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title: "Global news you need to know before the U.S. stock market opens on Wednesday"
description: "The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 22nd day. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing economic stimulus measures, expected to exceed last year's 13.9 trillion yen. The depreciatio"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/262254835.md"
published_at: "2025-10-22T13:01:02.000Z"
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# Global news you need to know before the U.S. stock market opens on Wednesday

> The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 22nd day. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing economic stimulus measures, expected to exceed last year's 13.9 trillion yen. The depreciation of the yen has driven Japan's exports to grow by 4.2% in September. India is close to reaching a trade agreement with the U.S., reducing tariffs from 50% to 15%. Zinc prices have risen for three consecutive days, creating tension in the LME zinc market. Samsung and Google have launched the Galaxy XR smart headset, challenging Apple and Meta. Apple has cut its iPhone Air production plan, while Meta has laid off positions in its AI department. Hermès reported a 9.6% increase in sales for the third quarter. Retail investors in the U.S. have forced a short squeeze on Beyond Meat, with a 1300% increase over four days. Asian stock exchanges are resisting digital currency treasury companies. The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.02%, the Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.07%, and the Hang Seng Index closed down 0.94%

The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 22nd day, setting the second-longest record in history.  
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing economic stimulus measures, expected to exceed last year's 13.9 trillion yen.  
A rebound for the first time in five months! The depreciation of the yen has driven Japan's exports to grow by 4.2% in September.  
Indian media: India is close to reaching a trade agreement with the U.S., reducing tariffs from 50% to 15%.  
Zinc prices have risen for three consecutive days! Traders are scrambling for inventory, and the LME zinc market is facing its tightest situation in decades.  
Samsung and Google have teamed up to launch the Galaxy XR smart headset, equipped with Gemini, challenging the positions of Apple and Meta.  
Reports: Apple has cut its iPhone Air production plan while increasing orders for other iPhone 17 models.  
Reports: Meta Platforms will cut hundreds of positions from its AI department.  
Birkin handbags are in high demand among American consumers, with Hermès reporting a 9.6% sales increase in the third quarter.  
"Explosive" surge! Retail investors in the U.S. have once again "squeezed" Beyond Meat, skyrocketing 1300% in four days.  
Asian stock exchanges have begun to "boycott" digital currency treasury companies, with reports indicating that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has rejected at least five.  
The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.02%, the Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.07%; the Hang Seng Index closed down 0.94%

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