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2026-11-04 Wednesday

2026-11-07

18:09:27

Swedish Central Bank Governor Töden: Data highlights the strengthening Swedish economy

18:07:05

Swedish central bank governor Töden: If forecasts remain unchanged, interest rates may rise in the coming year.

18:06:40

Tasnim News Agency: An advisor to the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that in the event of war, Tehran's retaliatory actions would not be limited to attacking the source of the conflict.

18:05:59

The Dutch government has nominated former Dutch central bank governor Klaus Noether to serve as president of the European Central Bank.

18:05:37

Hungary's October budget balance sheet showed a fiscal deficit of -200.6 billion forints.

18:04:54

Brazil's October Fipe inflation rate

Previous : 0.51 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.44

18:03:13

Eurozone October Harmonized CPI Month-on-Month Preliminary Reading

Previous : 0.60 Forecast : 0.30

Published Value 0.40

18:03:04

Eurozone October core harmonized CPI month-on-month preliminary reading

Previous : 0.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.30

18:00:00

Eurozone October Core Harmonized CPI YoY - Preliminary Unadjusted

Previous : 2.20% Forecast : 2.20%

Neutral

Published Value 2.20%

18:00:00

Eurozone October Harmonized CPI Annual Rate - Preliminary Unadjusted Value

Previous : 3.80% Forecast : 4%

Neutral

Published Value 4%

18:00:00

Eurozone October blended CPI annual rate excluding food, energy, tobacco and alcohol (preliminary)

Previous : 2.50% Forecast : 2.50%

Neutral

Published Value 2.50%

17:58:25

[US Debt Deadlines Approaching Following Democratic Victory, Risk of Fiscal Impasse Rises] ⑴ Following the Democratic election victory, Wall Street has begun preparing for the next debt crisis, with Goldman Sachs warning of two approaching deadlines. ⑵ Government funding expires on December 11, potentially triggering a new round of shutdown disputes that could extend into February. ⑶ A bigger problem is that the US could reach its $41.1 trillion debt ceiling as early as the first quarter, and all emergency measures from the US Treasury are expected to run out by October 2027. ⑷ This gives Democrats considerable leverage over Trump's spending agenda, tariffs, and healthcare policies, while Washington continues to run a massive deficit. ⑸ Neither party can afford a prolonged standoff, but both have a strong incentive to use these deadlines to gain concessions. ⑹ UBS also warns that the resulting negotiations could trigger sharp market volatility. ⑺ The election changed control of Congress but did not reduce deficit spending; deficit spending will continue regardless of how the situation evolves.

17:57:26

[91 Investment: The Future of the Iran War Uncertain After the Midterm Elections, Trump's Window of Opportunity Narrows] ⑴ Guden, Head of Natural Resources at 91 Investment, stated that the impact of the US midterm elections on the Iran war and oil prices is difficult to predict. ⑵ Guden said it is currently unclear whether US President Trump will see a Democratic victory as an opportunity to end the war or seek to escalate the conflict again. ⑶ Guden stated that the only certainty is that from the start of the new Congress in January next year, Trump may find that funding for the Iran war is restricted, thus his window of opportunity to achieve his goals seems to be shortening.

17:57:09

[Texas' Rising Status in Data Centers: Early Projects May Face Uncertainty] ⑴ Texas's importance in the data center sector is rising, poised to surpass Virginia as the dominant state. ⑵ Many projects in the state are still in their early stages, meaning there is a possibility that these projects could be halted.

17:54:30

[Danske Bank: Democratic Victory in Both Houses Narrows Room for US Fiscal Expansion] ⑴ Danske Bank analyst Paulson stated in a report that the Democratic victory in the US Senate and House elections reduces the likelihood of the US government implementing measures to expand the fiscal deficit. ⑵ Paulson points out that the election results also mean that Trump's previously proposed plan to provide a $5,000 bonus to all American adults will not be implemented. ⑶ Paulson believes that this effectively locks in the fiscal policy stance for 2027-2028.

