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Sat, Oct 17, 2026

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M Woodside Scarborough Project Unit Paused After Greenpeace Protest Woodside said operations remained paused Sunday at a floating production unit in its Scarborough natural gas project off Western Australia after a Greenpeace protest at the platform. ENERGY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC H UK to invest £140 million in urgent care capacity ahead of winter Oct 17 (Reuters) — Britain said on Sunday it would invest nearly £140 million ($187 million) in 14 urgent care schemes across England, as the National Health Service (NHS) braces for winter pressures. The funding will su NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — US wants Israel to 'crack down' on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says (Updates throughout with quote, background) WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) — The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Satu GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC L NHC STORM ADVISORY: trudy impacting portions of west — central Mexico tonight and sunday Hurricane Trudy Intermediate Advisory Number 18A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 600 PM CST Sat Oct 17 2026...TRUDY IMPACTING PORTIONS OF WEST-CENTRAL Mexico TONIGHT AND Sunday... Summary Of 600 Pm Cst... NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:43 PM UTC H Trump: decision on Russia sanctions benefits US Trump: decision on Russia sanctions benefits US GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:41 PM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Hurricane Trudy gains strength near Mexico's coast, but is expected to weaken by Sunday (Updates throughout with new data from NHC) MEXICO CITY, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Hurricane Trudy gained some strength as it moved toward Mexico's western coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning it could strengthen a littl NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC L NHC Tropical Weather Outlook Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM PDT Sat Oct 17 2026 For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisor NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:22 PM UTC L Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 2 wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO Oct 17 (Reuters) — Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 2 wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, N NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:19 PM UTC L Rubio says he is disturbed by scenes of settler violence in West Bank WASHINGTON, Oct 17 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that recent scenes of settler violence in the West Bank are "disturbing," including images of an event in which a photojournalist was attacked. (Rep NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC L Strive Bitcoin Holdings Reach 35,595 BTC Strive expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 35,595 BTC. TD Cowen reportedly raised its Strive share-price target from $44 to $56. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC L US Secretary of State Rubio: disturbed by images showing settler violence in West Bank US Secretary of State Rubio: disturbed by images showing settler violence in West Bank NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC H US Secretary of State Rubio: no one at the White House directed slowdown of speed US Secretary of State Rubio: no one at the White House directed slowdown of speed GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC L AI rapidly improving, could vastly boost U.S. GDP, Anthropic's Clark tells policymakers Anthropic's Jack Clark said international cooperation was needed to set "unusual and serious rules" for transformative technology. MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC L Venezuela expects nearly $76 billion in oil investment over five years, acting president says Venezuela-US bilateral accord covers 17 oilfields and contemplates drilling 250 rigs Acting president Rodriguez says parties signed 61 agreements as part of broader package Zulia oil output rises to 370,000 bpd from 70,0 COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC L Saudi-led coalition: drone intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh region Saudi-led coalition: drone intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh region NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC L NATGAS PIPELINE CRITICAL NOTICE: El Paso Location Performance and ID3 Caps Notice Type Description: OVER-UNDER PERFORMANCE Posted Date: 10/17/2026 Effective Date: 10/17/2026 End Date: 10/18/2026 Posting Text: NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS October 17, 2026 Location Performance Update El Paso Natural Gas ( COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC L TranAlta Ontario 198 MW Wolfe Island wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO Oct 17 (Reuters) — TranAlta Ontario 198 MW Wolfe Island wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New Y NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC L Pantera Leads $10 Million Funding Round for Tokenization Firm Fission Fission raised $10 million in a funding round led by Pantera Capital. The firm aims to help eligible investors sell tokenized private-market holdings without waiting for traditional fund redemption periods. