RBC upgrades US healthcare, downgrades US technology
RBC upgraded the US healthcare sector to overweight from market weight and downgraded the US technology sector to market weight from overweight.
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HDFC Bank EPS exceeds market expectations
HDFC Bank reported earnings per share of INR 12.58, above market expectations of INR 12.04.
BofA survey names disorderly rise in bond yields as biggest market tail risk
BofA’s Fund Manager Survey identifies a disorderly rise in bond yields as the biggest tail risk to markets, followed by an AI bubble.
Philippine Central Bank Runs Scenarios for Severe El Niño and Oil Shock
The Philippine central bank is running policy scenarios for a severe El Niño alongside the oil shock, while inflation is at a three-year high.
Egypt urban inflation slows to 13.9% in September
Egypt’s yearly urban consumer price inflation slowed to 13.9% in September from 14.5% in August, according to Capmas.
UK July GDP rises 0.1%, above expectations for a slight contraction
UK monthly GDP rose 0.1% in July, against expectations for a slight contraction. The Q3 GDP tracking estimate was raised to 0.7% quarter-on-quarter from 0.5%, and the 2026 Q4/Q4 growth forecast was lifted to 2.1% from 1.9%.
Charles Schwab Q3 2026 adjusted EPS tops estimate
Charles Schwab reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.69, above the $1.65 estimate; revenue was $7.17 billion, in line with estimate.
IRGC reports third supertanker hit and on fire in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC reported that a third supertanker was hit and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz this morning.
ECB warns Finland’s supervisory plan could blur banks’ safety mandate
The European Central Bank warned that Finland’s plan to require bank supervisors to promote growth and competition among lenders risks blurring their core responsibility for keeping banks safe and sound.
US reports civilian ship M/V GFS Pride hit by IRGC projectile
The US reported that civilian ship M/V GFS Pride was hit by an IRGC projectile.
BOJ reportedly sees limited case for consecutive hikes absent a sharp rise in upside inflation risks
Reports said the Bank of Japan saw limited justification for consecutive interest-rate hikes unless there were clear signs of a sharp rise in upside inflation risks, while leaving open the possibility of a rate increase in December.
EIA Reports Below-Forecast 67 Bcf Natural-Gas Storage Injection
The EIA reported a 67-billion-cubic-foot natural-gas storage injection for the week ending October 9, below forecasts of 76 bcf and the five-year average of 90 bcf.
Von der Leyen calls China trade imbalance structurally unsustainable
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the China trade imbalance is structural and unsustainable.
Japan producer prices fell 0.3% month over month, below forecast
Japanese producer prices fell 0.3% month over month, versus a forecast increase of 0.5% and a previous decline of 0.2%.
UK GDP and production readings exceed forecasts
The UK’s three-month GDP estimate was 0.7%, above the 0.5% forecast and previous 0.4%.
South Korean won approaches strongest level since October 2024
The won traded around 1,333 per dollar, recovering losses and approaching its strongest level since October 2024.
Bank Indonesia Reaffirms Rupiah-Stabilisation Commitment
Bank Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to stabilising the rupiah through interventions in offshore and onshore non-deliverable forwards and spot markets.
Banque du Caire to sell 30% stake via Egypt’s stock exchange
Banque du Caire will sell a 30% stake via Egypt’s stock exchange.
Trump says energy truce in Russia-Ukraine conflict is effective immediately
Trump said an energy truce in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is effective immediately.