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2025-10-30 Thursday

2025-11-04

14:12:02

World Gold Council: Investors have significantly increased their holdings of physical gold ETFs for the third consecutive quarter, adding another 222 tons, with global inflows reaching $26 billion.

14:11:37

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,960.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,959.72/ounce, up 0.75% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,972.10/ounce, down 0.71% on the day.

14:11:37

The World Gold Council reports that gold demand growth was primarily driven by investment demand, which surged to 537 tons in the third quarter, a 47% year-on-year increase and accounting for 55% of total net gold demand in the quarter. This growth was attributed to a powerful combination of factors: geopolitical uncertainty and volatility, a weakening US dollar, and investors' "fear of missing out (FOMO)" triggered by rising gold prices.

14:11:21

USD/CAD pair traded with a slightly weak bias, supported by hawkish signals from the Bank of Canada. Details>

14:10:01

The World Gold Council reports that global gold demand (including over-the-counter transactions) reached 1,313 tons in the third quarter of 2025, with a total value of US$146 billion, setting a new record for the highest quarterly gold demand.

14:09:35

[Institutions: Market Disappointed by Lack of Hawkish Stance from the Bank of Japan; Awaiting Kazuo Ueda's Speech] 1. Christopher Wong, FX strategist at OCBC Bank in Singapore, stated that the market was disappointed by the lack of a hawkish stance from the Bank of Japan, leading to a sell-off of yen bulls. Investors are awaiting more details from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda at a press conference, but the direction of the Bank of Japan's policy normalization ultimately points to interest rate hikes. 2. The policy divergence between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan should help support the downward trend of the USD/JPY exchange rate, although the Bank of Japan's slow pace of policy normalization may disappoint investors shorting USD/JPY.

14:05:37

Weekly apparent demand for rebar in China as of October 30

Previous : 226.01 Forecast : -

Published Value 232.18

14:05:35

China's weekly rebar output as of October 30

Previous : 207.07 Forecast : -

Published Value 212.59

14:05:33

Weekly inventory of rebar plants in China as of October 30

Previous : 184.63 Forecast : -

Published Value 171.71

14:05:32

China's weekly social inventory of rebar as of October 30

Previous : 437.48 Forecast : -

Published Value 430.81

14:05:27

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,400.00 mark, currently trading at 51,394.32, up 0.17% on the day.

14:04:43

Statistics Finland: Finland's GDP fell 0.2% year-on-year in September.

14:03:14

[HSBC Forecasts: RBA's Next Move Will Be a Rate Hike in 2027] 1. HSBC Australia's Chief Economist, Paul Bloxham, stated that unexpectedly strong Australian third-quarter inflation data has fundamentally altered the interest rate outlook. / 2. Key Points: With core inflation unexpectedly rising instead of falling back to the midpoint of the target range, the RBA has no room for rate cuts. The next rate adjustment is likely to be a rate hike in early 2027. 2. Inflation Reversal: Core inflation has risen again, deviating from the previously expected downward trajectory. 3. Stagnant Momentum: The fight against inflation has "completely stalled." 4. Policy Shift: This change fundamentally alters the outlook for official interest rates, ruling out the possibility of a near-term rate cut. This forecast suggests that the market may need to prepare for the RBA to maintain current high interest rates for several years.

14:02:26

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1590.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $1589.40/ounce, down 0.35% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1585.0/ounce, down 0.99% on the day.

14:01:06

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 51,439.93 points today, up 0.26%.

13:59:50

Royal Bank of Canada: Lowers its price target for Starbucks from $110 to $100

13:59:27

Lithium extraction from salt lakes rebounded after a period of volatility, with Tianqi Lithium and Tibet Urban Development & Investment both hitting their daily limit. Other stocks such as Guocheng Mining, Tibet Mineral Development, Ganfeng Lithium, Shengxin Lithium Energy, Tibet Summit Resources, and Jinyuan Shares also rose.

