Riftrate · 2–8 November 2026 and the 3 weeks before
The week in world tension: 2–8 November 2026
In week 45 of 2026 (2–8 November 2026) so far, Riftrate averaged 34.2 (Easing), down 11.5 points from the week before. It peaked at 34.2 on 2 November 2026.
Average34.2Easing
Vs the week before▼ −11.5average to average
High34.22 November 2026
Low34.22 November 2026
The week in brief
The signals that moved most: diplomatic rupture (▼ −18.2) and domestic unrest (▼ −17.2). Market risk at the end of the week: energy supply 52 (0.0), oil shipping routes 68 (0.0), major economies 4 (0.0).
Day by daythe daily briefs
| Day | Riftrate | Top story |
|---|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 | 34.2 | Police clash with housing crisis protesters in Portugal |
Frequently asked questions
How tense was the world in week 45 of 2026?
Riftrate, the index of world tension from 0 (calm) to 100 (crisis), averaged 34.2 (Easing) from 2–8 November 2026 so far, down 11.5 points from the week before.