JoAnne Bianco, senior investment strategist at BondBloxx Asset Management, said weaker labor-market data, signs of slowing consumer demand or further tightening in financial conditions could lower the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December. She added that slower growth and easing inf pressures would make the Fed more comfortable holding rates steady and that markets can rapidly reprice rate expectations if new data undermines the economic-resilience narrative. LSEG money-market p

On Nov 3, 2026 in Beijing, CHINA FOREIGN MINISTER Wang Yi met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak during the 11th Lancang‑Mekong foreign ministers' meeting. Wang said China is willing to prepare next‑stage high‑level exchanges to underpin bilateral ties, and is willing to continue opening its vast market to Thailand, encourage more Chinese firms to invest in Thailand and expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, data centers and semiconductors; he asked Thailand to maintain a stable, predictable business environment for Chinese investors. The two sides agreed to step up joint enforcement against online gambling and telecom fraud.

South Korea's KOSPI closed down 210.29 points (-3.59%) at 5,648.79 on Nov. 3 (Tuesday). SK Hynix fell 5.02% and Samsung Electronics dropped 4.14%.