Brazil Mid-month Inflation came in at 0.32% below forecasts (0.43%) in October

OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight renewed weakness in Gold despite falling US Treasury yields and rising geopolitical risks. They note that surging Oil prices are reviving inflation concerns and expectations of prolonged restrictive Fed policy, weighing on Gold. They remains cautious, saying easing Oil prices, lower real yields and a better price response are needed for Gold to regain traction near term.