Iran Claims Seven Ships Hit in Persian Gulf as Oil Prices Surge
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Iran Claims Seven Ships Hit in Persian Gulf as Oil Prices Surge
Australian Dollar stalls corrective slide from monthly high amid hawkish RBA and weak USD
India Ramps Up Coal Supplies to Record High as Power Crisis Looms
Brent crude tops $112 on Middle East worries as U.S., Israel reportedly weigh fresh Iran strikes
WTI Oil rallies above $99 as the Middle East war threatens to complicate further
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01Neutral
Iran Claims Seven Ships Hit in Persian Gulf as Oil Prices Surge
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Thursday claimed that seven vessels, including oil tankers, were either hit by Iranian forces or struck mines in the Persian Gulf over the past day, as tensions in…
02Neutral
Australian Dollar stalls corrective slide from monthly high amid hawkish RBA and weak USD
The AUD/USD pair retreats after hitting a fresh monthly high on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak and stalling its recent goodish recovery from sub-0.6900 levels, or the lowest since early July.
03Neutral
India Ramps Up Coal Supplies to Record High as Power Crisis Looms
Coal supply for power plants in India is ramping up and will soon normalize, an unnamed senior official from the energy ministry in New Delhi said, as quoted by Reuters. At the moment, coal power generators are getting…
04Neutral
Brent crude tops $112 on Middle East worries as U.S., Israel reportedly weigh fresh Iran strikes
The Middle East conflict could flare up again as the U.S. reportedly plans to resume strikes against Iran.
05Neutral
WTI Oil rallies above $99 as the Middle East war threatens to complicate further
Oil prices bounced up strongly on Thursday as clouds gather over the Middle East conflict, resurfacing market concerns about supply restrictions.
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Iran Claims Seven Ships Hit in Persian Gulf as Oil Prices Surge
Iran Claims Seven Ships Hit in Persian Gulf as Oil Prices Surge. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Thursday claimed that seven vessels, including oil tankers, were either hit by Iranian forces or struck.
NeutralFXStreet
Australian Dollar stalls corrective slide from monthly high amid hawkish RBA and weak USD
The AUD/USD pair retreats after hitting a fresh monthly high on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak and stalling its recent goodish recovery from sub-0.6900 levels, or the lowest since early July.
NeutralOilPrice.com
India Ramps Up Coal Supplies to Record High as Power Crisis Looms
Coal supply for power plants in India is ramping up and will soon normalize, an unnamed senior official from the energy ministry in New Delhi said, as quoted by Reuters. At the moment, coal power generators are getting…
NeutralCNBC
Brent crude tops $112 on Middle East worries as U.S., Israel reportedly weigh fresh Iran strikes
The Middle East conflict could flare up again as the U.S. reportedly plans to resume strikes against Iran.
NeutralFXStreet
WTI Oil rallies above $99 as the Middle East war threatens to complicate further
Oil prices bounced up strongly on Thursday as clouds gather over the Middle East conflict, resurfacing market concerns about supply restrictions.
NeutralOilPrice.com
Oil Prices Surge Above $111 as Houthis Strike Saudi Targets
Crude oil prices extended their earlier gains today, with Brent crude keeping above $111 per barrel after the latest reports from the Middle East, featuring more Houthi attacks on Saudi targets. An order by the U.S.…
NeutralCNBC
China's stock market sinks into bear territory as CSI 300 extends 10-week rout
China's benchmark CSI 300 index has entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged selloff in mainland equities deepens.
NeutralinvestingLive (ForexLive)
investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Asian stocks slide, dollar slips
Kinder Morgan commits to $4.2B Texas gas pipeline to fuel hyperscale data center power. Most analysts now expect the next BOJ rate hike in December, none see October move: Bloomberg. Musk races to seal $3.7 trillion…
NeutralCNBC
CoreWeave’s market confidence erodes as bond yields spike and stock sinks
CoreWeave shares are down 29% in October, and the spreads in its credit default swaps are widening.
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NeutralCNBC
World's largest wealth fund posts $30 billion loss after bond market turbulence
World's largest wealth fund posts $30 billion loss after bond market turbulence. The fund has a current value of around $2.3 trillion.
