S&P 500 Rises; Kimberly-Clark to Buy Kenvue

Stocks mostly rose in the first trading day of the month, following a record-setting October.

----

U.S. Factory Activity Contracts at Faster Pacer as Production Lags

The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its purchasing managers' index of manufacturing activity fell to 48.7 in October from 49.1 in September.

----

Tariff-Driven Shifts Continue to Shape Asia's Manufacturing Activity

Factory activity gauges in Asia reflected a divergence across major exporting economies.

----

Swiss Inflation Declines as SNB Mulls Negative Rates

Consumer prices were 0.1% higher in October than the same month of last year, down from the 0.2% rate of September.

----

Democrats Urge Trump to Engage in Talks as Shutdown Closes In on Record

The impasse has endangered food aid for millions and fueled delays at airports.

----

China Manufacturing Gauge Signals Weaker Growth Momentum

A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity showed Chinese factories continued to increase production in October, albeit at a slower pace.

----

How the U.S. Economy Has Defied Doomsday Predictions on Tariffs

Inflation is lower than expected after President Trump's steep levies.

----

Europe's Role Reversal: The Problem Economies Are Now Farther North

France, the U.K. and Germany have growing budget deficits and debt, while the former crisis hot spots in the south look financially healthier.

----

OPEC and Allies Agree to Boost Oil Production, Then Pause

The move caps a dramatic month in oil markets, riven by concerns of a supply glut and uncertainty over sanctions on Russian producers.

----

BOE Expected to Slow Pace of Rate Cuts, But Not End the Sequence

The Bank of England is expected to leave its interest rate unchanged Thursday, slowing rather than ending a series of cuts begun more than a year ago.

----

RBA Set to Move to the Sidelines Amid Rising Economic Complexities

The policy-setting board of the Reserve Bank of Australia faces a troubling set of economic data this week.

----

China Is Filling Up Its Oil Reserves Fast

The cushion could protect the country from any short-term supply disruptions related to new U.S. sanctions on Russian crude.

----

Risky Loan From Housing-Bust Era Is Making a Comeback

Home buyers are embracing adjustable-rate mortgages, chancing higher payments later for lower ones now.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

November 03, 2025 11:00 ET (16:00 GMT)

Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.