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC L Vehicle drives through Kansas soccer game, killing two, including a child, police say WASHINGTON, Oct 17 — A driver is in custody after a vehicle drove through a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, leaving two people dead, including a child, and multiple people injured, police said on Saturday. (Reporting by NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC L Niger Halts Diesel, Petrol Exports to Protect Domestic Supply Niger banned exports of diesel and premium petrol in a bid to address fuel supply challenges that the country has been facing in recent days, the ministry of trade and industry said in a statement on its Facebook page. NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC M Tata Steel Sets Board Meeting for October 27 to Announce Q2 Results Tata Steel said in an exchange filing that its board will meet on October 27 to announce Q2 results for 2026. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC L Saudi-led coalition: intercepts and destroys two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi toward Khamis Mushait Saudi-led coalition: intercepts and destroys two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi toward Khamis Mushait NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:55 PM UTC L Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:24 PM UTC L Virginia reports confirmed measles case, traces potential exposures Oct 17 (Reuters) — The Virginia Department of Health said on Saturday it had confirmed a case of measles in a resident of the state's northwest region and was investigating potential exposures linked to the case. (Report NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:24 PM UTC L Virginia Confirms Measles Case, Investigates Potential Exposures The Virginia Department of Health said it confirmed measles in a resident of the state's northwest region and is investigating potential exposures linked to the case. MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 09:23 PM UTC L Strategy Proposes Daily STRC Dividends for November 2026, Pending Approval Strategy has conditionally declared daily dividends on its STRC preferred stock for November 2026, subject to shareholder approval. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 09:16 PM UTC L Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in Riyadh Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in Riyadh NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:15 PM UTC L BRIEF — Virginia Health Department Says Investigating Confirmed Measles Case In Northwest Region Oct 17 (Reuters) — Virginia Health Department: Investigating Confirmed Measles Case In Northwest Region Source text: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:12 PM UTC L Saudi civil defense: early warning alert issued for Riyadh, Abha and Khamis Mushait Saudi civil defense: early warning alert issued for Riyadh, Abha and Khamis Mushait NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:08 PM UTC H Moscow mayor says nearly 200 Ukrainian drones destroyed while heading for city Oct 17 (Reuters) — Russian air defence units intercepted and destroyed nearly 200 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram. Sobyanin, in a long series of online posts, noted GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 09:08 PM UTC L NATGAS PIPELINE CRITICAL NOTICE: El Paso Location Performance Notice Type Description: OVER-UNDER PERFORMANCE Posted Date: 10/17/2026 Effective Date: 10/17/2026 End Date: 10/18/2026 Posting Text: NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS October 17, 2026 Location Performance Update El Paso Natural Gas i COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 08:57 PM UTC L NHC STORM ADVISORY: Hurricane Hunter aircraft finds that trudy is a little stronger Hurricane Trudy Advisory Number 18 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 300 PM CST Sat Oct 17 2026...Hurricane Hunter AIRCRAFT FINDS THAT TRUDY IS A LITTLE Stronger......FORECAST TO PASS NEAR THE COAST OF WEST NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 08:54 PM UTC L NATGAS PIPELINE CRITICAL NOTICE: Southern Natural Gas Updated Pipeline Conditions 10 — 17 — 2026 ( This is the verbatim text of a critical notification provided by the pipeline operator to its shippers. The information has not been independently verified by Reuters. This item may be followed by a news story dependin COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 08:52 PM UTC L Prominent Guatemalan anti — corruption lawyer killed in shooting Police detain two men after attack and seize carbine-style firearm and motorcycle President Arevalo says he orders government to coordinate with authorities to solve crime Solorzano Foppa led Guatemala's tax authority fr NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 08:42 PM UTC L Indian Commission Orders SBI to Pay Rs.15.35 Lakh Over FD Maturity Notice A Hyderabad consumer disputes commission directed State Bank of India to pay a retired scientist Rs.15.35 lakh after the bank failed to inform him about his fixed deposit’s maturity and the option to extend it. REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks (Adds context in paragraphs 2-3) Oct 17 (Reuters) — A Lebanese military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon at a trilateral meeting in Tampa, Florida, on October 20, the