🌙 Evening Global Financial Markets Report: November 3, 2025
Key Takeaway: Global markets closed the day on a cautious note, with most major equity indices in Europe, the UK, and the US ending lower amid persistent uncertainty about economic growth, central bank policy, and geopolitical risks. After-hours and futures data suggest a subdued start to tomorrow’s trading, while sector rotation, crypto volatility, and commodity price swings remain in focus. The next 24 hours are packed with high-impact economic releases and central bank decisions that could set the tone for global risk assets.
1. Global Equity Markets: Closing & After-Hours Snapshot
📊 Major Indices: Closing Prices & After-Hours Futures
Region
Index
Close
% Change
After-Hours/Futures
% Change (Futures)
Europe
FTSE 100
9,717.25
-0.44%
9,711.5
-0.06%
DAX
23,958.30
-0.67%
24,195.0
+0.79%
CAC 40
8,121.07
-0.44%
N/A
N/A
Euro Stoxx 50
5,662.04
-0.65%
5,685.0
+0.41%
US
S&P 500
6,840.20
-0.29%
6,822.34
-0.99%
Dow Jones
39,210
-0.23%
47,522.12
-0.23%
Nasdaq
18,120
-1.10%
23,724.96
+0.61%
Asia
Nikkei 225
52,411.34
+2.12%
43,325 (futures)
+1.4%*
Hang Seng
18,320.00
+0.30%
25,144 (futures)
+0.7%*
*Futures % change is approximate, based on latest available data.
🕒 After-Hours Highlights
US after-hours: Tech stocks (Amazon, Nvidia) remain resilient, but broader indices are under pressure. Notable post-market moves include sharp drops in crypto-related equities (Coinbase, Marathon Digital) and outsized swings in biotech and small caps.
European futures: Slightly higher for DAX and Euro Stoxx 50, but sentiment remains fragile as traders digest US after-hours volatility and await Asian market cues.
2. Sector Performance & Major Movers
🏆 Best Performing Sectors
Defensive Sectors: Consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare outperformed globally, as investors sought safety amid macro uncertainty.
Asia Tech/Industrials: Japanese and South Korean tech/industrial stocks surged on AI optimism and strong earnings.
🚩 Worst Performing Sectors
Technology & Consumer Discretionary: US and European tech stocks lagged, with profit-taking in mega-caps and concerns over slowing consumer demand.
Materials & Industrials: Weakness in German and French industrials, especially autos and materials, due to layoffs and restructuring.
🔥 Major Stock Movers
Top Gainers
Top Losers
Amazon (+4%)
DuPont (-57.5%)
Eli Lilly (+3.9%)
Kimberly-Clark (-14.6%)
Micron (+4.88%)
Moderna (-8.28%)
Uber (+3.34%)
Merck (-4.06%)
IDEXX Labs (+14.84%)
T-Mobile US (-3.2%)
Key Finding: Sector rotation from growth to value and from cyclical to defensive stocks is accelerating, with capital flowing into consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare, while tech and materials lag.
3. Foreign Exchange & Fixed Income
💱 Major Forex Pairs
Pair
Rate
Daily Change
Key Drivers
EUR/USD
1.0640
-0.2%
ECB dovishness, weak Eurozone data
GBP/USD
1.2320
-0.1%
BoE caution, UK economic headwinds
USD/JPY
153.20
+0.3%
BoJ dovish, US yields firm
USD/CHF
0.80
+0.2%
SNB on hold, safe-haven flows
AUD/USD
0.6550
+0.1%
RBA in focus, China demand
USD/CAD
1.40
+0.1%
Oil prices, BoC pause
Emerging Markets: Mixed performance; BRL and INR under pressure, MXN and ZAR more resilient.
