Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Euro retreats from day’s high as US Dollar rebounds, German HICP data awaited
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01Neutral
BP profits jump as Middle East conflict drives up oil refining margins
Today's main theme is energy and geopolitics driving markets. BP reported a big jump in quarterly profit as the Middle East conflict pushed up oil and gas prices. That same energy pressure is feeding into inflation data in Germany.
02Neutral
German import prices surge at fastest pace in nearly four years as energy costs bite
German import prices rose at their fastest pace in nearly four years. On the month they were up 2.1 percent, above expectations, and the annual rate reached 10.4 percent. Energy costs are the main driver behind that acceleration.
In crypto, Bitcoin slid below 77,000 dollars following a hack at Binance. The exchange's BNB token lost 7.1 percent. Binance's co-chief executive pledged that the exchange will cover all user losses from the incident.
04Neutral
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
On Wall Street, Google's value plunged by 500 billion dollars as fears about artificial intelligence rattled investors. The stock hit a six-month low after the company revealed that its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
Euro retreats from day’s high as US Dollar rebounds, German HICP data awaited
In currencies, the Euro retreated from its high for the day as the US Dollar rebounded. The Euro was still slightly higher at around 1.1188 against the Dollar. Markets are waiting for German inflation data.
Euro edges higher against the Japanese Yen following BoJ monetary policy decision
The Euro also extended gains against the Japanese Yen for a third straight day. Investors weighed the cautious tone of the Bank of Japan's latest policy statement. The Yen softened after that decision, and the British pound also advanced against it.
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BP profits jump as Middle East conflict drives up oil refining margins
BP profits jump as Middle East conflict drives up oil refining margins. Third-quarter underlying replacement cost profit rises to $8.46bn, up from $2.2bn a year ago.
NeutralinvestingLive (ForexLive)
German import prices surge at fastest pace in nearly four years as energy costs bite
Germany September import prices +2.1% vs +1.8% m/m expected. Prior +1.0%. Germany September import prices +10.4% vs +10.3% y/y expected. Prior +8.3%. Just when Germany thought it had enough economic headaches to deal…
Bitcoin price jumps to $81.5K as US GDP data beats expectations
BTC price action returned to a key weekly resistance level as US stock markets digested Alphabet’s Q3 earnings miss.
Macro & Markets: 10 selected of 39
NeutralCrypto Briefing
Democrat warns permitting bill may trigger “gold rush for gas” amid Senate talks
Democrat warns permitting bill may trigger “gold rush for gas” amid Senate talks. The permitting bill could reshape energy markets, potentially lowering oil prices and influencing political dynamics in the Senate.
High Oil Prices Set to Trigger New Wave of North Sea Mergers
High oil and gas prices are going to drive further consolidation in the UK sector of the North, according to analysts, who also said tax considerations would play a role in stimulating M&A appetite in the region. The…
NeutralFXStreet
Euro retreats from day’s high as US Dollar rebounds, German HICP data awaited
The Euro (EUR) gives back a majority of its early gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The EUR/USD pair corrects after failing to extend gains above 1.1215, but is still 0.11% higher at around 1.1188 in the…
Euro edges higher against the Japanese Yen following BoJ monetary policy decision
The Euro (EUR) extends gains for the third consecutive day against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as investors ponder the cautious tone of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy statement.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Advances above 211.00, over one-week as JPY softens after BoJ
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some dip-buyers near the 210.60-210.55 region on Friday, turning positive for the third straight day and advancing to an over one-week high during the early part of the European session.
NeutralFXStreet
Dow Jones futures fall as tech earnings disappoint, Fed hike bets
Dow Jones futures inches lower 0.05% to trade around 52,490, while S&P 500 futures fall 0.90% to around 7,680 and Nasdaq 100 futures decline over 2% to near 28,960.
NeutralinvestingLive (ForexLive)
Spain Q3 GDP growth slows slightly but it's the inflation problem that should worry the ECB
Spain Q3 preliminary GDP +0.6% vs +0.6% q/q expected. Prior +0.7%. Spain Q3 preliminary GDP +2.7% vs +2.7% y/y expected. Prior +2.6%. It is the preliminary report, so there aren't much details to work with here besides…
NeutralinvestingLive (ForexLive)
Spain inflation remains stubbornly high near 5% as the ECB headache gets worse
Spain October preliminary CPI +4.9% vs +4.9% y/y expected. Prior +4.9%. Spain October preliminary HICP +4.9% vs +4.9% y/y expected. Prior +5.0%. Spanish inflation continues to hover around 5% in October, as the…
NeutralFXStreet
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drops to fresh 11-month lows near $50.50
Silver price (XAG/USD) extended its losses for the third successive day, trading around a fresh 11-month low of $50.69 per troy ounce during European hours on Friday.
France inflation heats up again in October, leaving the ECB caught between a rock and a hard place
France October preliminary CPI +3.4% vs +3.2% y/y expected. Prior +3.1%. France October preliminary HICP +3.8% vs +3.6% y/y expected. Prior +3.4%. French inflation is seen accelerating again in October, as the…
Stocks & Earnings: 10 selected of 20
NeutralCrypto Briefing
Google study shows Gemini AI agents improve accuracy with checklist use
Google study shows Gemini AI agents improve accuracy with checklist use. Implementing checklists in AI workflows could enhance decision-making accuracy, reduce errors, and improve reliability across various applications.
NeutralCNBC
Amazon falls 7%, Intel plunges 25% in premarket trading, as pressure mounts after earnings
Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.
