Germany wins the World Cup! Post-match chat thread

Cboe Global Markets has begun selling its Australian and Canadian units. The move follows ASIC’s approval for it to list companies, part of efforts to boost competition and challenge the ASX’s dominance.

South Korea factory activity contracts again as U.S. tariffs weigh on demand South Korea’s manufacturing momentum faltered as U.S. tariffs and weak demand dragged October PMI back below 50.

SKorea's factory PMI drops to 49.4 in Oct. Output & new orders contract amid US tariffs. Input costs rise.

Australian September Household Spending +0.2% m/m . September building permits +12% m/m.

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1171 – Reuters estimate

Wealth effect fuels spending: 1% stock gain adds 0.05% to consumption. AI stocks boost spending $250B!

Australia private inflation indicator higher at 3.1% y/y in October (prior 3.0%). While the uptick is modest, it reinforces the RBA’s cautious stance.