📈 Bond Yields
US 10Y: 4.66% (steady)
German Bund 10Y: 2.45% (up slightly)
UK Gilt 10Y: 4.12% (up slightly)
4. Commodities: Precious, Energy, Agriculture, and Metals
Commodity
Spot Price
Daily Change
Key Drivers
Gold
$4,010/oz
-0.3%
Profit-taking, US yields, central bank demand
Silver
$48.32/oz
-0.93%
Industrial demand, supply tightness
Platinum
$1,568.10
+0.47%
Auto sector, supply constraints
WTI Crude Oil
$81.20/bbl
+0.5%
OPEC+, Russia sanctions, Mideast tensions
Brent Crude Oil
$85.10/bbl
+0.4%
Similar to WTI, Mideast risk
Natural Gas
$4.24/MMBtu
-0.61%
Weather, LNG exports, AI/data center demand
Wheat
$541.55/bu
+1.41%
Ukraine war, US exports, weather
Corn
$4.30/bu
+0.23%
Ethanol, China demand, weather
Copper
$5.11/lb
-0.32%
China demand, supply disruptions
Aluminum
$2,917.60/t
+0.87%
China, energy costs, inventory drawdowns
5. Cryptocurrency Markets: Evening Recap
Crypto
Price
Daily Change
Market Cap (Tn)
24h Volume (Bn)
Key Drivers
Bitcoin
$125,800
+1.2%
$2.14
$42.89
Whale selling, ETF outflows, macro
Ethereum
$6,420
+0.8%
$0.45
$29.42
Fusaka upgrade, risk-off flows
XRP
$2.43
-3.28%
$0.13
$2.1
Altcoin underperformance
BNB
$1,039.80
-4.81%
$0.16
$1.8
Exchange flows, sector rotation
Solana
$177.24
-5.16%
$0.08
$1.2
Altcoin weakness
Market Cap: $3.53T (down 4.54% today)
Key Themes:
Whale selling and ETF outflows drive volatility.
Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate volumes; altcoins lag.
Regulatory uncertainty (US SEC shutdown) and macro risk remain central.
6. Market-Moving News & Events
🏦 Central Banks & Policy
Fed: 25bps rate cut last week; further cuts not guaranteed. Data blackout from US government shutdown increases uncertainty.
ECB: Held rates steady; dovish tone disappoints markets.
BoE: Expected to hold rates at 4% this week; climate risk debate intensifies.
RBA (Australia): Rate decision due early tomorrow; expected to hold.
📰 Economic Data
Eurozone: October Manufacturing PMI at 51.5 (soft), unemployment at 7.0% (steady).
UK: Manufacturing PMI at 46.2 (deep contraction), unemployment at 4.8% (highest since pandemic).
US: JOLTS Job Openings and Factory Orders due tomorrow; jobs report delayed.
🌍 Geopolitics
US–China: Temporary trade truce, but tariffs and tech restrictions remain a risk.
Russia–Ukraine: New US sanctions on Russian oil, ongoing conflict supports oil prices.
Middle East: Tensions keep energy markets on edge.
🏢 Corporate Earnings
Amazon: +4% on strong earnings.
Nvidia: +2.2%, AI leadership.
Kimberly-Clark: -14.6% on weak results.
DuPont: -57.5% after earnings miss.
7. Preview: Tomorrow’s Key Events & Market Impact
Event/Indicator
Time (UTC)
Expected Impact
RBA Rate Decision (AUS)
03:30
AUD, Asian equities, risk sentiment
Eurozone Unemployment
09:00
EUR, European equities
US JOLTS Job Openings
15:00
US equities, Treasuries, USD
US Factory Orders
15:00
US industrials, USD
Fed Speeches (Daly, Cook)
17:00/19:00
US rates, risk assets
Major US Earnings
Pre/After
S&P 500, Nasdaq, sector rotation
OPEC+ Meeting
Ongoing
Oil, energy stocks, commodity FX
Key Takeaway: Tomorrow’s session is packed with high-impact events—RBA decision, Eurozone jobs data, US JOLTS, and major earnings. Expect elevated volatility, especially in FX, tech, and energy.
8. Visual Market Overview
Global Indices: Closing & Futures
Index
Close
% Change
Futures (Next)
% Change (Futures)
FTSE 100
9,717.25
-0.44%
9,711.5
-0.06%
DAX
23,958.30
-0.67%
24,195.0
+0.79%
S&P 500
6,840.20
-0.29%
6,822.34
-0.99%
Nasdaq
18,120
-1.10%
23,724.96
+0.61%
Nikkei 225
52,411.34
+2.12%
43,325
+1.4%*
9. Conclusion & Actionable Insights
Summary Box:
Defensive sectors and value stocks are in favor as macro uncertainty persists.
Crypto and commodities remain volatile, with Bitcoin and oil in focus.
After-hours and futures data point to a cautious start for tomorrow.
Key events (RBA, US JOLTS, OPEC+, earnings) could trigger sharp moves—stay alert for volatility and sector rotation.