13:58:55

[General Motors Adjusts Production, Nearly 5,500 Employees on Unpaid Leave] 1. General Motors confirmed on October 29 that, to meet market demand, it has placed nearly 5,500 employees at its three plants on unpaid leave. 2. Detroit Factory Zero Plant: Of the 3,400 employees previously furloughed, approximately 1,200 will return to work in January with single-shift work, while the remaining 2,200 are awaiting return indefinitely. 3. Ohio Ultium Battery Plant: 1,400 employees will be laid off, with approximately 850 expected to return to work in May, and 550 considered for indefinite layoffs. 4. Spring Hill, Tennessee Plant: 710 employees will be temporarily laid off. This move aims to assess and adjust production plans for electric vehicles and related products based on demand.

13:55:33

Hyundai Motor stated that it does not expect explosive growth in the US electric vehicle market, but demand will recover to some extent after 2030.

13:51:51

[Nearly 100,000 Young Ukrainian Men Flee Ukraine in Just Two Months] According to Politico, nearly 100,000 young men have left Ukraine since Kyiv eased movement restrictions in August to cope with the conscription crisis. Media reports, citing data from the Polish border guards, indicate that 98,500 Ukrainians aged 18 to 22 crossed the border in September and October, compared to only 45,300 between January and the end of August.

13:51:35

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,500.00 mark, currently trading at 51,516.30, up 0.41% on the day.

13:49:04

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,970.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,970.14/ounce, up 1.02% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,982.60/ounce, down 0.45% on the day.

13:45:59

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that heavy rain and strong winds continue in parts of the central and southeastern Bahamas. Hurricane Melissa is located about 755 miles (1215 kilometers) southwest of Bermuda; maximum sustained winds are 100 mph (155 km/h).

13:41:28

[Heathrow Airport Website Experiences Inaccessibility] According to British media reports, the official website of London Heathrow Airport experienced an access failure on the 29th, but was restored to normal service the same day after emergency repairs. The website outage was related to a widespread network disruption. In addition to Heathrow Airport, the Scottish Parliament also suspended its voting procedures as a result. The network outage tracking platform "Network Detector" showed that network services for institutions and businesses such as the Royal Bank of Scotland, BT, and Asda supermarkets were also interrupted that day. British media reported that the network outage had a limited impact, and no flights were delayed or cancelled at Heathrow Airport. Heathrow Airport, located in west London, is one of Europe's busiest air hubs. In 2024, it handled a record 83.9 million passengers and 470,000 flights.

13:39:13

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,400.00 mark, currently trading at 51,415.34, up 0.21% on the day.

13:38:20

Sojitz Corporation: Has begun importing heavy rare earth elements produced by Lynas Rare Earths of Australia into Japan, and will continue to diversify its rare earth supply chain to help stabilize supply.

13:37:33

South Korean Presidential Office: Hopes to cooperate with Canadian Prime Minister Carney on energy matters

13:36:13

According to the latest data from Omdia, global smartphone shipments reached 320.1 million units in the third quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 3%, showing signs of recovery after a sluggish first half of the year.

13:35:30

ANZ Bank has raised its 0-3 month crude oil price target to $70 per barrel, citing increased risks to Russian oil supply and the expectation that OPEC+ will approve a 137,000 barrel per day production increase in December. Any impact on Russian oil exports is expected to be relatively short-lived, limiting further upside potential for oil prices.

13:34:41

ANZ Bank: US sanctions against Russian oil companies significantly increase risks to oil supply.

13:33:55

With the threat of increased production looming, the $60 mark for US crude oil is in jeopardy! The fate of oil prices rests on OPEC+. Details>

13:32:13

Statistics Netherlands: The Dutch manufacturing confidence index for October was -0.8 points, compared to -1.6 points in September.

