Daily Market Updates –November-6

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06 November 2026 – Daily Market Updates November 6, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Daily Market Briefing: Volatility returns as post election jitters hit risk assets Overview A sharp reversal in equity sentiment followed the US elections, upending hopes for a clean “relief rally” and reminding investors how swiftly crowded positions can unwind. High-growth and AI-adjacent names led the selloff, with weakness spilling into Asia and Europe before signs of stabilization emerged in US futures. Cross-asset moves were more measured: government bond yields nudged higher, crude held near recent highs, and the dollar was mixed. What’s driving the swing Positioning and leverage: De-risking by systematic and macro funds amplified downside once key technical levels broke. Correlated losses across strategies point to crowding in popular trades. Policy and capex uncertainty: Investors are reassessing timelines and permitting risks around large-scale digital infrastructure buildouts. Any perceived slowdown in data-center investment can ripple through semis, equipment, power, and financing ecosystems. Macro in focus, but not (yet) decisive: The economic backdrop didn’t change overnight. That said, US labor data arriving today could influence the path of rates, financial conditions, and risk appetite into year-end. Global snapshot United States: After a broad tech-led rout, early indications show a tentative bid returning, particularly across AI infrastructure, memory/storage, and networking after steep drawdowns. Select earnings beats in software and travel provided pockets of relief, while some enterprise names signaled more measured revenue trajectories. Asia: Follow-through selling was pronounced in the most tech-sensitive markets, with notable pressure in North Asia. Broader regional gauges were weaker but varied by domestic drivers and sector mix. Europe: Losses were comparatively smaller versus US tech-heavy benchmarks. Broader European indices benefited from lower concentration in mega-cap AI winners and a higher tilt toward financials, industrials, and defensives. India: Equities there continued to show relative resilience, aided by domestic demand and lower direct exposure to the global AI capex cycle. Rates, credit, and commodities Rates: US Treasury yields drifted higher at the long end, reflecting term premium and supply considerations as much as growth expectations. The front end remains anchored by fading odds of additional tightening. Credit: Primary markets are open but selective. Investment-grade issuance windows remain tactical; high yield spreads widened modestly. A more cautious tone is emerging around project-related lending tied to digital infrastructure. Commodities and FX: Oil is steady near recent highs as supply dynamics and geopolitical risk offset demand concerns. Gold is holding as a portfolio diversifier. The dollar is mixed against majors. Safe harbors and portfolio considerations Quality first: Emphasize balance-sheet strength, positive free cash flow, and durable margins. Dividend growers and consistent cash return policies can cushion drawdowns. Defensive sectors: Healthcare, consumer staples, and select utilities can reduce portfolio beta without abandoning upside optionality. Regional balance: Markets with less AI concentration—and where earnings breadth is healthier—offer relative ballast. A measured tilt toward Europe ex-tech and select emerging markets with strong domestic demand can dampen volatility. Short-duration income: High-quality, short-maturity bonds and cash-like vehicles provide income and optionality while reducing mark-to-market swings. Risk management: Avoid procyclical de-risking at extremes. Consider staged re-entry, use of options for partial hedges, and disciplined stop-loss frameworks to manage gap risk. For credit allocators: Favor senior, secured, and shorter-duration exposures. Be mindful of sector-specific headline risk in project finance and data infrastructure. What could change the story Softer labor and inflation prints: Would reinforce the view that policy rates have peaked, easing pressure on long-duration assets and equity multiples. Policy clarity on infrastructure: Greater certainty around permitting and power availability for data centers could re-anchor AI capex expectations. Technical stabilization: Improved breadth, calmer volatility, and healthier market-on-close flows would signal that forced deleveraging is abating. Today’s watchlist US labor market report: Payrolls, unemployment rate, participation, and wage trends for clues on demand and inflation pressure. Services activity and regional surveys: Timely reads on new orders, hiring, and price momentum. Earnings and guidance: Focus on capex plans, order books, pricing power, and any updates to AI-related spend or enterprise demand. Cross-asset signals: Credit spreads, equity volatility, dollar direction, and energy prices as real-time gauges of financial conditions. Bottom line The setback in high-growth and AI beneficiaries looks driven more by positioning, leverage, and shifting capex timelines than by a sudden macro shock. While a single session doesn’t make a trend, volatility clusters—especially after elections—tend to test risk controls and patience. Lean on quality, liquidity, and diversification, and avoid extrapolating one-day moves into long-term narratives. Refine Your Portfolio Strategy Today Speak directly to our relationship team in Dubai to discuss structured investment solutions and risk management. Contact Us Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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Daily Market Updates –November-5

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05 November 2026 – Daily Market Updates November 5, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Markets Briefing | The case for a year end US equity rebound; bond desks eye debt ceiling risk Overview Global markets are leaning cautiously constructive as investors weigh the prospect of a year‑end recovery in US equities against policy and funding risks that could re-emerge into next year. Rotations beneath the surface remain active, with economically sensitive shares showing improving breadth while parts of high-growth tech consolidate after a powerful multi‑quarter run. In rates, front‑end pricing is steady but the path of policy, Treasury supply and the return of the US debt ceiling debate are front of mind. Energy remains a swing factor for inflation expectations and risk appetite. US stocks: why a late year rally is plausible Several macro and market structure forces can support a grind higher into year‑end, even if the opening tone on any given day is mixed: Positioning and sentiment: After bouts of volatility and drawdowns, many managers reduced equity exposure and added hedges. If headline risk eases and data remain benign, there is room for incremental risk‑adding that can lift indexes without requiring aggressive retail participation. Volatility reset: A retreat in implied volatility typically encourages re‑risking, narrows bid‑ask spreads, and supports systematic and options‑linked flows that can provide mechanical demand on dips. Flows and seasonality: The final