Korean battery company POSCO: Lithium prices are near the bottom.

Korean battery company POSCO: Lithium prices are unlikely to fall below US$20,000/ton.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ): Japan’s chip manufacturing equipment sales fell 21.6% year-on-year in September.

Rumayyan, President of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF): The high interest rate environment has caused significant and unpredictable disruptions.

Rumayyan, President of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF): Even in a high interest rate environment, we remain optimistic about the acceleration of growth and productivity.

According to Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed wage issues with the president of Toyota.

Emir of Qatar: Will maintain conservative energy price expectations in the overall budget.

British official Atkins: At least 10 British citizens have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and another 6 British citizens are missing.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Japan’s economy is recovering, but household consumption and investment remain weak amid inflation.

According to the Times of Israel: Maisa Abd Elhadi, a well-known Arab-Israeli actor, was detained by police after she was accused of supporting Hamas attacks on Israel.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Russian army lost 810 soldiers in the past day, as well as 12 tanks, 16 armored vehicles, 24 artillery systems and 1 air defense system.

The Thai Cabinet approved a reduction in gasoline prices by 2.5 baht/liter for three months.

According to Ukraine TSN News: The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Ukrainian army continued its offensive in the Melitopol region and achieved partial success south of Robotyne. A total of 55 engagements took place in the past day.

According to Ukrainian Pravda: The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Service stated that Russia has assembled 400,000 soldiers in Ukraine, and new weapons will be delivered to the front line. A repeat of the February 2022 scenario is unlikely, but Russia will continue to attempt separate offensive operations in some areas.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Action will be taken quickly to help low-income people.

The Russian ruble continued to rise against the US dollar, rising above the 94 mark.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Action will be taken to prevent inflation from accelerating.

Market news: Malaysia is expected to attract billions of ringgit in rare earth investment.