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The United States: October job openings surprised to the downside, suggesting that labor market imbalances continue to ease.

The United Kingdom: Company closures have been outpacing business creation.

Asia-Pacific: Singapore’s retail sales growth has stalled.

Commodities: The correction is sugar futures continues.

Equities: Share buybacks have accelerated, …

… but are still below last year’s levels year-to-date.

Rates: JP Morgan’s active clients are very bullish on Treasuries.

Food for Thought: North Koreans escaping to South Korea:

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