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2025-10-31 Friday

2025-11-04

14:02:17

Sources revealed that Russia has launched 23 9M729 missiles at Ukraine since August.

14:01:11

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 52,188.32 points today, up 1.68%.

14:00:41

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 52,200.00 mark, currently trading at 52,198.98, up 1.70% on the day.

13:55:46

[200,000 Rally in Jerusalem to Protest Israeli Government's Forced Conscription] 1. According to Israeli media reports, on the afternoon of the 30th, approximately 200,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews from across Israel rallied in West Jerusalem to protest the government's expansion of conscription and demand the maintenance of the long-standing conscription exemption system for ultra-Orthodox groups. 2. Reports indicate that the demonstration forced the closure of major highways leading to Jerusalem and several surrounding roads, and train services were suspended for several hours. Clashes broke out between some demonstrators and Israeli police. Israeli police stated that approximately 2,000 officers were deployed to maintain order. The Israeli emergency medical services organization "Red David's Shield" reported that one person fell to their death from an unfinished high-rise building during the demonstration, and more than 70 others required medical attention, including three police officers. Analysts believe that the conscription controversy reflects the long-standing conflict between Israel's "religious" and "secular" factions, and also reflects the tension and division within society against the backdrop of long-term conflict. (Xinhua)

13:52:05

An executive at an Indian oil company stated that Russian crude oil accounted for 5% of the crude oil processed in the third quarter, and that Russian crude oil is uneconomical for refineries.

13:49:27

The computing hardware sector saw further declines, with Shenghong Technology falling over 10%, Tianfu Communication falling over 8%, and Foxconn Industrial Internet, Shengyi Technology, and InnoLight Technology all falling over 7%.

13:49:20

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13400.00 mark and is currently trading at 13399.61, down 0.98% on the day.

13:45:19

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Melissa is located about 150 miles (240 kilometers) north-northwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h).

13:44:45

The South Korean presidential office announced that South Korea will deploy more than 260,000 of Nvidia's latest GPUs in the public and private sectors.

13:44:25

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that hurricane-force gusts have been observed on Bermuda as Melissa approaches.

13:43:39

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: The era of rules-based free trade and investment is over.

13:42:09

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1620.00/oz mark, last trading at $1621.40/oz, up 1.45% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1616.8/oz, up 0.15% on the day.

13:38:44

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Our world is undergoing one of the most profound changes since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

13:36:25

The Washington Post, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that a U.S. government report acknowledged for the first time that Israeli forces may have committed human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip.

13:32:59

A chart showing support and resistance levels for 18 major forex pairs: USD + EUR/JPY + Commodity Currencies + Emerging Market Currencies (October 31, 2025) Details>

13:32:55

Indian Defense Minister: Defense will continue to be an important pillar of India-US bilateral relations.

13:31:05

[Wang Wentao: Actively Expanding Independent Opening-up, Promoting Innovative Trade Development, and Expanding Space for Two-Way Investment Cooperation] In a recently published supplementary reading of the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao published an article entitled "Expanding High-Level Opening-up." Wang Wentao pointed out that actively expanding independent opening-up, promoting innovative trade development, expanding space for two-way investment cooperation, and jointly building the "Belt and Road" initiative with high quality are the main tasks for comprehensively implementing the expansion of high-level opening-up. He emphasized optimizing and upgrading goods trade, expanding intermediate goods trade and green trade, promoting trade digitalization, cultivating new drivers of foreign trade, and promoting market diversification and the integration of domestic and foreign trade. He also stressed actively expanding imports, improving the level of import trade facilitation, cultivating national import trade promotion and innovation demonstration zones, and promoting balanced development of imports and exports.

13:30:51

A chart showing support and resistance levels for commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil & Gas, Platinum, Palladium, Copper, and Agricultural Commodities Futures (October 31, 2025) Details>

13:30:04

The yen is constrained by policy uncertainty, and the USD/JPY exchange rate is expected to remain range-bound in the short term. Details>

13:27:32

[China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an: Accelerating the Construction of a Long-Term Government Debt Management Mechanism Adapted to High-Quality Development] In a recently published supplementary reading of the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," Finance Minister Lan Fo'an published an article entitled "Giving Full Play to the Role of Proactive Fiscal Policy." Lan Fo'an pointed out that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the government will further implement a comprehensive debt reduction plan and do a good job in replacing existing implicit local government debt. It will promote the establishment of a unified long-term regulatory system for local government debt, and hold those responsible for illegal borrowing and fraudulent debt reduction accountable to prevent the recurrence of debt. The government will accelerate the reform and transformation of local government financing platforms, and strictly prohibit the establishment or distorted creation of various financing platforms. It will optimize the debt structure and accelerate the construction of a long-term government debt management mechanism adapted to high-quality development.

