Mongolia–EAEU Trade Implementation: Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Union held a joint committee meeting in Ulaanbaatar to tackle practical frictions in the interim trade deal, with exporters flagging outdated Russian customs data, certificate-of-origin signature mismatches, and extra “Form B” requests, plus veterinary and quarantine hurdles for dairy exports. Mongolia–Russia Business Links: The same forum kicked off B2B meetings with 100+ firms from both sides to build direct trade and investment contacts. Stock Market Update: Mongolia’s Stock Exchange saw 13.7m securities traded worth MNT 6.81bn last week; sentiment was weak overall as TOP-20 and FTI fell, while MSE A edged up. Insurance Upgrade: Tenger Insurance moved up to Category I after the exchange’s 2026 classification review, improving liquidity and investor confidence. Trade Surplus Drivers: Mongolia’s mining exports to China are powering a growing trade surplus, with copper and coal leading export earnings. Parliament & Housing: The autumn session of the State Great Khural opened, with lawmakers prioritizing economic stability and pushing housing mortgage reforms to address long waiting lists. Energy & Budget Signals: The government outlined pension and budget measures, including a pension increase starting Nov. 1 and energy tariff stability, alongside plans to channel dividends from state-owned enterprises into social spending. Fuel Security Watch: Reports highlight Mongolia’s fuel crisis and heavy reliance on Russian supplies, keeping energy security in focus.