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President Trump and President Xi have scheduled talks for later this week in South Korea, marking their first face-to-face meeting since Trump's return to office. After two weeks of heightened tension, a preliminary framework was established that effectively takes the threatened 100% tariffs off the table.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent characterised the framework agreement as being "very successful." This diplomatic progress has created some optimism across markets that the world's two largest economies can avoid the deeper trade conflict that was threatening to destabilise supply chains and accelerate inflation.
Copper Tests Key Resistance
Following a dramatic Q3 that saw prices surge to a record high of $5.81 in July, before plummeting to $4.37 by early August, copper has been steadily recovering as supply fundamentals reassert themselves.
Since breaking through $5.00 in early October, prices have continued to gain strength, rising to $5.11 on October 9. Today's gap higher on trade talk optimism pushed prices back to this key technical level that has proven resistant since March.
A confirmed breakout above $5.24 could open the door to $5.50 and potentially higher, making copper worth watching closely this week as both supply constraints and improving US-China trade relations provide potential tailwinds.
Fed Rate Decision This Week
The Federal Reserve will meet this Wednesday for the October 28-29 policy meeting, with a quarter-point rate cut seemingly fully priced in by markets. Market pricing indicates a 100% probability of an October cut and an 88% chance of another reduction in December.
The key moment will come after the meeting during Fed Chair Powell's press conference — particularly on what he has to say about future rate policy and how the Fed views the balance of risks between inflation and employment.
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The longest government shutdown in US history has finally ended after 42 long days.
After a month and a half of political theatre, seven Democrats and one independent broke ranks and voted with Republicans to pass a stopgap measure. The Senate went 60-40, the House followed 222-209, and Trump signed it hours later.
The legislation includes three-year appropriations for the Agriculture Department, FDA, military construction, veterans affairs, and congressional operations, along with restoration of pay for federal workers and reversal of Trump administration layoffs through January.
However, the most contentious issue, healthcare subsidies, has been kicked down the road to a December Senate vote.
Trump signs bill to end longest shutdown in history
COVID-era ACA subsidies expire at year-end. When they do, premiums for the average subsidised household will more than double from $888 to $1,904 per year, with an estimated 3.8 million people losing coverage entirely.
If the December vote fails, which is likely considering how far apart the two parties are on the topic, we could see a new shutdown begin in January.
What Happens Next?
This Week:
Federal employees return to work.
Paychecks start flowing again.
SNAP benefits get restored for 42 million people, though heating assistance won't come back for weeks.
National parks reopen.
Airports start to go back to normal.
December:
Senate votes on healthcare subsidies. It will probably fail.
Premium notices continue to be sent showing 2026 costs doubling.
January 30:
Government funding expires.
We do this whole thing over, except now the healthcare subsidies have already expired.
If Republicans and Democrats remain divided on budget priorities, another shutdown will likely begin.
By the Numbers:
Over the past 42 days, approximately 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed. Another two million worked without pay. Over 42 million had their food assistance delayed. And the FAA cut flights by 10% because air traffic controllers stopped showing up to work.
Further concern is the "data blackout" that has hampered Federal Reserve decision-making. Key economic indicators, including jobs reports, were suspended, leaving the Fed blind during an active rate-cutting cycle.
Meanwhile, separate analyses from Challenger, Gray & Christmas showed layoffs surged 183% in October, which would make it the worst October for jobs since 2003.
The Bottom Line
Today’s deal ended the shutdown, but it didn’t actually solve anything. The deal essentially kicks the can down the road to January while leaving the healthcare crisis unresolved.
With both parties divided on healthcare and spending priorities, and Trump lacking a comprehensive plan to address rising premiums and high deductibles, a resolution in the December vote seems unlikely.
If no compromise is accepted by the time Government funding expires on January 30, another shutdown is almost inevitable.
Impact of Australian Jobs Reports and U.S. Shutdown End on the Aussie
Markets retreated last week, pulling back about 2.5-3% from record levels. While the decline is modest, it is marked by several headwinds that could create further pressure this week.
Government Shutdown Reaches Historic Length
The ongoing shutdown has now reached record duration, and there's still no clear resolution in sight. Healthcare remains the primary sticking point between the two sides. Some reports suggest potential progress, but the jury's still out on whether any deal will materialise or gain bipartisan support before the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Key Economic Data May Be Delayed
The shutdown's impact extends to data releases. Market-influencing government reports, including jobs numbers and CPI data, may be delayed this week — CPI is still technically scheduled, but the shutdown could affect its release. This data delay will make it harder to gauge the economy's true direction and could inject further volatility into markets.