months of the year often see buyback activity, portfolio rebalancing, and performance‑chasing flows. Combined, these can create a supportive backdrop even if earnings revisions are flat. Earnings resilience: While guidance has been mixed across industries, aggregate profit margins have proven more durable than feared in several cyclical groups. Stabilizing input costs and productivity gains are helping. Rotations: Leadership has broadened at the margin. Cyclical sectors tied to industrial activity, travel, energy services and financials have shown better relative strength, while parts of the semiconductor and AI complex consolidate earlier gains. Broader participation typically improves the durability of advances. Key watchpoints for the equity case: Labor and inflation prints that confirm disinflation without signaling a sharp growth slowdown Corporate capex intentions (especially around data infrastructure) and any reopening of the IPO window as a barometer of risk appetite Earnings breadth and guidance dispersion into the next reporting season Risks to the year end view: Sticky services inflation that keeps policy restrictive for longer A sharper‑than‑expected slowdown in consumer spending as excess savings dwindle Re‑acceleration in energy prices or supply shocks that reprice real yields higher Geopolitical setbacks that weigh on trade and confidence Fixed income: debt ceiling dynamics return to center stage With a divided policy backdrop, investors are revisiting how a potential debt‑ceiling standoff could influence funding markets and Treasury pricing in the months ahead. Bills vs. coupons: In prior episodes, Treasury bills maturing near projected “X‑dates” cheapened relative to surrounding maturities as money funds and liquidity‑sensitive buyers sidestepped specific settlement windows. That often produced temporary kinks in the very front end of the curve. Liquidity and plumbing: Funding conditions can tighten at the margin if counterparties hoard cash or collateral around key deadlines. Reverse repo facility usage and bill supply patterns bear watching. Term premium and supply: Elevated deficits and refunding needs keep attention on auction demand, dealer balance sheets, and term premium. Strong bidding metrics can steady the long end; wobbles can transmit quickly to mortgage rates and risk assets. Credit knock‑ons: Short‑dated spread products sometimes see dispersion during standoffs as investors prefer higher‑quality, highly liquid paper. What to monitor: Treasury’s cash balance and bill issuance cadence Auction schedules and bid‑to‑cover trends across tenors Money market fund flows and changes in preferred collateral Headline risk around negotiation timelines and contingency measures Portfolio considerations (not investment advice): Maintain ample liquidity and diversify maturities to avoid concentration around potential event windows Reassess hedge effectiveness as volatility regimes shift Stress‑test exposure to moves in real yields and credit spreads Global snapshot Europe: Benchmarks have pushed toward prior highs as cyclical and financial shares benefit from firmer domestic demand and supportive earnings. The policy mix remains a balancing act: central banks are signaling patience as inflation cools while growth data soften. UK: Rate‑setters continue to weigh cooling inflation against tepid activity. Communication around the policy path will be key for gilt term structure and sterling volatility. Asia: Performance is split. Exporters linked to autos, machinery and travel are finding support from currency competitiveness and resilient external demand, while parts of the chip supply chain pause after strong year‑to‑date gains. Mainland markets remain sensitive to domestic growth signals, policy support, and property‑sector headlines. Commodities: Crude remains elevated versus multi‑year averages, reflecting geopolitics, inventory dynamics and disciplined supply. Sustained softness would ease headline inflation and support duration; renewed strength would complicate the policy path. Currencies: Dollar moves continue to track rate differentials and risk sentiment; clearer disinflation abroad would aid select peers, while any upside surprise to US growth could keep the dollar bid. Corporate and sector themes we’re watching Technology and AI infrastructure: After a powerful capex cycle, investors are scrutinizing the cadence and mix of future spending. Providers levered to efficient compute, power, and networking remain in focus, but expectations are high. Industrials and transportation: Order books and pricing power are holding up in several niches; watch backlog conversion and supply chain normalization. Consumer: A bifurcated picture persists—value‑oriented and experience‑led categories are doing better than discretionary big‑ticket items. Credit trends and promotional intensity will be important into the holiday period. Financials: Net interest margins are stabilizing; fee income and capital return plans are differentiation points. Funding costs and credit provisioning remain the swing variables. The week ahead: key catalysts Inflation, wages and labor indicators for signals on the policy trajectory Central bank speeches and minutes for guidance on reaction functions Treasury refunding and bill announcements for clarity on supply High‑frequency reads on consumer demand and inventory levels Bottom line The ingredients for a constructive finish to the year are present—lighter positioning, calmer volatility, and improving breadth—yet the backdrop still demands discipline. Funding markets

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Daily Market Updates –November-4

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04 November 2026 – Daily Market Updates November 4, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Markets Morning Brief: Relief rally as election dust settles; oil and yields move out of sync Overview With the U.S. vote now behind us, global markets are leaning risk-on. Equity futures in the U.S. and Europe are firmer, Asian benchmarks closed higher, Treasury yields are a touch lower, oil is off recent highs, and the dollar is softer. Investors appear to be rotating from headline risk to fundamentals—growth, inflation trends, corporate earnings, and the capital cycle around AI and energy. Market at a glance Equities: U.S. futures are up around 1%, Europe is broadly higher, and major Asia indices advanced, led by China. Rates: Long-dated U.S. Treasury yields are a few basis points lower; similar bid tone in core European debt. Commodities: Brent crude is modestly lower near the low-$100s after recent strength. FX: The dollar is weaker versus a basket of major peers; pro-cyclical currencies firmed while havens are mixed. What’s driving the tape Post-election positioning: With uncertainty reduced, investors are re-engaging with cyclicals and quality growth. Expectations for policy gridlock or a slower-moving fiscal agenda can dampen rate volatility at the margin, supporting duration and risk assets simultaneously. Growth vs. inflation: After months when higher oil often pulled bond yields up, that relationship has loosened. Markets are increasingly focused on the growth drag from higher energy costs and tighter financial conditions, not just the inflation impulse—helping