Saudi civil defense issued an alert about possible danger in Jizan province.

At Shenzhen’s Shuibei gold market, retailers report a pickup in demand after a fall in gold prices. A store manager said customers are buying heavier-weight pieces—notably large gold bangles—and that sales were nearly double month-on-month, with another estimate putting the gain at 30–40%. Wedding-related purchases have risen and sheep-year zodiac jewellery now makes up about 50% of sales, overtaking horse-themed items.

Italy preliminary October CPI YoY 4.2% vs. 4.6% expected; prior 4.2%.