From Sep 2024 to Sep 2026, China’s national social security fund, basic pension funds, annuity funds and insurance funds collectively net bought more than 1.5 tln yuan of A-shares, supporting market stability. Since October, amid heightened market volatility, mutual funds, securities firms, insurance assets and the national social security fund have increased positions and been net buyers overall. A China Association of Listed Companies Q3 2026 operating report (Nov 2) shows year-to-date net buy

US midterm voting left control of both chambers undecided, adding to market uncertainty while equity futures were largely flat. S&P 500 futures were little changed and Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.3%, recouping part of recent losses as tech stocks staged a cautious rebound after entering a technical pullback a day earlier. Prediction market Polymarket prices Democrats' chances of winning House control at roughly 95% and Senate control at about 77%, implying a substantial probability of unified Democratic control. Divergence between polls and prediction markets is prompting position adjustments. The Sevens Report founder Tom Essaye said: "For all of the predictions and market reactions tonight, investors should remember one key data point — though past performance does not guarantee future results, since 1950, the S&P 500 has never been below its election-day level 12 months after midterm elections. That is the most important point for clients."

TSMC (TSM.N) priced TWD14.8 billion (≈$451m) of unsecured bonds in two tranches, yielding 2.30% and 2.42%. Proceeds will be used for green-energy building projects and environmental impact improvement measures.