Sydney:12/24 22:26:56

Tokyo:12/24 22:26:56

Hong Kong:12/24 22:26:56

Singapore:12/24 22:26:56

Dubai:12/24 22:26:56

London:12/24 22:26:56

New York:12/24 22:26:56

2026-11-02 Monday

2026-11-06

09:17:07

[A Batch of New Technologies and Products to be Showcased at the 2026 "Light of the Internet" Expo] Today, the 2026 "Light of the Internet" Expo officially opened as an important part of the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. 671 companies from 54 countries and regions showcased over 1,000 new products and technologies. The expo, themed "Intelligent Interconnection, Intelligent Vision for the Future," features six themed exhibition areas: Air, Space, and Sea – New Connections; Intelligent Emergence – New Spaces; Human-Machine Symbiosis – New Entry Points, etc., comprehensively showcasing the development achievements of the "Intelligent Internet." Among them, a number of new Internet technologies and products, such as satellite Internet and 6G, are making their debut at the expo. This year's expo also adopts a scenario-based approach, showcasing over 100 embodied intelligent robots for industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and cultural and educational purposes, presenting high-value application scenarios where technological and industrial innovation are deeply integrated, jointly empowering production and daily life. This year, the "Light of the Internet" Expo emphasizes digital intelligence for all, increasing the number of social visitors and showcasing activities for young people, bringing cutting-edge technology into every household. The 2026 "Light of the Internet" Expo will run until November 5th, during which 115 digital innovation releases and 10 industry cooperation matchmaking events will be held. (CCTV)

09:07:47

[Hot News Recap: Iran and Qatar Hold Third Day of Talks; Diplomatic Window for US-Iran War Coexists with Post-Election Risks] 1. An official familiar with the negotiations stated that Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha on Sunday for their third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators, aiming to reach an agreement to end the US-Iran war. Previously, a Qatari delegation held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran last Friday, moving the meeting to Doha on Saturday and maintaining regular contact with Washington. 2. There are concerns that the conflict may escalate further after the US midterm elections on November 3. Trump previously stated that he would not launch new attacks on Iran before the election and that negotiations with Tehran had yielded positive results, but did not rule out further military action after the election. US Secretary of State Rubio stated on Saturday that Trump had not yet decided whether to launch a new round of attacks, but preferred a diplomatic solution. 3. Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated on Sunday (November 1) that the talks were "ongoing and progressing," with the aim of continuing consultations with Qatari mediators. Tehran is prepared on both a "defensive and diplomatic" front. He stated that a "two-day plan" is being discussed, but no final conclusion has been reached. Al Jazeera, citing its interview, reported that Iranian and Qatari negotiators have drafted a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of reaching a potential agreement with the United States. 4. Iran has repeatedly stated that it will strike U.S. and Israeli targets in neighboring countries should it face new attacks. Last Saturday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei ordered the armed forces to prepare for any attack, and the military subsequently announced enhanced readiness measures.

08:32:13

Australia's seasonally adjusted private building permits annual rate in September

Previous : 18.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 9.60

Previous

08:32:04

Australia's seasonally adjusted building permits annual rate in September

Previous : 10.30 Forecast : -

Published Value -0.80

Previous

08:31:51

Malaysia's October Manufacturing PMI

Previous : 49.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 51

Previous

08:30:00

Indonesia's October Manufacturing PMI (Seasonally Adjusted)

Previous : 52.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 54

Previous

08:28:43

[RNC Chairman Admits Republicans Have Voter Turnout Problem; Polls and Forecasts Show Democratic Advantage] (1) Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Groutas admitted that the Republican Party is facing a voter turnout problem as it faces greater pressure to maintain control of Congress. When asked on NewsNation's "The Hill Sunday" program whether the problem exists, he answered "yes," but said that Democrats tend to vote early, while Republicans tend to vote on Election Day; he expects national voter turnout to be high and that the base is motivated. (2) Groutas said that if Republican voters come out to vote, the Republican Party will win, and they cannot stand idly by thinking they can win without voting. He was likely referring to the warning from Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz: a large Democratic turnout could mean a "bloodbath" for Republicans on November 3. Cruz said on Friday's program that Democrats are full of energy and hate Trump; if the election ends today and only early votes are counted, the Republicans will suffer a crushing defeat. (3) Recent polls before Election Day show Democrats leading Republicans, with both Emerson College and CNN/SSRS polls showing Democrats leading by 10 percentage points. Decision Desk HQ, a partner of The Hill, predicts Democrats have an 83% chance of winning the House of Representatives and a 62% chance of winning the Senate. (4) Grotes said that this is why the president is out there every day, campaigning like an absolute machine; he must win the election, and voters need to come out and vote on Tuesday. Trump is holding multiple rallies across the country to campaign for Republican candidates; last Thursday, the RNC announced that Trump would hold telephone rallies in 19 states. In a press release, Grotes said that voters across the country want to hear Trump's voice before Election Day, and this 72-hour sprint will provide a huge boost in the final days.