13:31:49

[Hot News Recap: Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged, Reiterates Expectations for Further Rate Hikes] 1. As expected, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its policy rate unchanged at 0.5% on Thursday, while raising its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year and reiterating that it will continue to raise borrowing costs if the economy and prices move in line with its outlook. 2. The quarterly outlook report showed that the BOJ slightly raised its GDP forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and increased its inflation forecast for fiscal year 2026. The report maintained the wording from July, expecting core inflation to reach 2% by the latter half of the forecast period ending March 2027, with inflation risks "roughly balanced." 3. Policy board members Naoki Tamura and Hajime Takada dissented from maintaining the interest rate, reiterating their support for raising rates to 0.75%. The BOJ statement emphasized: "If the economic and price forecasts are realized, we will continue to raise the policy rate and adjust the strength of monetary support according to the degree of improvement." 4. Investors are focused on Governor Kazuo Ueda's 2:30 PM press conference, hoping he will provide clues about the timing and pace of future rate hikes. HSBC's chief Asia economist, Fred Neumann, stated, "With high inflation, a robust economy, and increased fiscal support, a rate hike by the Bank of Japan is only a matter of time, and officials may act soon." 5. Despite hawkish arguments that conditions are ripe, doves like Ueda tend to wait for more data to assess the impact of slowing US growth and Trump's tariff policies. New political variables further complicate the decision-making process—the inauguration of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week, with her loose monetary policy and expansionary fiscal policies prompting the market to postpone expectations of an October rate hike. 6. Previous surveys showed that most economists expect the central bank to raise rates in October or December, with almost unanimous consensus that rates will rise to 0.75% by the end of March. While Ueda hinted that the normalization path remains unchanged, he emphasized the need to be wary of external shocks disrupting the positive wage-price cycle.

13:28:25

[Institution: AI Server Shipments Forecast to Grow Over 20% Annually in 2026] On October 30th, according to TrendForce's latest AI Server industry analysis, in 2026, due to continued robust demand from cloud service providers (CSPs) and sovereign clouds, the demand for GPUs and ASICs will increase. Coupled with the booming development of AI inference applications, global AI Server shipments are expected to grow by more than 20% annually, rising to 17% of the overall server market.

13:28:01

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,300.00 mark, currently trading at 51,301.58, down 0.01% on the day.

13:26:51

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,950.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,949.86/ounce, up 0.50% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,963.00/ounce, down 0.94% on the day.

13:26:43

Industry insiders say OpenAI is considering filing for an IPO with securities regulators as early as the second half of 2026, with initial discussions suggesting a fundraising target of at least $60 billion.

13:26:07

[Analyst: Fed Rate Cut May Be Delayed to 2026] CBA analyst Kong stated that there is a clear division within the FOMC regarding the future policy path, coupled with the ongoing US government shutdown, leading Powell to adopt a more cautious stance. He pointed out that although a December rate cut is still expected, Powell's latest remarks are cautious, and the timing of the rate cut may be delayed until 2026.

13:24:10

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51200.00 mark, currently trading at 51204.99, down 0.20% on the day.

13:21:23

[Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged, USD/JPY Strengthens in the Short Term] 1. The Bank of Japan announced that it would maintain its policy rate at 0.5%. Following the announcement, USD/JPY surged, briefly reaching 153.12, a three-day high, representing a gain of approximately 0.25%. Currently, the exchange rate has slightly retreated, trading around 152.86, having dipped as low as 152.16 during the decision period. 2. During the decision, two policy committee members, Hajime Takada and Naoki Tamura, raised dissent, advocating for a 25 basis point rate hike, indicating internal disagreement on tightening monetary policy. The market's disappointment with the expected rate hike in Japan became the direct trigger for the USD/JPY rise. 3. Simultaneously, the meeting between the leaders of China and the US released conciliatory signals, reducing the risk of escalating trade war and weakening the demand for the yen as a safe haven; the impact of Fed Chairman Powell's hawkish remarks during the Asian session also gradually faded, leaving the dollar lacking further upward momentum. 4. Technically, USD/JPY formed a double top pattern around 153.29. A successful break above this resistance level would open up further upside potential. The key support levels are 151.46, 149.38 and 146.60 respectively.

13:20:47

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy will issue export quotas for approximately 400,000 tons of copper concentrate to copper mining companies in Oman.

13:19:59

Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda: The yen may rise to around 120-130 against the dollar, as the interest rate differential between Japan and the US is expected to narrow sooner or later.