17:53:03

[Africa Establishes Energy Bank to Fill Western Financing Exit Gap] ⑴ The African Export-Import Bank and the Organization of African Petroleum Producers (OPEC) officially established the African Energy Bank at their first meeting in Abuja on October 31, more than four years after the two institutions began their related work, approximately 20 months later than originally planned. ⑵ Abuja beat out six other countries, including Ghana, Algeria, South Africa, and Benin, to become the location of the bank's headquarters. The first president is Helmi Ghazi, former deputy CEO of HSBC's Egypt branch, and the board of directors consists of representatives from the public sector, private sector, and policy institutions. ⑶ The bank has a maximum authorized capital of US$5 billion, and has currently raised approximately US$500 million, of which the African Export-Import Bank contributed US$222 million, and Nigeria's contribution is reportedly between US$100 million and US$200 million. ⑷ The bank aims to raise up to US$10 billion in financing during its first operational phase and plans to fund at least three projects by 2027, starting with regional refineries and pipelines. (5) The founders hope to reduce Africa's dependence on imported petroleum products, expand intra-African energy trade, and finance a equitable energy transition driven by African governments. (6) Africa's energy investment needs are estimated at $200 billion, and approximately 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity. (7) A Carnegie report shows that between 2012 and 2021, G20 countries and multilateral development banks provided approximately $35 billion annually in energy financing to Africa, but the African energy sector still faces a significant financing gap that existing channels cannot fill. (8) Private capital is flowing into Africa's energy sector, but primarily into clean electricity rather than oil and gas. (9) Climate technology startups are expected to raise approximately $1.2 billion by 2025, accounting for 38% of all venture capital in Africa, with development lenders and commercial banks providing the majority of clean energy funding. (10) Kenya received 29% of the funding for African startups last year, mostly for climate-related transactions; Nigeria launched a $300 million distributed renewable energy fund in September for solar microgrids and off-grid power.

17:51:36

[Democrats Win Both Houses of Congress; Shipping Market Focuses on Iran Situation and Straits of Hormuz] ⑴ The Democrats have won both houses of Congress. The House of Representatives gained 13 seats (228 to 139) and the Senate gained 7 seats (54 to 44). 68 House seats remain undecided. ⑵ The national election trend is consistent. Compared to the 2024 presidential election, Democrats lead by 14.7 percentage points in the Northeast, 14.5 percentage points in the South, 12.8 percentage points in the West, and 11.9 percentage points in the Midwest. In the South, with 41.9 million votes counted, the Republican lead has reversed to a 3.1 percentage point lead (up to 11.4 percentage points). ⑶ For the shipping market, the key issue is the impact of this on the situation in Iran. ⑷ The US launched a limited defensive strike on Qeshm Island on Tuesday, targeting surface-to-air missiles. Trump told the Financial Times that there were no immediate plans for a strike. Tehran stated that an agreement is still far off, and Qatar has intensified its mediation efforts. (5) The conflict itself remains unchanged. War powers and funding are slower-moving levers, expected to be used by the new Democratic Party. (6) If normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz resumes—a highly hypothetical scenario—freight efficiency will improve, global ton-miles will decrease, and freight rates will fall. (7) The UK's Office of Maritime Trade Operations recorded over 30 incidents in October. The US vote, effectively a referendum, has not changed the hardline guerrilla tactics of Iran. (8) Headline risks remain high, currently more bearish than bullish for freight rates.

17:50:50

[European Stocks Extend Gains, Spanish Index Leads the Way] ⑴ European stocks extended gains, with the French CAC40 index rising 1%. ⑵ The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 1%. ⑶ The German DAX index rose 0.94%. ⑷ The Spanish IBEX 35 index rose 2.13%, leading the gains among major stock indices.

17:49:03

[ING: Swiss Inflation Exceeds Expectations, Swiss Franc Demand Rises] ⑴ ING stated that the euro fell sharply against the Swiss franc yesterday as Swiss inflation rose 1.5% year-on-year in October, exceeding expectations. ⑵ This raised market questions about whether the Swiss National Bank (SNB) can avoid tightening policy throughout 2027, as sources have indicated. ⑶ SNB President Schlegel will speak at a conference of SNB observers tomorrow, and the market should hear more related statements. ⑷ The bank believes that the SNB's more hawkish stance is a clear positive for the Swiss franc, and traders will remember that in 2023, the SNB actively promoted a stronger franc and used foreign exchange intervention as one of its tightening tools. ⑸ The bank expects market interest in the Swiss franc to rise further in the coming months, and forecasts downside risks for the euro/Swiss franc exchange rate.

17:48:57

Associated Press predicts: Democrat Aaron Ford will win the Nevada gubernatorial election.

17:48:37

[ING: Focus on Eurozone Core Inflation, Euro Expected to Trade in Short-Term Range] ⑴ ING stated that the euro is retreating from its overnight high of 1.1260 against the dollar and is expected to follow the trend of technology stocks today. If technology stocks come under pressure again, it could push the euro higher against the dollar. ⑵ The bank believes that the 1.1260-1.1270 area is currently the top of the short-term trading range. ⑶ Today's focus is on the preliminary reading of the Eurozone's October Consumer Price Index (CPI). Energy prices are expected to drive the overall year-on-year increase to 4.0%, while core inflation is expected to remain stable at 2.5%. ⑷ The bank pointed out that an unexpected upward movement in core inflation should be beneficial for the euro, and short-term euro swap rates will rise, as the market believes that the ECB needs to take more than just insurance rate hikes.