08:23:00

[Karnah Says He Will Stop Further Funding for the Iran War; Poll Shows About 70% of Respondents Advocate for Ending the Conflict First] (1) California Democratic Representative Roe Kana said he will stop providing further funding for U.S. military operations in Iran as voters become increasingly dissatisfied with the ongoing war. “I will stop funding,” he said on Fox News Sunday. “The House and Senate should stop funding any further action in the Iran war. That’s what we did to stop the Vietnam War, and now we need to stop this Iran war.” He added that if people want the Iran war to continue and want higher gasoline and diesel prices, they “should vote Republican.” (2) Kana has co-sponsored several Iran war power resolutions with Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massey. War power resolutions are a privileged parliamentary procedure in the House and Senate that allows members to bypass House Republican leaders and force a full House vote on the matter; however, despite several attempts by him and other Democrats to push for such a vote, they have not been successful. (3) In a video caption, Cana advised voters to vote for former Michigan Republican Congressman Mike Rogers to “continue the war” or for Democrat Abdul-Al-Saeed to “end the war.” He wrote on social media that Democrats could vote to zero out funding for the Iran war; in response to “Trump calling me insignificant four times yesterday,” his response was to “bring down gas and diesel prices.” (4) A recent Associated Press-NORC poll found that about 70% of respondents said lawmakers should prioritize ending the conflict with Iran. The conflict, which has lasted for more than eight months, has resulted in the deaths of 21 U.S. soldiers and cost $47 billion as of October; this estimate does not include the cost of damaged U.S. military bases in the Middle East. (5) According to MS NOW, citing three senior officials from Gulf Arab states, attacks on Iran are expected to resume after the November midterm elections, with a new round of attacks scheduled for the following day.

08:03:59

Australia's October TD-MI Inflation Index (Year-on-Year)

Previous : 2.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 4.90

Previous

07:21:22

[Hot News Recap: OPEC+ Maintains December Production Target, 2027 Production Framework Becomes the Next Focus] 1. The seven core OPEC+ members held an online meeting on Sunday and decided to maintain their December production target, confirming market expectations that the organization will not make further policy adjustments before next year. The seven countries include Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Oman. 2. Although some Gulf members increased exports to compensate for supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran, most countries' actual production is still far below the target level. OPEC+ will retain an additional tier of production cuts of approximately 2 million barrels per day, covering most members, continuing until the end of 2026; it had previously completed the cancellation of the 1.65 million barrels per day production cuts agreed in 2023 in September. 3. The 21-member OPEC+ group is scheduled to meet on November 29, at which time analysts expect the 2027 production quotas to be decided. Rystad analyst Jorge Leon said Sunday's decision was relatively easy; the more important test will be the ministerial meeting on November 29, where the 2027 production framework will be determined. 4. Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Friday, with Brent crude settling near $118 a barrel, a new high since April, as traders prepared for a possible escalation of the war with Iran following the US midterm elections. The International Energy Agency and other agencies warned that a supply glut could occur in 2027 if oil supplies in the Gulf region return to normal. 5. Leon said OPEC+ faces difficult choices in formulating its 2027 plan, needing to consider the course of the US-Iran war, the speed of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential size of the surplus after the resumption of previously disrupted supplies. 6. Sources said OPEC+ needs to complete its member country capacity assessment in the fourth quarter before determining the 2027 production baseline. Due to the disruption of Middle East capacity expansion projects caused by the Iranian war, the assessment is expected to be completed by mid-November.

Real-Time Popular Commodities

Instrument Current Price Change

XAU

4045.39

-43.41

(-1.06%)

XAG

51.519

-0.266

(-0.51%)

CONC

91.51

0.99

(1.09%)

OILC

99.69

0.56

(0.57%)

USD

101.763

0.170

(0.17%)

EURUSD

1.1197

-0.0021

(-0.19%)

GBPUSD

1.3431

-0.0017

(-0.13%)

USDCNH

6.6664

0.0019

(0.03%)