President Donald Trump announced on November 6, 2026, that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. The leadership change follows Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, which resulted in the party losing control of the House and Senate. Miller, who previously served as a senior domestic policy adviser, began his new role on November 9, 2026.

The Bank of Japan's Policy Board recently decided to maintain its uncollateralized overnight call rate at approximately 1.25 percent. This decision follows the central bank's assessment that Japan's economy is growing moderately despite decelerating momentum. The Bank also announced a significant increase in the pace of its exchange-traded fund (ETF) sales, set to reach 860 billion yen annually starting in January 2027. Officials continue to monitor global crude oil supply risks and their potential impact on domestic price stability.

President Donald Trump announced on November 6, 2026, that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. The leadership change follows Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, which resulted in the party losing control of the House and Senate. Miller, who previously served as a senior domestic policy adviser, began his new role on November 9, 2026.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 165,000 in October 2026, exceeding market expectations. The national unemployment rate edged down to 4.1 percent, remaining within a narrow range observed since March. Additionally, previous employment figures for August and September were revised upward by a combined 84,000 jobs. The labor force participation rate saw a slight increase to 61.9 percent during the same period.