Top 5 Finance News (Financial Markets and Commodities) Crude oil falls toward 10-week low, Asian stocks gain momentum According to a Reuters report published at 05:31 on November 10, Brent crude futures dropped approximately 1% during trading to $91.45 per barrel, nearing a 10-week low, while Asian ex-Japan equities are poised for their largest two-day gain in three months. Prices cited are as reported; final closing prices are subject to exchange data. Markets are reducing the recent risk premium tied to Middle East conflicts, easing energy import cost pressures, though continued progress in diplomatic efforts remains critical. Probability of rate hike rises to 84% ahead of U.S. CPI release Early on November 10, Reuters cited CME FedWatch data showing market pricing for a Fed rate hike in December has risen to approximately 84%, up from 74% a week earlier. The U.S. two-year Treasury yield stood at 4.56%, up 1.4 basis points, as reported at 02:23 on the same day. All figures reflect data points at the time of reporting and are not live as of 07:48. If the November 10 CPI data alters interest rate expectations, it will impact the dollar, bonds, and high-valuation tech stocks. Gold retraces gains as investors await inflation and rate signals At 04:30 UK time on November 10, spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,114.48 per ounce, after rising over 1% in the previous trading session; this price reflects intraday levels. Reuters linked the pullback to profit-taking and anticipation of U.S. inflation data. Gold remains subject to dual pressures from fluctuations in the dollar and changing interest rate expectations. China’s exports surge 35.2%, trade surplus exceeds $1 trillion for the year On November 10, China’s Customs Administration reported that exports in October rose 35.2% year-over-year in U.S. dollar terms, while imports increased 41.6%. The trade surplus for the first ten months of the year reached $1.04 trillion. Reuters noted that demand for AI infrastructure is supporting exports of high-tech products; however, continued reliance on external demand and expanding surpluses may intensify friction with major trading partners. Anthropic withdraws IPO pricing materials as AI financing comes under scrutiny According to emails reviewed by Reuters, Anthropic sent out offering materials to banks on the evening of November 9 but later retracted them, citing inaccurate pricing information. The previously listed price range of $70–80 per share and a potential fundraising total of up to $69.3 billion are no longer valid offering terms. Developments: Amid rising interest rates and pressure on AI infrastructure financing, the final offering terms will serve as a key indicator of valuations and capital availability for tech assets.