African Markets: Factors to Watch on October 28
A Reuters preview lists factors to watch in African markets on October 28.
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The death toll in the Spanish train crash has risen to 69 as the search for victims continues.
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U.S. GDP grew 3.4% in the third quarter, topping forecasts
Strong consumer spending and AI-related investment helped drive U.S. economic growth, with consumer spending continuing to grow strongly.
H impact | MACRO | Oct 29, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
Atlanta Fed GDPNow Estimates Q4 Growth at 3.2%
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow model’s first estimate for Q4 GDP growth is 3.2%, compared with 3.4% for Q3, as reported by the BEA.
H impact | MACRO | Oct 29, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
Euro Falls to 17-Month Low as Eurozone Bond Yields Drop After ECB Holds Rates
The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar and eurozone government bond yields declined after the ECB kept rates steady and offered no strong signals about possible future
M impact | MACRO | Oct 29, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
Pentagon Treats Military Base Freezer Failures as Possible Cyberattack
Authorities say the Pentagon is treating freezer failures at military bases as a possible cyberattack.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 29, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC
US Yields Fall After In-Line Inflation Data as Equities Drop
Treasury yields extended their decline after US inflation data was mostly in line with expectations. US stocks also fell as investors digested Alphabet results.
M impact | MACRO | Oct 29, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC