This week's interview is with Worship Director, Dominic Nuncio. The Crew will interview Dom about his role at The Well and discuss the Worship Team's process of writing some of the worship songs we sing in church. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week you'll hear songs that were written and produced by our very own worship pastors. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Campus Support Director, Dale Norris. The Crew will interview Dale about his role at The Well and discuss his upcoming transition as he and his team launch The Well Northwest. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from The Head And The Heart. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Andrew Feil, a guy who holds too many titles at The Well to mention. The Crew will interview Andrew about City Summit, Serve Dei and upcoming mission opportunities. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Citizens. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Family Ministries Director, PJ Lewis. The Crew will interview PJ about his expanded role from Kids Co to Family Ministries and his March Madness bracket. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from U2. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Ben's good friend, Charlie Broxton. The Crew will interview Charlie about his role at Mount Hermon as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and laugh as he dishes some good stories on Ben. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is from Pearl Jam. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with Midweek Connections Director, Rick Cuellar. The Crew interviews Rick about his time working at The Well in Fresno and his transition to Washington to help plant The Well Northwest. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by Yellowcard. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

This week's interview is with 7pm Campus Pastor, Erik Castillo. The Crew interviews Erik about his role at The Well and what's coming for college ministry at The Well. The Crew also discusses their thoughts from the Ephesians Series, Love First Love. Email thespoutpodcast@gmail.com with any feedback or leave a review on iTunes. Like The Well - Spoutcast on Facebook, find us on Twitter: @thespoutcast, or add us on Instagram: @thespoutcast. Check back in with the Spoutcast each week for a new episode or search Spoutcast in iTunes to subscribe to this podcast. This week's music is by Ray Lamontagne. Speaker: The Spoutcast Team

Starfish Space on Wednesday announced a new funding round that will allow it to complete development and build of three spacecraft that will be used for on-orbit docking and maneuvering […]

The U.S. Air Force plans to refine its concept for the future Increment 2 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). “Increment 2–we are ‘danger’ close to getting started in earnest […]

The Pentagon on Wednesday disclosed additional capabilities selected for its Replicator initiative to get after fielding innovative technology rapidly at scale, which includes small drones from an Army program, loitering […]

Distech Controls, a provider of energy management solutions, announced it was named the Provincial Laureate, SME Exporter category, at the 21st edition of National Bank’s SME Awards. The company noted it has the honor of being a two-time award recipient, having been named Bronze Laureate in the same category in 2014.

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As the end of 2014 draws near, Canadean forecasts the top trends which will influence consumer behaviour in 2015, and provides an insight into how manufacturers and marketers can target these evolving consumer needs to drive sales over the next year.

In their latest Global Beverage Packaging Market report, market research firm TechNavio (technavio.com) estimates that the beverage packaging industry will have a compounded annual growth rate of 4.11% globally over the next four years.

FSX 2025 is designed as a platform for knowledge-sharing, professional growth, and collaboration among key stakeholders in the food industry.

UBS is sticking to its bullish gold forecast.

• says the move higher for equities and lower for gold is a 'highly optimistic' view for lower policy and political risk, this is premature
• expect US yields and US dollar to move into downtrend, which will support gold
• gold fundamentals, as a hedge and diversity play, are intact

Key players from the financial services industry are looking forward to the latest edition of the highly anticipated Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS:24), taking place at the historic Old Billingsgate between 18-20 November, in the heart of the City.

Now in its 13th year, the summit is expected to bring together more than 3,500 attendees, over 150 speakers, and 120+ exhibitors from across the world. As one of the premier financial events on the calendar, FMLS:24 is where executives in fintech, online investing, crypto and payments go to connect.

Among the most notable firms signed up to attend is X Open Hub, a leading provider of liquidity services. The company has just been confirmed as an official exhibitor at the event, meaning it will have a prime position on the expo floor via its own dedicated exhibition stand.

Open for business in London

X Open Hub will be bringing its expert team of professionals along to the prestigious UK event, with representatives on hand to showcase the excellent range of innovative products and cutting-edge technologies available to potential clients from Booth 77.

Interested attendees are invited to visit the booth within this high-calibre setting, which serves as an ideal meeting point for meaningful interactions, personalised live product demonstrations, and potential networking opportunities. With its visible presence in London, the company not only reinforces its position as a top-tier liquidity provider but also signals its commitment to growth and expansion in both the UK and broader international markets.

Top provider of award-winning services

Alongside its attendance at FMLS:24, X Open Hub has been nominated for a prestigious industry award, with the firm on the shortlist to be crowned ‘Best B2B Liquidity Provider (Prime of Prime)’ at the London Summit Awards.

This latest nomination represents the latest in a long line of industry recognition the company has received over the years, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality liquidity solutions, while further solidifying its standing as a trusted partner in the financial services industry.

The voting round closes on 11 November, with the winners set to be announced at a special awards ceremony at the London Summit on 20 November. For those wishing to cast their vote for X Open Hub, please visit Finance Magnate’s website.

The go-to liquidity provider

With its extensive experience in the financial sector, built up over a number of years since its inception in 2013, X Open Hub has a track record for providing world-class trading technology to banks, brokers and startups.

The exhibition offers the perfect opportunity for interested parties to meet the team face-to-face and explore the latest market trends, strategies, and best practices for thriving in today’s ever-evolving financial landscape. Thanks to its mission of providing unmatched liquidity solutions designed to meet the needs of today’s trading environment, X Open Hub is a standout choice among its peers within the financial services industry. With deep order book execution and ultra-fast data feeds, the firm delivers not only reliable performance and seamless market access but also upholds full regulatory compliance with EMIR and MiFIR standards. Adding to this, its flexible offerings – such as rebates for spreads and book-share models – further enhance the value provided to clients. At FMLS:24, X Open Hub welcomes potential collaborators to explore strategic partnership opportunities designed to drive mutual growth and innovation. Visitors are encouraged to discuss customised liquidity solutions tailored to meet industry demands and engage directly with the X Open Hub team to discover their adaptable, high-performance offerings.

To schedule a meeting at the upcoming FMLS:24 event, please click here.

About X Open Hub

X Open Hub is a leading CFD liquidity provider, offering over 5,000 instruments. This includes more than 2,500 stocks and ETFs on 16 major exchanges worldwide, over 60 currency pairs, more than 50 cryptocurrencies across 9 exchanges, over 30 indices, and the most popular commodities. The company has 100+ partnerships in more than 25 countries. It also holds licences in multiple jurisdictions, including the FCA, CySEC, KNF, FSC, DFSA, FSCA and FSA, enabling it to provide compliant broker solutions with risk sharing. X Open Hub is dedicated to delivering tailor-made solutions that support clients in achieving their business ambitions.

Follow X Open Hub on its social media channels for live updates and exclusive content during the FMLS:24 event, including on LinkedIn and Facebook.

• Prior +1.8%; revised to +1.5%

Looking at the details, the drop here is largely driven by a decline in capital goods (-3.8%) and energy production (-1.5%). The former is seen declining back after a surge higher in August (+3.8%). The declines for the month are partially offset by increases in output for durable consumer goods (+0.5%) and non-durable consumer goods (+1.6%). The production for intermediate goods was flat on the month.

St. Louis Fed Pres. Musalem is scheduled to speak at the top of the hour. Musalem is a voting member in 2025. Back on October 7, Musalem spoke and said:

• More rate cuts likely given economic outlook.
• Won't predict timing or size of future Fed easings.
• Personal rate outlook is above Fed’s median view.
• Costs of easing too much outweigh easing too little.
• Supported Fed’s decision last month to cut rates by 50 basis points.
• Policy patience has served Fed well.
• Cooler job market still consistent with strong economy.
• Expects inflation pressures to continue to abate.
• Expects inflation to converge to 2% over next couple of quarters.
• Financial conditions remain supportive of growth.
• Some economic activity slowed by rate policy, election uncertainty.

That was over a month ago. So how he weighs in now will be interesting given the backup in yields and other economic and other developments since that time

The Bank of Canada looks likely to keep on cutting rates faster than the Federal Reserve. This is one factor in the strength of USD/CAD. I hope the yen bulls are taking note ;-)

People's Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a "band," around a central reference rate, or "midpoint." It's currently at +/- 2%.

How the process works:

• Daily midpoint setting: Each morning, the PBOC sets a midpoint for the yuan against a basket of currencies, primarily the US dollar. The central bank takes into account factors such as market supply and demand, economic indicators, and international currency market fluctuations. The midpoint serves as a reference point for that day's trading.
• The trading band: The PBOC allows the yuan to move within a specified range around the midpoint. The trading band is set at +/- 2%, meaning the yuan could appreciate or depreciate by a maximum of 2% from the midpoint during a single trading day. This range is subject to change by the PBOC based on economic conditions and policy objectives.
• Intervention: If the yuan's value approaches the limit of the trading band or experiences excessive volatility, the PBOC may intervene in the foreign exchange market by buying or selling the yuan to stabilize its value. This helps maintain a controlled and gradual adjustment of the currency's value.

Yesterday the People's Bank of China propped up the yuan at this setting:

• PBoC promised stronger damping to support CNY, and that's what are seeing

I suspect we'll see similar support for the yuan again today.

The People's Bank of China set the onshore yuan (CNY) reference rate for the trading session ahead.

• USD/CNY is the onshore yuan. Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.
• CNH is the offshore yuan. USD /CNH has no restrictions on its trading range.
• A significantly stronger or weaker rate than expected is typically considered a signal from the PBOC.

Previous close was 7.2330

In open market operations (OMOs):

PBOC injects 328bn yuan via 7-day RR, sets rate at 1.5%

• 19bn yuan mature today
• net injection is 309bn yuan

Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

[Ms Diana Armstrong]: To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any consideration he has given to better financially support Masters' students who choose to study in Great Britain.

[Ms Diana Armstrong]: To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement his Department has had with (i) Fermanagh and Omagh District Council; and (ii) Mid Ulster District Council in relation to the Sub-Regional Economic Plan.

[Ms Diana Armstrong]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department has finalised any improvement plans for the A32 road between Enniskillen and Omagh for the 2025-26 financial year.

[Ms Diana Armstrong]: To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the amount paid by their Department for (i) staff costs; and (ii) office costs to cover the Northern Ireland Executive Office in Brussels, since the start of this Assembly mandate.

[Mr Timothy Gaston]: To ask the Assembly Commission to detail the number of people employed in Hansard's Interpretation and Translation Service.

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[Mr Timothy Gaston]: To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any engagement their Department had with the office of the Irish Prime Minster in relation to his possible attendance at the Service of Remembrance in Enniskillen on Sunday 10 November.

[Mr Timothy Gaston]: To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 17455/22-27, to detail the longest time anyone has waited for a (i) hip replacement; and (ii) knee replacement in the (a) Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; (b) Southern Health and Social Care Trust; and (c) Western Health and Social Care Trust.

[Mr Matthew O'Toole]: To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the Executive Legislation Programme 2024 will be delivered in full.

[Mr Matthew O'Toole]: To ask the Minister of Health whether he will commit to bring Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK in providing pregnant women with access to first trimester antenatal screening for foetal abnormalities.

[Mr Matthew O'Toole]: To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of times the Interim Public Sector Transformation Board has met since it was established.

[Miss Michelle McIlveen]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of commercial properties owned by (i) the Housing Executive; and (ii) housing associations that are currently vacant, broken down by local council area.

[Miss Michelle McIlveen]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of commercial properties for rental are owned by (i) the Housing Executive; and (ii) housing associations, broken down by local council area.

[Miss Michelle McIlveen]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of commercial properties that have been (i) built; and (ii) purchased by social landlords in each of the last ten years.

[Miss Michelle McIlveen]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the policy on the building or purchase of commercial property by social landlords.

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[Mr Mark Durkan]: To ask the Minister for Communities (i) for an update on the Intermediate Rent Scheme; and (ii) to detail the total number of successful applications, broken down by local council area.

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[Mr Justin McNulty]: To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to her statement on 11 November 2024 in relation to the October Monitoring Round, to detail how the allocation of £24 million to the Department for Communities for new build social housing will facilitate the construction of 1,400 new houses in the 2024-25 financial year.

[Mr Justin McNulty]: To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to the Minister of Finance statement on 11 November 2024 in relation to the October Monitoring Round, to detail how the allocation of £24 million to his Department for new build social housing will facilitate the construction of 1,400 new houses in the 2024-25 financial year.

[Mr Justin McNulty]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of people currently living in fuel poverty, broken down by constituency.

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