MARKETS

Bitcoin rebounds to an intraday high above $81,500 as strong US GDP and steady inflation data offset pressure from Alphabet's Q3 miss and tech-led equity losses.

Binance has suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating a suspected security breach. Tether and Circle have frozen more than $2.38 billion in linked assets, while Binance pledged to cover losses.

US stocks rise as AI-related shares climb, with Wall Street eyeing a key Fed rate decision and upcoming Alphabet and Microsoft earnings for direction.

Michael Burry warns US stocks could deliver little or negative real returns for 15–20 years, citing market history, inflation risks, and narrow S&P 500 gains.

A Shanghai fund manager warns that Chinese AI suppliers and chipmakers could eventually face intense price competition as a technology sell-off raises concerns about valuations and profitability.

Apollo economist Torsten Slok says most S&P 500 companies have yet to see clear AI-driven gains, as the IMF warns that falling valuations could spread losses across global markets.

See how crypto on-ramps help users and businesses access digital assets in 2026 through payments, wallets, APIs, and compliance flows.

Peter Schiff warns a US stock market crash and recession could emerge before the 2026 midterms, while inflation, AI spending, and housing risks boost gold's appeal.

FTSE 100 slips as UK retail sales disappoint and Brent hits a May high amid US‑Iran tensions, raising fresh questions over inflation, demand and UK markets.

The six richest individuals lost an estimated $130bn in paper wealth as technology shares fell, with investors questioning whether heavy artificial intelligence spending will deliver sufficient returns.

Warren Buffett's investing principles offer a framework for assessing AI stocks: competitive advantages, sustainable cash flow, and valuations—not AI demand alone.

Trump's crypto scam crackdown has restrained $938 million. Court records reveal why seizures do not guarantee repayment for fraud victims

ARK Invest sees Tesla reaching $5,000 by 2031 in its bull case and says a Tesla–SpaceX merger remains possible, subject to review and shareholder approval.

DJT hits a 52-week low as Trump's approval sinks to 31% before the midterms, raising questions over political risk, user decline and Trump Media's outlook.

Global food prices are rising amid shipping disruption, drought and higher farm costs, with UK industry forecasts warning that food inflation could accelerate in 2027.

The Houthis urge Saudi Aramco shareholders to sell after a limited fire at its Dhahran complex, while no disruption to oil production or exports is confirmed.

Semiconductor shares have fallen sharply as investors question AI spending returns, while industry executives warn that expensive borrowing and tighter financing could delay infrastructure projects.

Diesel supplies could remain tight well into 2027, the IEA warns, as record margins aid some refiners while crude and shipping costs squeeze others.

Six Flags shares hit a 17-year low after a fatal incident in Georgia, as merger debt, losses and the temporary closure of nine rides deepen pressure on the operator.

CFTC staff reportedly flagged a $580 million oil trade before Trump's Iran policy reversal, but an adviser ordered the insider-trading referral withdrawn.

US stocks trade as usual on Columbus Day while many bond markets shut, leaving Wall Street to navigate rising yields, higher oil and key US inflation data

EU finance ministers agree to give ESMA direct oversight of major market operators, aiming to reduce fragmentation and ease cross-border investment, subject to legislation.

Freedom Holding Corp. saw significant activity across its businesses in September.

Stablecoin supply has declined, but adjusted transaction volumes and settlement activity are rising, suggesting policymakers should measure how often tokens move rather than only how many exist.

Applied Digital reports a 322% rise in fiscal Q1 revenue to $341.9M, driven by AI data-centre demand, and signs an agreement for up to 1GW of potential power capacity in Finland.

Calgary's average petrol price rose from C$1.50 to C$1.715 cents per litre within a week of Alberta suspending its C$0.13 fuel tax, amid shifting competition and supply pressures.

Tanker captains can earn up to $100,000 a month plus $50,000 per Strait of Hormuz transit as attacks push up danger payments, freight rates and insurance costs.

Gold's sell-off may set up a rebound towards $4,500-$4,650 if $4,150 support holds, but Treasury yields remain key to sustaining the recovery.

Steven Cohen's Point72 raises its E.W. Scripps stake to 5.2%, citing political advertising, sports growth, and cost cuts as potential turnaround drivers.