13:26:15

[Australian and New Zealand dollars extend their decline as lower expectations for a December Fed rate cut support the US dollar] 1. The market lowered its expectations for a December Fed rate cut, and the US dollar held firm, hovering near its near three-month high reached overnight. The Australian and New Zealand dollars extended their losses on Friday. 2. The Australian dollar is currently down 0.15% to US$0.6544, after falling 0.3% overnight, marking its second consecutive day of decline. It is some distance from its three-week high of US$0.6617, but is still on track for a 0.5% gain this week. The New Zealand dollar is currently down 0.28% to around US$0.5724, having also closed lower for two consecutive trading days. 3. A strong domestic inflation report dampened hopes for a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut this year, supporting the relative strength of the Australian dollar. The Australian dollar is up 0.23% against the New Zealand dollar, and about 0.9% so far this week. 4. The market views the probability of the RBA cutting rates by 25 basis points to 3.35% on November 4th as near zero, with all economists surveyed expecting a 3.60% rate cut. The benchmark interest rate is expected to bottom out at 3.35% by mid-next year. 5. Westpac's chief economist, Luci Ellis, stated that policy remains restrictive, and there is reason to cut rates by 25 basis points twice more next year, the first time as early as May, and the second in August. CBA believes the easing cycle has ended, while NAB and ANZ expect one rate cut next year. 6. Additionally, investors expect the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut rates by 25 basis points to 2.25% in November, and the expectation of a 50 basis point cut has largely disappeared.

13:25:48

[US Cancels President Trump-Putin Summit in Budapest] According to the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter said the US has canceled the summit scheduled for Budapest between President Trump and President Putin. This comes after Russia sent a memorandum to Washington reiterating its hardline stance on Ukraine, followed by a tense phone call between the two countries' top diplomats. Earlier this month, Trump and Putin reached an agreement by phone to meet in the Hungarian capital to discuss how to end Russia's military operation in Ukraine. According to three sources, a few days later, the Russian Foreign Ministry sent a memorandum to Washington reiterating the same demands to address what Putin calls the "root causes" of its three-and-a-half-year military operation. These included territorial concessions, a significant reduction in the Ukrainian armed forces, and a guarantee that Ukraine would never join NATO. One source said the US canceled the summit after Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke with US Secretary of State Rubio. Rubio subsequently told Trump that Moscow had not shown a willingness to negotiate. Another source said Trump was "not satisfied with their attitude."

13:21:20

According to Japan's Asahi Shimbun, there has been falsification of quality inspection certificates for instruments used in radiation detection at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, involving 3,615 instruments.

13:20:03

[Lan Fo'an: Encouraging Private Capital Participation in Major Projects to Promote Effective Investment] In a recently published supplementary reading of the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," Finance Minister Lan Fo'an published an article entitled "Giving Full Play to the Role of Proactive Fiscal Policy." Lan Fo'an pointed out that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, special-purpose bonds and ultra-long-term special treasury bonds will be used in a coordinated manner to optimize the direction of government investment, focusing on laying foundations, benefiting long-term development, addressing weaknesses, and adjusting the economic structure. Efforts will be intensified to encourage and attract private capital participation in major projects, thereby promoting the expansion of effective investment.

13:18:49

US officials: The fact that US President Trump attended the summit with a large number of senior officials demonstrates the US commitment to APEC.

13:17:27

[Ni Hong: Promoting the Sale of Ready-to-Move-In Homes to Achieve "What You See Is What You Get"] A recently published guide to the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" includes an article by Ni Hong, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, entitled "Promoting High-Quality Development of the Real Estate Market." Ni Hong stated that it is necessary to reform and improve the real estate development, financing, and sales systems. Regarding the sale of commercial housing, the implementation of the ready-to-move-in home sales system will be promoted to achieve "what you see is what you get," fundamentally preventing delivery risks; for properties where pre-sales continue, the supervision of pre-sale funds will be standardized to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of homebuyers. (CCTV)

13:16:58

[Pan Gongsheng: Uphold the Decisive Role of the Market in Exchange Rate Formation and Resolutely Prevent Exchange Rate Overshooting Risks] A recently published supplement to the "Guide to the 'Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development'" includes an article by Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, entitled "Building a Scientific and Sound Monetary Policy System and a Comprehensive Macro-prudential Management System." In the article, Pan Gongsheng points out the need to continuously improve the RMB exchange rate formation mechanism. As a large open economy, my country must uphold the decisive role of the market in exchange rate formation, maintain exchange rate flexibility, and effectively leverage the exchange rate's function as an automatic stabilizer for the macroeconomy and the balance of payments, creating favorable conditions for the independent and effective implementation of monetary policy. At the same time, it is crucial to adhere to a bottom-line mentality, strengthen expectation guidance, and resolutely prevent exchange rate overshooting risks.