17:46:43

[Slovenia's Trade Surplus Narrows to €398.4 Million in September] ⑴ Slovenia's trade surplus narrowed to €398.4 million in September 2026, compared to €552.6 million in the same period last year. Nevertheless, the latest figure still represents the largest surplus in a year. ⑵ Imports increased by 18.1% year-on-year to €6.4997 billion, mainly driven by growth in imports from EU countries (+10.0%) and non-EU countries (+26.6%). ⑶ Meanwhile, exports increased by 13.9% to €6.8982 billion, benefiting from increased exports to EU countries (+7.4%) and non-EU countries (+19.6%). ⑷ From January to September, Slovenia recorded a trade deficit of €6.6796 billion, reversing the €2.453 billion surplus in the same period last year, due to a 14.3% increase in imports and a 2.8% decrease in exports.

17:46:33

[VIP Article] Democrats sweep Congress! Dollar under pressure, will the 2027 drama unfold ahead of schedule? (Article already published, viewable directly on the website, but accessible in the VIP section of the app).

17:45:25

[Singapore Proposes Amendments to Tighten Laws on Transboundary Haze, Raising Maximum Daily Fine to S$1 Million] ⑴ Following the devastating wildfires in Indonesia in 2026, which left Singapore shrouded in thick smoke for weeks, the Singapore government has proposed amending legislation to tighten laws related to transboundary haze. ⑵ Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu stated that Singapore plans to introduce several enhanced measures based on existing regulations: businesses that conduct business with entities or individuals suspected of causing fires will face business restrictions and fines. ⑶ The amended legislation will also authorize arrests within Singapore; the maximum daily fine for causing or contributing to haze-related fires will be increased from approximately S$78,000 to S$1 million, a tenfold increase.

17:45:18

The Australian dollar just touched the 111.00 level against the Japanese yen, and is currently trading at 111.00, up 0.47% on the day.

17:43:03

[UK Composite PMI Rises to 52.9 in October; Business Activity Grows Fastest in Eight Months] ⑴ In October 2026, the S&P Global UK Composite PMI rose to 52.9 from 52 in September, slightly below the initial reading of 53.1, but still the highest level since February. ⑵ Stronger manufacturing activity supported overall growth, while the service sector also performed well, with output growth at its fastest pace since September 2024. ⑶ New business grew at its fastest pace in nine months, supported by a recovery in export sales. ⑷ Private sector employment increased for the first time in 25 months, mainly driven by a recovery in hiring in the service sector. ⑸ However, inflationary pressures intensified, with input costs rising at their fastest pace since June. Both manufacturing and service sector companies reported accelerating input price increases, attributing them to rising fuel and transportation costs.

17:41:05

[Brazil's October IPC-Fipe Inflation Slows to 0.44%] ⑴ Brazil's consumer price growth slowed in October. Consumer prices, measured by IPC-Fipe, rose 0.44% month-on-month in October, down from 0.51% in September. ⑵ Housing costs rose by only 0.05%, compared to 0.98% in the previous month; transportation prices fell by 0.05%, compared to a 0.30% increase previously. ⑶ Increases in healthcare (0.09%, compared to 0.19% in September) and personal spending (0.22%, compared to 0.30% in September) also slowed. ⑷ In contrast, food price increases accelerated from 0.44% to 1.35%, contributing 0.39 percentage points to the overall index.

17:40:02

Pakistani Prime Minister: Pakistan will import liquefied petroleum gas and lower prices through auctions.

17:39:51

India's Information Minister: Incentives for key minerals worth 28.14 billion rupees have been approved.

17:38:53

UK Government Official Net Reserves Change in October (USD Billion)

Previous : -60.1 Forecast : -

Published Value -22.31

17:37:44

[Eurozone Composite PMI Falls to 51.7 in October, Business Activity Slows] ⑴ The S&P Global Eurozone Composite PMI fell to 51.7 in October 2026, down from 53.1 in September and also below the initial reading of 51.9. ⑵ This is the first decline in the index since May, indicating weaker expansion in private sector activity, with the slowest pace in four months. ⑶ The slowdown was broad-based, with both manufacturing and service sector output growth declining. ⑷ New business inflows nearly stalled after three months of robust growth, while employment declined and business confidence fell to its lowest level since May. ⑸ On the price front, input cost inflation accelerated to a five-month high, while output charges continued to rise sharply, although the rate of increase slowed compared to September.