longer-dated bonds even when crude is elevated. Earnings pulse: The reporting season remains active across semiconductors, software, payments, healthcare, travel, and consumer staples. Themes to watch include AI-related capex, cloud and data-center spending, pricing power versus wage and input costs, and guidance quality into year-end. Sector rotation: Clean energy and electrification-linked names are catching a bid on expectations of supportive policy and capital deployment. Defense is softer on the prospect of tighter budget scrutiny. AI infrastructure remains divided: chip and server suppliers benefit from robust backlogs, while parts of cloud and data-center real estate face questions around regulation, power availability, and permitting. Healthcare is in focus for portfolio reshaping, drug pricing dynamics, and managed care utilization trends. Digital assets: Crypto remains choppy amid security headlines and macro uncertainty; flows indicate a more defensive stance. Bonds and oil: Why the linkage broke The old playbook—“oil up, yields up”—is less reliable as markets weigh the growth hit from elevated energy costs. With policy rates already restrictive, any additional energy shock raises the risk of demand cooling, nudging term premia and long-end yields lower. Practical takeaways: Duration: The long end can rally even with firm commodities if growth concerns rise. Credit: Spreads are broadly steady; carry remains attractive, but selection matters as refinancing needs pick up in 2025–2026. Curves: Watch for bull steepening if front-end remains anchored while the long end prices slower growth. The day ahead Policy and data: Treasury issuance plans, global PMIs/services prints, energy inventory data, and central bank speakers may steer intraday rate and FX moves. Earnings: Another heavy slate from technology, internet, software, healthcare, and consumer names. Focus on 1) 2025 spending intentions, 2) AI monetization timelines, 3) margin durability, 4) demand elasticity after price increases. Event risks: Geopolitical headlines and any surprises around fiscal priorities could swing oil and rates. What we’re watching next U.S. policy path: Signals on spending, taxation, and regulatory priorities for tech, energy infrastructure, and healthcare. AI buildout bottlenecks: Power procurement, grid interconnects, and advanced packaging capacity. Consumer resilience: Labor market cooling vs. real income gains; watch discretionary vs. staples mix. Funding mix: The balance between bills and coupons and its impact on term premia and liquidity. Inflation breadth: Goods disinflation vs. sticky services; implications for central bank reaction functions. Portfolio considerations Maintain balance: Relief rallies can be sharp, but volatility around policy, geopolitics, and year-end liquidity is still a risk. Quality tilt: Strong balance sheets and cash-flow visibility remain favored as financing costs stay elevated. Duration as a diversifier: The evolving oil–bond relationship has improved the hedging characteristics of high-quality duration. 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Daily Market Updates –November-3

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03 November 2026 – Daily Market Updates November 3, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Markets Morning Brief: Policy support in China, oil steadier, crypto resilience Global mood Risk appetite softened to start the day. US equity futures edged lower as investors weighed higher energy prices, a steady long-end Treasury yield backdrop, and a busy corporate calendar. European stocks were mixed after a weaker Asia session. Rates were broadly steady with the US 10-year near recent ranges; the curve remains inverted. The dollar was mixed against majors. Asia-Pacific China signaled fresh support for domestic markets while guiding its currency weaker after a powerful multi-week rally. Policymakers encouraged measures to underpin equities (including facilitating buybacks and reviving market backstops) even as the central bank leaned against rapid yuan strength. The message: attract capital and maintain stability without inviting disorderly moves. Equity reaction was uneven. Mainland benchmarks were little changed to softer, with growth and tech under pressure, underscoring lingering headwinds from cautious earnings expectations, a still-fragile property backdrop, and subdued household demand. Hong Kong sentiment improved on rhetoric around openness and market access, but follow-through will hinge on tangible, demand-side stimulus. Elsewhere in the region, Korean shares underperformed on tech-led weakness, while Japan was mixed as exporters balanced currency dynamics against softer global risk tone. Commodities and FX Crude oil firmed as geopolitical risk premium crept back in and supply discipline remained in focus. Higher energy feeds into inflation expectations and could complicate the disinflation narrative if sustained. Gold eased as real yields hovered near recent highs and the dollar steadied. In FX, the offshore yuan slipped following policy signals, while high-beta currencies were mixed. Safe-haven pairs were little changed. Digital assets Bitcoin held relatively firm despite last week’s exchange security incident. Market participants treated the episode as an operational shock rather than a systemic event, aided by quick assurances on customer asset coverage. That resilience stands in contrast to prior industry crises and suggests positioning was cleaner and leverage more contained. Volatility remains elevated, and liquidity can thin outside US hours. US corporate and credit Mega-cap tech remains a swing factor. One large handset maker guided to tighter margins, pressuring its stock premarket. A major media and entertainment company is pursuing deeper cost controls, including headcount reductions, to protect profitability. In credit, heavyweight tech and software names continue to tap bond markets to fund long-term AI and infrastructure investment, taking advantage of robust demand for high-grade issuance. On today’s earnings slate before the open: Shopify, Pfizer, Eaton, Apollo Global, Fiserv, Yum! Brands, Sysco and DuPont. After the close: AMD, Booking, Amgen, Block, AIG and Super Micro Computer. Guidance on capital spending, AI-related returns, consumer demand, and pricing power will be key watch items. What to watch next China: Whether announced equity support translates into sustained flows, and if additional demand-side measures materialize to stabilize consumption and housing. US: Headline risk from politics and geopolitics, commentary from central bank speakers on the growth/inflation mix, and any signs of cooling in the services/labor data later in the week. Commodities: Follow-through in crude; persistent strength could keep breakevens sticky and weigh on duration. Crypto: Counterparty risk perceptions and on-chain flows post-incident; watch dispersion between Bitcoin and altcoins for risk sentiment clues. Key takeaways for investors Policy is active: China’s steps to steady equities and temper currency strength underscore a “stability-first” approach; near-term support is possible, but durable recovery likely needs clearer earnings traction and household demand stimulus. Macro cross-currents persist: Higher oil and firm real yields keep a lid on risk multiples even as soft-landing hopes linger. Quality and cash flow matter: In equities and credit, companies showing pricing power, disciplined capex, and credible AI ROI are likely to command premia. Stay nimble: Event risk is elevated; consider hedges and maintain diversified exposure across regions, factors, and durations. Navigate Market Volatility with Expert Guidance Discuss how today’s global shifts, commodity changes, and policy actions impact your investment portfolio. 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Daily Market Updates –November-2

