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[US Midterm Elections and Tech Earnings Reports, RBA Rate Hike Under Scrutiny] ⑴ The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.85% overnight, with a 6-3 vote. ⑵ The US midterm elections were held throughout the day, with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate up for election. Control of Congress, fiscal policy, and regulatory trends are the focus. ⑶ The election results are expected to gradually become clearer overnight, requiring attention to overnight futures, bonds, and the US dollar. ⑷ Before the US stock market opens, several companies will release earnings reports, covering sectors such as consumer goods, energy, industrials, and pharmaceuticals. ⑸ September JOLTS job openings data will be released on Tuesday, with market expectations of approximately 7.11 million to 7.15 million, compared to 7.079 million previously. ⑹ September factory orders will also be released on the same day, with expectations of a 1.2% month-on-month increase, compared to a 0.1% increase previously. ⑺ The November RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is expected to be 46.2, compared to 46.8 previously. (8) The U.S. Treasury will release a notice regarding repurchase agreements and short-term bill auctions, and will auction $100 billion in 6-week Treasury bills. (9) After the U.S. stock market closes, several technology and financial companies will release their earnings reports, with artificial intelligence-related businesses becoming a key focus. (10) The market will focus on artificial intelligence chips, data center revenue and earnings guidance, as well as demand for artificial intelligence networks and servers. (11) In the coming days, the U.S. will release ADP employment, trade balance, ISM services data, and the October non-farm payroll report. (12) The Bank of England will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, and the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index will be released on Friday.