Trump and Canada's Mark Carney held their first call today - report (Canada denies it)

Govt shutdown fears ease, futures lift! Traders eye tech caution & worst month start since April.

US LNG exports surge, with new deals quadrupling YTD. Developers seek 15% higher fees amid rising costs, but buyers pay for energy security.

October BOJ summary reinforces market expectations of a rate hike in early 2026 if wage gains persist. Cautious tone from Ueda suggests the BOJ will move only once confident that inflation is sustained by higher pay.

Media sources - There are enough votes in the US Senate to end the shutdown There are at least 8 votes from Senate Democratic caucus in favor of a negotiated deal to end shutdown

FAA cuts ground flights! EWR, LGA, DTW see >50% delays. Over 2,200 flights axed Sunday. Travel chaos!

Japan PM Takaichi to examine new govt fiscal target for future that looks at fiscal state. ps. This new government is proposing a lot of stimulus for the Japanese economy. Keep that in mind.

Govt shutdown nears end! S&P 500 futures up 0.5%, Nasdaq 100 up 0.7%. Consumer sentiment dips, CPI/PPI delayed. Watch DIS, CRWV earnings.