Leba GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 08:28 PM UTC L BRIEF — US FDA Says Lidl US Recalls Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato Due To Listeria Contamination Risk Oct 17 (Reuters) — Us Fda - Lidl Us Recalls Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato Due To Listeria Contamination Risk (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;) REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 08:27 PM UTC L Lidl US Recalls Gelatelli Gelato Over Listeria Risk The US FDA says Lidl US is recalling Gelatelli coffee and vanilla gelato due to a risk of Listeria contamination. MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L NATGAS PIPELINE CRITICAL NOTICE: Southern Natural Gas Pipeline Conditions as of 10 — 18 — 2026 ( This is the verbatim text of a critical notification provided by the pipeline operator to its shippers. The information has not been independently verified by Reuters. This item may be followed by a news story dependin COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC L Enbridge Ontario 182 MW Underwood wind power plant returns to service — Ontario IESO Oct 17 (Reuters) — Enbridge Ontario 182 MW Underwood wind power plant returns to service, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC L Circle Reports $819 Million in USDC Distribution Costs Circle said it generated roughly $1.4 billion in first-half 2026 revenue while spending $819 million on distribution partners and related costs. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC M Dell Shares Fall 24.15% From September Peak to $451 Dell ended the week at $451, its lowest level since September 2, after falling 24.15% from its September peak. Goldman Sachs reiterated its buy rating, while Mizuho and TD Cowen raised their price targets. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L Lebanon says military delegation to press for halt to Israeli escalation at US talks Oct 17 (Reuters) — A Lebanese military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an end to Israeli escalation in Lebanon at a trilateral meeting in Tampa, Florida, on October 20, according to a post on X from the Leba NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC L Lebanese president: military delegation to present demands to stop Israeli escalation in trilateral meeting in Tampa, US on October 20 Lebanese president: military delegation to present demands to stop Israeli escalation in trilateral meeting in Tampa, US on October 20 NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 08:08 PM UTC L Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections Trump's self-proclaimed power clashes with voter frustration, with more Americans seeing the president as looking out for his own interests, not the country's. NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 07:55 PM UTC M Indian Companies Set to Report Quarterly Results Next Week Infosys, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Cyient and other firms are expected to announce quarterly results next week. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC H Ukrainian foreign minister says Russian — held town is a 'death trap' with starving residents Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Russian occupying forces were turning the Ukrainian town of Oleshky into a "death trap" gripped by starvation, and urged international org GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC L Bitcoin ETFs See $228.6M Weekly Outflows as October Redemptions Near $618M Investors withdrew $228.6 million from US spot Bitcoin ETFs over the five trading days ending October 16, bringing month-to-date net outflows to roughly $615 million; some tallies put the figure near $618 million. CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 07:26 PM UTC L Key deals this week: International Paper, IonQ, Bumble, and more Key deals this week: International Paper, IonQ, Bumble, and more NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 07:19 PM UTC L Charles Schwab Opens Bitcoin and Ethereum Transfers Charles Schwab is expanding its direct cryptocurrency services with phased external wallet transfers for Bitcoin and Ethereum. CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 07:16 PM UTC L U.S. REFINERY FILING — SWEENY REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX 10/16/2026 11:50 PM 10/17/2026 03:51 AM — EMISSIONS EVENT U.s. Refinery Filing Sweeny Refinery And Petrochemical Complex (This item is an automated alert generated directly from a government database of environmental notices filed by energy companies. It may be followed by a ne NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC L Fake shopping sprees and ‘happiness insurance’: The latest fintech apps reveal our financial anxieties Fintech companies are catching on to how Americans are altering their financial habits, and they’ve created new products to try to meet the moment. NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 06:57 PM UTC L SA Asks: How important is the new Roadster to Tesla's future? SA Asks: How important is the new Roadster to Tesla's future? NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 06:54 PM UTC L Stellantis to recruit hundreds of engineers from U.S. and Europe Stellantis to recruit hundreds of engineers from U.S. and Europe NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 06:54 PM UTC L Refinery Bottlenecks Push Up Fuel Prices and Could Weigh on U.S. Growth The article says refinery problems are contributing to higher oil prices, straining household budgets and posing risks to economic growth. The supplied body also says President Donald Trump signed an executive order exem ENERGY | Oct 17, 2026, 06:50 PM UTC L PepsiCo India Targets 90–100% Zero-Sugar or Mid-Calorie Drinks Portfolio PepsiCo India is expanding zero-sugar beverages and millet-based snacks amid changing consumer preferences and tighter food-labelling and health-claims regulation. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 06:49 PM UTC L Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran Set to Marry in November The wedding was confirmed by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, according to the report. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 06:49 PM UTC M Cupid’s Aditya Halwasiya Buys 5.10 Crore PC Jeweller Shares Worth Rs.73.59 Crore Cupid Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Kumar Halwasiya purchased 5.10 crore PC Jeweller shares worth approximately Rs.73.59 crore through a bulk deal, according to the report. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 06:48 PM UTC M CoreWeave Bonds Due 2032 Yield About 15% as Stock Falls CoreWeave shares fell to their lowest level since May 15, while bonds due in 2032 yielded about 15%, up sharply from the start of the year. The article also reports that insiders sold more than 54.7 million shares over t EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Italian police clash with protesters in Milan and Bologna (Adds Meloni comment in paragraphs 3-4 ) MILAN, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Police fired tear gas on Saturday after coming under attack from protesters throwing stones in the square in front of Milan's Gothic cathedral, Italian m NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 06:27 PM UTC M Turkey Confirms Hex Founder Richard Heart’s Arrest, Seizure of $7.15 Million Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said police detained Richard Heart in Istanbul and seized $7.15 million in cash and six cold wallets in related searches. REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 06:21 PM UTC L Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 2 wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO Oct 17 (Reuters) — Kruger Energy Ontario 101 MW Port Alma 2 wind power plant shut, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York +646 2 NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 06:19 PM UTC L Report Links Crypto Companies to $210.5 Million in Political Donations and Pledges A Public Citizen report links corporations and individuals benefiting from cancelled federal enforcement actions to approximately $210.5 million in donations and pledges to Trump-aligned political committees. Major crypt CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC M SoftBank in Early Talks to Acquire Allied Universal SoftBank is in early-stage talks to acquire Allied Universal from its private-equity backers, according to people familiar with the matter. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC M Judge Rejects Gemini and CFTC Bid to Vacate $5 Million Settlement A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed a joint motion by Gemini and the CFTC to vacate a $5 million settlement over allegations involving statements made during the regulator’s review of a proposed Bitcoin futures contra REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC L Mexico's Pemex sets November crude oil prices for international buyers Oct 17 (Reuters) — Mexican state oil company Pemex revised its term pricing formulas for crude oil sold to customers in the Americas, Europe and Asia, the company's trading arm PMI Comercio Internacional said. The follow MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC L Bulls vs. Bears: Is CoreWeave the canary in AI coalmine? Bulls vs. Bears: Is CoreWeave the canary in AI coalmine? NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:58 PM UTC L MJ Foundation Fundacja Rodzinna raises Gentoo Media stake to 16.76% MJ Foundation Fundacja Rodzinna acquired 62,596 Gentoo Media shares yesterday at an average price of SEK 5.1975 per share. The foundation now holds 22,573,338 shares, representing 16.76% of outstanding shares and voting EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 05:52 PM UTC L US Northwest river runoff remained unchanged at 85 pct — NWRFC Oct 17 (Reuters) — Projected water runoff at The Dalles Dam on the Columbia River in Oregon held at 85 percent of normal for January-July, the U.S. Northwest River Forecast Center (NWRFC) said on Saturday. That is unchan COMMODITIES | Oct 17, 2026, 05:48 PM UTC L NHC STORM ADVISORY: trudy continuing northwestward with little change in strength Hurricane Trudy Intermediate Advisory Number 17A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP212026 1200 PM CST Sat Oct 17 2026...Trudy Continuing Northwestward With Little Change In Strength......FORECAST TO PASS NEAR THE NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC L S&P 500 Pulls Back as Oil, Yields and AI Risks Weigh The S&P 500 is 2.45% below its all-time high after retreating from resistance at 7,817. The article cites rising oil prices, elevated Treasury yields and AI-related concerns, while reporting average earnings growth of 29 EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC L Italian police clash with protesters in the