17:35:01

S&P maintains Thailand’s foreign currency rating at “BBB+/A-2” and local currency rating at “A-/A-2”; outlook stable.

17:34:27

Gold and silver prices surged. US election data analysis agencies and media predict that the Democratic Party will regain control of the Senate and House of Representatives from the Republicans, thus regaining control of the US Congress. The market anticipates that a Democratic return to power will lead to stricter regulation of the AI industry and the failure of business-friendly policies such as tax breaks and banking regulation. This expectation has fueled risk aversion in the market, causing a broad decline in US stock futures, with semiconductor and AI-related stocks experiencing concentrated sell-offs. Some funds have flowed into US Treasuries as a safe haven, leading to a decline in US Treasury yields. While the US dollar weakened, some investors also bought gold to hedge against multiple risks. International gold prices rose significantly in the afternoon session of Asian trading on the 4th. As of 4:40 PM, the price of gold futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $4047.50 per ounce, up 2.73%; London spot gold was $4038.55 per ounce, up 2.65%. Silver futures for December delivery settled at $51.935 per ounce, up 4.39%; spot silver in London settled at $51.960 per ounce, up 4.40%. The previous day, the World Gold Council's latest Q3 "Global Gold Demand Trends" report showed that global central banks net bought 321 tons of gold in the quarter, a 42% year-on-year increase; global physical gold ETFs saw net inflows of 211 tons in Q3, reaching a record high, indicating that long-term investors and institutions are still increasing their holdings. (CCTV)

17:31:42

Democrats win both houses of Congress; interest rates and geopolitical factors push gold prices back above $4,000. Details>

17:31:06

UK reserve assets totaled in October (in billions of US dollars)

Previous : 2259.11 Forecast : -

Published Value 2200.33

17:30:21

[Julius Baer: Anti-AI Sentiment Rises, Focus on the Defensive Value of High-Quality Bonds] ⑴ Julius Baer analysts stated that the debate surrounding investment in artificial intelligence is likely to intensify in the coming months and even years. ⑵ In a commentary, analysts pointed out that the Democratic Party's progress, coupled with overwhelming opposition to data centers in dozens of local voting measures, signifies a more apparent mandate against artificial intelligence. ⑶ Analysts added that any slowdown in expected capital expenditures would inevitably lead to a downward revision of the growth outlook and a more moderate issuance demand. ⑷ Analysts believe that high-quality, low-credit-risk bonds remain valuable for fixed-income investors, and such exposure should serve as a diversification tool during periods of weakening demand or stock market sell-offs triggered by growth concerns.

17:30:00

UK October SPGI Composite PMI Final Reading

Previous : 53.10 Forecast : 53.10

Published Value 52.90

17:30:00

UK October SPGI Services PMI Final Reading

Previous : 53.10 Forecast : 53.10

Published Value 52.80

17:27:38

[Ministry of Finance Issues 2026 Book-Entry Discount Treasury Bonds (Issue 72)] The Ministry of Finance is issuing 2026 book-entry discount treasury bonds (issue 72). These bonds are 182-day discount bonds. The total face value of these bonds was 60 billion yuan through competitive bidding, with additional bids from Class A members allowed. The issuance price was determined through competitive bidding, and the bonds were issued at a discount to the face value. Interest accrues from November 12, 2026, and repayment is due at face value on May 13, 2027 (postponed if a holiday falls on that date).

17:26:13

[Germany's October Composite PMI Revised Up to 53.4, Manufacturing Growth Accelerates] ⑴ In October 2026, the S&P Global Germany Composite PMI was revised upward to 53.4 from the initial reading of 52.8, slightly lower than the 11-month high of 53.8 in September. ⑵ The data shows that growth in Germany's private sector slowed slightly but remained robust, with service sector activity weakening (52.5, previous value 52.9) and manufacturing growth accelerating (54.2, previous value 53.9). ⑶ New business growth slowed significantly, service sector demand declined again, and new factory orders growth weakened (although still robust). ⑷ Employment declined for the first time in three months, and business expectations for future output cooled slightly. ⑸ In terms of prices, both input cost and output price inflation rates slowed, with output price inflation falling to its lowest level since March.

17:25:38

[Eurozone October Services PMI Revised Down to 51.4, Growth Slowing] ⑴ In October 2026, the S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI was revised down to 51.4 from the initial reading of 51.7, lower than September's 53, indicating a slowdown in services growth at the start of the fourth quarter. ⑵ New business inflows declined slightly, a significant departure from the robust growth seen in each month of the third quarter. ⑶ To support business activity, companies consumed backlogged work, and the backlog of orders declined for the 11th time in the past 12 months. ⑷ October data also showed a renewed decline in services employment, the first time since May. ⑸ Service sector price pressures eased slightly, with both output-based and input-based inflation rates falling for the first time since July.

