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Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - Federal Reserve Governor Waller indicates a potential shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy, advocating for a rate cut at the upcoming December meeting due to concerns over a weak labor market [2][9] - Waller estimates ex-tariff inflation to be around 2.4% or 2.5%, suggesting that inflation is not a major problem given the weak labor market [3][9] - A more meeting-by-meeting approach is expected by January, with Waller acknowledging the challenges posed by new data influencing future rate decisions [3] Geopolitical Developments - Ukraine's delegation for peace plan talks is returning from Geneva, following discussions between Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan regarding a potential peace plan [4][9] - Erdogan has expressed readiness to mediate in the conflict, indicating broader international engagement on the issue [5] US Agriculture Sector - US Agriculture Secretary Rollins announces that aid for farmers is expected to be unveiled in the week following Thanksgiving, with a formal announcement anticipated soon [6] - China has resumed purchasing US soybeans, which could significantly boost US agricultural exports and farmer incomes [7][9] Market Movements - Spot gold prices have surged past the $4,080/oz mark, climbing 0.36% intraday, reflecting investor uncertainty or a flight to safety [10][9] - In US pre-market trading, major indices show gains, with tech giants like Google and Tesla leading the pack with increases of 3.5% and 2.1% respectively [11][9] Housing Market Imbalance - The US housing market experienced a significant imbalance in October, with home sellers exceeding buyers by 37%, marking the widest gap recorded since 2013 [13][9] - A report from the San Francisco Federal Reserve suggests that tariffs contribute to lower inflation and weaker aggregate demand, leading to higher unemployment [14]

日本在与台湾邻近的西南诸岛部署进攻性武器，中国外交部回应：刻意制造地区紧张，挑动军事对立。这一动向极其危险，需要引起周边国家以及国际社会的高度警惕。中方有决心有能力捍卫国家领土主权。 ...

Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation https://t.co/B8HJapIQJ2 ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Japan's military build-up is a response to increasingly aggressive neighbors in China and North Korea [1] - The build-up is also due to an ever more unreliable ally in America [1]

Japan’s defense minister said plans to deploy missiles to the post were on track as tensions smolder between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan https://t.co/51pH3X1kCJ ...

Be in no doubt that this is a perilous moment. America’s proposal prescribes a deeply insecure future for Ukraine and richly rewards Vladimir Putin’s aggression https://t.co/lbCOXdsevI ...

Japan and the Philippines would struggle to stay out. But what about the rest? https://t.co/STZV09ZEMY ...

As long as the Ukraine war continues and Xi Jinping remains a supporter of Vladimir Putin, there are limited prospects for improvement in Europe’s relationship with China https://t.co/AjHylYnr61 ...

The U.S. is pushing ahead with plans to build communities for Palestinians on the Israeli side of the line dividing Gaza, in hopes of pulling civilians away from areas controlled by Hamas https://t.co/VL7q5RhD6G ...