2026-11-04 Wednesday
2026-11-06
09:01:29
[Hot News Recap: Multiple Bomb Threats Disrupt Flights and Cruise Ships in Europe, No Explosive Devices Found] 1. On Tuesday, at least seven flights and one cruise ship in Europe received bomb threats. Although no explosive devices were found, airport and shipping operations were disrupted. Affected flights included two to Warsaw, two to Sofia, two to Rome, and one to Murcia, Spain; another flight to Sofia had also received a threat the previous day. 2. One airport in Warsaw was temporarily closed. A LOT Polish Airlines flight from London to Warsaw was diverted to Modlin Airport, and after a search, no explosives were found. The airport reopened. A Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Warsaw landed normally at Chopin Airport, which reported normal operations. Bulgarian authorities stated that Witz Airlines and Ryanair flights from Milan/Bergamo and Dublin to Sofia landed safely, carrying 176 and 186 people respectively, and no explosive devices were found. 3. In Murcia, Spain, a Ryanair flight departing from Manchester received a threat, leading to a partial lockdown of the airport. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax, and operations resumed. Rome's Fiumicino Airport also searched two other Ryanair flights, including one from Dublin escorted by the Italian Air Force. The alert was subsequently lifted. 4. The Panamanian-flagged cruise ship "Crown Iris," bound for Israel, was searched off the Greek island of Syros. Initial checks found no explosive devices, and coast guard experts will conduct further inspections before allowing it to resume operation. 5. Aviation risk consultancy Osprey Flight Solutions stated that seven confirmed bomb threats affecting flights in a single day are rare, and the lack of a clear target for any particular country, airline, or route suggests the aim may be to cause widespread disruption to air operations. No party has claimed responsibility; European officials have previously accused Russia and Iran of carrying out "hybrid attacks" and sabotage, which Moscow and Tehran have denied.
08:35:01
Global ANZ Commodity Price Index in October
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:
390.50
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
392.90
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08:35:00
Global ANZ Commodity Price Index (MoM) for October
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:
0.60
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:
-
Published Value
0.60
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08:34:59
Global ANZ Commodity Price Index Year-on-Year Rate in October
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:
1
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-
Published Value
2
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08:34:58
New Zealand October ANZ Commodity Price Index - NZD Denominated
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:
347.40
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
356
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08:34:58
New Zealand October ANZ Commodity Price Index (Year-on-Year) - NZD
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:
2.50
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
3.40
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08:34:57
New Zealand October ANZ Commodity Price Index (MoM) - NZD Denominated
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:
2.80
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:
-
Published Value
2.50
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08:30:00
Hong Kong, China's October SPGI PMI release
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:
49.20
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
50.20
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08:24:33
[Polling Sites Closed in Six US Midterm Election Districts, Voting Begins] As of 7 p.m. Eastern Time on November 3, voting continued in the US midterm elections. Polling sites in Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Indiana had all closed, and voting had ended. In addition, voting had also ended in some House of Representatives districts in Florida, with voting in the remaining areas of the state scheduled to close at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. As polling sites close in various states, vote counting will gradually begin in the relevant districts. (CCTV)
08:02:57
[Trump Faces a Tough Midterm Exam] On November 3rd local time, the United States held its midterm elections. Against the backdrop of high inflation and rising living costs, the Trump administration's second term faces a tough "midterm exam." In this midterm election, Republicans and Democrats will compete for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate. Voters will also elect governors in 36 states, as well as state legislators and other local officials. Before this midterm election, Republicans controlled both the House and Senate. Based on the pre-election seats, the Democrats need three more seats to gain control of the House. In the Senate, the competition is fierce in seven states, including Maine, Texas, and Michigan. The Democrats need four more seats to secure a majority of 51 seats. (CCTV International News)
07:50:52
Japan's October base money rate
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-15.20
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-
Published Value
-13.60
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07:50:37
Japan's monetary base in October (trillion yen)
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:
535.42
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
537.21
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07:46:14
[Trump says the US has no immediate plans to strike Iran, downplaying speculation about escalation of conflict after midterm elections] (1) According to the Financial Times, Trump said the US currently has no plans to strike Iran and downplayed speculation that the US is preparing to escalate the conflict with Iran after the midterm elections. (2) In an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday, Trump suggested he was satisfied with the current stalemate with Iran; however, he also said he was prepared to go to war if necessary. (3) In a six-minute phone interview, Trump said, “We seem to be getting everything we want.” When asked about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s strong hints that an attack would be launched later this week, Trump said, “I’m ready, we’re ready. We can strike whenever we need to, but maybe we don’t need to.” (4) Trump claimed that energy prices would drop sharply after the midterm elections, that more oil was currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war, and that the US blockade of Iranian ports was successfully crippling Tehran’s economy; he said, “This is a great situation.” (5) Trump emphasized that he would not share any attack plans in advance, but said that indirect negotiations with Iran on the nuclear issue were still ongoing.
