China's ChiNext index continued to rally, rising over 3%, led by BC batteries and advanced packaging stocks and driving gains across A-share markets.

鴻海：預計第四季AI營運將繼續增長，可望帶動整體營運表現符合市場預期。

Syz Group chief economist Reto Cueni said in a report US midterm election results could slightly dent economic growth by weakening fiscal and investment momentum, while a decline in energy prices could help curb inf, reduce interest-rate pressure and boost household purchasing power. He said the outcome creates two opposing forces: diminished policy support for growth versus supply-side improvements that may partially offset the hit. With Democrats controlling Congress while Trump retains veto power, the likelihood of large new tax cuts or spending packages is materially lower. Political gridlock lowers the odds of further fiscal stimulus but raises the risk of disorderly debt-limit negotiations or a temporary government shutdown.