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Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed down 167.30 points, or 1.94%, on Tuesday, November 18, at 8469.10 points.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 8 basis points to 3.68%.

According to RIA Novosti, an accident occurred in a natural gas pipeline in the Omsk region of Russia, and experts are trying to understand the situation.

According to RIA Novosti, Russian air defense forces shot down 31 Ukrainian drones last night.

The three major U.S. stock index futures plunged in the short term, with the Nasdaq 100 index futures falling by 1%, the Dow futures falling by 0.5%, and the S&P 500 index falling by 0.7%.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index fell 2.1% to 8,458.50 points, continuing to hit its lowest level since late June 2025.

The 20-year Japanese government bond yield rose 7 basis points to 2.810%.

The 30-year Japanese government bond yield rose 7 basis points to 3.325%.

European Stoxx 50 futures fell 1%.

Japan's Topix fell 2%.

The 30-year Japanese government bond yield rose 5.5 basis points to 3.310%.

A major natural gas pipeline exploded near the village of Rostovka in Russia's Omsk region, causing a fire. There are still flames burning at the scene.

Hong Kong apparel stocks rose due to unexpected changes. Fast Retailing (06288.HK) rose more than 5.8%, Luen Thai Holdings (00311.HK) rose more than 11%, and Shanshan Brand (01749.HK) followed suit.

The 20-year Japanese government bond yield rose 4 basis points to 2.780%.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index fell 1.5% to 8,506.90 points, its lowest level since June 24.

Hong Kong steel stocks continued to fall. Maanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (00323.HK), Chongqing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (01053.HK), and Anshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (00347.HK) all fell by more than 4%. Tiangong International (00826.HK) followed suit.

Hong Kong semiconductor stocks fluctuated and rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) rising 3.8%, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981.HK) and Shanghai Fudan (01385.HK) rising 2.2%.

Hong Kong biopharmaceutical stocks rebounded at the beginning of the session, with BeiGene (06160.HK) rising by more than 5%, Henlius (02696.HK) rising by more than 3.5%, Rongchang Biologics (09995.HK), Kelon Biotech (06990.HK), etc. all rising by more than 2%.

Hong Kong stocks opened, with the Hang Seng Index opening down 0.8% and the KPI down 1.25%; China Hongqiao (01378.HK) fell 7.7%, Xpeng Motors (09868.HK) fell more than 7%, and Ctrip Group (09961.HK) rose 1.5%.

The 30-year Japanese government bond yield rose 4 basis points to 3.295%.