13:12:31

[Bloomberg Survey: Indonesia's Economy Expected to Grow 4.9% in Q3] According to the latest median forecast from a Bloomberg News survey conducted from October 23 to 29, Indonesia's economy is projected to grow by 4.9% in the third quarter of 2025. GDP is expected to grow by 4.8% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from a previous forecast of 4.7%.

13:12:01

[Pan Gongsheng: Continuously Optimize Intermediate Variables in Monetary Policy, Treating Total Financial Volume More as an Observable, Reference, and Expected Indicator] A recently published guide to the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" includes an article by Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, entitled "Building a Scientific and Sound Monetary Policy System and a Comprehensive Macro-prudential Management System." In the article, Pan Gongsheng points out the need to optimize the base money supply mechanism and intermediate variables in monetary policy to maintain reasonable growth in total financial volume. He calls for gradually building a base money supply mechanism with Chinese characteristics that combines short-, medium-, and long-term goals, maintaining ample liquidity in the banking system, and fully meeting the effective financing needs of the real economy. He also emphasizes continuously optimizing intermediate variables in monetary policy, de-emphasizing quantitative targets, and treating total financial volume more as an observable, reference, and expected indicator to create conditions for better leveraging the role of interest rate regulation.

13:11:48

[Pan Gongsheng: Continuously Enhance the Role of Central Bank Policy Interest Rates and Narrow the Short-Term Interest Rate Corridor] A recently published supplement to the "Guiding Reader on the 'Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development'" features an article by Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, entitled "Building a Scientific and Sound Monetary Policy System and a Comprehensive Macro-prudential Management System." In the article, Pan Gongsheng points out the need to improve the market-based interest rate formation, regulation, and transmission mechanisms. He emphasizes continuously enhancing the role of central bank policy interest rates, narrowing the short-term interest rate corridor, and further facilitating the transmission from central bank policy interest rates to market benchmark interest rates and then to various financial market interest rates. He also calls for improving the benchmark for loan interest rate pricing, enhancing the quality of the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) quotes, and more accurately reflecting the level of loan market interest rates.

13:11:08

Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of India: During exchanges with foreign investors, we received feedback that they have high confidence in India.

13:09:54

The Pheu Thai Party held a plenary session on October 31 and agreed to elect Pheu Thai MP Chulphan Amornvivat as its new leader.

13:09:14

Profits from self-bred and self-raised pig farming in China as of October 31

Previous : -185.68 Forecast : -

Published Value -89.33

13:09:13

Profits from purchased piglet farming in China as of October 31

Previous : -289.07 Forecast : -

Published Value -179.72

13:08:24

According to the Financial Times: The summit between Trump and Putin was canceled after Moscow sent a memorandum to Washington.

13:07:56

US Defense Secretary: US and India sign 10-year defense framework agreement

13:07:14

Annual rate of construction orders in Japan in September

Previous : 38.90% Forecast : -

Published Value 34.70%

13:05:38

The total number of new housing starts in Japan in September - not seasonally adjusted

Previous : 6 Forecast : -

Published Value 6.36

13:05:15

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,000.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,999.92/ounce, down 0.60% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,012.80/ounce, down 0.08% on the day.

13:05:04

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15300.00 mark, currently trading at 15299.00, down 1.57% on the day.

13:04:52

Japan's annual rate of new housing starts in September - unadjusted seasonally

Previous : -9.80% Forecast : -7.90%

日元

Published Value -7.30%

13:04:41

Japan's annualized total of new housing starts in September - seasonally adjusted

Previous : 71.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 63.57

13:00:56

Japan's annual rate of new housing starts in September - unadjusted seasonally

Previous : -9.80% Forecast : -7.90%

Published Value -7.27%

13:00:15

The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13446.21 points, down 0.63%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3213.97 points, down 1.50%; the SME Composite Index opened at 14399.86 points, down 0.03%; the Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3961.46 points, down 0.64%; and the CSI 300 Index opened at 4661.33 points, down 1.03%.

13:00:02

Singapore's business outlook for the third quarter - Optimistic net proportion of manufacturing for the next six months

Previous : 5% Forecast : -

Published Value 8%

12:55:13

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 52,300.00 mark, currently trading at 52,300.31, up 1.90% on the day.

12:52:43

Spot gold has just broken through the $4010.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4010.34/ounce, down 0.34% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4022.80/ounce, up 0.17% on the day.

12:47:02

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 52,100.00 mark, currently trading at 52,099.92, up 1.51% on the day.

12:45:48

A summary chart of futures company viewpoints: Non-ferrous metals (copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, tin, etc.) on October 31st Details>

12:31:21

Japan's METI kerosene sales year-on-year rate in September

Previous : -8.90% Forecast : -

Published Value 5.30%

12:31:18

Japan's METI total oil product sales year-on-year rate in September

Previous : -1.60% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.50%

12:31:18

Japan's METI crude oil imports year-on-year rate in September

Previous : -1.90% Forecast : -

Published Value -2.90%

12:08:37

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,990.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,989.80/ounce, down 0.85% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,002.60/ounce, down 0.33% on the day.

