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European defense sector stocks fell on news of the Russia-related agreement.

European defense stocks fell after foreign media reported that U.S. officials expected Russia and Ukraine to reach a framework agreement by the end of November.

Lithuanian government: Will reopen border crossings with Belarus.

Slovak Prime Minister Fizo: Slovakia is considering taking legal action against the EU over Russian natural gas.

U.S. officials expect Russia and Ukraine to reach a framework agreement by the end of November.

A tech-friendly group called the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Alliance will officially launch at a reception near the White House on Wednesday night.

Nokia plans to achieve operating profits of 2.7-3.2 billion euros by 2028.

British government bonds fell; UK 10-year yields rose 4 basis points to 4.60%, the highest level since October 14.

Audi CEO: Considering developing SUV specifically for US market

Shares of U.S. memory chip makers rose in pre-market trading. Western Digital rose 1%, Seagate Technology rose 0.75%; SanDisk rose 1.6%, and Micron Technology rose 2.2%.

Spain will investigate Meta Platforms (META.O) for alleged violations of user privacy.

Amundi analyst Motier: I wouldn’t be surprised if the Fed lowers interest rates significantly sometime next year.

British Defense Secretary Healey: We are ready with military options if the Russian ship "Yantar" changes course.

Reuters survey: The euro area economy is expected to grow by 1.4%, 1.1% and 1.4% in 2025, 2026 and 2027 respectively (the October survey was 1.2%, 1.1% and 1.4% respectively).

Reuters survey: The European Central Bank will maintain the deposit rate at 2.00% in December.

Reuters survey: The European Central Bank will maintain the deposit interest rate at 2.00% in 2026.

Amundi analyst Motier: We expect the ECB to be more dovish than the market expects.

The death toll from Russia's attack on Ternopil, Ukraine, has risen to 16, local police said.

The German Foreign Office and Defense Ministry said in a joint statement that the development of space infrastructure as a means of deterrence is crucial for the safe and peaceful use of space.

Germany's foreign ministry and defense ministry said in a joint statement that Germany's space strategy includes the ability to conduct military space operations to fulfill its defense responsibilities.