Key Global Market Events from Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2026

Huo Xing Finance News: On November 1, here is the preview of key market events for next week (November 2–8): 1. According to Securities Times, citing industry insiders, on November 2, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will convene meetings with selected securities and fund companies to explore measures supporting capital market instruments. On the same day, the PBOC, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and the CSRC will hold a meeting with banks to study improvements to the policy on relending for stock repurchases and增持. 2. China’s October foreign exchange reserves will be released on November 7. As of the end of September, reserves stood at $3.40025 trillion. The central bank has increased its gold reserves for 23 consecutive months, making gold holdings a focal point in recent years. 3. The U.S. midterm elections will take place on November 3, with Democrats and Republicans competing for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate. The outcome may influence U.S. fiscal spending, financial regulation, and policies related to AI—particularly the regulatory environment for data center construction. 4. U.S. October non-farm payroll data will be released on November 6. September’s increase was only 29,000 jobs; market expectations call for an increase of 65,000 in October. The unemployment rate will be released on the same day. 5. Six regional Federal Reserve presidents or voting members will speak next week. On Tuesday morning, Gu尔斯比 will speak first, followed by Hama and Barkin on Thursday, and Logan, Williams, and Mushalim on Friday. Market focus remains centered on the policy path for December. 6. The Bank of England will announce its policy rate on November 5; the previous rate was 3.75%, with market expectations pointing to a 25-basis-point hike to 4.00%. 7. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its policy rate on November 3; the previous rate was 4.60%, with market expectations forecasting an increase to 4.85%—the fifth rate hike this year. 8. Russian presidential aide Ushakov stated that the date for trilateral negotiations among Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine will be announced soon, though he did not confirm whether they will take place on November 10. 9. According to U.S. sources, President Trump is planning to resume strikes against Iran after the midterm elections, with the earliest possible date being November 4. 10. Next week, the PBOC’s open market operations will see RMB 1.749 trillion in reverse repurchase agreements maturing: RMB 1.056 trillion on Monday, RMB 412 billion on Tuesday, RMB 151 billion on Wednesday, RMB 115 billion on Thursday, and RMB 15 billion on Friday. Additionally, RMB 500 billion in 92-day outright reverse repurchase agreements will mature on Thursday. 11. Next week, 25 A-share companies will see restricted shares unlock, totaling 726 million shares. Based on the closing price as of October 30, the total market value of unlocked shares exceeds RMB 12.2 billion. 12. Beijing time will switch to standard time (winter time) starting at 2:00 PM on November 1. Beginning Monday, November 2, international gold and silver and U.S. crude oil will open at 7:00 AM Beijing time; U.S. stocks will open at 10:30 PM Beijing time. 13. The Ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with the Hongqiao International Economic Forum opening concurrently. As a national platform for opening up, the CIIE annually signals China’s import orders and market access priorities; key highlights include transaction intentions and contract signings in consumer goods, high-end equipment, and medical exhibitions—key drivers of import supply chains and sentiment toward RMB assets. 14. The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit will take place from November 2 to 5 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, under the theme “Open Source, Openness, Co-construction and Shared Benefits—Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace.” It will feature 27 sub-forums including the Wuzhen AI Dialogue and robotics & embodied intelligence sessions. 15. The 24th China Seminar on Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Technology and Market will be held from November 4 to 6 at the Fengda International Hotel in Nanjing. Over two days, leading companies—including Hua Tian Technology, JCET, Tongfu Microelectronics, Nanjing TSMC, Biren Technology, BOE, and Yuntian Semiconductor—from semiconductor packaging and testing, chip design, glass substrates, and advanced packaging equipment sectors will exchange insights on emerging trends in advanced packaging through plenary sessions,专题 reports, and supply-demand matchmaking. 16. Next week is a busy week for U.S. earnings season. Apple will release its quarterly report after market close on Monday—its first under new CEO Tenzing—consensus estimates project revenue of approximately $113 billion and EPS of $1.98; key focus areas include memory price increases and holiday season guidance. AMD will report after market close on Tuesday with guidance for revenue around $13 billion and a gross margin of 56%; the ramp-up of Helios cabinets and MI450 chips will determine whether it can maintain its $1 trillion market cap. Additionally, earnings reports from major players including Coherent, Lumentum, Qualcomm, Super Micro Computer, and Berkshire Hathaway will also be released. (Broad View)