13:19:13

[German Machinery Manufacturers Call for Renegotiation of EU-US Tariff Agreement] On the 29th local time, the German Engineering Federation (DEF) issued a statement saying that the trade agreement reached between the EU and the US is "worthless" for the German and European machinery manufacturing industries. The statement argued that if the US includes more German and EU products in the steel and aluminum tariffs, it will severely impact German and EU machinery exports. The DEF stated that the so-called tariff agreement between the EU and the US poses a significant potential risk to the German and EU machinery industries because the US plans to include more products in the steel and aluminum tariffs. In December, the US is expected to impose a 50% tariff on approximately 200 types of machinery products, and in the worst-case scenario, could impose punitive tariffs as high as 200%. In August, the US already expanded the scope of EU machinery products subject to steel and aluminum tariffs, affecting approximately 40% of Germany and the EU's total machinery exports to the US. German Engineering Federation (DEF) President Kärrat stated on the 29th that if the US expands its tariffs in December, it is estimated that 56% of Germany's machinery exports to the US will be affected, impacting almost every sector of the machinery industry. Imposing import tariffs on European machinery products has not only failed to promote the US government's goals of protecting national security and revitalizing American industry, but has actually undermined these goals. This is because European-made machinery plays a crucial role in US production, especially in sectors vital to national security such as weapons systems, semiconductors, and aerospace. Kärrat stated that although the EU-US tariff agreement has been finalized, the EU must not let its guard down. The DEF calls for renegotiating the EU-US tariff agreement, as it fails to provide predictability and stability for the machinery manufacturing industry. (CCTV)

13:17:32

Goldman Sachs: The copper market is not expected to experience the anticipated supply shortages in the next six months.

13:17:09

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,960.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,959.97/ounce, up 0.76% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,972.70/ounce, down 0.70% on the day.

13:16:49

The USD/CNH exchange rate just touched the 7.1000 mark, last quoted at 7.1000, up 0.05% on the day; the USD/CNH exchange rate was last quoted at 7.1010, up 0.05% on the day.

13:16:13

Survey: Since mid-April, bets against the Thai baht have persisted, while bets against the Philippine peso have reached a new high since the end of November 2024. Investors are slightly bullish on the Singapore dollar.

13:15:17

[Arms Control Association Executive Director: No Reason for US to Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing] Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association (ACA), stated that the United States has no technical, military, or political reason to resume nuclear weapons explosion testing for the first time since 1992. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) needs at least 36 months to resume underground partial nuclear testing at the former nuclear test site in Nevada.

13:12:48

The FTSE China A50 index futures fell 1.01% on the day, closing at 15550.00.

13:11:56

Goldman Sachs: Current fundamentals justify a consolidation of copper prices towards the upper end of the $10,000-$11,000 per ton forecast range, and they do not believe the anticipated tight fundamentals in the copper market will materialize within the next six months.

13:09:16

[US Media Reveals Funding Sources for Military Personnel Salaries During Government Shutdown, Using Three Accounts] According to a report by Axios on the 29th, citing White House officials, the government budget team used three accounts at the last minute to raise approximately $5.3 billion to pay military personnel salaries by the 30th during the ongoing US federal government shutdown. The report states that the $5.3 billion came from: $2.5 billion from the Military Housing Fund to continue providing housing subsidies to military personnel; $1.4 billion from the Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation Fund, primarily used to pay salaries to US Army and Air Force personnel (this fund typically funds military research); and $1.4 billion from a Department of Defense procurement account used for building naval vessels, primarily used to pay salaries to the US Navy and Marine Corps.

13:07:42

Goldman Sachs maintains its forecast of a slight surplus in the copper market in 2026, even considering a significant decline in global refined copper production. This aligns with its previous forecast of a copper price of $10,500 per tonne in 2026.

13:06:23

A-share rare earth permanent magnet concept stocks bucked the trend and rose sharply, with Jiuling Technology surging over 10%, and Zhongke Magnetics, Galaxy Magnetics, Benlang New Materials, and Jinli Permanent Magnet all following suit.

13:05:38

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,970.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,969.44/ounce, up 1.00% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,983.00/ounce, down 0.44% on the day.

