Market news

ECB: A rate cut still looks unlikely - UOB

U.S. construction spending rises less than forecast in September

U.S. manufacturing activity continues to grow in October - ISM

U.S.: ISM Manufacturing, October 59.3 (forecast 55.8)

U.S.: Construction Spending, m/m, September 0.3% (forecast 0.9%)

U.S.: Manufacturing PMI, October 53.4 (forecast 53.3)

ECB's Executive Board member Mersch: PEPP flexibility should not undermine the safeguards and limits set by ECB

EUR/JPY to move lower to the 200-DMA at 121.16 - Credit Suisse

Germany's chancellor Merkel: If we manage to stick to lockdown for month, we can break the second wave

S&P 500 needs to hold key support at 3209/3199 post the election to avoid an important top - Credit Suisse

RBA expected to reduce rates on Tuesday - UOB

European session review: EUR trades mixed; growing coronavirus cases, solid European PMIs and upcoming U.S. presidential elections in focus

ECB's Governing Council member Rehn says Fed review conclusions must be evaluated

Italy to introduce three-tier system in attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus

U.S. Dollar Index: U.S. election outcome to dampen USD upside - MUFG

EUR/CHF is under pressure at the key 1.0676 200-DMA - Credit Suisse

UK's trade ministry: Almost all chapter areas of trade deal with U.S. are now in advanced stages of talks

German economy likely to shrink by 1% in fourth-quarter - DIW

USD/CNH: Upside bias looks alleviated below 6.6750 – UOB

Goldman Sachs slashes Europe's fourth quarter growth forecasts

EUR/USD: Potential to push as low as 1.14 in the coming months – Rabobank

UK manufacturing upturn continues in October - IHS Markit/CIPS

United Kingdom: Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing , October 53.7 (forecast 53.3)

Eurozone manufacturing growth continues to strengthen in October - IHS Markit

Eurozone: Manufacturing PMI, October 54.8 (forecast 54.4)

Germany: Manufacturing PMI, October 58.2 (forecast 58)

France: Manufacturing PMI, October 51.3 (forecast 51)

Switzerland: Manufacturing PMI, October 52.3

Japan’s car sales surged in October as recovery picks up speed

Asian session review: the dollar rose against the world's major currencies

Painful sell-off is running out of steam - market bull Ed Yardeni

Reserve Bank of Australia to deliver further easing on November 3 – RBC

China manufacturing sector expands most since 2011

Options levels on monday, November 2, 2020

China: Markit/Caixin Manufacturing PMI, October 53.6 (forecast 53)

Australia: MI Inflation Gauge, October -0.1%, m/m

Australia: Building Permits, September 15.4% (forecast 1.3%), m/m

Australia: ANZ Job Advertisements, October 9.4%, (MoM)

Japan: Manufacturing PMI, October 48.7 (forecast 48)

Schedule for today, Monday, November 2, 2020

Currencies. Daily history for Friday, October 30, 2020

New Zealand: Building Permits, m/m, September 3.6%

Australia: AIG Manufacturing Index, October 56.3