11:53:37

[National Development and Reform Commission: Unblock Procurement and Storage Channels to Effectively Stabilize the Grain Market] At its October press conference today, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) spokesperson, Li Chao, stated that since the beginning of this year, agricultural production in many parts of my country has been affected by adverse weather conditions. The NDRC has closely monitored and analyzed the situation, supporting local governments in their disaster response efforts. Li Chao explained that unblocking procurement and storage channels is crucial to effectively stabilize the grain market and minimize the impact of disasters on grain production and farmers' income. Through these efforts, a stable and bumper summer grain harvest has been achieved, early rice production has increased, and autumn grain production has a good foundation and is being harvested successively. Based on feedback from various sources, the impact of adverse weather on grain yields is generally controllable, and another bumper harvest is expected for the year. (CCTV News)

11:53:15

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 52,200.00 mark, currently trading at 52,205.87, up 1.72% on the day.

11:48:31

Indonesian authorities: Hyundai Motor Group of South Korea has expressed strong interest in participating in Indonesia's plan to develop domestically produced automobiles.

11:48:03

[Institution: China's Smartphone Sales Up 11% in First Two Weeks of October] According to Counterpoint Research's "China Smartphone Weekly Sales Tracker," the fourth quarter of 2025 started strongly, with China's smartphone sales up 11% year-on-year in the first two weeks of October. Apple's iPhone sales increased by 29% year-on-year. Xiaomi's sales also increased by 21% year-on-year, mainly due to the early release of the Xiaomi 17 series.

11:44:59

[China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to Release Key Contact List of Cross-Border E-commerce Enterprises; 110 Companies Selected] This morning, the CCPIT held a press conference. A CCPIT spokesperson stated that the "2025 CCPIT Key Contact List of Cross-Border E-commerce Enterprises" will be officially released soon. The 2025 list was compiled from over 200 applicant companies, selecting 110 companies covering various sectors including comprehensive services, compliance services, financial payment services, cross-border trade, digital and value-added services, tax and customs services, logistics and warehousing services, and other services. The list will display the selected companies' names, trademarks, websites, business scope, and contact information in both Chinese and English. After its release, the list can be viewed and downloaded from the CCPIT website and its WeChat official account. (CCTV News)

11:44:14

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 52,100.00 mark, currently trading at 52,111.46, up 1.53% on the day.

11:42:52

[UK Announces £55 Billion Long-Term Research Investment] The British government announced on the 30th that it will invest £55 billion (approximately 9.4 yuan per pound) in scientific and technological research and development to promote breakthroughs in areas such as healthcare, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirmed the long-term research and development funding arrangements for UK research institutions and departments, providing £55 billion in long-term R&D investment to universities, research institutions, and businesses. This is the largest R&D investment in the department's history, aimed at increasing support for technological breakthroughs, improving lives, creating jobs, and promoting economic growth.

11:40:16

[Gold Investment Boom Drives, Giant MKS PAMP Significantly Expands Hong Kong Operations] 1. Driven by the continued surge in global investor enthusiasm for gold, renowned precious metals refiner and trader MKS PAMP SA is aggressively expanding its Hong Kong operations. 2. CEO James Emmett stated that the direct cause of this expansion is the exceptionally strong market demand. To cope with business growth, the company has doubled its Hong Kong team to 16 people since last year and plans to further increase the number of employees to 20-30 next year. 3. In addition to team expansion, MKS PAMP SA also intends to invest in the construction of a new refinery in the Pearl River Delta region and simultaneously expand the capacity of its main plant in Switzerland. To strengthen its leadership in the Asian market, the company has reassigned several senior managers to Hong Kong and continues to recruit senior talent from major gold banks and competitors. Recent team members include Paul Voller, former head of precious metals at HSBC Holdings, and Damien Han, who previously led the sales team of the joint venture between ICBC and Standard Bank.

11:34:27

[A-Share Midday Review: Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index Surges Over 3% in Half-Day Trading, AI Applications Strengthen] The three major indices all fell in the morning session. As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.63%, the Shenzhen Component Index was down 0.62%, the ChiNext Index was down 1.49%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index was up 3.43%. The total turnover of the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock exchanges reached 1.5792 trillion yuan in the morning session, an increase of 20 billion yuan compared to the previous day. More than 3,800 stocks rose across the market. In terms of sectors and themes, film and television, AI corpus, innovative drugs, batteries, Hainan Free Trade Zone, and gaming sectors led the gains; while memory chips, insurance, CPO, rare earth permanent magnets, coal mining and processing, and controlled nuclear fusion sectors led the declines.

11:33:15

A chart summarizing "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices as of October 31, 2025. Details>

11:31:13

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 3961.62 points, down 0.63%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4661.77 points, down 1.02%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 13447.94 points, down 0.62%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 3214.48 points, down 1.49%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 14401.00 points, down 0.02%.