07:34:27
[A Democratic sweep of the midterm elections could intensify scrutiny of AI and data centers, while Republican control would benefit the chip supply chain] (1) For Asian investors, a Democratic sweep of the midterm elections could intensify scrutiny of data center spending, electricity costs, and AI regulation, putting greater pressure on countries like South Korea. (2) Currently, investors are beginning to question whether the chip industry's boom can be sustained. (3) If the Republicans continue to control Congress, it would be a clearer outcome for existing AI investment themes, benefiting TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix, and other suppliers linked to US infrastructure spending. (4) The biggest risk for investors is that this election could become another catalyst for funds to withdraw from this already overcrowded investment theme (de-risking).
07:24:34
[Hot Topic Focus: US Midterm Elections Begin, Trump Faces Public Opinion Test] 1. Americans went to polls on Tuesday to participate in the midterm elections, seen as a test of public opinion for President Trump's second term. Polls and independent analysts generally favor the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives from the Republicans, while the Senate remains uncertain. All 435 seats in the House and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election. Democrats need to win at least three House seats and four Senate seats to secure a majority in both houses. 2. Historical data is unfavorable to the ruling party. Since World War II, a president's party has only twice avoided losing congressional seats in midterm elections. The war between the US and Iran and rising fuel prices have fueled voter discontent, dragging Trump's approval ratings near lows. The Senate race is concentrated in nearly 10 closely contested state elections, most of which are in traditional Republican strongholds. 3. The election focus is almost entirely on Trump. Trump himself has repeatedly urged supporters to "pretend my name is on the ballot," a sentiment echoed by Democratic leaders. In a television interview Tuesday morning, Trump touted his achievements and expressed optimism about the Republican Party's prospects. He also stated his intention to halt the promised $3.8 billion in annual funding to Israel after this year, but how this will be implemented remains unclear given the 2020 legal provisions regarding the scale of such funding. 4. Since early October, Trump has held over 20 campaign rallies in an attempt to energize his base and has proposed sending $5,000 checks to every American adult if the Republicans retain control of Congress; this plan requires congressional approval. Republicans portray Democratic candidates as radicals, unpatriots, and even communists, but polls show voters are most concerned about the cost of living and do not approve of Trump's handling of this issue. 5. Reports of voting equipment problems have surfaced in multiple locations across the US, affecting counties in Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, potentially causing delays in voting and counting. Election experts say that individual machine malfunctions are not uncommon, and backup systems usually prevent impacting the results. Legal observers and Democrats warn that Trump, who has long claimed the election was rigged, may attempt to challenge the outcome if the Republicans lose. 6. The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday that it will deploy 1,000 election watchers and observers to all 50 states, calling it the largest Election Day monitoring operation in U.S. history. Democrats criticized the plan, suggesting it could constitute voter intimidation. Market analysis found that about two-thirds of the districts listed by the Justice Department support Harris rather than Trump in the 2024 election.
