NATO Defence Spending: Dutch PM Mark Rutte said Lithuania is “leading by example” by meeting core defence targets and expanding military infrastructure, including the Rūdninkai training area, as allies ramp up investment. Emerging-Market Capital Push: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif met major global finance groups in London (Barclays, J.P. Morgan, Citi, BlackRock, Rothschild) to seek more investment tied to economic reforms and capital markets. South Africa Reforms & SOEs: Planning minister Maropene Ramokgopa told the France-South Africa Business Forum that progress on loadshedding and SOE performance must translate into inclusive growth, jobs, and more infrastructure investment. Africa Industrialisation: Tanzania tycoon Mohammed Dewji discussed recycling, local manufacturing, digital connectivity and food security with Uganda’s Operation Wealth Creation leadership. ETF & Fund Moves (Canada): Manulife Investments launched new actively managed All-in-One ETFs (MEQP, MBND) plus an international dividend ETF and a corporate bond ETF series, while Canada Life Investment Management adjusted risk ratings for select mutual funds. Market Plumbing (Canada): CIRO halted and then resumed trading in AutoCanada (ACQ) and resumed trading in Bighorn Metals (HRNY). Investor Legal Deadlines: A wave of securities class-action notices hit the tape, including AST SpaceMobile (lead plaintiff by Nov 13, 2026) and FuelCell Energy (Nov 10, 2026), alongside multiple other company-specific deadlines. Wealth & Retirement Lens: Natixis’ 2026 Global Retirement Index ranked the U.S. and Canada lower as inflation and public debt pressure retirement security.