Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
European Stock Markets Show Mixed Results
European stock markets traded in a mixed fashion on Tuesday as investors evaluated third-quarter corporate earnings amid uncertainty regarding global economic growth and interest rate trajectories.
As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany's DAX index was up by 0.5%, while France's CAC 40 fell by 0.1%, and the UK's FTSE 100 declined by 0.4%.
IMF to Update Global Growth Forecasts
The European Central Bank recently cut interest rates for the first time back-to-back since 2011 due to concerns over the region's economic activity. Later today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will update its global growth forecasts. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted a weak outlook for the global economy, emphasizing challenges in China and Europe.
Corporate Updates
In corporate news, HSBC shares dipped 0.4% after announcing the appointment of Pam Kaur as its first female finance chief and a consolidation into four business units. Conversely, SAP stock surged over 5% after raising its full-year targets, driven by a strong cloud business and artificial intelligence growth.
Mulberry rejected a second takeover proposal from the Frasers Group, labeling it as "untenable." InterContinental Hotels saw a 2% decline despite reporting growth in third-quarter room revenue, citing a subdued U.S. market. In contrast, Randstad shares rose 4% after slightly beating quarterly profit expectations.
Oil Prices Dip on Demand Concerns
Oil prices fell due to concerns about global demand, particularly from China. The Brent contract slipped 0.7% to $73.74 per barrel, while U.S. crude futures (WTI) fell 0.7% to $69.54 per barrel. The International Energy Agency's Fatih Birol warned that economic weakness in China would continue to hinder global oil demand.
