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NEWS & MARKETS
The stories behind the numbers.
Four concise updates on the economy, companies and global policy, selected from the November 12 Morning Briefing and rechecked for this website edition.
Updated November 12, 2026 at 10:01 a.m. EST (15:01 UTC). Sources rechecked today. These are dated news summaries, not a live market tape. The separate provider feeds above retain their own timestamps and may be delayed.
GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS
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China promises demand support, not a specified rate cut
Reuters reports that China’s central bank pledged stronger counter-cyclical support in its November 11 monetary-policy report. It identified weak demand alongside strong supply, structural imbalances and external shocks. Plans include low borrowing costs and support for innovation and infrastructure. These are policy intentions, not proof of a recovery or a newly announced rate reduction.
Reuters via Investing.com · November 11
MARKETS & CORPORATE NEWS
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Thomson Reuters plans a $500 million buyback
Thomson Reuters announced plans to repurchase up to US$500 million of shares. Its authorization permits up to 7 million shares from November 13, 2026 through November 12, 2027. Controlling shareholder Woodbridge intends to participate proportionately. This is permission for future purchases, not evidence they have occurred; management can suspend the program.
Thomson Reuters · November 11 company release
MARKETS & CORPORATE NEWS
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Alcon’s sales rise, with uneven product performance
Alcon reported third-quarter sales of $2.717 billion, up 5%, and diluted EPS of $0.54 versus $0.48 a year earlier. Equipment and other sales grew 11%, while implantables fell 2% amid U.S. competition. Operating income benefited from $58 million of tariff refunds. Its $0.91 core EPS is a non-IFRS measure, not the reported earnings figure.
Alcon · November 10 company results
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY
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UN urges lasting funding for disaster warnings
At COP31 on November 11, António Guterres called for early-warning systems to become permanent public services. The UN secretary-general said roughly $2 billion has been mobilized since 2022, while around one in three countries still lacks a system. Universal coverage by the end of 2027 remains a goal. Funding must sustain staff, communication and maintenance as well as technology.
UNFCCC · November 11 official speech transcript
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