11:30:13

[Sources: US Senate Agriculture Committee to Release Bipartisan Draft Bill on Crypto Market Structure] According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, multiple sources indicate that the US Senate Agriculture Committee is about to release its bipartisan draft bill concerning commodity-related content in the cryptocurrency market structure bill. However, the exact release date varies depending on the source. Some say the committee may act as early as tomorrow; others suggest final preparations mean the release may be delayed until next week. Regardless, this upcoming draft, coupled with the resumption of negotiations between bipartisan staff on the Banking Committee, indicates that progress on market structure matters is back on track following last week's industry roundtable.

11:30:12

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 52,023.59 points at midday, up 1.36%.

11:27:14

[Spot Gold Expected to Retest $4041 Resistance] 1. Technical analysis suggests that spot gold may retest the $4041 resistance level per ounce, and a break above this level could lead to a further rise to $4061. The rebound from the low of $3886 continues, currently moving upwards along wave c, with a target of the 100% projection level of $4061. 2. Key support is at $3988; a break below this level would signal the end of wave c and open a downside target of $3936. Also, watch for support at the 4-day moving average, currently around $3976. 3. The daily chart shows a false break below the $4004 support level. Wednesday's inverted hammer candlestick was confirmed by Thursday's large bullish candlestick, suggesting a possible reversal of the downtrend, and gold is poised to climb towards the wave b high of $4144.

11:26:35

[Trump Calls for Repeal of Senate "Delay Tactics" Rule] 1. US President Trump publicly called on social media on Thursday for Republicans to adopt the so-called "nuclear option" of repealing the Senate's "delay tactics" rule to break the legislative deadlock caused by the government shutdown. Trump stated that it's time for Republicans to play the "Trump card" and act immediately to get rid of this rule. This move aims to bypass the legislative obstacles erected by Democrats during the government shutdown. 2. The "delay tactics" rule is a long-standing Senate procedural rule that requires a majority of legislation to pass with 60 votes out of 100 seats. Currently, Republicans hold a majority in the Senate with 53 seats to 47, but not the absolute majority of 60, allowing Democrats to use the rule to obstruct legislation. 3. At this point, the partial shutdown of the US federal government has entered its 30th day and shows no signs of ending. According to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday, the shutdown has already cost the US economy between $7 billion and $14 billion and could reduce fourth-quarter GDP by up to 2% due to the interruption of government spending.

11:23:57

[China Council for the Promotion of International Trade: Business Communities of China and the US Have Formed a Community of Shared Interests for Mutual Benefit] This morning, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held a press conference, where a CCPIT spokesperson explained the economic and trade relations between China and the US. In recent years, especially judging from recent economic and trade exchanges between the two countries, the business communities of China and the US have formed a community of shared interests for mutual benefit. Going forward, the CCPIT will provide platforms and assistance to help the business communities of both countries expand economic and trade exchanges and cooperation, and contribute to promoting the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations. The business communities of both countries generally believe that they are the main force and beneficiaries of bilateral economic and trade cooperation. The business communities of the two countries have formed a community of shared interests for mutual benefit. Promoting mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the US is in the common interest of both countries and the global business community. (CCTV News)

11:23:36

Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade: The Fed Chair did indeed take a hawkish stance this week, which is not good for gold. It now appears that the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in December is more unpredictable than previously thought, which has boosted the dollar, further complicating the situation for gold from a yield perspective.

11:20:10

[South Korean Stocks on track for biggest monthly gain since 2001] South Korean stocks rose on Friday, on track for their biggest monthly gain since January 2001, as progress in trade negotiations boosted market sentiment. The won strengthened and benchmark government bond yields rose. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 0.75% to 4,117.38 points. The index has gained 20% in October and 4.4% for the week, on track for its fifth consecutive weekly gain and a record high. Among the leading stocks, chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose 1.3%, while peer SK Hynix fell nearly 1%. Battery maker LG Chem fell 1.9%. Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors surged 8.3% and 4.2%, respectively. Steelmaker POSCO fell 0.9%. The KOSPI is up 71.59% year-to-date. The won has appreciated 3.0% against the dollar year-to-date.

11:13:20

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,000.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,999.73/ounce, down 0.61% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,013.00/ounce, down 0.07% on the day.

