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India Buys Record LNG Amid Price Surge After Gulf Crisis

India Buys Record LNG Amid Price Surge After Gulf Crisis

UBS raises Brent crude forecast to $110 by end of 2026

UBS raises Brent crude forecast to $110 by end of 2026

QatarEnergy Extends LNG Force Majeure to End of 2026

QatarEnergy Extends LNG Force Majeure to End of 2026

World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks

World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks

Bahri profit jumps tenfold to $1.36 billion on record tanker rates

Bahri profit jumps tenfold to $1.36 billion on record tanker rates

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Microsoft posts $92.3bn quarterly revenue, beats estimates

Microsoft reported $92.3 billion in quarterly revenue, surpassing analyst expectations of $90.6 billion. The tech giant's strong performance was driven by its Azure cloud computing division, which saw 48% growth. The results were announced shortly after the company offered voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

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Bitwise raises Bitcoin 2036 target to $1.6 million

Bitwise Asset Management forecasts bitcoin will reach $1,599,766 by 2036, up from $1.3 million previously, implying a 34.3% compound annual growth rate. The firm cited institutional buying, fixed supply, and rising government debt as key drivers for its base-case scenario.

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Google expands AI Search ads globally amid slowing core ad growth

Google expands AI Search ads globally amid slowing core ad growth

Google is rolling out ads within its AI-powered Search experiences to international markets, aiming to boost revenue as growth in its core search advertising business decelerates. The company reported a 12% year-over-year increase in Search ad revenue for the third quarter, down from previous quarters.

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Weil Gotshal Explores Options as Lawyers Depart and Merger Talks Collapse

Weil Gotshal Explores Options as Lawyers Depart and Merger Talks Collapse

Law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges is considering winding down operations and exploring other options, including a potential rescue deal, as it faces an exodus of lawyers and the collapse of merger talks with Willkie Farr & Gallagher. The firm has hired advisers from Davis Polk & Wardwell to navigate its urgent situation.

Politics & PolicySee all →
UK budget boosts defense spending, taps private sector

UK budget boosts defense spending, taps private sector

UK Chancellor John Healey announced a new defense financing taskforce and £5 billion in funding to bolster the nation's defense industrial base. The budget aims to meet NATO commitments by reprioritizing public spending and leveraging private and international finance.

Geopolitics & Global RiskSee all →

High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain

At least 68 people died and dozens more were injured when a high-speed train crashed into a stationary train in central Spain on Wednesday. The collision occurred when a train traveling from Madrid to Seville struck a stationary train near the city of Almodóvar del Río, approximately 100 miles south of Madrid. The transport minister cited a computer failure followed by human error as the cause.

Macro, Rates & FXSee all →
Fed holds rates steady in October, two dissenters; meeting schedule to change

Fed holds rates steady in October, two dissenters; meeting schedule to change

The Federal Open Market Committee held interest rates steady at its October meeting, though two members dissented. Inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, while unemployment is low. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh also announced a change to the FOMC's meeting schedule for the following year.

European Politics & MarketsSee all →
UK budget offers 'breathing space' but defers radical action

UK budget offers 'breathing space' but defers radical action

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first budget, unveiled by Chancellor John Healey, offered limited tax changes and temporary support measures, prioritizing stability over immediate radical reform. The plan includes aid for energy bills and a defense package for Ukraine, but defers major decisions on welfare and defense funding to future reviews.

Asia-PacificSee all →
Seoul stocks surge 5.8% on SK hynix record earnings, shareholder returns

Seoul stocks surge 5.8% on SK hynix record earnings, shareholder returns

South Korean stocks surged nearly 6 percent on Wednesday morning, led by chipmakers after SK hynix reported record quarterly earnings and announced additional shareholder returns. The benchmark KOSPI index rose 5.8 percent to 5,965.13 as of 11:20 a.m., with heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix advancing significantly.

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US foreclosure auctions hit post-pandemic peak, driven by FHA loans

US foreclosure auctions hit post-pandemic peak, driven by FHA loans

Completed foreclosure auctions in the US rose 25% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026, reaching their highest level since the first quarter of 2020. FHA-insured loans fueled this surge, accounting for a significant portion of the increase and driving down pricing for those properties. Recent-vintage loans also contributed to the rising default pipeline.

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