centre of Milan MILAN, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Italian police fired tear gas on Saturday after coming under attack from protesters throwing stones and other objects in clashes in the square in front of Milan's Gothic cathedral, Italian media NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC L Senzime Study Shows TetraGraph Improves Monitoring During Deep Neuromuscular Block Senzime announced research presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 showing improved TetraGraph monitoring performance during deep neuromuscular block. The device's automated monitoring improved assessment of block depth and fre NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:22 PM UTC L Expert Says Rubio Visit Aims to Seal Reliance Texas Refinery Deal Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visits to Jamnagar and Mumbai have economic and political objectives. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC L Former Diplomat Says US-India Trade Deal Needs Preferential Treatment Former diplomat Veena Sikri said a US-India trade deal will not be signed without preferential treatment. Her remarks came during discussion of diplomatic ties and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit. MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC L CIA Deputy Director Says Bitcoin Is Used for Intelligence Collection CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said in a May 1, 2025 podcast interview that Bitcoin is not truly anonymous and that U.S. intelligence uses it to collect information. CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC L New evidence presented for Senzime's TetraGraph monitoring New scientific evidence was presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 concerning Senzime's TetraGraph and quantitative neuromuscular monitoring. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC L Axis Bank Appoints Rahul Shukla to Lead Commercial and Bharat Banking Axis Bank appointed Rahul Shukla, a former HDFC Bank veteran, to head its Commercial and Bharat Banking business. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC L HDFC Bank CEO-Designate Bagchi Plans to Meet Customers and Regulators Anup Bagchi said his first priority after joining HDFC Bank as an additional director and CEO-designate is to meet customers and regulators. He is set to take over on Oct. 27. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC L TranAlta Ontario 198 MW Wolfe Island wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO Oct 17 (Reuters) — TranAlta Ontario 198 MW Wolfe Island wind power plant shut, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York +646 223 6 NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC L Binance.US Seeks Up to $100 Million at Proposed $1 Billion Valuation Binance.US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million from private investors at a proposed valuation of approximately $1 billion. MNA | Oct 17, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, European diplomats in West Bank, Belgium says Settlers attack European diplomats, Palestinians in West Bank, Belgium says A day after US photojournalist was beaten while covering olive harvest Israel condemns attack, says visitors should have coordinated presence wi GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC L UPDATE 1 — At least 17 killed in stampede at a religious festival in India's Kolkata, NDTV reports (Updates with background) Oct 17 (Reuters) — At least 17 people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at a religious festival in north Kolkata in India, NDTV reported on Saturday. Reuters could not immedia NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC L Elon Musk says he should have “focused on AI a little sooner:” Axios Elon Musk says he should have “focused on AI a little sooner:” Axios NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC H Tens of thousands march in Lisbon over housing and living costs Protesters rally in Lisbon over living costs and housing Government vows not to 'yield to shouts from the street' By Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira LISBON, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Tens of thousands of people marched thro MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC H CVB Financial sees higher interest rates persisting into 2027 The S&P 500 rose 2% in the third quarter of 2026, driven by large AI-related stocks. The ten-year Treasury yield climbed more than 80 basis points to 5.28%, its highest level since 2007. The Bloomberg Aggregate Index fel NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC L At least 17 killed in stampede at a religious festival in India's Kolkata, NDTV reports Oct 17 (Reuters) — At least 17 people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at a religious festival in north Kolkata in India, NDTV reported on Saturday. (Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru. Editing NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Romanian F — 16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters (Adds details of attacks from paragraph 3 on) BUCHAREST, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters on Saturday, the defence ministry said. The drones were br GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:39 PM UTC L Stampede-like incident at Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata in India leaves 17 dead and several