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02 November 2026 – Daily Market Updates November 2, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Overview Risk appetite is tentatively firmer as investors position for U.S. midterm election outcomes and a dense U.S. labor-market calendar. Equity futures point to a slightly positive open, European benchmarks are steady, and Asia saw a constructive tone led by select technology and consumer names. Oil prices have eased on shifting geopolitical headlines and demand worries, while core government bond yields are range-bound. The dollar stays supported by relative U.S. growth and rate expectations, and major digital assets are holding recent ranges despite lingering market-structure concerns. The big picture Event risk concentration: Markets face a one-two punch—election results that could recalibrate policy expectations, followed by a full slate of labor data that could shape the near-term path for interest rates. Cross-asset read-through: Softer crude is easing immediate inflation anxiety at the margin, while steady-to-firm U.S. yields keep currency markets dollar-centric. Equity leadership remains narrow, with ongoing debate about the durability of AI-related spending and the path for cyclical earnings. Liquidity watch: With headline risk elevated and many investors underexposed after recent volatility, intraday swings may be amplified. Depth around key levels is patchy; execution discipline matters. Elections: what markets care about Gridlock vs. green light: Historically, clarity—regardless of party control—tends to reduce uncertainty premiums over the following months. A divided government narrative typically implies fewer large policy swings, which can support equity multiples and dampen rate volatility. If policy momentum builds: A scenario that implies larger fiscal ambitions could push term yields higher and strengthen the dollar, favoring cash-flow-strong cyclicals while pressuring long-duration growth equities. Sector sensitivities: Investors are watching potential implications for technology regulation, energy infrastructure and permitting, healthcare reimbursement debates, and trade policy. Expect knee-jerk moves to fade if outcomes align with polling, with more persistent trends emerging as legislative priorities become clearer. Jobs week: why it matters now Key focus areas: Headline payrolls, the unemployment rate, labor-force participation, and average hourly earnings. Wage growth is the swing factor for sticky services inflation. Market setup: A stronger-than-expected print could revive talk of additional policy tightening or a longer “higher for longer” stance, supporting front-end yields and the dollar. A softer report would likely extend the bid for duration and support rate-sensitive equities. Beyond the headline: Watch revisions, diffusion of job gains across sectors, and hours worked for signals on momentum into year-end. Equities Tone: Cautious optimism. Dip-buyers are active but selective, focusing on balance-sheet strength, pricing power, and earnings visibility. Earnings pulse: Another crowded reporting slate spans mega-cap tech, enterprise software, semiconductors, energy, healthcare, and consumer bellwethers. Guidance on 2027 capex, inventories, and demand elasticity remains more market-moving than backward-looking beats or misses. Style and sectors: If yields stabilize and oil stays cooler, quality growth and rate-sensitive pockets (software, parts of communication services, homebuilders) can catch a bid. Persistent dollar strength and higher real yields would skew performance toward value, cash generative cyclicals, and select financials. Rates and FX Rates: Term premiums remain elevated. Supply dynamics, inflation trajectory, and the growth mix (goods vs. services) will dictate whether the curve bear-steepens on any fiscal impulse narrative or bull-steepens on softer data. Dollar: Still driven by relative growth and carry. Election outcomes matter mainly through their impact on fiscal expectations and term yields rather than partisan labels alone. Global spillovers: European and UK yields are reacting to local growth concerns and fiscal arithmetic, while parts of Asia remain sensitive to tech-cycle headlines and currency stability. Commodities and digital assets Energy: Crude is consolidating as traders balance geopolitical risks with signs of tempering demand and ongoing supply responsiveness. A durable pullback would ease headline inflation pressure; any renewed flare-up would quickly reprice inflation expectations. Metals: Gold is a barometer for real rates and event risk—firm if uncertainty lingers, softer if yields and the dollar push higher. Crypto: Price action is resilient, but liquidity pockets remain thin. Regulatory and market-structure updates continue to shape sentiment more than macro in the near term. Trade Global Commodities & Futures Take advantage of the current energy and metals market movements. Trade DGCX Gold, Oil, and more with our advanced platforms. Explore DGCX Products What to watch this week U.S. labor data run-up into Friday’s employment report, plus job openings, weekly claims, and services activity gauges. Earnings from large technology, chipmakers, energy, healthcare, consumer, and financial names—particularly guidance on 2027 budgets and AI-related investment pacing. Treasury supply announcements and primary market activity, including any large cross-border corporate issuance that could inform funding costs. Post-election policy signals: timelines, priorities, and any early read on bipartisan paths. Portfolio considerations Expect headline-driven swings and fading moves as clarity improves. Keep an eye on correlations: if oil and yields move lower together, equity breadth can improve; if both rise, defensives and value factors may lead. Intra-day volatility and thinner liquidity argue for disciplined order placement and risk sizing around key data drops. Diversification across style, sector, and duration remains prudent until the policy and data picture is clearer. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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Weekly Global Market News-November Week 1