13:03:22

[Omdia: Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Subscribers to Double to 150 Million by 2030] Omdia released a report indicating that the number of global 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) subscribers is expected to double by 2030. The research points out that FWA is showing strong momentum, driven by major markets such as India and the United States, and is becoming the fastest-growing broadband access technology. Omdia predicts that the number of global FWA subscribers will grow from 71 million in 2024 to 150 million in 2030, at which point 5G FWA will account for 88% of all FWA connections. The 5G FWA market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23%, driving total FWA service revenue to $46 billion by 2030, with high-end 5G services gaining a larger share of the market.

13:03:18

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13600.00 mark, currently trading at 13599.54, down 0.67% on the day; the FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15600.00 mark, currently trading at 15599.00, down 0.69% on the day.

13:03:01

US President Trump: (Regarding India's reduction of Russian energy imports) India has done a very good job in this regard.

13:02:16

US President Trump: I had a very pleasant conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Carney.

13:02:06

US President Trump: The US nuclear test is legitimate in the global weapons testing landscape. Since other countries are conducting nuclear tests, it's important for us to do so as well. The test site location is yet to be determined; I hope to see a denuclearized world.

13:01:36

[Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates in December] Hirofumi Suzuki, chief foreign exchange strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, stated that the Bank of Japan's latest interest rate decision appears to be an independent decision based on its own assessment of the economic situation, and does not reflect political pressure. With the Sanae Takaichi government confirming policy continuity, the yen may continue to face downward pressure in the foreign exchange market. If the Bank of Japan continues to favor a gradual pace of rate hikes, it is expected to decide to raise rates at its December policy meeting.

13:01:01

Thailand's Ministry of Finance: Thailand's GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter is expected to exceed 1% year-on-year.

13:00:52

Thailand's Ministry of Finance projects an inflation rate of -0.2% for the whole of 2025 (compared to a July forecast of 0.4%).

13:00:30

Nomura Securities: Expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged in December, compared to previous forecasts of a 25 basis point rate cut.

13:00:08

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 4018.30 points, up 0.05%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4753.71 points, up 0.12%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13684.87 points, down 0.05%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3314.57 points, down 0.29%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 14540.25 points, down 0.24%.

12:58:57

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,000.00 mark, currently trading at 50,997.49, down 0.60% on the day.

12:42:25

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,200.00 mark, currently trading at 51,178.40, down 0.25% on the day.

12:38:05

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,980.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,982.21/ounce, up 1.33% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,991.30/ounce, down 0.23% on the day.

12:35:45

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,300.00 mark, currently trading at 51,304.92, down 0.01% on the day.

12:34:44

Spot gold rose 1.00% on the day, closing at $3,969.46 per ounce; COMEX gold futures were last quoted at $3,981.90 per ounce, down 0.47% on the day.

12:34:44

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,970.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,970.11/ounce, up 1.02% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,982.30/ounce, down 0.46% on the day.

12:30:14

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,960.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,960.02/ounce, up 0.76% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,972.60/ounce, down 0.70% on the day.

12:30:04

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1600.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1600.20/ounce, up 0.32% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1593.3/ounce, down 0.47% on the day.

12:29:04

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,100.00 mark, currently trading at 51,060.73, down 0.48% on the day.

12:21:13

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,950.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,950.04/ounce, up 0.51% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,962.20/ounce, down 0.96% on the day.

12:18:02

The euro just touched the 0.8800 level against the pound, last trading at 0.8800, up 0.11% on the day.

12:11:22

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,200.00 mark, currently trading at 51,127.71, down 0.35% on the day.

12:10:41

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,300.00 mark, currently trading at 51,292.01, down 0.03% on the day.

12:10:21

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,400.00 mark, currently trading at 51,374.46, up 0.13% on the day.

12:09:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,500.00 mark, currently trading at 51,499.09, up 0.37% on the day.

12:01:57

Thailand's Ministry of Industry: Manufacturing output rose 1.02% year-on-year in September.

12:00:30

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,940.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,940.24/ounce, up 0.26% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,951.70/ounce, down 1.22% on the day.