17:25:06

Brent crude oil futures fell 2.01% on the day, closing at $102.26 per barrel.

17:24:54

Indian Information Minister: The cabinet has approved a 145 billion rupee energy storage project plan.

17:24:42

Sources say South Korea is asking securities firms to avoid signing new stock-linked securities contracts.

17:22:21

The Straits Times Index in Singapore closed at 5268.63 points, essentially unchanged.

17:22:02

[China Securities Index Co., Ltd. issued an announcement on the revision of the compilation scheme of the SSE Hong Kong Stock Connect Index] After research, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Index Co., Ltd. have decided to revise the compilation scheme of the SSE Hong Kong Stock Connect Index. The revisions include: (1) The sample space is revised to: "Hong Kong Stock Connect securities announced by the Shanghai Stock Exchange and screened according to the following conditions: securities listed for less than 1 year are excluded unless the total market capitalization of the securities is among the top 10 in the corresponding market or the securities of the same company in the mainland market have been listed for more than 1 year; securities with an average daily turnover of less than HK$5 million in the past year are excluded; the median daily turnover rate of each month is calculated as the monthly turnover rate, and securities with an average monthly turnover rate of less than 0.1% in the past 12 months or the past 3 months are excluded unless the average daily turnover of the securities in the past year is greater than HK$50 million"; (2) The index calculation rules are revised to: "Adjusted market capitalization = ∑(Securities price × Adjusted share capital × Weighting factor × Exchange rate). For the calculation methods of exchange rate, adjusted share capital, and divisor correction, please refer to the Calculation and Maintenance Details. The weighting factor is between 0 and 1 so that the weight of a single sample does not exceed 10%. "; (3) The regular adjustment rule is revised to: "The index sample is adjusted once a quarter, and the sample adjustment implementation time is the next trading day after the second Friday of March, June, September and December each year. The weighting factor is adjusted with the regular sample adjustment, and the adjustment time is the same as the implementation time of the regular index sample adjustment. Before the next regular adjustment date, the weighting factor is generally fixed"; (4) The temporary adjustment rule is revised to: "The index will be temporarily adjusted under special circumstances. When a sample is delisted, it will be removed from the index sample. The handling of sample companies undergoing acquisition, merger, split, etc., shall be handled in accordance with the Calculation and Maintenance Details. When the scope of Hong Kong Stock Connect changes and the index sample no longer meets the qualification for interconnection, it will be removed accordingly."

17:21:13

[France's October Services PMI Revised Down to 46.2, Marking the Worst Contraction Since May] ⑴ In October 2026, the S&P Global France Services PMI fell to 46.2, revised down from the initial reading of 48.4 and also lower than the previous month's 51.2. ⑵ This is the worst contraction since May, mainly due to weak demand, tightening financial conditions, and cautious customer behavior. ⑶ New business declined at its fastest pace in five months, primarily reflecting weakening domestic demand, while export orders rose slightly. ⑷ Employment also declined, extending the current layoff period to six months, with companies citing restructuring, retirements, and the expiration of fixed-term contracts. ⑸ On the price front, cost pressures in the services sector remain high, driven by rising fuel prices, supplier fees, and wages. Service providers are therefore raising prices in an attempt to pass on the cost increases to customers. ⑹ French service providers' outlook for the 12-month period has turned pessimistic for the first time since April 2020.

17:20:08

[Italy's October Services PMI Rises to 52.0, a Three-Month High] ⑴ The S&P Global Italy Services PMI rose to 52.0 in October 2026 from 51.7 in the previous month, exceeding market expectations of 51.5 and reaching a three-month high. ⑵ This marks the fifth consecutive month of expansion for the index, returning to its long-term trend level. ⑶ Stronger inflows of new business, particularly from new contracts and customer orders in the domestic market, supported activity levels. However, export sales growth slowed to a meager pace. ⑷ Employment growth accelerated slightly as backlogs rose for the first time in seven months, encouraging businesses to hire further, but job creation remained at a marginal level. ⑸ On the price front, input cost inflation rose to its highest level in nearly four years, mainly reflecting energy pressures related to the Middle East conflict. Output price inflation also accelerated as businesses faced increasing cost pressures. ⑹ Meanwhile, business confidence rose to its highest level since November 2025.

17:19:31

The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) fell below 19 points.

17:19:14

Fitch Ratings: Islamic syndicated loans will continue to grow; the Gulf countries remain the largest market, but ASEAN’s share is rising.

17:19:06

The USD/CNH exchange rate has just broken through the 6.6700 mark, currently trading at 6.6699, up 0.04% on the day; the USD/CNH exchange rate is currently trading at 6.6720, unchanged on the day.

