Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges traded CNY1.6745 trillion on Oct. 30, up CNY117.94 billion from the previous session. Shanghai turnover was CNY764.23 billion (volume 498 million lots) vs CNY715.62 billion (444 million lots) the prior session; Shenzhen turnover was CNY910.24 billion (volume 608 million lots) vs CNY840.90 billion (540 million lots). Xinyisheng led single-stock turnover at CNY21.61 billion, followed by Zhongji Xuchuang CNY20.66 billion, Changxin Technology CNY12.15 billion, CATL CN

In Friday Asia trade the dollar weakened broadly and USD/CAD fell for a third straight day as weak tech earnings revived concerns that rising AI spending may not deliver adequate returns, prompting flows into safe‑haven sovereign bonds. Traders remain largely convinced of a December Fed rate hike after Thursday’s US data showed resilient activity and persistent price pressures; elevated oil prices add inflation risk and bolster Fed‑tightening expectations. The Bank of Canada unexpectedly hiked on Wednesday — its first increase since July 2023 — signalling a sudden shift to tightening, which limits CAD downside and caps USD/CAD upside. BOC’s surprise hawkish pivot reduces the case for a material rebound in USD/CAD.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado said the United States will play a long-term role in Venezuela.