And since Apple usually gives media one-week notice for its events and since no invites were sent this week, it stands to reason invites might go out next week (Oct. 9 is my guess since they usually send them on Tuesdays) for an event the following week.
Since most people have not invested in the commodities bubble, I would guess that they will feel that a commodity tax burden has been relieved and they may goon a vacation or buy something nice with the extra money.