Reuters source likely to approve another production hike on Sunday

TSA delays hit 3 hrs at IAH! Travelers vent as shutdown impacts travel. Watch for travel stock volatility.

China has ended a long-standing tax break on gold sales, removing VAT offsets for retailers buying from the Shanghai Gold Exchange. ANZ said the move disappointed investors and could reshape pricing in the world’s biggest gold market.

HSBC expects the U.S. dollar to bottom in early 2026 as Fed rate cuts and uncertainty over the next chair weigh on sentiment. The bank says a busy week of Fed speeches and U.S. data could test dollar bears in the near term.

The Kremlin said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s Nov. 3–4 visit to China is “very important,” highlighting plans to meet Premier Li Qiang and possibly President Xi. Peskov said the trip reflects strong, ongoing Russia–China cooperation.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai and deliver a keynote address, Xinhua reported. The event, running November 5–10, highlights Beijing’s push to promote global trade and investment.

China's factory PMI contracts 7th month, trade tariffs bite. Asia mixed ahead of data. Watch for manufacturing gloom.

November futures flat after October's +2% rally. Traders eye earnings, AI, and Fed for next moves. Choppy action expected.