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An aide to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Zelenskyy spoke with both the Finnish and Norwegian leaders after they had spoken with Russian President Putin.

According to TASS, the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Norwegian Prime Minister Støre and Finnish President Stubb.

Major General Rezaei, Iran's head of security affairs, stated that the United States' failure to bring security to any country in the region exposes its inability to provide security guarantees. Security in West Asia must originate from within the region and prevent all external interference.

Haji Babae, Second Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Any reckless action by the United States against Iran will be met with a strong response. Regional security should be determined by the countries in the region, and facts have proven that the United States is of no benefit to regional security. The visits of officials from various countries to Iran demonstrate who the main players in the region are and who holds the key to regional security.

The Finnish Presidential Office reported that Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Støre initiated a phone call with Russian President Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war and promoting peace and stability in Europe. The call was related to an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi.

The Kremlin commented on reports of Russian President Vladimir Putin's phone calls with the leaders of Norway and Finland, saying it could neither confirm nor deny the matter.

Fitch Ratings: Hungary's timetable for adopting the euro is contingent on substantial fiscal consolidation and the completion of legal and institutional preparations.

Fitch Ratings: Hungary is expected to join the European Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM-2) in 2029.

Fitch Ratings: Hungary is expected to adopt the euro as early as 2032.

Sources say OPEC+ will keep its oil production targets unchanged at its meeting on Sunday.

British prosecutors have announced that two men have been charged with violating the National Security Act following the Fairford incident.

ECB Loan Survey: 27% of banks reported a net decline in housing loan demand, while credit standards remained unchanged.

ECB Loan Survey: Net 6% of banks reported a decline in corporate loan demand; credit standards tightened.

The Eurozone's M3 money supply annual rate for the three months ending in September was 3.5%, down from 3.4% previously.

It is reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to hold talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Støre and Finnish President Stubb.

The Eurozone's M3 money supply annual rate in September was 3.5%, below the expected 3.4% and the previous value of 3.50%.

Pakistan's diplomatic standing has improved during Trump's presidency, but analysts question the extent of the gains. Geopolitical analyst Imran Khan, former Pakistan director at the U.S. Institute of Peace, points out that Pakistan's closer ties with Trump have indeed significantly enhanced its diplomatic image. "But aside from gaining some intangible things—its diplomatic image and geopolitical relevance—Pakistan hasn't directly gained any substantial benefits from the Americans." Khan believes that if the Democrats win both houses of Congress, they will prioritize treaty alliances like NATO, and the House and Senate may then "lean more towards India than Pakistan." This assessment is based on the Democratic Party's traditional emphasis on its strategic partnership with India. Regarding the potential weakening of Trump's influence due to election losses, Khan believes it won't change much in the short term, but he warns that it could mark the "beginning of the end" for Pakistan's current importance. However, he emphasizes: "Whether the Trump administration is strong or weak, or whether Trump is in power or not, Pakistan's amplified geopolitical image globally, and its growing national security and defense relevance in the Middle East, will not change." Kamal Chima, executive director of the Sanober Institute, states that Pakistan is now an important player within the Middle East security framework. Pakistan should not base its policies on the strength of Trump's influence. Its true strength lies in its "Middle East relevance" and "its role in protecting U.S. interests."

On the eve of the UK budget announcement, HSBC lowered its 2027 GDP growth forecast for the UK to 1.1%.

Shandong Precision (02384.HK) opened down 8.47% in Hong Kong grey market trading, currently trading at HK$79.3 per share.

On October 27, the anti-corruption watchdog Spotlight on Corruption released a report investigating the UK's AI growth zone policy development process from July 2024 to June 2026, based on 40 information disclosure requests submitted to 18 government agencies. The report stated that the government engaged with 137 companies regarding data center policy, and 84% of ministerial stakeholder meetings involved companies or industry associations. Senior officials met with only two community groups, both after the designated areas were designated as AI growth zones, and did not meet with environmental organizations. Prior to designation, only one meeting was held with local government. The report also noted that between July 2024 and September 2026, 38 ministers, senior civil servants, or special advisors subsequently joined AI companies. The organization concluded that community input and environmental risks were not adequately considered during the policy-making phase. The UK government responded that data centers should create jobs, strengthen supply chains, prioritize clean energy use, and ensure responsible water use, and that local planning processes would also consider community interests.