Russian delegation said it is ready to discuss compromises at talks with Ukraine

PYPL rebounds 25% from lows! Beating earnings, launching dividends, and eyeing AI growth. Attractive P/E at 13.4 vs S&P 500's 32.

Gold holds $4k/oz as trade truce sparks long-term rivalry fears. 10% pullback may be over, but Fed rate cut hopes fade.

China's PMI drops to 49.0, signaling contraction. Exports face price wars, domestic demand weak. Stimulus calls grow.

China's PMI hits 6-month low (49.0), signaling contraction & price wars. Services tick up to 50.1. Growth slows to 4.8%.

FX option expiries at the 10am New York cut for Friday, October 31, 2025. Larger expiries clustered in USD/JPY and USD/CAD; moderate interest in EUR/USD and AUD/USD.

China official manufacturing PMI (October) 49.0 (expectd 49.6) services 50.1 (expected 50). China Manufacturing PMI in contraction for the seventh month in row, and hits a 6-month low

UK gilts offer best value in Europe, Nomura strategist says Nomura’s bullish stance highlights renewed investor appetite for gilts amid easing UK inflation and still-elevated yields.