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US Presidential elections: Wall Street looks for signal from the noise
Wall Street will be closely watching a few dozen counties on Tuesday night for hints on who will win the US presidential race
 "US Presidential elections: Wall Street looks for signal from the noise")
US drone sale to Taiwan crosses key hurdle, nears approval: Report
The $600 million deal would be the first such sale since U.S. policy on the export of sophisticated and closely guarded drone technology was loosened by the Trump administration
 "US drone sale to Taiwan crosses key hurdle, nears approval: Report")
IMF asks G20 countries to increase fiscal spending on Covid-19 crisis
The IMF last month forecast a 2020 global contraction of 4.4% and a return to growth of 5.2% in 2021, but warned that the situation remained dire and governments should not withdraw stimulus premature
 "IMF asks G20 countries to increase fiscal spending on Covid-19 crisis")
Watchdogs hold talks with Ant as China releases draft online lending rules
People's Bank of China, China Securities Regulatory Commission as well as the country's banking and insurance regulator and forex regulator held the talks with Ant's controlling shareholder Ma
 "Watchdogs hold talks with Ant as China releases draft online lending rules")
Laobaixing, Yixintang in talks to create China's largest drugstore: Report
Shanghai-listed Laobaixing, formally known as LBX Pharmacy Chain Joint Stock Company and which boasts Tencent Holdings Ltd as a backer
 "Laobaixing, Yixintang in talks to create China's largest drugstore: Report")
Wall Street's main indices bounce back with focus on White House race
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 189.68 points, or 0.72%, at the open to 26,691.28
 "Wall Street's main indices bounce back with focus on White House race")
With Biden bets and Trump hedges, investors prepare for US Election Day
Biden is ahead in national opinion polls, but races are tight in battleground states that could tip the election to Trump
 "With Biden bets and Trump hedges, investors prepare for US Election Day")
India's October unemployment rate climbs up to 6.98%, CMIE data shows
India's unemployment rate in October rose to 6.98% from 6.67% in September, according to data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy
 "India's October unemployment rate climbs up to 6.98%, CMIE data shows")
Factory output hits decade high in October as demand bounces back: PMI
The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 58.9 in October from September's 56.8
 "Factory output hits decade high in October as demand bounces back: PMI")
Gold prices rises on US election jitters; steady dollar caps gains
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,882.00 per ounce by 0335 GMT, while US gold futures were up 0.2% at $1,882.90 per ounce
 "Gold prices rises on US election jitters; steady dollar caps gains")
Nielsen to sell consumer goods data arm to Advent for $2.7 billion
Nielsen Holdings Plc said it will sell its consumer goods data unit for $2.7 billion to private equity firm Advent International, as the market research firm narrows its focus to its media arm
 "Nielsen to sell consumer goods data arm to Advent for $2.7 billion")
China's factory activity rises to near-decade high in October: Caixin PMI
Activity in China's factory sector accelerated at the fastest pace in nearly a decade in October as domestic demand surged
 "China's factory activity rises to near-decade high in October: Caixin PMI")
Crude oil prices slide 3% as Europe expands coronavirus lockdown
Brent crude for January was at $36.78 a barrel, down $1.16, or 3.1%
 "Crude oil prices slide 3% as Europe expands coronavirus lockdown")
US will 'vigorously defend' TikTok executive order despite ruling
Trump administration contends that TikTok poses national security concerns as personal data collected on 100 million Americans who use the app could be obtained by China's government
 "US will 'vigorously defend' TikTok executive order despite ruling")
Brexit talks go into another week as EU, UK push to salvage trade deal
By Gabriela Baczynska
 "Brexit talks go into another week as EU, UK push to salvage trade deal")
Israel starts human trials for coronavirus vaccine; schools reopen
Eighty volunteers will initially take part in the trial that will be expanded to 960 people in December. Should those trials succeed a third stage with 30,000 volunteers is scheduled for April/May
 "Israel starts human trials for coronavirus vaccine; schools reopen")
UK starts accelerated review for AstraZeneca's potential Covid-19 vaccine
"We confirm the MHRA's (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) rolling review of our potential Covid-19 vaccine," an AstraZeneca spokesman said
 "UK starts accelerated review for AstraZeneca's potential Covid-19 vaccine")
Ten dead, three missing as 2020's strongest typhoon slams Philippines
More than 300 houses were buried under volcanic rocks and mud flows from Mayon Volcano in severely hit Albay province in the Bicol region, a lawmaker said
 "Ten dead, three missing as 2020's strongest typhoon slams Philippines")
US polls 2020: Biden nears finish with lead; Trump close in swing states
Biden and Trump have taken starkly different approaches to managing COVID-19, which has killed more than 227,000 people in the United States and cost millions more their jobs
Netherlands puts KLM bailout on hold after pilots reject wage freeze
Ahead of the government announcement, KLM CEO Pieter Elbers had said that "without this loan, KLM will not make it through these challenging times".
 "Netherlands puts KLM bailout on hold after pilots reject wage freeze")