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Weekly Global Market News –November – Week 1 The Week Ahead: Elections, central banks and a Big Tech spotlight Welcome to our weekly market briefing. A dense calendar of elections, policy decisions and marquee earnings sets the tone for cross‑asset volatility this week. Below we outline what’s on deck, why it matters, and what markets will likely key off across equities, rates/FX and commodities. Top three themes to watch 1) Ballots and policy risk United States midterm elections (Tuesday): Prediction markets indicate a strong chance that Democrats regain the House of Representatives, with the Senate remaining closely contested. A split Congress historically points to legislative gridlock, which can temper large fiscal packages but encourage status‑quo regulation. Market angles: Rates/FX: Any outcome perceived as restraining future fiscal expansion may be modestly bond‑supportive and dollar‑mixed; a surprise unified government could push term premium higher. Sectors: Healthcare (drug pricing headlines), energy (permits/taxes), defense (geopolitics), and large‑cap tech (antitrust/data policy) are the main policy‑sensitive cohorts to monitor. California ballot: Voters decide on a proposed one‑off 5% levy on billionaires to fund healthcare. Expect attention on founder liquidity, high‑net‑worth mobility and state‑specific tax arbitrage themes. Tech and private markets may see near‑term sentiment swings depending on the result. Other ballots: South Africa holds municipal elections (Wednesday) amid security concerns; New Zealand votes on Saturday for a new prime minister. FX and local rates are most sensitive; watch high‑beta EM risk if headlines surprise. 2) Central banks: The UK in focus, a busy supporting cast elsewhere Bank of England (Thursday): With UK CPI running at 3.5% in September and growth holding up, consensus expects a 25bp hike. Key for markets: Forward guidance on how long rates stay restrictive, balance‑sheet runoff cadence, and the split of votes on the MPC. Markets will read across to gilts’ curve shape (2s10s), GBP reaction vs USD and EUR, and UK bank margins/credit demand. Also this week: Australia (Tuesday): RBA policy decision and press conference. Sweden (Wednesday): Riksbank decision. Mexico and Norway (Thursday): Banxico and Norges Bank decisions. Euro area (Wednesday): Flash October inflation — guidance for the ECB’s trajectory. United States (Friday): Non‑farm payrolls, unemployment rate and average hourly earnings. A soft September print (29k jobs added) heightened concern about a cooler labor market amid sticky inflation. Another weak read would complicate the Fed’s path, especially if energy prices remain volatile. 3) Earnings: Apple kicks off a heavyweight slate Apple (Monday): First earnings call hosted by new chief John Ternus. Street focus areas: Demand for the $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo (reports point to backlogs stretching into next year), services ARPU, China mix, and gross margin sustainability into holiday quarter. Supply chain commentary and AI/device roadmap color will be closely parsed for 2027 capex signals across the ecosystem. Autos (Wednesday): Toyota and BMW report. Watch unit mix, pricing power and energy‑related input costs. Investors will scrutinize EV margin bridges and inventory discipline into year‑end. Energy and shipping (Thursday): AP Moller‑Maersk and ConocoPhillips. Geopolitical disruption has supported freight and crude price volatility; management guidance on day rates, capex and shareholder returns will be pivotal. Other notable reporters: Qualcomm, Uber, Novo Nordisk, Arm, Nintendo, Diageo, National Grid, Airbnb, Cloudflare, Berkshire Hathaway, and more through Friday. Cross asset playbook Equities Expect event‑driven factor rotation. Historically, U.S. election weeks see lower single‑name dispersion before results and a volatility pop afterward. Quality balance sheets and cash generative names have tended to outperform into policy uncertainty. Watch: U.S. megacap earnings revisions, European defensives vs cyclicals on BoE/ECB read‑throughs, and autos’ margin trajectory. Rates and FX UK: A 25bp BoE move is priced; the vote split and terminal‑rate signaling will likely drive the front end. Persistent inflation language could flatten curves; a dovish tilt may steepen modestly and weigh on GBP. U.S.: Payrolls and JOLTS (Tuesday) set the tone for term premium and the dollar. A weak labor print plus firm inflation is the trickiest mix for risk. Europe: Softer euro‑area inflation would anchor front‑end rates; an upside surprise could revive repricing for further ECB restraint. Commodities Energy: Any post‑election escalation in Middle East tensions would amplify crude and product volatility and tighten shipping conditions. Watch timespreads for signals on physical tightness. Gold: Bid as a hedge into geopolitical risk and growth uncertainty. Freight: If Maersk guides to firmer spot rates, expect knock‑on to global goods inflation narratives. Geopolitics and macro wildcards Middle East: Renewed strikes and broader regional spillovers would ripple through oil, LNG and insurance markets; airlines and shippers are collateral channels. Fiscal debate: U.S. outcome will shape expectations for 2027 budget contours; UK Autumn Statement watch begins post‑BoE. China policy signals: Any incremental growth support or tech guidance could feed into global semis and commodities. Week-at-a-glance: Key events and data Monday Apple reports; U.S. and European central bank speakers feature. Eurozone/UK: Select PMI final reads and retail sales in focus across major economies. Tuesday U.S. midterm elections; U.S. JOLTS and factory orders. Australia: RBA decision; South Korea and Switzerland release CPI prints. Corporate: AMD, Booking, Shopify, Ferrari and several U.S. energy mid‑caps. Wednesday Sweden: Riksbank decision; EU flash CPI; U.S. trade balance; Canada trade. Corporate: Toyota, BMW, Qualcomm, Uber, Novo Nordisk, Arm, Expedia, CVS, McDonald’s. Thursday UK: BoE decision and press conference; construction PMI. Mexico and Norway: Policy decisions; Germany factory orders; Indonesia GDP. Corporate: Airbnb, Cloudflare, Diageo, National Grid, AP Moller‑Maersk, ConocoPhillips, Nintendo, Siemens Healthineers, Swiss Re. Friday U.S.: Non‑farm payrolls, unemployment rate and wages; Canada jobs report; eurozone retail sales; Germany industrial production. Corporate: Berkshire Hathaway, Enbridge, Humana, IAG, Moderna, Daimler Truck. Strategy considerations (not investment advice) Into Tuesday’s U.S. vote: Maintain balanced exposure; consider volatility hedges around key indices and policy‑sensitive sectors. Past cycles show a relief bounce once uncertainty clears, but path depends on composition of Congress. UK duration: BoE communication is likely to matter more than the hike itself. Be mindful of curve moves around guidance on the balance sheet and inflation persistence. Quality bias: With earnings revision risks elevated and geopolitics fluid, prioritize free‑cash‑flow visibility, conservative leverage and

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Daily Market Updates –October-30

