Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: We will increase the value-added tax.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: The EU’s report on the progress of Ukraine’s membership is the right step in the history of Ukraine and Europe.

German government spokesman: (Regarding the EU’s proposal for Ukraine’s accession negotiations) The proposal will be carefully reviewed.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: The emergency anti-epidemic bond purchase program may play a role in reducing liquidity, and I am open to this discussion.

According to a Reuters survey: the Canadian dollar will appreciate by 2.3% in three months, and the Canadian dollar is expected to appreciate by 5.8% in one year.

According to the British Daily Telegraph: British Finance Minister Hunt will recommit to a strict spending plan later this month.

In the United States, the MBA 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.61% in the week ending November 3, compared with the previous value of 7.86%.

Market News: Amazon (AMZN.O) launches new health care benefits for Prime members.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: (On the Middle East issue) There is no other option except the two-state solution.

ECB Governing Council member Makhlouf: Core inflation remains a challenge, but the situation is clearly improving.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister: Kyiv will continue to implement reforms after the EU discloses a report on the progress of member states.

ECB Governing Council member Makhlouf: We are living in uncertain times, let us keep all options open and not rule anything out prematurely.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: There is no sign that inflation will drop to a level where I would be willing to discuss an interest rate cut.

According to the Algerian National News Agency: Algeria has raised its economic growth forecast from 4.1% to 5.3%, driven by growth in the oil industry.

According to the Algerian National News Agency: Algeria’s 2023 budget law revised the original crude oil price to US$70 per barrel.

The U.S. dollar fell below the 92 mark against the Russian ruble USD/RUB.

UBS: Lowered its forecast price of Brent crude oil in 2024, reducing it by US$4/barrel to US$93/barrel.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management adjusts holdings in its U.S. Long Value portfolio.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: It is not helpful to discuss when to cut interest rates. It is too early to discuss now.