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Two new reports, two updated reports and six carried reports, labelled with their actual dates. Preliminary estimates and commitments still to be implemented are distinguished from established results.

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Canada 5 stories · Neutral News

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01 / Canada · Diplomacy

Canada–EU: alliance launched, closer association still to be defined

The Montreal summit ended on October 30 with new commitments.

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Updated after the summit concluded.

CommitmentsEconomic and technological cooperation. [1]

TimetableJune is a negotiating objective. [2]

StatusThe wording remains disputed. [3]

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02 / Canada · Economy

Canada: GDP stalls in August

September’s advance estimate points to a 0.1% decline.

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Data released October 30.

ActivityTwo months of stagnation. [1]

ExpectationsExpected growth fails to materialize. [2]

LimitSeptember is still an advance estimate. [1]

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03 / Canada · Economy

Bank of Canada raises its policy rate to 2.50%

The October 28 increase addresses the risk of energy costs spreading to other prices.

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Carried forward October 31, 2026. October 28 decision: policy rate at 2.50%.

DecisionAn increase of 0.25 percentage point. [1]

CreditBorrowing costs could rise. [2]

ReservationsSome economists worry about the recovery. [2]

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04 / Canada · Elections

Toronto: Olivia Chow’s re-election is certified

The city certified the October 26 municipal election results on October 29.

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Carried forward October 31, 2026. October 29 certification retained; the new term begins November 15.

StatusResults certified on October 29. [1]

MayorChow wins a second term. [2]

TimingThe term begins on November 15. [1]

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05 / Canada · Elections

British Columbia: Conservatives projected to form a majority government

The initial count is complete, but October 24 election results remain preliminary.

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Carried forward October 31, 2026. The initial count remains preliminary; the final count is scheduled for November 6–10.

ProjectionThe outlet projects a Conservative majority. [2]

ResultsThe figures count districts where parties are leading. [1]

TransitionThe party must also address its permanent leadership rules. [3]

United States 5 stories · Neutral News

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01 / United States · Economy

United States: annual PCE inflation reaches 3.6%

September data distinguish higher spending from growth in consumption volumes.

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Data released October 29.

PricesAnnual inflation of 3.6%. [1]

ConsumptionEssentially flat volumes. [2]

Monetary policyExpectations are not decisions. [2]

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02 / United States · Economy

United States: GDP grows at a 3.4% annualized rate

The first estimate for the third quarter was released on October 29.

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Carried forward October 31, 2026. First estimate released October 29; the next estimate is scheduled for November 25.

Measure3.4% annualized; 0.8% over the quarter. [1]

DriversConsumption and AI-related equipment. [2]

LimitReal consumption flat in September. [2]

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03 / United States · Economy

Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.75%–4%

Two officials preferred an increase.

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Carried forward October 31, 2026. October 28 decision retained; this report presents no new rate decision.

RatesRange held at 3.75%–4%. [1]

DisagreementTwo votes for an increase. [1]

ContextAn expected pause after September. [2]

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04 / United States · Economy

U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in October

The index reaches 91.7; price concerns persist.

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Carried forward October 31, 2026. Survey released October 27 and conducted October 1–21.

Result91.7 in October, versus a revised 84.2 in September. [1]

ExpectationsSurveyed economists had forecast 81. [2]

LimitLiving costs remain a concern. [2]

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05 / United States · Diplomacy

Oleshky: evacuation convoys have left the city

The operation follows the local agreement announced by Washington on October 23.

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Updated report; original timetable retained.

EvacuationDepartures, without an established final tally. [3]

TimingOriginal announcement distinct from arrival. [2]

ScopeA local agreement. [1]