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Bitcoin slips below $83,000 after hotter-than-expected US inflation data

Bitcoin slips below $83,000 after hotter-than-expected US inflation data

Standard Chartered forecasts $2T stablecoin market by 2030

Kraken parent to buy Lithuanian bank, Ledger and Trezor tighten reseller networks

Ripple partners with DriveWealth to expand XRP, RLUSD use for global payments

Ledger asks Asian resellers to halt sales after suspected $86M drain

Ledger asks Asian resellers to halt sales after suspected $86M drain

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Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The weight-loss drug market is projected to generate $100 billion in annual sales within the next decade, with numerous biotech firms vying for market share. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly currently dominate the sector, but companies like Pfizer, Roche, Amgen, Merck, Viking Therapeutics, Scholar Rock, AstraZeneca, Structure Therapeutics, and Boehringer Ingelheim are developing new treatments.

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Robot dolls, chip shortages and Apple's soft sales

Chinese tech giants are facing a significant shortfall in AI chips despite increased domestic production, leading them to rely on Nvidia processors. Meanwhile, Apple has cut iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft consumer demand, and a Japanese data center project faces power challenges.

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Mitsui to spend $1.5bn on bid to take Penske Automotive private

Mitsui to spend $1.5bn on bid to take Penske Automotive private

Mitsui & Co. will take U.S. auto retailer Penske Automotive Group private in a deal valuing the company at $16.3 billion. The Japanese trading house will contribute approximately $1.5 billion to the transaction, increasing its ownership to 36% alongside Penske Corporation, which will hold 64%.

Politics & PolicySee all →

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to record low ahead of pivotal election

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1988, new government data shows. The presidential election run-off on October 25 will determine the future of the rainforest.

Geopolitics & Global RiskSee all →
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian fuel plant, Kyiv lifts pause on attacking energy sites

Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian fuel plant, Kyiv lifts pause on attacking energy sites

Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone attack that ignited a fire at the Surgut Condensate Stabilization Plant in Russia's Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District on Oct. 16. President Volodymyr Zelensky also announced Kyiv has lifted its pause on attacking Russian energy facilities due to continued Russian assaults.

Macro, Rates & FXSee all →

IMF sees at least one more 25 bps ECB rate hike in 2026

The International Monetary Fund expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates by at least 25 basis points in 2026 to combat persistent inflation. The IMF's report on Friday also noted that further tightening may be needed to ensure inflation returns to the 2% target by 2028.

Commodities & EnergySee all →
Fire reported at Russian industrial facility after drone attack

Fire reported at Russian industrial facility after drone attack

A fire broke out at an industrial facility in Russia's Surgut district following a drone attack, regional governor Ruslan Kukharuk said on Oct. 16. Ukrainian activist Serhii Sternenko identified the site as the Surgut Condensate Stabilization Plant, which processes gas condensate and produces fuels.

European Politics & MarketsSee all →
Costa faces criticism over EU summit divisions on energy and budget

Costa faces criticism over EU summit divisions on energy and budget

European Council President António Costa faced criticism from national leaders at a summit over his handling of negotiations on energy prices and the EU's seven-year budget. Divisions emerged, with little progress made on key debates.

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China Q3 growth seen picking up on stimulus, but may miss target: Reuters poll

China Q3 growth seen picking up on stimulus, but may miss target: Reuters poll

China's economic growth likely accelerated to 4.4% in the third quarter, up from 4.3% in the previous period, according to a Reuters poll of economists. However, this pace may fall short of Beijing's full-year target of 4.5%-5%.

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Falling housing inventory may not signal seller advantage

Falling housing inventory may not signal seller advantage

National housing inventory declined slightly in the week ending Oct. 9, but weakening buyer demand and elevated price reductions suggest falling supply doesn't automatically benefit sellers. In Dallas, inventory fell while pending sales dropped significantly, indicating a disconnect. Denver saw rising inventory alongside persistent pricing pressure, while San Francisco showed a different dynamic with limited inventory and improving pending sales.

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