17:19:05

[Germany's DAX Index Rises on Wednesday] The Frankfurt DAX 40 index rose 0.6% on Wednesday, breaking through the 26,000-point mark, after a lackluster performance in the previous trading day. Global market sentiment improved following the Democratic victory in the US congressional elections, which could constrain President Trump's legislative agenda. Meanwhile, investors continued to focus on geopolitical developments and the ongoing earnings season.

17:18:55

[French Bond Yields Fall] The yield on the 10-year French OAT fell to around 4.9%, following a decline in US Treasury yields. This followed a major victory for the Democrats in the US midterm elections. Democratic control of the House of Representatives is seen as reducing the likelihood of the Trump administration enacting further deficit-expanding legislation, easing market concerns about US government borrowing. However, continued market concerns about France's own fiscal prospects continue to weigh on domestic bonds. Meanwhile, increasingly hawkish comments from European Central Bank policymakers have reinforced market expectations of a tightening monetary policy outlook. Despite deciding to keep interest rates unchanged last week, ECB officials hinted that further rate hikes may be necessary to curb inflationary pressures and prevent them from transmitting to wages.

17:18:43

The Israeli Election Commission approved the election results.

17:18:36

[Eurozone October Services PMI Revised Down to 51.4] In October 2026, the S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI was revised down to 51.4 from the preliminary reading of 51.7, lower than September's 53, indicating a slowdown in services growth at the start of the fourth quarter. New business inflows declined slightly, a significant departure from the robust growth seen in each month of the third quarter. To support business activity, companies consumed backlogged work, and outstanding orders declined for the 11th time in the past 12 months. October data also showed a renewed decline in services employment, the first time since May. Services price pressures eased slightly, with both output-based and input-based inflation rates falling for the first time since July.

17:18:28

Saudi civil defense authorities have warned of potential dangers in the Jizan region.

17:18:12

[Independent Australian Inquiry: US-UK-Australia Nuclear Submarine Cooperation Should Be Ended Immediately] An independent Australian inquiry released its final report on the 4th, calling on the Australian government to immediately terminate nuclear submarine cooperation under the framework of the US-UK-Australia trilateral security partnership, arguing that this is the riskiest and most costly defense decision in Australian history. (Xinhua)

17:17:34

[Guotou Silver LOF: Secondary Market Trading Price Premium Warns of Investment Risk] Guotou Silver LOF announced that its secondary market trading price is significantly higher than its net asset value per unit, exhibiting a substantial premium. The closing price on November 4, 2026, was RMB 1.507, while the net asset value per unit as of November 3, 2026, was RMB 1.3546. If the premium does not effectively decrease by November 5, 2026, the fund has the right to apply for temporary intraday trading halts, extended trading halts, and continuous trading halts to warn of the risk. The fund is operating normally and there is no undisclosed material information. Investors are reminded to pay attention to the premium risk and make prudent decisions.

17:17:05

US unleaded gasoline futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $2.9200/gallon mark, last trading at $2.9198/gallon, down 0.53% on the day; Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $103.00/barrel mark, last trading at $102.97/barrel, down 1.32% on the day.

17:17:05

Spot silver just touched the $52.00/ounce mark and is currently trading at $52.00/ounce, up 4.48% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $52.02/ounce, up 4.57% on the day.

17:15:17

[Germany's October Services PMI Final Reading Revised Up to 52.5, Growth Slows Slightly] ⑴ Germany's final S&P Global Services PMI for October was revised upward to 52.5, from an initial reading of 51.7, but lower than September's 52.9. ⑵ The index remained in expansion territory for the second consecutive month, but the pace of growth slowed slightly due to a renewed decline in new business inflows, partly dragged down by weaker domestic and overseas demand. ⑶ Meanwhile, backlogs of orders supported activity levels. Employment fell for the first time since July, the largest drop in six months. ⑷ On the price front, input cost inflation slowed for the first time in four months, partly reflecting the recovery of fuel discounts, but price pressures remain high by historical standards. Output price inflation also eased. ⑸ Despite weak demand and declining employment, business confidence rose to its highest level since February, supported by expectations of an economic recovery.

17:14:46

[France's October Composite PMI Revised Down to 46.6; Private Sector Contraction Exceeds Initial Reading] ⑴ The S&P Global France Composite PMI for October was revised sharply down to 46.6 from the initial reading of 48.4, lower than September's 51.1, confirming that the country's private sector has returned to contraction territory. ⑵ The decline was significant, the steepest since May. Both manufacturing and service sector activity contracted, with the service sector experiencing a particularly pronounced decline.