NeutralCNBC
BP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples to $8.5 billion as refining margins surge
The oil major was the latest to smash profit expectations as global conflicts continue to drive energy market volatility.
NeutralEuropean Central Bank
Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters for the fourth quarter of 2026
Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters for the fourth quarter of 2026
NeutralThe Block
Coinbase Q3 net income jumps 66% as prediction markets gain traction
Bernstein analysts said Coinbase's expanding prediction markets and derivatives businesses helped offset weaker spot trading activity.
NeutralCointelegraph
Strategy eyes more Bitcoin buys as Saylor touts $30B credit capacity
Michael Saylor says Strategy could create up to $30 billion in digital credit without new common-stock fundraising or further Bitcoin price gains, as the company plans more BTC purchases.
Intel plunges on a major guidance miss. What went wrong — and how to proceed
Further downside is certainly possible, but selling now won't erase the losses we've taken.
NeutralCNBC
Intel stock plunges 21% as chipmaker blames PC slowdown for weak guidance
Intel has been a Wall Street darling this year due to its emergence as a player in AI, but the company is being weighed down by a struggling PC market.
NeutralCNBC
Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in debt as it pursues AI buildout
Microsoft boasts a strong credit rating and has managed to maintain positive free cash flow, unlike Meta, Alphabet and Amazon.
NeutralBitcoin Magazine
Strategy (MSTR) Posts Record Operating Income as Bitcoin Rebounds in Q3 2026
Strategy reported record $20.91 billion in Q3 2026 operating income, driven by Bitcoin’s rebound, despite declining revenue, negative year-to-date BTC yield, and continued pressure to fund preferred dividends. This post…
Anthropic’s IPO filing warns of existential AI risk, but the software threat may arrive first
Anthropic’s IPO filing warns of existential AI risk, but the software threat may arrive first. Anthropic's IPO highlights the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to address AI's potential to disrupt software industries and societal norms.
NeutralThe Guardian
Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg
There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective. Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the…
Off-Grid Solar Is Now the Cheapest Power for Nearly 400 Million People
The World Bank now ranks off-grid solar as the cheapest way to bring electricity to at least 398 million people who still live without it. A joint report released this week by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management…
NeutralDecrypt
Binance Hacker Hunts for Exit Ramps as DeFi Exchanges Pause Markets
Etherscan records show wallets tied to the suspected Binance hack swapping freezable stablecoins for Ethereum on decentralized exchanges.
BYD Earnings Miss Estimates as China's EV Price War Takes Its Toll
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Thursday, highlighting the growing challenges facing China's automakers even as overseas sales continue to surge. BYD's net…
NeutralCointelegraph
Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2
The tokenized shares would carry the same shareholder rights as traditional stock, with round-the-clock trading and immediate settlement under the SEC’s innovation exemption.
NeutralEuropean Central Bank
Piero Cipollone: Next-day securities settlement, tokenisation and the transformation of Europe’s financial infrastructure
Piero Cipollone: Next-day securities settlement, tokenisation and the transformation of Europe’s financial infrastructure
NeutralCointelegraph
Bank of England opens consultation on tokenized collateral for clearing
Central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets liquidity and risk tests under proposed Bank of England guidance.
Analysts & Research: 10 selected of 28
NeutralING THINK
The Herthafication of the German economy continues as growth streak extends
The Herthafication of the German economy continues as growth streak extends. EUROPE: Four quarters of growth in a row, and almost everyone wonders ‘why’.
NeutralING THINK
A strong economy may not be enough to sway Spain’s election
EUROPE: Spain's economy continued to outperform the eurozone's in 3Q, despite rising unemployment and inflation near 5%. A month before the election, housing remains a key issue, alongside migration, political…
NeutralING THINK
Taiwan’s GDP beats forecasts yet again in the third quarter
ASIA/PACIFIC: Taiwan's third-quarter GDP unexpectedly accelerated to 14.36% year-on-year as gross capital formation gave a huge boost to growth amid tech companies ramping up capacity to address strong AI demand
NeutralFXStreet
Japanese Yen: Inflation risks support steady BoJ hikes – TD Securities
TD Securities’ Prashant Newnaha argues the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will likely keep raising its target rate roughly every quarter, with the next move expected in December.
Platinum and Palladium Price Forecast: Selloff Deepens After PCE
Platinum and palladium remain under pressure as inflation concerns persist, with $1,350 and $900 marking their respective key support levels.
NeutralFXStreet
US Dollar: Midterm risks weigh on Greenback – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that recent pressure on US tech stocks has supported Treasuries and modestly weighed on the Dollar, though underlying demand remains intact with hawkish US data and a still-alert Federal…
NeutralING THINK
Bank of Japan hits 2% price target
ASIA/PACIFIC: In a big day for monetary policy in Japan, the Bank of Japan finally announced it had hit its 2% price target – a target set in 2013. The question now for markets is how quickly the BoJ takes the policy…
NeutralFXEmpire
US Dollar Price Forecast: AI Jitters Weigh, DXY Eyes 101.54 as EUR/USD, GBP/USD Rebound
US dollar price forecast: AI jitters weigh on yields as DXY eyes 101.54 support, EUR/USD faces 1.1215 resistance and GBP/USD tests the 1.3419 zone.
NeutralBBC News
Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.
NeutralFXStreet
Euro: Mixed outlook as ECB weighs energy shock – Commerzbank
Norman Liebke at Commerzbank notes the ECB delivered a widely expected pause, while Christine Lagarde signalled that another rate hike in December remains possible and largely priced in. The Euro’s path beyond December…
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