11:11:23

[Hot Topic Analysis: Data Gap + Stubborn Inflation Changes the Outlook for a December Fed Rate Cut] 1. Despite investors' hopes for further easing, the Fed's meeting on Wednesday revealed an unclear path for rate cuts. Data shortages, persistent inflation, and disagreements among officials have added uncertainty to market expectations regarding future policy. 2. Fed Chairman Powell unexpectedly poured cold water on the idea, stating that a December rate cut is "not a done deal," far below the market's previous near-certain expectations. Following his remarks, Wall Street stocks gave back gains, and bonds were sold off. 3. The Fed's expected 25 basis point rate cut and announcement that it would stop shrinking its balance sheet as early as December had already been priced in by the market. The real shock comes from the lack of key data such as labor force data due to the US government shutdown, increasing the difficulty of policy and investment decisions. 4. BNY Americas macro strategist John Velis stated that the data vacuum will make the Fed's actions six weeks from now unpredictable, and expectations for a December rate cut may fluctuate significantly, triggering market turmoil. 5. Jim Caron, Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, pointed out that Powell's uncertain comments have cast doubt on market expectations of a 3% interest rate cut by 2026, but a slowdown in the labor market could still provide a reason for a December rate cut. 6. Despite this, investors have not given up hope. LSEG interest rate futures show that the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in December has fallen from 95% a week ago to 73% currently, but traders maintain their expectation of around 3% interest rates by the end of next year. 7. Michael Arone, Chief Strategist at State Street Investments, expects data to show weak employment, supporting action in December; Bespoke Investment, however, believes the meeting was hawkish, paving the way for a further downward revision of the probability of a rate cut.

11:08:13

[Trade between China and ASEAN Shows Positive Momentum in the First Three Quarters of This Year] This morning, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held a press conference. A CCPIT spokesperson stated that in the first three quarters of this year, the CCPIT approved 152 exhibition projects organized by national exhibition organizers, involving over 5,000 enterprises to participate in exhibitions in ASEAN countries, with an actual exhibition area of 69,000 square meters. During the same period, the number of RCEP certificates of origin issued and the value of certificates issued by the CCPIT system nationwide increased by 25.57% and 24.01% year-on-year, respectively, injecting strong endogenous momentum into foreign trade between China and RCEP member countries, including ASEAN, and demonstrating a positive development trend. (CCTV News)

11:07:43

[6.1532 Million Certificates Issued Nationwide in the First Nine Months] This morning, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held a press conference. A CCPIT spokesperson stated that from January to September 2025, the national CCPIT system issued a total of 6.1532 million certificates of origin, ATA Carnets, and commercial certificates, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.64%. This demonstrates the strong resilience of my country's foreign trade in the first three quarters, achieving a positive trend of both quantitative and qualitative growth. Specifically, the number of non-preferential certificates of origin issued nationwide totaled 3.3305 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.10%; the number of preferential certificates of origin issued totaled 2.2884 million, a year-on-year increase of 47.25%; and the number of RCEP certificates of origin issued totaled 242,500, a year-on-year increase of 25.57%. (CCTV News)

11:05:29

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of October 31, 2025 shows that rates decreased over 6 periods and increased over 2 periods. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.321%, up 0.4 basis points. The largest change was in the 1-week RMB SHIBOR rate, which decreased by 4.5 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.439%, down 4.5 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.548%, up 1.1 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.547%, down 0.2 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.596%, down 0.1 basis points; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.637%, down 0.3 basis points; and 9-month SHIBOR at 1.656%, down 0.1 basis points. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.667%, down 0.6 basis points.

11:02:48

[Global Trade Friction Index Remains High in August] This morning, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held a press conference to release the latest Global Trade Friction Index. Data shows that the global trade friction index remained high in August. Looking at the composite index, the global trade friction index for August was 100, continuing its high level. The value involved in global trade friction measures decreased by 4.3% year-on-year and 15.2% month-on-month. Although the data has declined, it remains at a high level. Looking at the country index, among the 20 countries (regions) monitored, the United States, Brazil, and Japan ranked in the top three in terms of global trade friction index, with the United States having ranked first for the 14th consecutive month in terms of the value involved in global trade friction measures. Looking at the industry index, among the 13 major industries monitored, the points of conflict in trade friction measures are concentrated in the electronics, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, machinery and equipment, and light industry sectors, with the electronics industry having the highest trade friction index. (CCTV News)

10:59:16

According to The Hill: Late Thursday, local time, Trump again attacked the Affordable Care Act (ACA), demanding that Democrats take action to address the impending sharp rate increases amid a federal funding impasse.

10:58:47

[Ministry of Commerce Li Chenggang: Continuing to Advance Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, Vigorously Promoting Two-Way Market Opening and Reducing Non-Tariff Barriers] On October 31, Li Chenggang, Vice Minister of Commerce and International Trade Representative, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that relevant content on trade and the environment has been incorporated into the free trade agreements already signed. Furthermore, the free trade agreements or upgrade negotiations with Switzerland, South Korea, and Peru all include content related to environmental protection and green industry cooperation. We will continue to advance free trade negotiations, vigorously promote two-way market opening, reduce non-tariff barriers, enhance the level of rule commitments, and promote cooperation in standards and conformity assessment to create a fair, transparent, and predictable market environment for enterprises. (China.org.cn)

10:57:58

[Central China's First Opening Bridge Completed and Opened for Trial Operation] At approximately 9:00 AM on October 31st, the first opening bridge in Central China—the Right Bank Avenue Opening Bridge—was officially completed and entered the trial operation phase. The North Section of the Right Bank Avenue project, a key project in Wuhan's "14th Five-Year Plan," is both the northern extension of the Right Bank Avenue along the Yangtze River main axis and a vital transportation artery and riverside landscape axis for the Yangtze River North Lake Ecological Green Development Demonstration Zone. The project stretches 7.2 kilometers from Jianshe 11th Road in the west to Jiaosha 2nd Road in the east, with a road width of 40-50 meters. The completion of the project will effectively enhance transportation connections between Wuhan and surrounding areas such as Ezhou, improve the level of transportation integration in the Wuhan metropolitan area, and improve the regional coordinated development pattern of Hubei Province. At the same time, as an important component of the riverside transportation infrastructure, the project has positive significance for serving the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. (CCTV News)

10:57:26

World Bank: Gold and silver will continue to reach new highs in 2026, but the rally will end in 2027. Details>

10:55:42

JERA executives: There are currently no plans to account for any negative impact on offshore wind power projects in Japan and the United States.

10:52:50

The Fed's hawkish signals and easing trade tensions are causing gold to remain range-bound in the short term. Details>

10:49:28

[National Development and Reform Commission: World Bank's latest October forecasts both significantly raise my country's 2025 economic growth forecast by 0.8 percentage points compared to April] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held its October press conference. A spokesperson stated that recently, several international economic organizations have raised their forecasts for my country's economic growth. For example, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank both significantly raised their 2025 economic growth forecasts for my country by 0.8 percentage points compared to April. (China.com)

10:48:51

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Plans to Increase the Output Value of Green Factories at the National, Provincial, and Municipal Levels to 40% by 2030] Wang Peng, Director of the Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), stated at a press conference that the MIIT will adhere to the concept of green development, further promote green design and green manufacturing, and accelerate the green transformation and upgrading of the entire chain of product design, manufacturing, use, recycling, and reuse. The MIIT will leverage the fundamental role of green factories in the green transformation, implement a green factory quality improvement and expansion plan, and accelerate the shift from benchmark leadership to larger-scale promotion. The plan aims to increase the output value of green factories at the national, provincial, and municipal levels to 40% by 2030, guiding green factories to further explore their energy-saving and carbon-reduction potential and cultivate a number of zero-carbon factories. (China.com)

10:45:54

[China's Central Bank: Supporting the Issuance of Green Financial Products in the Global Market to Provide Global Investors with More Chinese Green Assets] On October 31, Wang Xin, Director of the Research Bureau of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the PBOC will focus on the following aspects to support the development of green service trade: First, promoting the application of green finance transformation financial standards and supporting innovative financing methods such as credit, bonds, and equity; second, encouraging financial institutions to increase financing support for productive service links such as R&D design, logistics and maintenance, carbon emission certification and evaluation, and waste resource recycling, and reducing the financing threshold and costs for asset-light green service trade enterprises; third, supporting the issuance of green financial products in the global financial market to provide global investors with more Chinese green assets, thereby empowering the innovative development of green service trade through the two-way opening up of the financial industry. (China.org.cn)

10:45:23

The price of gold jewelry from some domestic brands has returned to 1200 yuan per gram. Chow Sang Sang's gold jewelry is priced at 1203 yuan per gram, up 28 yuan per gram from the previous day; Lao Feng Xiang's is 1200 yuan per gram, up 17 yuan per gram; and Lao Miao Gold is priced at 1192 yuan per gram, up 20 yuan per gram.

10:43:27

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1610.00/oz mark, last trading at $1609.50/oz, up 0.70% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1613.4/oz, down 0.06% on the day.

10:41:32

An executive at JERA, Japan's largest power company, stated that they are closely monitoring the progress of the Sakhalin-2 LNG project, as nearly 10% of their imported LNG comes from this Russian project.

10:39:31

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Melissa is located about 160 miles (260 kilometers) west-northwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h). As Hurricane Melissa moves rapidly northeast, its structure continues to weaken. Tropical storm conditions are currently observed in Bermuda. It is expected to gradually weaken later tonight and become a post-tropical depression by Friday evening.

10:38:48

US President Trump: Now is the time for Republicans to repeal obstruction rules.

