Chinese industrial profits gain for a third straight month, but slow sharply in October as policymakers try to fight off softening global demand. Asian equities reverse early gains as China property stocks plunge amid a shadow banking probe, while US futures point lower after a stellar four-week run. And the Israel-Hamas cease-fire holds into a fourth day, with dozens of hostages freed as negotiators work around the clock to extend the truce.

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