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Mon 19 Oct

1. 23:36
   Israel Orders Overthrow of Iran Regime; US, European Stocks Fall BroadlyIsrael's PM ordered the overthrow of Iran's regime; US and European stocks fell broadly, and US SPR crude stocks hit their lowest since 1982.
2. 19:21
   IRGC Spokesman: Iran Has Not Used Full Capacity to Block Hormuz, Warns of Harsher Response to U.S. ActionIRGC says Iran hasn't used full capacity to block Hormuz and warns new U.S. action would trigger a harsher response and a severe energy crisis.
3. 18:37
   Houthis Launch Drone Attack on Saudi Dammam; Airport Suspends OperationsHouthis launch drone attack on Saudi Dammam; Dammam airport suspends operations, Tasnim reports.
4. 17:20
   Netanyahu Says He Ordered Israeli Forces, Mossad to Overthrow Iran's RegimeNetanyahu says he ordered the IDF, Mossad and military intelligence to overthrow Iran's regime, citing Trump's position on removing the threat.
5. 16:47
   Iran Supreme Leader's Adviser Says Claims Hormuz Strait Is Open Are BaselessIran Supreme Leader's adviser says claims the Strait of Hormuz is open are baseless, per Tasnim.
6. 16:32
   Houthis Claim Multiple Attacks on Saudi Energy Sites, Including Aramco Facility in YanbuHouthis say they attacked Saudi energy facilities, airports and military targets, including an Aramco facility in Yanbu.
7. 15:56
   Iran Says It Has No Choice but to Control Strait of HormuzIran says it has no choice but to impose controls on the Strait of Hormuz.
8. 15:30
   Bank of Canada Survey: Business Outlook Worsens, Inflation Expectations Rise After Canada-US Trade Talks Break DownBoC survey: business outlook worsens and inflation expectations rise after Canada-US trade talks break down.
9. 14:03
   Explosion Heard in Saudi Arabian Capital, Market Reports SayMarket reports say an explosion was heard in Saudi Arabia's capital.
10. 13:55
    Goldman Sachs Expects Global Central Bank Gold Purchases Hit 79 Tons in AugustGoldman Sachs expects global central banks bought 79 tons of gold in August, far above the pre-2022 average of 17 tons.
11. 12:38
    Bank of Canada October Rate Hike Odds Fall to 68%Swaps show Bank of Canada October rate hike probability at 68%, down from 74% before the inflation data release.
12. 12:37
    Swaps Price 68% Odds of October BOC Rate Hike, Down From 74%Swap data show the odds of an October BOC rate hike fell to 68% from 74% before the inflation data release.
13. 12:30
    Canada Core CPI MoM (Sep)Actual 0.0% · Previous 0.1%★★☆☆☆
14. 12:30
    Canada CPI MoM (Sep)Actual 0.1% · Forecast 0.2% · Previous -0.1%Below forecast · ★★★☆☆
15. 12:30
    Canada CPI YoY (Sep)Actual 3.1% · Forecast 3.2% · Previous 3.0%Below forecast · ★★☆☆☆
16. 12:30
    Canada Core CPI YoY (Sep)Actual 2.2% · Previous 2.4%★☆☆☆☆
17. 10:41
    Asian LNG Benchmark JKM Tops $30/MMBtu for First Time Since December 2022Asian LNG benchmark JKM jumps above $30/MMBtu, first time since December 2022.
18. 08:48
    Trafigura Economist: Middle East Crude Flows Down 5-7 Million Bpd From Pre-War LevelsTrafigura's chief economist Rahim says Middle East crude flows are 5-7 million bpd below pre-war levels.
19. 07:36
    New York Gold Futures Rise 0.7% to Record $4,210/ozNew York gold futures climbed 0.7% to a record $4,210/oz on October 19, possibly on economic uncertainty and inflation expectations.
20. 06:56
    Brent Holds Above $107 on Hormuz Tanker Damage; Dollar Index Posts Worst Week Since Early SeptemberBrent holds above $107 on Hormuz tanker damage; Warsh remarks cool October Fed hike bets, and the dollar index has its worst week since early September.
21. 06:48
    BOJ's Ueda Says Core Inflation Near 2% Target, Room to Raise RatesBOJ's Ueda says core inflation is near 2%, with room to hike; rates seen steady at 1.25% on Oct 30, December hike to 1.5% left open.
22. 06:47
    Silver Edges Higher as Odds of October Fed Hike Fall to 16.1%COMEX silver rises to $57.66/oz as October Fed hike odds drop to 16.1%, Treasury yields ease and the US Dollar Index falls.
23. 05:32
    Euro Falls to 1.1183 as Ukraine Escalation, French Protests WeighEUR/USD fell as much as 0.5% to 1.1183 on Ukraine escalation and French protests; French bond futures fell up to 52 ticks, European equity futures 0.3%.
24. 04:07
    Iran's IRGC Navy Says Tanker Hit Mine in Southern Strait of HormuzIRGC Navy says a tanker with navigation systems off hit a mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, exploded and caught fire; it warned other vessels.
25. 03:23
    Fed Hike Odds Fall Below 20% as Treasury Yields Retreat to 5%; Indian Gold Turns to PremiumFed hike odds drop below 20% after Warsh stops short of backing October move; Treasury yields ease to 5%; Indian gold at premium for first time in three months.
26. 02:32
    US September CPI Rises 3.7% YoY, Above 3.6% Forecast; Precious Metals SteadyUS September CPI hit 3.7% YoY vs 3.6% expected, highest since May; Warsh won't preview policy. Precious metals steady, gold ETF holdings up.
27. 01:49
    US Energy Secretary Wright: Gulf Oil Flows Recover to 80% of Pre-Conflict LevelUS Energy Secretary Wright says Gulf region oil flows have recovered to 80% of pre-conflict levels.
28. 00:29
    BOJ's Ueda: Long-Term Rates Likely to Rise Steadily if Short-Term Policy Rate Is RaisedBOJ Governor Ueda says long-term rates may rise steadily alongside policy steps if the BOJ raises its short-term policy rate.
29. 00:07
    BOJ's Ueda: Underlying Inflation Close to 2% TargetBOJ Governor Ueda says underlying inflation is close to the bank's 2% target.