China A-share humanoid-robot theme extended gains; Ruidi Zhiqu and Saifutian hit the daily price limit. Guangyang posted a third consecutive limit-up and a record high. Zhaofeng, Yijiahe, Ningbo Dongli, Tuosida and Shangwei Xincai were among the top gainers.

TRUMP said Defense Secretary Hegseth earned "extra, extra credit" for his handling of disgruntled, angry and already-defeated former congressman Thomas Massie, and called Massie an absolute loser.

US October inflation topped estimates for a third straight month and Fed Governor WALLER backed a December hike, lifting the dollar index more than 0.6% on Tuesday — its largest single-day gain since September. Markets increased odds of further tightening in 2027 and began pricing a small chance of a one-off 50bp December move after already fully pricing a 25bp rise. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan also backed at least two additional 25bp hikes. Major currencies fell against the dollar: NOK, AUD and SEK slid over 1%, while JPY dropped up to 0.6%. Market participants see further near-term upside for the dollar while the Fed maintains a hawkish stance.