The November Loan Prime Rate (LPR) will be announced, the Federal Reserve will release its monetary policy meeting minutes, NVIDIA will report earnings, and several major industry conferences are scheduled.

**Key Highlights** **November LPR Announcement** On November 20, the 1-year and 5-year LPR rates will be updated. The previous rates, released on October 20, remained unchanged at 3% for the 1-year LPR and 3.5% for the 5-year LPR.

**Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes** The Federal Reserve will publish its monetary policy meeting minutes on November 20. The document will provide insights into discussions on interest rates, inflation, and economic outlook, offering clues about future policy directions.

**NVIDIA Earnings Report** NVIDIA (NVDA) is set to release its earnings after the U.S. market closes on November 19. As a global leader in AI chips, its performance—particularly in data center and GPU segments—is widely regarded as a barometer for the AI industry’s health.

**Dubai Airshow 2025** The Dubai Airshow will take place from November 17 to 21, featuring two C919 aircraft and one C909 business jet. This marks the first time China’s domestically developed commercial aircraft will participate in a major international airshow with multiple models, signaling a milestone for China’s aviation industry.

**Major Industry Conferences** - **China 5G+ Industrial Internet Conference (Nov 21–23, Wuhan)**: Focused on 5G networks, industrial internet platforms, and smart factories, the event will gather telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, and industrial firms. - **Quantum Technology and Industry Conference (Nov 20)**: Expected to highlight quantum computing, communication, and measurement, with participation from research institutions, businesses, and investors. - **China International Semiconductor Expo (Nov 23–25)**: Dubbed the "most influential annual event in China’s semiconductor sector," it will cover chip design, manufacturing, equipment, and materials. - **Guangzhou International Auto Exhibition (Nov 21–30)**: A key automotive event of the year, spotlighting NEVs, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving technologies.

**Lockup Expirations** Next week (Nov 17–23), 42 restricted shares worth CNY 95.223 billion will become tradable. The top three by market value are Ruijie Networks (CNY 48.034 billion), Innoval Aluminum (CNY 10.542 billion), and Sino Biopharmaceutical (CNY 5.34 billion). By volume, Innoval Aluminum (2.287 billion shares), Ruijie Networks (700 million shares), and Bona Film Group (309 million shares) lead.

**IPO Opportunities** Two new listings are scheduled: - **Jingchuang Electric (Nov 18)**: Subscription code 920035, issue price CNY 12.1. - **China Uranium (Nov 21)**: Subscription code 001280.