A Chevron Australia spokesman said: The proposed enterprise agreement for frontline field operators at the Gorgon and Wheatstone gas facilities was voted in favor by a majority of employees.

Indonesia’s financial regulator: The country’s financial sector is in good shape and can withstand higher U.S. interest rates and rising geopolitical risks.

U.S. National Hurricane Center: The low pressure intensified into Tropical Storm "Pilar". As "Pilar" approaches land, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are expected to occur in Central America this week.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu: After provoking the crisis in Europe, Western countries are trying to expand the conflict to the Asia-Pacific region.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit the Philippines. The specific date is to be determined.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu: The escalation of conflicts between Western countries against Russia directly threatens military conflicts between nuclear powers.

Unifor: Progress in negotiations between union and Strantis.

Unifor: Negotiations between the union and Strantis continue.

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu: More countries do not want to be forced to join the camp of Western countries.

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu: Western countries intend to escalate the conflict with Russia.

Market news: U.S. Trade Representative Dai Qi will meet with South African President Ramaphosa on November 3.

Japan will issue 2.9 trillion yen of two-year bonds with an interest rate of 0.100% today.

The Malaysian ringgit rose 0.5% to 4.7535 against the U.S. dollar, its highest level since October 18.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust said it would halve its profit target due to hedging losses.

Spot gold erased an intraday drop of more than $8 and turned higher, with the latest price at $2,006 per ounce.

SpaceX: Cancel tonight’s Falcon 9 rocket test flight.

U.S. President Joe Biden will host a meeting of Western Hemisphere leaders on Friday.

United Auto Workers (UAW): Contract with Ford covers $8 billion in new factory investment.