Earnings Season Continues to Impress
Despite these macro headwinds, corporate America is delivering exceptional results. We're seeing an 82% EPS beat rate and 77% of companies exceeding revenue expectations. While we're in the final 10% of S&P 500 reports, some important retail stocks are still due. These consumer-facing companies could provide valuable insights into spending patterns and economic health.
NVIDIA Tests Critical Support Level
AI stocks are facing pressure, with NVIDIA testing a key technical level around $180-$185. The stock experienced five consecutive days of losses before bouncing strongly on Friday with a major wick rejection. If support at $180 breaks, we could see a drop to $165. However, Friday's bounce suggests a possible retest of $193. This is a crucial moment for the AI sector leader, and its direction could influence broader tech sentiment.
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Key economic events
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Artificial intelligence stocks have begun to waver slightly, experiencing a selloff period in the first week of this month. The Nasdaq has fallen approximately 2%, wiping out around $500 billion in market value from top technology companies.
Palantir Technologies dropped nearly 8% despite beating Wall Street estimates and issuing strong guidance, highlighting growing investor concerns about stretched valuations in the AI sector.
Nvidia shares also fell roughly 4%, while the broader selloff extended to Asian markets, which experienced some of their sharpest declines since April.
Wall Street executives, including Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, warned of potential 10-20% drawdowns in equity markets over the coming year.
And Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 housing crisis, recently revealed his $1.1 billion bet against both Nvidia and Palantir, further pushing the narrative that the AI rally may be overextended.
As we near 2026, the sentiment around AI is seemingly starting to shift, with investors beginning to seek evidence of tangible returns on the massive investments flowing into AI, rather than simply betting on future potential.
However, despite the recent turbulence, many are simply characterising this pullback as "healthy" profit-taking rather than a fundamental reassessment of AI's value.
Supreme Court Raises Doubts About Trump’s Tariffs
The US Supreme Court heard arguments overnight on the legality of President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs, with judges from both sides of the political spectrum expressing scepticism about the presidential authority being claimed.
Trump has relied on a 1970s-era emergency law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), to impose sweeping tariffs on goods imported into the US.
At the centre of the case are two core questions: whether the IEEPA authorises these sweeping tariffs, and if so, whether Trump’s implementation is constitutional.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett indicated they may be inclined to strike down or curb the majority of the tariffs, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh questioned why no president before Trump had used this authority.
Prediction markets saw the probability of the court upholding the tariffs drop from 40% to 25% after the hearing.
Polymarket odds on Supreme Court upholding Trump's tariffs
The US government has collected $151 billion from customs duties in the second half of 2025 alone, a nearly 300% increase over the same period in 2024.
Should the court rule against the tariffs, potential refunds could reach approximately $100 billion.
The court has not indicated a date on which it will issue its final ruling, though the Trump administration has requested an expedited decision.
Shutdown Becomes Longest in US History
The US government shutdown entered its 36th day today, officially becoming the longest in history. It surpasses the previous 35-day record set during Trump's first term from December 2018 to January 2019.
The Senate has failed 14 times to advance spending legislation, falling short of the 60-vote supermajority by five votes in the most recent vote.
So far, approximately 670,000 federal employees have been furloughed, and 730,000 are currently working without pay. Over 1.3 million active-duty military personnel and 750,000 National Guard and reserve personnel are also working unpaid.
SNAP food stamp benefits ran out of funding on November 1 — something 42 million Americans rely on weekly. However, the Trump administration has committed to partial payments to subsidise the benefits, though delivery could take several weeks.
Flight disruptions have affected 3.2 million passengers, with staffing shortages hitting more than half of the nation's 30 major airports. Nearly 80% of New York's air traffic controllers are absent.
From a market perspective, each week of shutdown reduces GDP by approximately 0.1%. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the total cost of the shutdown will be between $7 billion and $14 billion, with the higher figure assuming an eight-week duration.
Consumer spending could drop by $30 billion if the eight-week duration is reached, according to White House economists, with potential GDP impacts of up to 2 percentage points total.
The longest government shutdown in US history has finally ended after 42 long days.
After a month and a half of political theatre, seven Democrats and one independent broke ranks and voted with Republicans to pass a stopgap measure. The Senate went 60-40, the House followed 222-209, and Trump signed it hours later.
The legislation includes three-year appropriations for the Agriculture Department, FDA, military construction, veterans affairs, and congressional operations, along with restoration of pay for federal workers and reversal of Trump administration layoffs through January.
However, the most contentious issue, healthcare subsidies, has been kicked down the road to a December Senate vote.
