JPMorgan Chase: Raises its target price for AMD (AMD.O) from $180 to $270.

1. Considering Control of Venezuelan Oil Fields to Oust Maduro —The Trump administration has reportedly developed several military action plans against Venezuela, including direct strikes against President Maduro's forces and seizing control of oil fields. Trump has not yet decided whether or how to proceed with these plans. Senior White House advisors are reportedly pushing for tougher measures, such as ousting Maduro. 2. Holding Trade Talks with Swiss Representatives to Discuss Trade Deficit and Other Issues —Trump: I just met with senior Swiss representatives. We discussed many issues, the most important of which was trade and the trade deficit. The meeting reached a consensus that Trade Representative Greer will hold further discussions with Swiss leaders. 3. Re-nominating Musk's Ally as NASA Administrator —Trump has reportedly re-nominated Jared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, as NASA administrator. Isaacman was initially nominated for NASA administrator in December of last year, but the nomination was withdrawn by Trump in late May after a dispute with Musk. 4. Reiterates Call for Using the "Nuclear Option" to End Senate Obstruction Rules —Trump: If we don't end the Senate obstruction rules, no bill will pass in the next three years, and Republicans will bear all the blame. End the lengthy rules immediately! End the absurd government shutdown immediately! 5. Claims Supreme Court Tariff Case is a Matter of Life and Death —Trump: Tomorrow's tariff case in the U.S. Supreme Court is literally a matter of life and death for our nation. Without a victory, we will be almost powerless against other countries that have been taking advantage of us for years. 6. Democratic Victory in Midterm Election Prelude Sounds Warning Signs for Trump's Policy —The Democrats' victories in the key gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey are seen as the first major political counterattack against Trump's second term, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with economic policies and laying the groundwork for the 2026 battle for control of Congress.

Australia's AIG/PwC Manufacturing Performance Index for October was -22, compared to -13.2 previously.