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The report lists scheduled remarks by several Federal Reserve officials and Germany’s Bundesbank president, plus expected results from major Japanese banks and Generali. These are calendar items rather than completed events.
The report’s economic calendar lists eurozone flash third-quarter GDP and employment figures for November 13. It does not provide results or a primary-source release.
The report lists a US producer-price inflation release due on November 13, forecasting headline PPI at 0.4% month on month and core PPI at 0.3%. These are forecasts, not released results.
The supplied morning market snapshot described Nasdaq 100 futures around 0.3% lower and mixed-to-firmer Asian equities after the previous US session’s Nvidia-led decline. No independently corroborated index snapshot was supplied.
The supplied report placed USD/JPY near 159.97 and the dollar index around 103.10 in its early-morning indicative snapshot. The yen threshold may draw attention to possible Japanese official action, but no intervention is confirmed.
The supplied morning snapshot showed indicative gold around $3,915, up roughly 1% overnight, and silver around $50.14 after previous-session declines. These are time-specific CFD values and not independently verified live spot prices.
Bitcoin traded below $70,000 on November 13, with coverage describing a cascade of leveraged liquidations. Liquidation totals vary by exchange coverage and observation window, so the report’s $1 billion-plus claim requires a consistent definition.
Bloomberg reported that Anthropic’s IPO had drawn roughly six times more orders than shares available. Reuters noted that the demand figure and allocations could change, and the expected Nasdaq debut was November 19.
Cisco reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $18.5 billion, up 24% year on year, and raised its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings outlook. It also lifted its AI infrastructure revenue expectation from hyperscaler clients.
The November 12 US 30-year Treasury bond auction cleared at a high yield of 5.441%, with $25 billion offered. The result sits alongside a broader market discussion of rising long-term yields.
The supplied report states that US Energy Information Administration data showed an increase in crude inventories. No inventory volume or official release link was provided in the document.
Initial unemployment claims rose to 200,000 in the latest US weekly release from a revised 191,000, according to reporting on November 12. The labor market nevertheless remained relatively resilient.
The UK economy grew 0.7% quarter on quarter in July–September 2026 after 0.5% growth in the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics said. Output was 1.9% higher than a year earlier.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain in retaliation for an alleged attack in southern Iran. The United States and Bahrain had not immediately confirmed the strike or any damage.
Yemen’s Houthis said they attacked a Saudi East–West oil pipeline pumping station, a Yanbu facility and an Aramco site in Riyadh. A Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two drones; the reported successful strikes were not independently confirmed.
The supplied morning report says President Trump indicated he did not need a deal with Iran and Brent rose about 3.3% in Thursday trading. The exact quotation and market settlement need independent corroboration.
Nvidia announced on November 12 that Jensen Huang resigned as CEO, president and director, with CFO Colette Kress taking the interim leadership role. The stock closed 4.3% lower after an intraday selloff.
A Bloomberg account published on November 13 describes a change in Jensen Huang’s behaviour during his final days leading Nvidia. Citing a person familiar with the situation, Bloomberg reported that Huang became less engaged in discussions and used dismissive phrases as scrutiny over his personal relationships intensified. These descriptions are attributed to Bloomberg’s sources, not independently established observations. Nvidia confirmed on November 12 that Huang had resigned and that finance chief Colette Kress was appointed interim CEO.
Nvidia confirmed on 12 November that co-founder Jensen Huang had resigned as chief executive, president and a director, effective 11 November. The company appointed longtime finance chief Colette Kress as interim CEO while searching for a permanent successor. Nvidia shares closed 12 November at $166.19, down 4.3% on the session, after a much steeper intraday fall. CBS News estimated the chipmaker had shed nearly $500 billion in market value since the previous week's US market close. That valuation loss is an estimate tied to a particular comparison period, not a one-day closing loss.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on 12 November that reunification with Taiwan must be achieved, describing it as a historic mission during a speech marking the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen. Xi reiterated Beijing’s preference for peaceful reunification under its proposed “one country, two systems” framework. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council rejected the proposal, saying its government and public would not accept Communist Party rule. Xi did not announce military action or a deadline for reunification.
China has accused the United States of using espionage allegations connected to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as a pretext for restrictions on Chinese technology. A report published on November 12 says Beijing rejected the spying narrative amid renewed scrutiny of Huang and US controls on advanced AI chips. The intelligence allegations remain disputed, and the latest remarks do not themselves establish that Washington has announced a new restriction.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said its October survey showed the 12-month UK house-sales expectations balance fall to -17, the weakest since July 2023. Rising mortgage rates and subdued buyer demand weighed on surveyors’ outlook, Reuters reported. The reading is a survey balance, not a 17% fall in completed house sales.
Alphabet’s first Hong Kong-dollar and Singapore-dollar bond sales drew about $5 billion in preliminary orders, Reuters reported. Demand exceeded HK$24 billion for three Hong Kong tranches and S$2.5 billion for four Singapore tranches. The planned borrowing would support financing flexibility as Alphabet invests heavily in AI infrastructure. Final sizes and pricing were not yet confirmed.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces fresh scrutiny after The New York Times reported an alleged relationship with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare, citing five people who worked at the company. Reuters reported that Nvidia’s board was meeting to consider Huang’s future amid allegations concerning his personal relationships and an investigation into possible foreign intelligence targeting. Nvidia shares fell more than 8% in extended trading after reports of a possible leadership change. The alleged Powell relationship has not been independently established, and Nvidia had not confirmed a decision to remove Huang in the reports reviewed.
