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🇬🇧 United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Oct) $GBP Actual: 52.8 Forecast: 51.8 Previous: 51.9

🇬🇧 United Kingdom S&P Global Services PMI (Oct) $GBP Actual: 53.1 Forecast: 51.8 Previous: 52.1

🇬🇧 United Kingdom S&P Global Composite PMI (Oct) $GBP Actual: 53.1 Forecast: 51.8 Previous: 52

Girl arrested in Ukraine accused of poisoning soldier with Russian-supplied drugs Ukrainian police arrested a 17-year-old girl on suspicion of poisoning a soldier with drugs supplied by Russian intelligence services, leading to his death. The girl allegedly contacted a Russian operative via Telegram and received methadone, an opioid analgesic, which she then administered to the soldier. This incident raises concerns about Russia recruiting minors for intelligence operations. piqmarkets.com/story/girl-ar…

China's 'national team' buys stocks as market flashes bearish signs China's state-owned investment funds intervened in the stock market on Friday, with ETFs seeing significant inflows, as shares slid into bear territory. Investors are questioning AI sector valuations and broader economic troubles, with the CSI 300 Index falling 20% from its June high. piqmarkets.com/story/china-s…

Typhoon Champi cancels hundreds of flights, shuts Taiwan Typhoon Champi caused hundreds of flight cancellations across East Asia on Friday as it neared Taiwan's northeast coast. The storm prompted school and office closures, with authorities urging people to avoid coastal and mountainous areas. One person died, 171 were injured, and 1,000 evacuated. piqmarkets.com/story/typhoon…

Philippines seeks US help for energy security amid deepening military ties The Philippines is seeking to build its oil stockpile with the help of the United States, a move that observers say could deepen strategic military ties between the two nations. The initiative comes as the Philippines faces energy security challenges that could impact its strategic autonomy and U.S. military operations in the region. piqmarkets.com/story/philipp…

Russian satellite maneuvered dangerously close to Finnish spacecraft A Russian satellite, COSMOS 2612, conducted a series of maneuvers in late September and mid-October, coming as close as 500 meters to the Finnish ICEYE-X36 satellite. Experts are analyzing Russia's motives, which could include testing capabilities, gathering intelligence, or sending a message to the Finnish company supporting Ukraine. piqmarkets.com/story/russian…

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HCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Oct) $EUR Actual: 51.7 Forecast: 52.6 Previous: 53

HCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Oct) $EUR Actual: 51.9 Forecast: 52.7 Previous: 53.1

HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Oct) $EUR Actual: 52.4 Forecast: 52.7 Previous: 52.9

Storms batter Spain, UK and Taiwan with heavy rain and high winds Torrential rain and high winds from Storm Adam have caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, leading to at least five deaths and the evacuation of thousands. Meanwhile, the UK is facing its first named winter storms, Austen and Boelo, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain, increasing flood risks. Super Typhoon Champi is also heading towards China and Japan after impacting Taiwan with extreme rainfall and disruptions. piqmarkets.com/story/storms-…

All 14 Indians aboard yacht involved in Yemen incident reported safe All 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen's coast are safe, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Friday. The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to be rescuing the boat and blamed Saudi Arabia for an attack near the Bab el-Mandeb strait. piqmarkets.com/story/all-14-…

Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar sign defense pact to boost cooperation Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Qatar signed a defense agreement this week, expanding cooperation in defense manufacturing, training, and research. The pact, known as the Badr Memorandum of Understanding, aims to deepen strategic partnerships among the four nations amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. piqmarkets.com/story/turkey-…

Israel orders army to prepare to fully close West Bank after attack Israel's military has been ordered to prepare for the complete closure of the West Bank following a deadly shooting incident. The order comes amid heightened tensions in the region. piqmarkets.com/story/israel-…

South Korea should resist nuclear populism South Korea's debate over acquiring nuclear weapons is intensifying, fueled by North Korea's nuclear advancements and growing public support for a domestic program. Experts warn that developing nuclear weapons could lead to greater instability and significant costs, advocating instead for strengthened U.S. extended deterrence and regional security cooperation. piqmarkets.com/story/south-k…