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Group 1 - Gold prices surged, reaching a high of $4,173.31, closing at $4,163.78, with a 0.8% increase [1] - The U.S. stock market experienced a four-day rally, with the Dow Jones up 0.67%, S&P 500 up 0.69%, and Nasdaq up 0.82% [1] - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell to a seven-month low of 216,000, down by 6,000 from the previous week, but continued claims rose to 1.96 million, the highest since November 2021 [1][3] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicated a further decline in overall consumer spending, although high-end spending remains resilient [3] - Market expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut in December have risen to 85%, with JPMorgan changing its stance to predict a rate cut in December [5] - The U.S. extended the exemption period for certain tariffs on China until November 10, 2026, related to technology transfer and intellectual property issues [5] Group 3 - Several Wall Street institutions are optimistic about the U.S. stock market outlook, with Deutsche Bank predicting the S&P 500 could reach 8,000 by the end of 2026, indicating an 18% upside [7] - JPMorgan highlighted the resilience of the U.S. economy and the ongoing AI supercycle as strong fundamental support for the stock market [7] Group 4 - The White House was placed on lockdown following a shooting incident near its vicinity, with President Trump emphasizing that the assailant will face severe consequences [9] - Tensions in the Caribbean region remain high, with Trump indicating a potential dialogue with Venezuelan President Maduro amid concerns of U.S. military action [10] Group 5 - The EU reiterated its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and financial needs, proposing a plan to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine [12]