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30 October 2026 – Daily Market Updates October 30, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Daily Market Brief: Tech momentum cools, duration demand returns Overview Risk appetite is on the back foot as investors reassess the growth engines that powered this year’s rally. Disappointing updates from several large technology platforms and chipmakers have sharpened concerns about slower core businesses just as capital spending tied to artificial intelligence ramps up. The result: a rotation away from mega-cap growth, firmer volatility, and renewed interest in high-quality income as long-maturity bond yields ease off recent peaks. Energy prices are firmer on geopolitical tensions, and market breadth is proving more resilient than the headline indices suggest. Equities Rotation under the surface: Broad U.S. equity participation has improved even as major benchmarks sag, reflecting a pullback in the largest tech constituents while more defensive and income-oriented groups find buyers. Big Tech under scrutiny: Investors are questioning the timeline for AI monetization amid softer trends in online advertising, e-commerce, and PCs, plus heavier capex and higher funding needs. That mix is pressuring margins and stretching valuation support. Semiconductors and AI supply chain: Hardware names tied to PCs and data infrastructure are under pressure on uneven demand signals and lingering supply frictions. AI-linked leaders remain volatile as expectations recalibrate. Europe and Asia: European shares are softer with cyclicals mixed; Asian benchmarks were generally weaker, with North Asia lagging on tech sensitivity. Fixed Income Buyers re-engage at higher yields: After a surge to cycle highs, longer-dated sovereign yields have edged lower, enticing duration buyers seeking carry and potential convexity if growth cools. Not out of the woods: The drivers behind higher term premiums—elevated energy costs, uncertain inflation progress, active supply from issuers, and central bank ambiguity—remain in focus. Expect choppiness around data and auctions. Credit tone: Investment-grade issuance is active as blue-chip borrowers lock in funding for strategic investment, including digital infrastructure. Spreads are steady-to-wider on equity volatility, with quality still favored. Commodities Crude oil firm: Prices are supported by renewed geopolitical risk in the Middle East and refined product strength. Integrated energy and refiners are benefiting from solid margins, though demand elasticity and policy risks are ongoing watchpoints. Industrial metals: Mixed on global manufacturing signals; a slower tech hardware cycle can temper some demand expectations, while grid and energy-transition needs provide a medium-term floor. Currencies and Digital Assets FX: The dollar is underpinned by risk aversion and relatively higher U.S. rates, while rate-sensitive currencies remain choppy. Policy signaling from major central banks and rate differentials are key drivers near term. Crypto: Sentiment is softer following a high-profile security incident at a large exchange and broader de-risking. Volatility remains elevated. Key themes we’re tracking AI investment vs. near-term profitability: Rising capital intensity is colliding with moderating legacy revenue streams. Markets want clearer line-of-sight to payback and margins before re-rating. Market breadth and leadership: With mega-caps wobbling, equal-weighted indices and non-tech sectors are holding up better, highlighting a potential broadening phase—if macro conditions cooperate. Duration as ballast: Elevated starting yields have restored the portfolio role of high-quality fixed income. That support can coexist with episodic rate spikes tied to inflation surprises or heavy supply. Energy and inflation: Higher crude risks complicate disinflation progress. Sticky services prices plus geopolitics argue for hedges against upside inflation surprises. Liquidity and seasonality: Year-end dynamics, earnings revisions, and tax-driven flows can amplify moves in both directions. What’s next Macro: Employment, manufacturing and services PMIs, inflation prints, and consumer data will set the tone for rates and risk sentiment. Central banks: Guidance on balance sheet paths and reaction functions remains pivotal, particularly where term premiums and fiscal dynamics are in play. Micro: Corporate outlooks on capex, pricing power, and inventory management will drive sector dispersion. Portfolio considerations (not investment advice) Rebalance concentration risk: Ensure large single-sector or single-name exposures align with risk tolerance, especially after outsized tech gains this year. Emphasize quality: Favor balance sheets with solid free cash flow, prudent leverage, and pricing power amid higher-for-longer rate scenarios. Ladder and layer duration: Stagger maturities to manage reinvestment and rate risk; consider barbell approaches to balance carry with flexibility. Diversify cash flows: Blend equities with dependable dividends and resilient credit to buffer equity volatility. Hedge thoughtfully: Evaluate options or other hedges around key macro dates and earnings-heavy periods. Bottom line Markets are adjusting to a world where AI-driven capex is rising while core tech growth normalizes, term premiums remain elevated, and energy prices are a wild card. 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Daily Market Updates –October-29

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29 October 2026 – Daily Market Updates October 29, 2026 PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team 5:15 Daily Market Briefing Risk tone turns cautious as investors digest uneven tech earnings, rising funding costs in AI-related infrastructure, and a steady drumbeat of central-bank watching. Equity futures point lower in the US, with large-cap tech under pressure after mixed results, while Asia ended mixed and Europe opens on the back foot. Oil has eased from recent highs, core sovereign yields remain elevated near cycle peaks, and crypto is softer after a strong run. Overnight and early moves Equities: US futures are lower led by tech as investors reassess growth expectations and AI monetization timelines. Europe is modestly weaker, while Japan outperformed on domestic earnings strength and supportive policy signals. Rates: Long-end yields remain elevated, keeping a tight lid on equity valuations and adding volatility to duration-sensitive sectors. Yield curves remain relatively flat to slightly inverted across major markets. Commodities and FX: Crude has slipped, with supply dynamics and growth concerns offsetting geopolitical risk premium. The dollar is broadly firm against major peers, weighing on commodities and EM FX. Bitcoin is retracing recent gains amid broader risk aversion. Earnings and sector takeaways Mega-cap tech divergence continues. Cloud and infrastructure spending remain bright spots for select platforms, while digital advertising and certain software categories face slower conversion and tougher comps. Software and cybersecurity stocks are contending with elongated deal cycles and budget scrutiny, particularly where AI may disrupt existing product suites or pricing models. Hardware and semiconductors stay in focus on the back of capacity buildouts, next-gen optics, and consolidation chatter tied to data-center demand. Consumer trends are mixed: value-oriented dining and staples with pricing power show resilience; discretionary names remain sensitive to rates and fuel prices. Industrials and healthcare deliver a steadier cadence of results, with margins and order backlogs under close watch. Credit markets: AI buildout meets a higher-rate reality After an extended surge in issuance tied to data centers and compute capacity, investor appetite is showing signs of fatigue. Wider spreads and higher coupons are pushing up borrowing