China's official October manufacturing PMI due in 10 minutes.

據伊朗塔斯尼姆通訊社：伊朗革命衛隊海軍稱，兩艘關閉導航系統的油輪涉及一起事件，在無視無線電警告後於霍爾木茲海峽以南被攔停。

Oil gains and strong US inflation data heightened market expectations for a Fed rate hike later this year, pressuring gold on Friday. KCM Trade chief market analyst Tim Waterer said the drop has put technical support around $4,000 at risk; prior dip-buying had limited falls, but it is unclear whether value buyers will re-emerge. Several strong US macro prints this week support the case for a December Fed move, and elevated oil reduces gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. A tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified supply-risk worries linked to a US‑Israel conflict with Iran, lifting oil on Friday and leaving it on track for a fourth consecutive monthly gain.