17:12:51

Sources say India has approved a 92 gigawatt-hour energy storage program.

17:12:05

[Markets Stabilize Following Democratic Victory; Divided Government Viewed as Positive] ⑴ Maurice, Chief Market Strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, stated that investors who sold off last night in shock at the preliminary election results should remember that a divided government typically indicates a stable economy. ⑵ Maurice pointed out that while the Democrats control both houses of Congress, Trump remains in the White House with veto power, making substantial action unlikely in major policy areas such as AI regulation. ⑶ Maurice stated that congressional control is only relevant to the economy when it influences the passage of major legislation, but the current situation is the opposite, with a stalemate likely. ⑷ Maurice predicts that large-scale fiscal stimulus or a significant increase in military spending is unlikely to be considered in the federal government's next fiscal year budget.

17:11:46

India's Information Minister: The Cabinet has approved incentive policies for the processing of critical minerals.

17:11:28

Sources say Canada has proposed to buy eight submarines initially, followed by four more.

17:10:42

Fitch Ratings: Limited support from the UK budget for social housing in the UK.

17:09:32

France's final SPGI services PMI for October

Previous : 48.40 Forecast : 48.40

Published Value 46.20

17:09:15

The Malaysian KLCI index closed down 0.3% at 1616.56 points.

17:08:46

[Obama Responds to US Midterm Election] Today (November 4), after US media predicted a Democratic victory in the midterm elections, allowing them to regain control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, former US President Barack Obama, a Democrat, posted on social media. He stated that the American people have sent a clear message—they want politics to unite them, not divide them, and they want leaders to provide concrete solutions to the problems they face. He also stated that although the current US administration still has two years left in its term, the Democrats' task now is to go all out to implement reforms where they can make a difference, avoid further damage, and lay the foundation for future development. (CCTV International News)

17:08:21

Sources say Canada has proposed purchasing Type 212CD submarines in two batches.

17:08:14

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,040.18/ounce, up 2.80% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,050.20/ounce, up 2.79% on the day.

17:07:39

[Autumn Grain Area Expected to Increase Slightly This Year; Over 90% Harvest Completed, Bumper Harvest Assured] The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on the 4th that the autumn grain area is expected to increase slightly this year, with over 90% harvested, and a bumper harvest is assured. In recent years, my country has intensified its efforts to promote a new round of grain production capacity expansion to 100 billion jin (50 million tons), focusing on stabilizing acreage, increasing yield per unit area, and reducing losses to promote stable grain production. This year's summer grain output reached 301.49 billion jin (150.85 million tons), exceeding 300 billion jin (150 million tons) for the first time, setting a new historical record. Early rice output reached 56.58 billion jin (23.85 million tons), remaining stable above 56 billion jin (23 million tons) for six consecutive years. Total grain output for the year is expected to remain above 1.4 trillion jin (600 million tons) for the third consecutive year. (Xinhua News Agency)

17:03:13

European Central Bank: Wage tracking index projected at 2.4% for the second half of 2027.

17:02:47

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI closed down 0.3% at 1616.56 points.

17:02:33

According to data from the European Central Bank's wage tracker, wage growth is projected to be 2.7% in the second half of 2026.

17:02:22

The European Central Bank projects wage growth of 2.8% in the second quarter of 2027 and 2.4% in the third quarter.

17:02:12

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced that to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system, it will conduct a RMB 300 billion outright reverse repurchase operation on November 5, 2026, using a fixed-quantity, interest rate bidding method with multiple price levels. The operation will have a term of 3 months (91 days) and a maturity date of February 4, 2027 (postponed if it falls on a holiday).

17:00:00

Eurozone October SPGI Services PMI Final Reading

Previous : 51.70 Forecast : 51.70

US Dollar

Euro

Published Value 51.40

17:00:00

Eurozone October SPGI Composite PMI Final Reading

Previous : 51.90 Forecast : 51.90

US Dollar

Euro

Published Value 51.70

16:56:42

[Italy's Composite PMI Falls to 50.8 in October, a Five-Month Low] ⑴ In October 2026, the S&P Global Italy Composite PMI fell slightly to 50.8 from 51.0 in September, marking its lowest level since May, indicating that private sector activity was still expanding, but at a moderate pace. ⑵ This slight slowdown was mainly due to a faster contraction in manufacturing output, offsetting stronger growth in the service sector. ⑶ New business continued to grow modestly, with the service sector remaining the only source of expansion. Employment also rose slightly, broadly in line with historical averages. ⑷ Meanwhile, cost pressures rose to their strongest level in four years, with both manufacturing and services pushing up costs. Output-based inflation also accelerated to its highest level since early 2023.

