October 7 overnight news at a glance

1. Canada's Fraser Institute released its "Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report" on the 6th, with Hong Kong once again rated as the world's freest economy. 2. Qatari officials: U.S.-Iran negotiations are still ongoing, with messages being exchanged between Washington and Tehran, with Qatar serving as mediator. 3. International oil prices edged up on the 6th. WTI crude oil futures rose 1 cent to close at $89.44 per barrel, up 0.01%; Brent crude oil futures rose 26 cents to close at $100.58 per barrel, up 0.26%. 4. Anthropic expands access to advanced AI models, allowing specific institutions to conduct cybersecurity testing. 5. Apple's upcoming smart home devices will include a doorbell, thermostat, and other accessories jointly developed with LG Electronics. 6. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 6th that the Russian military received over 10,000 pieces of equipment of various types in September, including Su-57 and Su-35S fighter jets, and T-90M, T-80BVM, and T-72B3M main battle tanks. 7. Data released by Germany's Federal Statistical Office on the 6th showed that, after seasonal and working-day adjustments, Germany's industrial new orders fell sharply by 10.6% month-on-month in August. 8. Iran summoned the French ambassador in Tehran to protest France's violent handling of student protests and widespread human rights violations. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged France to respect basic rights, including the right to peaceful assembly. 9. Fed's Schmid: Artificial intelligence has now become one of the main drivers of inflation.