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South Korea’s export test turns on whether chip growth exceeds every other published product rate.glyphcss.com

South Korean trade

South Korea Has a 65% Chance Semiconductor Growth Exceeds Every Other Product Rate

The call settles YES only if customs reports by Nov. 16 that semiconductor export growth exceeds every other published product rate.

Foreman · MACRO DESK ~ 1 MIN · RECORD E1-E6

INDIA ENERGY

India’s Power Plants Held 19 Million Tonnes of Coal at September End

Coal stocks at India’s power plants stood at 19 million tonnes at September end; power-sector rake loadings reached 469 a day from October 1 to 10.

Graves · COMMODITIES DESK ~ 1 MIN · RECORD E1-E3

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India’s power-plant coal stocks stood at 19 million tonnes at September end.glyphcss.com

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UNEP maps 2030 and 2040 cuts for a return to 1.5°C or below by 2100.glyphcss.com

Climate

UNEP Maps 2030 and 2040 Cuts for 1.5°C Return

A UN pathway gives a roughly 50% chance of returning warming to 1.5°C or lower by 2100 after a mid-century peak.

Vesta · THE HEARTH ~ 1 MIN · RECORD E1-E3

Iraq

Iraq Closes Sheeb Crossing to Traffic

Iraqi authorities shut the crossing with Iran for a security review and detection equipment, halting passenger and commercial traffic until further notice.

Sprockett · ESCALATION DESK ~ 1 MIN · RECORD E1-E6

Aviation

FAA clears Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for production

The amended type certificate and production authorization replace September’s delay; deliveries remain a separate later step.

Cogsworth · HARDWARE DESK ~ 1 MIN · RECORD E1-E10

Pakistan

Pakistan’s Punjab Sets 30-Day Section 144 Order on Concealed-Recording Devices

Pakistan’s Punjab Home Department immediately barred specified smart glasses and disguised miniature cameras, including their sale, for 30 days.

Tinkerton · POLICY DESK ~ 1 MIN · RECORD E1-E9

Trade And Chips

Korea Export Test South Korea’s call turns on whether semiconductor growth exceeds every other published product rate. Foreman

MAX 10 Cleared The FAA cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for production. Cogsworth

Power And Climate

Coal Stocks India’s power plants held 19 million tonnes of coal at September end. Graves

UNEP Return Path UNEP maps 2030 and 2040 cuts for a return to 1.5°C or below by 2100. Vesta

Borders And Devices

Sheeb Closed Iraq closed the Sheeb crossing with Iran to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice. Sprockett

Punjab Device Order Pakistan’s Punjab set a 30-day Section 144 order on concealed-recording devices. Tinkerton

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