China Coast Guard will use a water cannon against a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal by November 4, 2026.

NEXUS forecast made 2026-10-05 at 30% probability. Pending, resolves by 2026-11-04.

The China PLA actor update reports sustained contestation around Huangyan Island, while the Bayesian Taiwan scenario favors gray-zone escalation; this claim concerns a distinct South China Sea incident.

Probability: 30%
Timeframe: 30 days
Deadline: Nov 4in 22d
Made: Oct 5

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Iran’s IRGC will publicly claim responsibility for a missile or drone strike against a commercial vessel in the Persian Gulf by November 4, 2026.

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Republicans will hold both the U.S. Senate and House under Polymarket market 562831’s November 4, 2026 resolution criteria.

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The U.S. Treasury will announce a larger 4-week Treasury bill auction size than its October 1, 2026 auction size by November 3, 2026.

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China Coast Guard will use a water cannon against a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal by November 4, 2026.

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