Japan’s corporate goods price index rose 7.1% year on year in October, faster than September’s 6.8% and above a 6.5% median forecast, according to Bank of Japan data reported by Reuters. The yen-based import price index increased 24.8% on the year, highlighting import-cost pressures. Markets are weighing a possible December BOJ rate increase; no decision has been made.
Elon Musk said he would be honoured to hire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after an X user suggested the move, according to reports on 12 November. His comment follows reports that Nvidia directors were considering Huang’s future amid scrutiny of personal-relationship allegations and a company investigation into a possible foreign intelligence effort. Nvidia has not announced Huang’s removal, and Musk’s response was not a formal job offer.
Nvidia shares fell more than 8% in extended trading after reports that its board was meeting to consider chief executive Jensen Huang’s future. Reuters reported the leadership review amid allegations concerning Huang’s personal relationships and questions about export controls. A decision to remove him had not been confirmed in the source report.
The 11 November morning report cited indicative Brent near $94.6 and WTI near $86.7 amid uncertainty about US–Iran diplomacy and restrictions on shipping through Hormuz. The underlying development - Trump signalling no imminent strikes and Brent falling - was already covered by Piplix on 11 November. These price snapshots are not standalone new verified geopolitical events.
The 11 November morning market report described gold around $4,058 and silver near $52.81, recovering from the previous session’s sharp inflation-driven declines. These were indicative CFD snapshots as of the report time, not verified current spot prices. The underlying catalyst was the already published US CPI release.
The Financial Times reported on 11 November that bankers are considering raising Anthropic’s IPO price above the previously announced $70–$78 indicative range following investor demand. This is under consideration and is not an officially priced deal or a final confirmed increase. Piplix has already published the initial price range and planned offering.
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on 10 November that policymakers should deliver at least two additional 25-basis-point rate increases to address persistent inflation. She said the pace might quicken during winter depending on economic and market conditions. These comments outline one policymaker’s view rather than a committee decision.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on 10 November that he favours at least a 25-basis-point increase in December and that policymakers should consider a 50-basis-point move if October core consumer inflation is near 0.3% or higher. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics subsequently reported a 0.3% core CPI increase for October. Waller did not announce a Federal Reserve decision; the remarks represent his personal policy preference.
Bitcoin traded near $75,965 against USDT at a timestamped 03:30 UTC snapshot on 6 November 2026, down about 5.87% over the preceding 24 hours, according to exchange data cited by Phemex. The report cites a separate CoinGlass rolling 24-hour liquidation dashboard near 03:32 UTC showing $325.18 million in BTC-related liquidations and about $1.24 billion across all displayed tracked instruments. Because that aggregate includes some stock-linked instruments, the $1.24 billion figure should not be presented as purely crypto liquidations. These are time-specific observations, not current live quotes.
The Bank of England increased Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% on 5 November 2026. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8–1 for the increase; the dissenting member favoured a larger 50-basis-point rise to 4.25%, not an unchanged rate. The central bank cited energy-led inflation risks from the Middle East conflict and projected UK inflation near 5% by mid-2027. The committee said subsequent decisions are not on a predetermined path. This is an actual decision, not the preceding 4.00% market forecast.
BTC/USD around $78,184 on 2 November, up about 2.2% from its preceding snapshot. The report links the rebound to Binance’s phased reopening of withdrawals after a major hack. It does not establish that the reopening was the sole cause of the price move.
Binance said it would resume withdrawal access in phases from 1 November 2026, covering bitcoin, ether and selected stablecoins and other assets as security reviews passed. It said about 95% of the stolen token assets had been covered or replenished, with the remaining 5% mostly less-liquid assets. A Reuters follow-up reported customer withdrawals following the restart. The earlier hack itself is already covered on Piplix.
Asian equity markets exhibited sharp divergence on Thursday. Tech-heavy indices saw steep headwinds, with the KOSPI sinking sharply and Nikkei 225 shedding 1.3% following Wall Street's tech drawdown and hotter U.S. inflation data. Conversely, Indian equities surged over 1.7%, propelled by enterprise IT earnings and domestic capital inflows taking advantage of foreign institutional rotation.
Tata Consultancy Services shares rose 5.2% to ₹2,183.90 in trading on 9 October, Reuters reported. Its annualised AI revenue reached $3.1 billion in the July–September quarter, growing nearly 20% from the preceding quarter. The share move is an intraday observation. Annualised revenue represents a run rate and should not be presented as revenue earned entirely during that quarter.
Wall Street ended higher as Microsoft and other AI-related stocks rallied, helping markets overcome pressure from rising oil prices and Treasury yields. Investor focus remained on technology gains and changing expectations for interest rates.
SoftBank is preparing to price an $11 billion bond sale as the group seeks to raise funds for its investment in OpenAI. The deal highlights SoftBank’s continued focus on financing its AI-related investments.
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