Intel (INTC.O) rose 5% in pre-market trading.

Nov. 11 — The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said at a Belt and Road briefing that during the 15th Five-Year period it will push four system upgrades to lift China-Europe freight trains’ quality, efficiency and safety. Measures include improving transport organization and cross-line coordination to optimise transport models and customs facilitation; expanding resilient multimodal corridors (rail, road, sea, air) and opening new multimodal routes; strengthening coordination to safeguard corridor security and reliability; and accelerating digital, intelligent and green upgrades, including new technologies and equipment. The NDRC said next steps will prioritise coordinated development of Silk Road maritime ports, shipping and trade, support ports and shipping firms to raise operational efficiency, and enhance trade clearance and settlement convenience.

ABN AMRO Bank economists say the global economy is expected to post solid growth in 2027, roughly in line with the long-term average. They cite higher defense investment and lower energy costs as offsetting negative shocks, but say a major shock could still slow the expansion.