On Monday, October 26, the NI225 index opened down 281.18 points, or 0.45%, to 62,411.98.

Trump announced that Chirikawa National Park in Arizona will be designated as the newest flagship national park in the United States.

US President Trump: Libya cannot continue to be a conduit for illegal immigrants; this situation must end immediately.

1. Economy and Cost of Living: The cost of living is one of the most pressing concerns for voters. A Pew Research Center poll shows that 84% of registered voters consider the economy "very important" to their voting choices. Democrats blame rising prices on Trump's tariff policies and the war with Iran, while Republicans emphasize the tax benefits of the 2025 tax cuts. 2. The War with Iran: A Pew Research Center survey shows that 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of military action against Iran. The war has also divided the Republican Party. 3. Government Corruption: A Gallup poll in September showed that 89% of American adults believe government corruption is widespread, a record high. Democrats and some Republicans advocate for stronger government accountability, including restrictions on members of Congress trading stocks, term limits, and post-lecture lobbying. Trump's business interests and the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files have also sparked controversy. 4. Democratic System: A Pew Research Center survey shows that 85% of Democratic voters and 69% of Republican voters believe the future of the democratic system is very important to their voting choices. Democrats criticize Trump's attitude toward the electoral system and his political opponents, but Democratic candidates in fiercely contested districts are more inclined to focus on the cost of living rather than impeaching Trump. 5. Healthcare: A KFF poll shows that about 60% of voters are concerned about healthcare costs, with 42% of respondents believing Democrats are better able to control healthcare costs, compared to 22% who believe Republicans are better able. 6. Immigration and Border Security: Trump's tightening of immigration policies during his second term has sparked backlash from some voters. An NBC News/Telemundo poll shows that 69% of Hispanic voters disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration issues. 7. Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence: Trump supports expanding the AI ​​industry, but the energy, water, and land consumption of data centers has sparked bipartisan opposition, with candidates from both parties opposing new data center construction during their campaigns. 8. Social Security: The U.S. Social Security retirement and survivor benefits fund is projected to run out of accumulated reserves by 2032. If Congress does not take action, new income will only be able to cover 78% of the benefits due by then. Raising or eliminating the payroll tax cap is one policy option to improve the program's finances, an issue particularly important to older voters.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index opened down 69.70 points, or 0.79%, at 8725.50 on Monday, October 26.

Ahead of the Israeli elections on Tuesday, US President Trump published another lengthy statement expressing his support for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.