costs across both investment-grade and leveraged loans. Syndication risk is rising as dealers hold larger balances and insurers grow more selective. Hedging costs have climbed, with broader knock-on effects into adjacent credit segments. Bottom line: Funding remains available for high-quality issuers, but pricing is less forgiving and execution windows are narrower. Projects with longer payback periods face tougher scrutiny in a 5%-plus rate world. Central banks and policy watch Europe: The regional central bank is widely expected to keep rates steady as it evaluates growth, fiscal developments, and energy dynamics. Markets will parse guidance for any shift in balance-of-risks and reinvestment plans. US: The policy stance remains on hold, but communication has kept optionality open. Elevated term premiums and tighter financial conditions may do some of the Fed’s work, but officials are not declaring victory on inflation. Asia: Policy divergence persists, with a focus on currency stability and imported inflation. Any nuance around yield-curve settings remains market-moving for global rates. Trade Global Markets with PhillipCapital DIFC Access multi-exchange liquidity and navigate the shifting market conditions with our institutional-grade platforms. Open an Account Emerging markets snapshot Latin American equities continue to lag developed peers over the long arc, reflecting slower trend growth, political noise, and a thinner IPO pipeline. Select balance-sheet strength and commodity leverage offer pockets of value, but flows remain fickle and country selection is critical. What we’re watching next Earnings: Another heavy slate across tech, consumer, healthcare, and industrials. Guidance on 2027 capex, AI spend efficiency, and margin trajectories will drive factor rotations. Rates: Long-end supply, term premium dynamics, and any hints of balance-sheet policy adjustments from major central banks. Credit: Primary issuance tone, concession trends, and whether risk appetite stabilizes for AI-adjacent financings. Macro: High-frequency activity indicators, labor updates, and inflation prints due in the days ahead that could sway policy expectations. Portfolio considerations Equities: Balance quality growth with cash-generative cyclicals; prioritize firms with pricing power and clear AI monetization paths over speculative narratives. Fixed income: With yields elevated, consider laddering and maintaining a quality bias. Be selective in credit; stronger covenants and shorter maturities can help manage spread volatility. Alternatives and cash: Maintain adequate liquidity given event risk and tighter funding conditions. Market drivers in one line Higher-for-longer rates, mixed tech earnings, and tighter credit conditions are reshaping leadership across equities and raising the bar for funding capital-intensive AI projects. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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Daily Market Updates –October-28

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28 October 2026 – Daily Market Updates Market open: AI leaders face a cash flow test; foreign demand for Treasuries cools A cautiously risk‑on tone is creeping back into global markets ahead of a dense run of earnings and policy signals. US equity futures are modestly higher, oil is firmer, European shares are little changed to slightly lower, and the US 10‑year yield is hovering near the 5% mark. The dollar index is edging up, while a powerful rebound in South Korea underscored how AI infrastructure demand continues to buoy select Asian tech names. Market at a glance US equity futures: slightly higher, led by large‑cap tech Europe: Stoxx 600 marginally softer Asia: Korea outperformed on chip strength; broader Asia mixed Rates: US 10‑year near 5.0%; curves a touch steeper Commodities: Brent crude near the mid‑$110s FX: Dollar a bit firmer versus majors Top themes 1) Big Tech’s AI spending meets a cash‑generation reality check The market’s focus tonight falls squarely on two mega‑cap platforms reporting after the close. Beyond top‑line headlines, investors want proof that heavy AI and data‑center outlays are translating into durable revenue and, crucially, healthy free cash flow. Cloud momentum remains the key proxy for AI demand. Watch for: Workload growth, AI‑adjacent consumption, and backlog commentary Cost discipline around infrastructure build‑outs and model‑inference expenses Early monetization signals in productivity suites, developer tools, and ad/commerce surfaces Recent performance dispersion among the largest platforms has tracked differences in cash generation and perceived capital efficiency. If cloud growth or monetization falls short, the market reaction could be unforgiving given extended positioning in the AI complex. 2) Foreign appetite for Treasuries is less automatic Recent flow data suggest traditional overseas buyers—especially in parts of Asia—have eased net purchases of longer‑dated Treasuries this year. Possible drivers: Currency considerations and the cost of hedging USD assets More competitive local yields and shifting asset allocations toward equities Uncertainty around US fiscal policy and supply dynamics Implications: A higher and stickier term premium, adding volatility around auctions Greater reliance on domestic buyers and price sensitivity to policy headlines Knock‑on effects for risk assets as discount rates stay elevated 3) Policy watch: Pausing does not mean pivoting Despite firm recent inflation prints, consensus expects the Fed to hold policy steady at the upcoming meeting. The communication tone will matter: any emphasis on persistent price pressures or tolerance for restrictive rates staying “higher for longer” could challenge the bond rally that’s built on expectations of easier conditions next year. Across the Atlantic, the UK budget will test the market’s improved sentiment toward UK assets. Signals on growth, borrowing, and supply could steer gilts and sterling. Ready to Navigate Global Markets? Open a secure trading account with PhillipCapital DIFC today and diversify your portfolio with expert tools and insights. Open an Account 4) Earnings and sectors on the move Before the bell: a mix of industrials, healthcare, and energy names report, offering read‑throughs on pricing power, backlogs, and cost trends. After the close: a heavy slate anchored by mega‑cap tech, plus autos, software, semis, payments, logistics, and consumer discretionary. Expect cross‑currents: Semiconductors: “picks and shovels” to AI remain a bright spot, but guidance on memory pricing, utilization, and capex is pivotal. Software and services: seat growth and expansion rates vs. optimization; AI add‑on adoption. Consumer and travel‑adjacent names: elasticity and trade‑down behaviors as fuel and financing costs rise. Watch premarket/after‑hours volatility around outlooks, capex plans, and free cash flow trajectories. 5) Commodities, energy, and inflation optics Crude’s climb reflects a mix of supply restraint and resilient demand. Higher energy input costs feed through to headline inflation and can complicate central bank messaging. For equities, energy’s relative strength continues to act as a portfolio hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk, but rising fuel costs are a margin headwind for transportation, chemicals, and select consumer categories. What we’re watching today US: corporate earnings deluge; consumer and labor indicators; Treasury auctions and dealer takedown metrics Europe/UK: budget details, growth and borrowing assumptions; earnings from exporters amid a softer euro backdrop Asia: follow‑through in chip‑led rallies and guidance from hardware suppliers tied to AI infrastructure Portfolio considerations Rate sensitivity: Elevated long‑end yields continue to pressure long‑duration assets; consider duration balance and cash‑flow resilience. Quality and cash generation: In an environment of higher funding costs, names with strong free cash flow, pricing power, and disciplined capex have been rewarded. Earnings season playbook: Expect outsized moves around guidance. Position sizing and hedges can help manage gap risk. Diversification: Energy and healthcare have provided ballast when AI momentum wobbles; correlations can shift quickly around policy and inflation data. 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Daily Market Updates –October-27

