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Oil rose more than 2% after a Ukrainian drone strike damaged an oil depot at Russia’s Novorossiysk port. The strike comes as U.S. sanctions slow Russian oil unloading, adding to supply risks after a week of heavy selling.

China’s October data. The NBS blamed a tough external environment and firm caution but said emerging-sector manufacturing is growing and that stabilisation efforts provide a firm base for meeting full-year growth targets.

XRPC debuts with $58M volume, strongest of year, but closes down 7.8%. Crypto dips as XRP ETF faces volatility.

China's Oct industrial output (4.9%) & retail sales (2.9%) hit 1-yr lows. Policymakers face growth pressure amid trade war.

Bolivia's new prez eyes fuel subsidy reform; IMF sees 0.6% growth, 20.8% inflation. Reserves near zero.

Lean hog futures dump $2.70 as USDA hog price dips to $77.86. Pork sales hit 14-week high, but belly is the only primal higher.

Live cattle futures dumped $6.27, feeders fell $9.25 on weak cash trade & export data. Boxed beef prices slide.