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Fed officials make case for rate hikes amid ongoing inflation concerns
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Nasdaq faces $2 trillion wipeout in October as AI spending fears deepen
More than $2 trillion in market value is set to be wiped from the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100
October 30, 2026
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Mexico economy beats forecasts in third quarter, cooling rate-cut pressure
Mexico's economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, preliminary data showed on Friday, suggesting growth in Latin America's second-
October 30, 2026
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Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record $6.3 billion heist
Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, worked on Friday to shore up public
October 29, 2026
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Intel on course for worst day ever, triggers global chip rout
Intel sank 30% on Friday and was headed for its biggest one-day decline ever, deepening a selloff in tech stocks as weakening PC demand and the soaring costs of
October 30, 2026
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Fed needs at least two more rate hikes, Logan says
The Federal Reserve needs to raise rates at least two more times to get inflation under control, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said on Friday, in some of the most
October 30, 2026
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Exxon, Chevron profits beat forecasts, refining margins surge during wars
ExxonMobil and Chevron both beat analyst expectations for quarterly profit on Friday, as soaring refining margins increased earnings from their fuel-making
October 30, 2026
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Bank of America sued over mandatory arbitration for employee disputes
Bank of America was sued by a fired financial adviser who accused the second-largest US bank of backing out of its commitment in a 2013 racial bias
October 30, 2026
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Wall Street closes sharply lower as AI cash burn fears spark tech selloff
US stocks tumbled on Friday, with the Nasdaq suffering its largest one-day percentage drop since June 5 following disappointing quarterly
October 30, 2026
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Colombia central bank holds rate, will shore up reserves with $2 billion
Colombia's central bank board voted by majority to hold its benchmark interest rate at 12.25% on Friday, amid estimates predicting
October 30, 2026
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Carney eyes June deal for Canada to become EU associate member as Trump reshapes alliances
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership that would make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member.”
October 30, 2026
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US health department to remove broad black box warning from three estrogen patch products
The US health department on Friday approved the removal of the strictest "black box" warnings from the labels of three estradiol transdermal patches, the hormone therapies used to
October 30, 2026
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Canada's budget deficit over first five months of 2026/27 almost halves to C$5.36 billion
Canada recorded a substantially lower C$5.36 billion ($3.84 billion) budget deficit for the first five months of the 2026/27 fiscal year as government revenues grew faster
October 30, 2026
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Vail Resorts' biggest investor backs company in fight with activist Oasis
Vail Resorts won support on Friday from its largest investor as it faces increasing pressure from activist Oasis Management to make operational
October 30, 2026
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CD&R explores deal to take payments processor Global Payments private, source says
US private equity CD&R is exploring a deal to take payments processor Global Payments private, according to a source familiar with the deal.
October 30, 2026
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Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending
The biggest US technology companies generated record amounts of cash in the first nine months of 2026, yet returned the smallest share of it to
October 30, 2026
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Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged fellow G20 foreign ministers on Friday to work together for greater geopolitical stability and economic prosperity,
October 30, 2026
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Stocks fall on AI cash burn worries while bonds rally with oil
A sharp selloff in Wall Street's tech shares pushed MSCI's global index down 1.5% on Friday, sending investors to the safety of US
October 30, 2026
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Dockworkers worldwide strike against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions
Dockworkers are staging strikes as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions
October 30, 2026
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For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
Striped bass are in decline on the East Coast and fishermen and scientists are in a race to save the iconic sport fish
October 30, 2026
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World’s largest crypto exchange hit by suspected North Korean hack in world’s largest heist
World’s largest crypto exchange hit by suspected North Korean hack in world’s largest heist
October 30, 2026
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Fluor Corp among US firms vying for Kenya critical minerals project, minister says
Engineering giant Fluor Corp is among a group of mostly US investors vying to develop Kenya's Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit, after two Chinese
October 30, 2026
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German inflation slows more than expected in October
German inflation eased more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, as lower prices at the pump helped slow consumer price growth.