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27 October 2026 – Daily Market Updates Daily Market Brief: Cautious Tone as Earnings, Policy and AI-Fueled Financing Converge Overview Global equities opened on a measured footing as investors balanced a heavy flow of corporate results with an approaching central bank decision. Futures were close to flat, major bond yields hovered near recent highs, and the dollar held firm. Oil edged higher on supply concerns and ongoing geopolitical risks, while gold stayed supported by safe-haven demand. Crypto and other high-beta corners were mixed, reflecting a wait-and-see stance ahead of key catalysts. What’s driving sentiment Earnings in focus: A dense slate of results across technology, consumer, and industrial sectors is setting the tone for risk appetite. Investors are watching revenue durability, margin discipline, and capital-expenditure plans—especially those tied to data centers, AI infrastructure, and cloud modernization. Policy watch: A major central bank decision is due shortly. Markets largely expect rates to remain unchanged, so guidance on growth, inflation, balance sheet runoff, and the path for policy into year-end will be the swing factors. Rate volatility around the press conference remains a risk. AI capital cycle: The investment supercycle around next‑generation computing continues to shape primary markets. Equity issuance and large financing packages linked to compute, chips, and infrastructure have accelerated. This wave is creating abundant opportunities in high-grade and structured credit, even as the sheer size of deal flow keeps investors alert to potential supply indigestion. Macro crosscurrents: US growth resilience contrasts with patchier data out of Europe and parts of Asia. Goods disinflation is more advanced than services disinflation, while labor markets show signs of gradual cooling, helping anchor expectations for policy to stay restrictive for longer. Geopolitical developments remain a persistent tail risk for energy and broader risk sentiment. Cross-asset snapshot Equities: Leadership remains concentrated, but breadth is attempting to improve into earnings. Software and semiconductors continue to trade as proxies for the AI buildout, while defensives gain sponsorship on days when yields grind higher. Cyclical sectors are sensitive to management commentary on pricing power, China exposure, and inventory normalization. Rates: Curves remain compressed with term premia elevated. Front-end yields are anchored by policy, while the long end reacts to issuance, growth surprises, and inflation expectations. Duration continues to be a key tactical lever into the policy decision. Credit: Primary markets are active, with solid demand for high-quality issuers and selective appetite in higher beta. New-issue concessions are modest where demand is deepest. Loans see steady interest amid elevated all-in yields, and EM debt remains sensitive to dollar strength and idiosyncratic headlines. Commodities and FX: Crude is supported by constrained supply and geopolitical risk. Gold is underpinned by safe-haven bids and real-yield dynamics. The dollar retains a bid against lower‑yielding peers; carry trades remain vulnerable to any uptick in volatility. Enhance Your Global Market Strategy Navigate the shifting financial landscape with our institutional-grade execution and tailored investment solutions. Explore Institutional Services Earnings themes to watch Tech and AI infrastructure: Investors want clarity on capex intensity, returns on investment, and monetization timelines across cloud, chips, and data-center buildouts. Guidance on power availability and supply-chain lead times will be closely parsed. Consumer: Pricing power, elasticity, and promotional cadence are in focus. Higher-for-longer rates keep a spotlight on financing costs for big-ticket items and discretionary demand trends. Industrials and transportation: Backlogs and order quality matter more than headline bookings. Watch commentary on input costs, wage pressures, and exposure to Europe and China. Financials: Net interest margins look past peak, with fee income and operating efficiency increasingly important. Credit costs are normalizing from low levels, and capital return plans help frame total shareholder yield. The day ahead and the week’s setup Data: Confidence gauges, housing updates, and inflation proxies will help refine the nowcast for growth and prices ahead of the policy decision. Policy: Markets are most sensitive to the tone of guidance and any hints on the balance between inflation vigilance and growth risks. Supply: Elevated corporate issuance continues; watch how order books build and where pricing clears for signals on risk appetite. Portfolio considerations Equities: Balance exposures between quality growth beneficiaries of secular compute demand and cash‑flow compounders with pricing power. Favor companies with clear line of sight to returns on large capex plans. Fixed income: Laddered high-quality bonds can capture attractive all‑in yields while managing reinvestment risk. Consider selective credit where balance sheets are strong and cash flows are visible; maintain discipline on covenants and structure. Liquidity and hedging: Keep dry powder for primary opportunities. Use options or well‑defined hedges around policy and earnings events to manage gap risk. Alternatives and commodities: Modest allocations to real assets can help hedge rate, inflation, and geopolitical shocks; position sizing and risk controls are key. Risks to monitor Policy surprises or a shift in forward guidance Stickier-than-expected services inflation Funding market strains amid heavy issuance Geopolitical flare‑ups affecting energy supply chains Earnings downgrades if demand slows into year‑end Bottom line Markets are digesting a rare combination of heavy earnings, pivotal policy signaling, and an unprecedented financing wave tied to next‑gen computing. Expect choppy, headline‑driven trading in the near term. Patience, balance sheet quality, and disciplined entry points remain the hallmarks of navigating this phase. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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