16:55:25

Sources say Syrian President Ahmed Shahra has led a high-level delegation to Riyadh.

16:54:51

Sources say Moeve has also agreed to sell its Algerian gas assets, a move that will mark its exit from the upstream business.

16:54:37

[UK gilt yields fall] The yield on 10-year UK gilts fell to 5.23% on Wednesday, following a decline in US Treasury yields after a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections. The Democrats' control of the House of Representatives is seen as reducing the likelihood of further deficit-expanding legislation by the Trump administration, thus easing market concerns about federal borrowing. Meanwhile, investors are preparing for the Bank of England's expected resumption of monetary tightening on Thursday, widely anticipated to be its first rate hike since 2023. Inflationary pressures from the Iran war, coupled with the resilience of the UK economy, have strengthened the case for raising borrowing costs. However, policymakers are expected to counter market expectations of multiple rate hikes next year.

16:54:24

[Sweden's Central Bank Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points and Hints at Further Tightening] Sweden's central bank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.0% at its November meeting, in line with market expectations, pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in over a year. This is the central bank's first rate hike since September 2023, with policymakers citing stronger economic activity and rising costs due to supply disruptions as a potential driver of inflation. The Swedish central bank also stated that it may further tighten policy over the next year if the inflation and economic activity outlook develops as expected, and reiterated its September policy rate forecast.

16:54:17

[Italy's Private Sector Expansion Slows to Five-Month Low in October] In October 2026, the S&P Global Italy Composite PMI edged down to 50.8 from 51.0 in September, the lowest level since May, indicating that private sector activity was still expanding, but at a moderate pace. This slight slowdown was mainly due to a faster contraction in manufacturing output, offsetting stronger growth in the services sector. New business continued to grow modestly, with the services sector remaining the only source of expansion. Employment also rose slightly, broadly in line with historical averages. Meanwhile, cost pressures rose to their strongest level in four years, with both manufacturing and services pushing up costs. Output-charge inflation also accelerated to its highest level since early 2023.

16:54:09

Prices of Ukrainian dollar bonds maturing in 2034 rose to their highest level since September last year.

16:51:08

South African President speaks about losing US trade preferences: Being excluded from the African Growth and Opportunity Act is indeed a negative impact on us, and we hope to focus more on bilateral trade agreements.

16:50:00

France's final SPGI Composite PMI for October

Previous : 48.40 Forecast : 48.40

US Dollar

Euro

Published Value 46.60

16:49:48

Fox News Decision predicts that Republican Senator Pete Ricketts will win his first full term. The former governor has served in the Senate since 2023.

16:48:42

The euro has just broken through the 178.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 178.01, up 0.24% on the day.

16:48:05

[Spain's Registered Unemployment Increases by 43,128 in October, Exceeding Expectations] ⑴ In October 2026, the number of registered unemployed in Spain increased by 43,128 from the previous month, reaching 2.42 million, still the lowest level for the same month since 2007. ⑵ Analysts had previously expected an increase of 18,700. ⑶ The number of registered unemployed rose in most sectors, with the service sector increasing by 26,853 (1.58%), industry by 1,911 (1.06%), and agriculture by 1,547 (2.21%). ⑷ The construction sector remained largely unchanged (increasing by 102, 0.06%), while the number of unemployed without prior work experience increased by 12,715 (4.87%).

16:46:48

Spain's MOEVE: Agreed to sell Algerian oil assets to Indonesia's state-owned oil company for an undisclosed amount.

16:45:01

Italy's October SPGI Services PMI

Previous : 51.70 Forecast : 51.50

Euro

Published Value 52

16:45:00

Italy's October SPGI Composite PMI

Previous : 51 Forecast : -

Published Value 50.80

16:41:21

[Sweden's Central Bank Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points to 2.0%, Hinting at Further Tightening] ⑴ The Swedish central bank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.0% at its November meeting, in line with market expectations, as borrowing costs rose to their highest level in over a year. ⑵ This is the central bank's first rate hike since September 2023, with policymakers citing stronger economic activity and rising costs due to supply disruptions as a potential driver of inflation. ⑶ The Swedish central bank also stated that it may further tighten policy over the next year if the inflation and economic outlook develops as expected, and reiterated its September policy rate forecast.

16:39:30

The Swedish central bank stated that this move was not intended to affect the size of long-term foreign exchange reserves.

16:38:55

The Swedish central bank also plans to replace the foreign exchange swaps used for hedging.

16:38:41

The Swedish central bank plans to fund part of its foreign exchange reserves through foreign currency loans from the Swedish National Debt Office.

16:38:16

The Swedish central bank plans to provide approximately 200 billion Swedish kronor in financing.

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