NeutralFXStreet
United States Dollar Index falls to near 101.50 due to Fed rate pause bets
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining subdued for the third consecutive day and trading near 101.50 during the European hours on Thursday.
NeutralFXStreet
Euro weakens against Canadian Dollar amid higher crude oil prices weigh on EUR/CAD
EUR/CAD extends its losing streak for the third successive day, trading around 1.5750 during European hours on Thursday. The currency cross has depreciated as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) gained strength…
NeutralFXStreet
Euro gives up early gains amid higher oil prices, French fiscal risks
The Euro (EUR) gives back its early gains against the US Dollar (USD) and flattens at around 1.1234 during the European trade on Thursday. The major currency pair comes under pressure as the Euro faces multiple…
NeutralOilPrice.com
Iran’s Oil Reserves Run Dry as U.S. Naval Blockade Tightens
Iranian oil in floating storage has been drained amid the U.S. Navy blockade, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Kpler data that suggests further tightening in global oil supply. “There’s no more oil to…
NeutralBBC News
Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost
Roslynn Garner-Gatley starts using a hot water bottle, bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.
NeutralinvestingLive (ForexLive)
US-Iran tensions refuse to fade as fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks keep oil markets on edge
While we haven't seen things escalate further recently, it is best to be reminded that US-Iran tensions are still very much simmering beneath the surface. And the IRGC is offering a reminder of that as they claim that…
NeutralFXStreet
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Eyes 1.4000 support after slipping below 50-day EMA
USD/CAD continues its losing streak for the sixth successive day, trading around 1.4020 during European hours on Thursday. The pair is retaining a bearish near-term bias as it holds beneath both the 50- and nine-day…
NeutralThe Guardian
You be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the books
See if you can do a better job than John Healey at creating a budget that keeps MPs and the bond markets onside. On 28 October, John Healey will announce the autumn budget to parliament. As in all years, the chancellor…
NeutralinvestingLive (ForexLive)
New Zealand inflation slows to 3.7% in Q3, below forecasts, keeping RBNZ hike on track
The miss was too small to shift the policy outlook. Markets still price an October 28 hike as near certain and a cumulative 50 basis points of tightening by the end of February. The kiwi’s dip just below 0.57 suggests…
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NeutralCrypto Briefing
Nvidia CEO clarifies no bailout for neocloud investments
Nvidia CEO clarifies no bailout for neocloud investments. Nvidia's stance may shift market perceptions, emphasizing neoclouds' financial independence and potentially affecting investment dynamics.
NeutralThe Block
Aerodrome and Velodrome merge to launch Aero across seven blockchain networks
Aerodrome and Velodrome have merged to launch Aero across Ethereum mainnet, Base, Robinhood Chain, Ink, OP Mainnet, Arc, and Arbitrum.
Meta ordered to pay $25bn to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica data-privacy case
Jury had found Meta misled consumers after Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign obtained user data without consent. A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25bn on Wednesday after a jury found the company…
NeutralBBC News
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
NeutralCNBC
Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast on higher fuel
Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.
NeutralBitcoin Magazine
Standard Chartered Signs Agreement To Acquire Crypto Custodian Zodia Custody
British bank Standard Chartered will integrate Zodia Custody’s bitcoin and crypto services into its own. This post Standard Chartered Signs Agreement To Acquire Crypto Custodian Zodia Custody first appeared on Bitcoin…
UK financial watchdog opens consultations for DeFi guidance, crypto laws
The UK Financial Conduct Authority consultations came just weeks after the agency opened applications for companies under its new crypto regulatory regime.
NeutralCNBC
Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
NeutralBBC News
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
NeutralThe Guardian
Tesla beats earnings projections after Musk floats SpaceX merger plan
Musk says ‘there’s a lot of merit’ to potential merger that would require approval of 50% of all Tesla shareholders, but he declined to elaborate. Investors were paying close attention to Tesla’s third-quarter earnings…
Sectors & Themes: 10 selected of 17
NeutralThe Guardian
Big pharma accused of ‘free-riding on nature’ as global fund attracts just $7,000
Big pharma accused of ‘free-riding on nature’ as global fund attracts just $7,000. The Cali Fund, set up to raise $1bn a year for biodiversity from drug companies, remains near empty.