11:52:56

[China-US Summit Concludes] At noon local time on October 30, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea. The meeting lasted approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. (CCTV News)

11:52:18

[Capital Economics Predicts Next Bank of Japan Rate Hike Delayed to January] 1. Capital Economics predicts the Bank of Japan's next rate hike will be delayed until January next year. This prediction is based on three core factors: the Bank of Japan's decision to maintain its current interest rate, its weak inflation expectations, and continued concerns about the impact of US tariffs. 2. Lack of Tightening Signals: The Bank of Japan's latest quarterly outlook report is virtually unchanged and does not suggest a return to tightening (rate hikes) before December this year. 3. Weak Inflation Outlook: The central bank still expects underlying inflation to remain "weak" and explicitly forecasts that the inflation rate will fall below 2% in the first half of next year. This provides a rationale for maintaining the current interest rate. 4. Continued Concerns about the Impact of Tariffs: Although the Bank of Japan no longer believes that tariffs will generally drag down global trade and market sentiment, its assessment of risks to economic activity remains "tilted to the downside." 5. A key internal concern is that tariffs may lead to a decline in corporate profits, forcing companies to focus on cost reduction, ultimately dragging down future wage growth. Sustainable wage growth is a core prerequisite for the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates.

11:50:21

Vietnam's Ministry of Trade: Signs Memorandum of Understanding on Rice Trade with Singapore

11:46:58

[Former Russian Commander: Russian Navy Submarines Are More Modern Than US Submarines, Approximately 75% Equipped with Zircon Missiles] Admiral Vyacheslav Popov, former commander of the Russian Northern Fleet (1997-2001): "The Russian submarine force is in no way inferior to the United States. Moreover, it is ahead in some areas, including the modernization of our nuclear-powered submarines, which belong to the fourth generation. This proportion is about 60% for multi-purpose nuclear submarines; and as high as 80% for strategic nuclear submarines (nuclear-powered submarines)." Popov also emphasized that the United States has no diesel-electric (non-nuclear) submarines at all. In the last 10 years alone, the Black Sea Fleet and Pacific Fleet have added 12 of the latest Project 636 "Warsaw Woman" class submarines. He said: "They play an important role in the defense and security of the Russian maritime front. If we include the latest fourth-generation submarines in the Russian Navy's combat formation with non-nuclear submarines, the proportion is approximately 75%."

11:42:35

[Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged, Two Members Support Rate Hike to 0.75%] 1. Maintaining Interest Rates: The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its short-term interest rate at 0.5% by a 7-2 vote. Board members Hajime Takada and Naoki Tamura voted against the decision, advocating for a rate hike. Takada believes Japan has "escaped deflation" and has largely achieved its price stability target. Tamura pointed out that "upside risks to prices" are increasing, and monetary policy should be closer to a neutral level. 2. Economic Outlook: The Bank of Japan raised its economic growth forecast for this year, believing that despite lackluster export and output performance, domestic consumption remains strong. 3. Inflation Outlook: Short-term potential inflation may stagnate due to slower economic growth. Long-term inflation is expected to gradually recover, stabilizing at the 2% target level by fiscal year 2027. Policy Stance and Risks: Most members chose to remain patient, emphasizing the need to confirm that wage growth and inflation can continue to rise in tandem. Economic risks are skewed to the downside. Inflation risks are broadly balanced. Uncertainty surrounding global trade policy and its potential spillover effects on prices and markets are the main sources of external risk.

11:39:16

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,500.00 mark, currently trading at 51,498.69, up 0.37% on the day.

11:38:03

[Spot Gold May Test $3882 Support Level] 1. Technical analysis indicates that spot gold may test the support level of $3882/oz, with a high probability of breaking below this level and further down to $3796. The previous rebound triggered by the $3882 support has been completely reversed, and this reversal suggests that wave C will continue to advance towards the 100% target of $3796. 2. Once the gold price breaks below $3882, the support at $3915, the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the upward move from $3618, will also be considered breached. A break below $3882 would bring a stronger bearish signal, and the market may return to the vicinity of the September 18 low of $3628. 3. Short-term resistance is located at $3979. If this level is broken, the gold price may rebound to the $4022-$4076 range. 4. The daily chart shows that gold has broken below the $4004 support level and completed its retracement to that level. The end of the rebound opens the way for a further drop to $3772. The downside potential may not be limited to $3772. Analysis of the retracement from the $1810 uptrend suggests a further target of $3397, the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the rally from $1810.