October 30, 2026
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General Dynamics lifts annual forecasts on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings
General Dynamics raised its 2026 revenue and profit forecasts on Friday after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, helped by robust demand for Gulfstream business
October 30, 2026
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ExxonMobil and Chevron top Q3 estimates on higher prices and strong output
ExxonMobil and Chevron both reported better than expected quarterly results Friday as the oil majors benefited from higher prices and record production
October 30, 2026
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Canada’s economic break with the US in 5 charts
Canada’s economic break with the US in 5 charts
October 30, 2026
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Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy
Major anti-government protests sweep across Italy
October 30, 2026
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Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock market
US midterm elections, a heavy slate of corporate earnings and the monthly jobs report will further test stock investors next week, after a series of
October 30, 2026
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Gone in 20 minutes: How the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a record digital asset theft.
October 30, 2026
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Global equity funds draw inflows for a sixth straight week
Global equity funds saw substantial inflows in the week ended October 28, though at a slower pace, as a rebound in AI and chip stocks, led by South Korea’s SK Hynix after record
October 30, 2026
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China's Xi calls on EU to work with China, says Beijing handles ties with sincerity, goodwill
China hopes Germany can adhere to a "rational, pragmatic and friendly" China policy and that the European Union can work with China in the same direction, Chinese President
October 30, 2026
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German inflation cools on fuel tax cut, economy grows more than expected in Q3
German inflation slowed more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, adding to evidence that Europe's largest economy could
October 30, 2026
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German inflation cools on fuel tax cut, economy grows more than expected in Q3
German inflation slowed more than expected in October, the first month of a government fuel tax cut, adding to evidence that Europe's largest economy could
October 30, 2026
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Sanofi teases appetite for larger deals, lifts 2026 growth targets under new CEO Garijo
French drugmaker Sanofi said on Friday it was prepared to pursue larger deals as it seeks to rebuild its basket of experimental drugs for future growth
October 30, 2026
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Slower wage growth curbs US labor costs in third quarter
US labor costs increased moderately in the third quarter amid a slowdown in wage growth, suggesting that the labor market was unlikely to be an
October 30, 2026
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Uganda's inflation rises to 3-year high after currency slump
Uganda's inflation rate rose to a 3-year high of 5.8%, the country's statistics office said on Friday, a move that follows a sharp slump in its shilling currency in recent
October 30, 2026
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Canada's economy stalls again in August, likely lost ground in September
Canada's economy stalled in August for the second straight month as increases in the retail, manufacturing and construction sectors were largely offset
October 30, 2026
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Investors pull money from US equity funds ahead of earnings reports from AI hyperscalers
US equity funds recorded their first weekly outflows in three weeks in the week ended October 28, as investors grew cautious ahead of earnings from major AI hyperscalers amid
October 30, 2026
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Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail
President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day
October 30, 2026
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Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?
Many standard measures of economic health are strong, but voters in both parties are increasingly pessimistic.
October 30, 2026
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Big Oil is raking in huge profits. Shareholders like Trump are cashing in. You’re paying for it with high gas prices.
Big Oil is raking in huge profits. Shareholders like Trump are cashing in. You’re paying for it with high gas prices.
October 30, 2026
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Asia chip firms see strong AI demand; market jitters continue
Asian chip supply chain companies said on Friday that AI-related demand remained strong, while investor concerns persisted over whether
October 30, 2026
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US fiscal deterioration main headache for investors as midterms loom
The United States' deteriorating fiscal picture has been a nagging worry for investors, who see no easy solutions however
October 30, 2026
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When US midterm results are contested, Congress has final say
Some of Tuesday’s US midterm races may take weeks to clear recounts and court challenges, but ultimately the Senate and House of Representatives decide
October 30, 2026
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China's Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin hailed an upgraded trade agreement between the two countries on Friday, which bucks a broader global shift
October 30, 2026
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Europe's economy brushes off energy shock from Iran war, shows moderate growth in Q3
Europe’s economy persevered with moderate growth in the third quarter despite higher oil prices from the US-Iran war, as gross domestic product increased by 0.4% over the quarter before
October 30, 2026
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New economic data challenges Fed chief's not-too-hot perspective
New data may challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's sense that the US economy can handle a robust expansion without stoking inflation, as a
October 30, 2026
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ExxonMobil beats third-quarter profit estimates on refining boom
ExxonMobil beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Friday, as soaring refining margins driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran and Ukrainian
October 30, 2026
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Trump touted a record Venezuela oil deal. Now reality is setting in
President Donald Trump called it the biggest oil deal in history: 17 Venezuelan oilfields holding
October 30, 2026