NeutralBBC News
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
NeutralCointelegraph
Bitcoin ETFs bag another $528M, taking 3-day haul past $1B
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.08 billion over three trading sessions to push October flows back above water.
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NeutralThe Guardian
AI firms say UK has a year to head off datacentre protests before construction is threatened
Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition. AI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head…
NeutralCNBC
Bank of Korea holds rates after President Lee calls for boosting housing supply
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the Bank of Korea to hold rates.
NeutralBitcoin Magazine
Three Companies Have Notified the SEC of Intention To Start Tokenized Stocks Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission is taking applications from companies wanting to list tokenized stocks. This post Three Companies Have Notified the SEC of Intention To Start Tokenized Stocks Trading first…
NeutralCointelegraph
Tether backs Bolivian fintech bringing USDT payments to food delivery and banking
The investment will support Peso’s expansion across four Latin American markets, where it connects stablecoin payments to merchant services and local banking networks.
NeutralCrypto Briefing
Nokia beats profit estimates as AI data center demand surges
Nokia's strategic pivot to AI and cloud markets highlights its adaptability, but reliance on major cloud clients poses potential risks.
NeutralOilPrice.com
Aluminium Gives Up Its War Premium, Copper Stays Elevated
LME Week 2026 kicked off in London on Monday, with industry leaders focused on the macroeconomic outlook for base metals, AI and energy transition demand, as well as critical mineral supply chain resilience. This year's…
Analysts & Research: 10 selected of 32
NeutralThe Guardian
Barclays cuts 5,000 jobs as profits jump ahead of looming bank tax; French bond yields hit fresh 24-year high – business live
Barclays cuts 5,000 jobs as profits jump ahead of looming bank tax; French bond yields hit fresh 24-year high – business live. UK bank says 1,000 job cuts already done with a further 4,000 to go before year end, driven by advances in AI, described as ‘icing on the cake’ by Barclays.
NeutralING THINK
Polish consumers keep spending, but momentum softens
Retail sales were slightly weaker, but not disappointing. This can be explained by the absence of the fuel discount programme (CPN) in September and slowing real wage growth. On the other hand, sales of durable goods…
NeutralING THINK
Heatwaves have exposed a blind spot in Belgium’s housing stock
BELGIUM: Nearly nine in 10 Belgians say their home was uncomfortably hot in 2026, exposing a blind spot in the renovation debate: energy efficiency alone does not guarantee summer comfort. Belgium therefore faces a dual…
NeutralFXStreet
Gold: Range cap signals pullback risk – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts observe that Gold has formed an interim low near $4,065 and is consolidating in a narrow range. They flag resistance at $4,200/4,225 and warn that failure to break higher could trigger a deeper…
Australian Dollar: Overbought rally eyeing 0.7070 cap against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD has repeatedly exceeded their short-term upside expectations, now trading near 0.7036 with scope for further gains, though momentum is…
NeutralING THINK
French business confidence defies the turmoil for now
EUROPE: October’s unexpected rebound in business confidence is good news, particularly for industry. But the survey does not yet capture the impact of the latest social unrest, while higher interest rates, a weak labour…
NeutralFXStreet
South African Rand: Inflation relief and fiscal progress – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur notes that softer South African inflation reduces the likelihood of further SARB hikes and supports higher real rates, which is mildly positive for the Rand.
NeutralFXEmpire
US Dollar Price Forecast: Dollar Pauses Before Central Bank Week as UK Inflation Firms Hike Bets, DXY Tests 101.51
US dollar price forecast: the dollar pauses before next week’s central bank meetings as DXY tests 101.51, EUR/USD eyes 1.1270 and GBP/USD tests 1.3408.
Euro: Limited upside as US Dollar stays strong – ING
Chris Turner at ING highlights that EUR/USD is holding up despite higher energy prices and French budget risks, helped by unwinding of heavy US tech and Dollar positions. He sees Fed tightening expectations remaining…
NeutralING THINK
FX Daily: Defensive rotation in play
It looks like markets are going through a subtle regime shift. Higher energy prices no longer mean higher rates forever; instead, the long end is starting to express a little more fear about growth. The upcoming US…
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