for eased tensions. However, there has been no response yet from the U.S. side to the proposal, and the impact on economic relations remains unclear. On the political front, President Trump announced the creation of a new agency, the AI Force, to oversee AI safety, spreading concerns among tech companies about stricter regulation. In Europe, a far-right party expanded its support in a German state parliamentary election, casting a shadow of political uncertainty over investor sentiment. In China, Premier Li Qiang reiterated that the Taiwan issue is an inviolable red line, and risks of instability in trade relations continue. Domestically, a sharp drop in rice prices is squeezing producers' operations, raising concerns of serious damage to agricultural income. In addition, a series of events during the holiday period were cancelled due to the impact of a typhoon, causing substantial economic losses for the tourism and food service industries. Due to the effects of rising prices, 11 fireworks festivals nationwide have been cancelled this year, further accelerating the decline in revenue for event-related industries. On a brighter note, Oktoberfest has opened in Munich, Germany, and significant economic effects are expected from an increase in tourists. Finally, suspected infections among cruise ship crew members continue to spread, with concerns persisting over financial losses for the industry.