Trump signs bill to end longest shutdown in history
COVID-era ACA subsidies expire at year-end. When they do, premiums for the average subsidised household will more than double from $888 to $1,904 per year, with an estimated 3.8 million people losing coverage entirely.
If the December vote fails, which is likely considering how far apart the two parties are on the topic, we could see a new shutdown begin in January.
What Happens Next?
This Week:
Federal employees return to work.
Paychecks start flowing again.
SNAP benefits get restored for 42 million people, though heating assistance won't come back for weeks.
National parks reopen.
Airports start to go back to normal.
December:
Senate votes on healthcare subsidies. It will probably fail.
Premium notices continue to be sent showing 2026 costs doubling.
January 30:
Government funding expires.
We do this whole thing over, except now the healthcare subsidies have already expired.
If Republicans and Democrats remain divided on budget priorities, another shutdown will likely begin.
By the Numbers:
Over the past 42 days, approximately 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed. Another two million worked without pay. Over 42 million had their food assistance delayed. And the FAA cut flights by 10% because air traffic controllers stopped showing up to work.
Further concern is the "data blackout" that has hampered Federal Reserve decision-making. Key economic indicators, including jobs reports, were suspended, leaving the Fed blind during an active rate-cutting cycle.
Meanwhile, separate analyses from Challenger, Gray & Christmas showed layoffs surged 183% in October, which would make it the worst October for jobs since 2003.
The Bottom Line
Today’s deal ended the shutdown, but it didn’t actually solve anything. The deal essentially kicks the can down the road to January while leaving the healthcare crisis unresolved.
With both parties divided on healthcare and spending priorities, and Trump lacking a comprehensive plan to address rising premiums and high deductibles, a resolution in the December vote seems unlikely.
If no compromise is accepted by the time Government funding expires on January 30, another shutdown is almost inevitable.
Impact of Australian Jobs Reports and U.S. Shutdown End on the Aussie
Bullock明确指出,委员会在本次会议上"没有考虑降息",仅讨论维持现金利率不变及未来策略。她强调:"我们认为目前处于正确的位置,可以根据风险的出现作出响应。通胀数据显著高于预期澳大利亚统计局(Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS)公布的数据显示,2025年9月季度修正平均通胀(trimmed mean inflation)季度增长1.0%,年度增长3.0%,较6月季度的2.7%明显上升。这一数据"远高于8月《货币政策声明》中的预期"。
数据来源:澳大利亚证券交易所(ASX)RBA利率追踪器根据澳大利亚证券交易所(ASX)RBA利率追踪器公布的数据,截至澳大利亚东部夏令时2025年11月11日,ASX 30天银行间现金利率期货2025年12月合约交易价格为96.425。这意味着市场对12月会议降息至3.35%的预期概率仅为14%。从图表中可以看出,市场对降息的预期从10月下旬开始急剧下降。10月29日降息预期概率还有28%,到11月4日降息概率已降至11%,随后略微回升至14%左右。经济增长与金融条件评估Bullock指出,消费数据显示"6月季度私人需求的回升正在持续"。住房市场继续走强,"这是近期降息正在产生效果的迹象"。房价正在上涨,住宅建设成本在经历一段时间的疲软增长后也开始再次上升。信贷"对家庭和企业都容易获得"。关于货币政策立场,Bullock承认金融条件存在"混合信号":"信用利差和股票市场等因素表明情况略微宽松,而其他因素如人们将可支配收入投入抵押贷款的金额,以及信贷与可支配收入的比率则表明情况略微紧缩。"她表示:"我们仍然判断我们略微处于紧缩一侧...我们越接近中性,就越难以判断。"RBA副主席Hauser的"产能约束"警示RBA副主席Andrew Hauser于2025年11月10日在UBS澳洲会议上发表题为"Off to the races"的演讲,提供了对当前经济状况的深入分析。Hauser指出,本轮经济复苏在开始时的产能利用率创下40年来最高纪录:"我们的中心估计表明,在去年GDP增长开始回升时,需求略高于潜在产出——这是自至少20世纪80年代初以来经济复苏时最紧张的经济背景。"他描述了三种可能的情景:情景A:"仍有追赶空间?" — 认为经济仍有更多产能空间,可能需要进一步放松政策。情景B:"困在栏杆边?" — 认为经济可能被自身产能约束所困,进一步放松政策的空间很小。Hauser指出:"金融条件可能不再具有限制性:信用利差和股票风险溢价处于或接近历史低点;银行正在竞相向企业和家庭放贷;现金利率低于一些最重视世界长期市场利率的中性估计值。"