11:37:49

[Globally, 42% of People Aged 50 and Over Face Retirement Savings Shortfall of at Least Ten Years] 1. A recent survey released by Fidelity International and the UK's National Centre for Ageing Innovation shows that 42% of people aged 50 and over globally face a retirement savings shortfall of at least ten years. 2. The survey indicates that the Asia-Pacific region demonstrates higher levels of initiative and participation in retirement preparation. Respondents in Taiwan (85%), Singapore (81%), and Hong Kong (79%) lead the world in retirement planning participation rates. The financial risks commonly worried about by respondents in this region are concentrated in four areas: rising healthcare costs, unexpected major expenditures, inflation, and insufficient savings. At the same time, their willingness to try new investment opportunities is also higher than in other parts of the world. 3. In terms of global asset allocation, cash savings (64%) remain the top choice for people aged 50 and over, with stocks and bonds accounting for 33% and 20% respectively. Notably, the Asia-Pacific region holds a high proportion of cash (76%), indicating a relatively conservative investment preference.

11:33:32

[A-Share Midday Review: Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index Rises Over 2%, Quantum Technology Leads Gains] The three major indices opened mixed. As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.06%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.02%, the ChiNext Index fell 0.23%, and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index rose 2.05%. The total turnover of the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock exchanges in the morning session was 1.5591 trillion yuan, an increase of 125 billion yuan compared to the previous day. More than 3,200 stocks declined across the market. In terms of sectors and themes, quantum technology, steel, batteries, energy metals, software development, liquor, and port and shipping sectors led the gains; precious metals, CPO, PCB, lithography machines, education, and combustible ice sectors led the declines. On the market, quantum technology concept stocks collectively surged, with Fujida hitting the 30cm daily limit, Hexin Instruments hitting the 20cm daily limit, and Guodun Quantum, Keda Guochuang, and Weide Information all rising sharply.

11:32:45

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,600.00 mark, currently trading at 51,605.68, up 0.58% on the day.

11:32:15

The British pound has just touched the 202.00 level against the Japanese yen, currently trading at 202.00, up 0.27% on the day; the US dollar has just broken through the 153.00 level against the Japanese yen, currently trading at 153.01, up 0.20% on the day.

11:31:15

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 4018.86 points, up 0.06%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4754.15 points, up 0.13%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 13688.53 points, down 0.02%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 3316.64 points, down 0.23%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 14541.87 points, down 0.23%.

11:31:10

[my country's Largest 750kV Ultra-High Voltage Transmission Ring Network Put into Operation in Xinjiang] On October 30, the 750kV Qiemo Substation in Qiemo County was officially energized, marking the official commissioning of the 750kV transmission and transformation project around the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang, which took 15 years to build. This is my country's largest 750kV ultra-high voltage transmission ring network. After its commissioning, the power exchange capacity of all 750kV power grid sections in southern Xinjiang has been improved, with the power exchange capacity of key sections in the five prefectures of southern Xinjiang increasing by 20%, and the power exchange capacity of key sections in the four prefectures of southern Xinjiang increasing by 25%-50%. (CCTV)

11:30:14

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 51,484.66 points at midday, up 0.35%.

11:30:14

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 51,500.00 mark, currently trading at 51,515.31, up 0.40% on the day.

11:29:45

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: Risks Exist to Future Exchange Rate and Import Prices, Including International Commodity Prices

11:25:57

Following the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision, the US dollar continued to rise against the Japanese yen, gaining nearly 80 points at one point to reach a daily high of 152.95, a rise of about 0.15%. This was due to the Bank of Japan stating that the risks to the economic outlook were tilted to the downside and lowering its 2026 CPI growth forecast.

11:25:44

Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision: The economic outlook needs to be examined without preconceived notions to determine its feasibility.

11:25:25

Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Attention should be paid to recent developments such as fiscal expansion measures, particularly in the US and Europe, which could boost the global economy. The trade policies announced so far may trigger changes in globalization trends.

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