10:38:08

[Five Departments Including the National Development and Reform Commission: Supporting Qualified Regions to Appropriately Advance the Deployment of Low-Altitude Data Infrastructure] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and four other departments issued the "Action Plan for Deepening the Development of Smart Cities and Promoting the Digital Transformation of the Entire City." The plan proposes to utilize technologies such as artificial intelligence to deepen the construction of urban lifeline safety projects, promote the digital transformation and intelligent management of urban infrastructure such as gas, water supply, drainage, heating, bridges, tunnels, and integrated pipe corridors, and strengthen the investigation and rectification of urban road collapse hazards. It also calls for establishing and improving a mechanism for the simultaneous planning and construction of digital infrastructure and municipal infrastructure. The plan supports qualified regions to appropriately advance the deployment of low-altitude data infrastructure to support scenarios such as urban inspection, logistics distribution, and production operations, promote the construction of intelligent roadside infrastructure and cloud control platforms, and improve the level of vehicle-road collaboration. (China.com)

10:37:43

[China Iron and Steel Association: Best Economic Performance Expected Since 2022 This Year] Jiang Wei, Vice President and Secretary-General of the China Iron and Steel Association, stated on the 31st that in the fourth quarter, as long as the entire industry works together to strengthen self-discipline and adheres to the operating principles of "production based on sales, production based on efficiency, and sales based on cash flow," the industry is expected to achieve its best economic performance since 2022 this year.

10:37:09

[Institution: Bank of Japan Still Likely to Raise Rates in December] Ma Tieying of DBS Group Research stated that the Bank of Japan may still raise its policy rate by 25 basis points in December. Japanese labor unions are expected to set their 2026 wage negotiation targets around November or December. The Japan Federation of Trade Unions (Rengo) has signaled that it will set its 2026 wage growth target at 5%, the same as this year. Furthermore, if the Federal Reserve does not cut rates at its December meeting, the likelihood of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan in December may increase, thus providing a window for the Bank of Japan to take action that month.

10:35:41

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Monetary Policy Committee member Guy: For small, open economies like New Zealand, US tariffs have created a negative demand shock.

10:34:36

[UK Flu Season Arrives "Unusually Early" This Year] A report released by the UK Health Security Agency on October 30th stated that this year's flu season in the UK has arrived "unusually early," with a continued rise in cases across all age groups, particularly a surge in infections among minors. Surveillance reports for influenza and other diseases during the week of October 20th to 26th showed that the influenza virus for the 2025/2026 flu season is spreading widely in the community, with activity levels already higher than baseline. Hospital testing data showed that the positivity rate for influenza among children aged 5 to 14 rose to 30.8%, a significant increase from 20% the previous week. Data also showed that the national influenza test positivity rate has increased, with an average positivity rate of 8.2% for the week ending October 26th, compared to 6.1% the previous week. Furthermore, the number of hospitalizations due to influenza has also increased. (CCTV News)

10:34:06

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13500.00 mark and is currently trading at 13498.05, down 0.25% on the day.

10:32:21

[National Development and Reform Commission: As of October 27, national power plants had 220 million tons of coal in stock, enough for more than 35 days] The National Development and Reform Commission held its October press conference. A spokesperson stated that as of October 27, national power plants had 220 million tons of coal in stock, enough for more than 35 days; underground gas storage facilities have completed their annual gas injection targets and are fully stocked for winter. Overall, energy supply and demand are balanced this heating season, ensuring stable energy supply and prices for residential use and guaranteeing that people can stay warm during the winter. (China.com)

10:31:47

[Iranian Foreign Minister: Iran Will Respond to Fair and Respectful Negotiations at Any Time] On the 30th local time, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that Iran is ready to respond at any time if all parties are prepared to engage in fair and respectful negotiations. Araqchi said, "As long as all parties are willing to consult on an equal footing, reach an agreement based on mutual respect, and abandon threats and intimidation, Iran will respond at any time." Araqchi emphasized that Iran has always maintained an open attitude towards negotiations and diplomacy, but only negotiations based on mutual respect, rather than threats and pressure, are meaningful. (CCTV)

10:31:37

Gold prices retreated slightly as the dollar held firm amid hawkish Fed stance. 1. Spot gold weakened slightly in Asian trading on Friday, currently trading around $4012.5 per ounce, down about 0.2%, as hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve dampened expectations of a December rate cut. The dollar hit a near three-month high on Thursday, and the dollar index fluctuated around that level on Friday, putting pressure on gold prices. However, factors such as the prolonged US government shutdown continued to provide support for gold prices. 2. Growing market concerns about the impact of a prolonged US government shutdown on economic performance limited the dollar's rise to its highest level since early August following the Fed's decision and dampened investor sentiment. This, in turn, became a key tailwind supporting safe-haven gold. However, the Fed's hawkish stance deterred gold bulls from making large bets. 3. The Fed cut its benchmark overnight lending rate to a range of 3.75%-4% on Wednesday and indicated it would stop reducing its balance sheet as early as December, marking the end of its quantitative tightening program. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that a further rate cut at the December meeting is not a certainty. This is beneficial for dollar bulls and limits the upside potential of non-yielding gold. 4. In addition, the latest optimism stemming from easing trade tensions between the US and China—the world's two largest economies—also helped to suppress gold prices. 5. Analysts point out that before confirming the end of the recent sharp pullback after reaching the all-time high earlier this month and positioning for any meaningful short-term appreciation, it is prudent to wait cautiously for strong follow-through buying.

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