07:23:14
[Democratic Chairman: Don't Underestimate Trump in Midterm Elections; Trumpism Won't End with His Departure] 1. Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin predicts a historic victory for the Democrats in Tuesday's midterm elections, but warned his party hours before the first polling stations closed: "Never underestimate Trump as long as he's president." 2. Martin expressed confidence that the Democrats will at least win back the House of Representatives, providing a check on Trump's power, and believes they have a good chance of winning the Senate as well. However, he emphasized that Trumpism remains a powerful political and ideological force; even in a "lame duck" state, Trump still wields enormous power, and his control over the Republican Party has not diminished. 3. Martin also stated that looking ahead to 2028, potential successors to Trump include Rubio, Vance, and Hegses, all of whom are Trump followers. He believes that the idea that Trumpism will end with Trump's departure from office is a complete fallacy.
07:22:32
Australia's AIG Construction Performance Index for October
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:
-34.50
Forecast
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-
Published Value
-20.10
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07:09:35
US iShares Gold Holdings - Daily Update (tons) as of November 3
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:
461.62
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
461.22
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07:08:51
US iShares Silver Holdings Changes - Daily (tons) - November 3
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:
113.71
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
-7.54
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07:08:50
US iShares Silver Holdings - Daily Update (tons) as of November 3
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:
15759.44
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
15751.90
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07:07:38
US SPDR Gold Holdings - Daily Update (tons) - November 3
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:
1040.51
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:
-
Published Value
1037.66
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07:07:38
US SPDR Gold Holdings Changes - Daily (tons) - November 3
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:
-1.14
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
-2.85
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07:05:10
[Hot News Recap: Russia's Massive Airstrikes on Ukrainian Energy Facilities Put Abu Dhabi Peace Talks to the Test] 1. On Tuesday, Russia launched multiple waves of attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones, causing widespread power outages. The attacks occurred a week before the resumption of US-brokered peace talks, and Ukraine claimed it was one of the largest nighttime airstrikes since the start of the war. 2. Zelensky stated that Russian forces bombed a school used as a relief distribution point in the village of Komishuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region twice on Monday, killing at least 33 people and leaving about 50 still buried. Russia claimed the attacks targeted Ukrainian military units. Ukraine also claimed that Russia launched 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles, and 59 cruise missiles overnight, shutting down three DTEK power plants and causing power outages in Kyiv and other areas. 3. Ukraine claimed to have attacked a large oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, during the night. The airstrike occurred less than two days after the end of the brief humanitarian ceasefire in Russian-controlled Oreshki; the United States is scheduled to hold a new round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. 4. After meeting with German Chancellor Merz in Berlin, Zelenskyy stated that the attack demonstrated Moscow's unwillingness to advance a humanitarian ceasefire. Merz called the talks a "correct step" to ending the fighting, but saw no signs of serious negotiations from the Russian side. The EU will meet with Ukraine, the United States, NATO, and European allies on Wednesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and the "Prosperity Plan."
06:58:08
New Zealand's third-quarter employment rate
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0.50
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:
0.50
Published Value
-0.10
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06:28:45
US NYMEX Palladium Inventories - Daily Update (100 ounces) as of November 2
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2489.20
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:
-
Published Value
2489.20
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06:28:45
US NYMEX Palladium Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - November 2
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0
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:
-
Published Value
0
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06:28:44
US NYMEX Platinum Inventory - Daily Update (100 ounces) - November 2
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2520.70
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:
-
Published Value
2520.70
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06:28:44
US NYMEX Platinum Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - November 2
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:
0
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:
-
Published Value
0
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06:28:08
US COMEX Silver Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - November 2
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:
-5493.01
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
-400.01
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06:28:07
US COMEX Silver Inventories - Daily Update (100 ounces) - November 2
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:
3352117.21
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
3351717.20
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06:27:54
US COMEX Gold Inventories - Daily Update (100 ounces) - November 2
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232037.54
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:
-
Published Value
231413.18
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06:27:54
US COMEX Gold Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - November 2
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:
-1.29
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
-624.37
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06:18:15
New Zealand's third quarter employment rate
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1.20
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
0.66
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