injured: NDTV Stampede-like incident at Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata in India leaves 17 dead and several injured: NDTV NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:38 PM UTC L Zcash Falls Nearly 5% as Analyst Says Hackers Used Privacy Token Zcash fell nearly 5% on Saturday as an on-chain analyst said hackers were moving stolen funds through the privacy token. The report also quotes Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss criticizing know-your-customer requirem CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 04:38 PM UTC L Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off. NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:32 PM UTC L Small-cap funds reduce estimated liquidity risk despite higher valuations AMFI data cited in a portfolio analysis indicates actively managed small-cap mutual funds reduced estimated liquidity risk over the past year as valuations rose. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC M Nebius Shares Fall as Short Interest Nears 20% Amid AI Concerns Nebius shares extended a sell-off as short interest approached 20%, while the article cites Gartner's warning about potential impairment for neocloud firms by the end of 2030. The report also points to rising costs and f EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC M Yes Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 65% to ₹1,080 Crore Standalone net profit for Q2FY27 was ₹1,080 crore, up from ₹654 crore a year earlier. The bank cited growth in net interest and other income and lower provisions. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 04:21 PM UTC M Trump Administration Weighs Easing Sanctions on Selected Tankers The administration is considering allowing approved buyers to acquire selected sanctioned tankers and return them to mainstream commerce. The proposal remains under discussion; tanker shares and freight rates have weaken REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC L Transalta Ontario 200 MW Melancthon (Amaranth) wind power plant shut — Ontario IESO Oct 17 (Reuters) — Transalta Ontario 200 MW Melancthon (Amaranth) wind power plant shut, the Ontario IESO said on Saturday. Keywords: UTILITIES-ONTARIOIESO/ (North American power desks: Houston +1 713 210 8522, New York NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC H Romanian F — 16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over its territorial waters BUCHAREST, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters on Saturday, the defence ministry said. The drones were shot down days after two chemical tankers were h GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC L NATGAS PIPELINE CRITICAL NOTICE: El Paso EPNG OPEN FOR CONFIRMATIONS ID1 Notice Type Description: CAPACITY CONSTRAINT Posted Date: 10/17/2026 Effective Date: 10/17/2026 End Date: 10/18/2026 Posting Text: EPNG OPEN FOR CONFIRMATIONS — INTRADAY 1 CYCLE EPNG is open for Gas Day October 17, 2026 NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:17 PM UTC H Czech PM Babis suffers setback in Senate elections PRAGUE, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Leading Czech opposition parties won the most votes in Senate elections on Saturday, while Prime Minister Andrej Babis' party failed to secure any of the seats it contested in one of its first GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:17 PM UTC L Arbitrum Pitches Revenue Model to European Financial Institutions Arbitrum representatives presented the network’s infrastructure and revenue model to European financial institutions managing €800 billion. The meetings do not represent confirmed investment commitments to ARB. CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC L Nine Crypto Firms Form Alliance to Set Post-Quantum Standards The Quantum Alliance launched on October 15–16, 2026, to define and test quantum-resistant standards, according to the report. CRYPTO | Oct 17, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC L Baader Bank to Extend Trading Hours to 23 Hours a Day From Q1 2027 Baader Bank says it will extend trading hours to 23 hours a day starting in the first quarter of 2027. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC L ICICI Bank Expects Marginal NIM Dip in December Quarter ICICI Bank expects its net interest margin to dip marginally in the December quarter as the full cost of FCNR-B deposits raised in September takes effect. EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC L French PM Lecornu: no one can enforce political agenda through violence French PM Lecornu: no one can enforce political agenda through violence NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC L Real estate stocks surge as rate hike odds decrease Real estate stocks surge as rate hike odds decrease CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 17, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC L EQS — News: Baader Bank announces extended trading hours 23 hours a day starting Q1/2027 EQS-News: Baader Bank AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Baader Bank announces extended trading hours 23 hours a day starting Q1/2027 17.10.2026 / 18:00 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this anno NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC M HDFC Bank Q2 Standalone Net Profit Rises 4.70% to ₹19,510 Crore HDFC Bank reported a 4.70% year-on-year increase in Q2FY27 standalone net profit to ₹19,510 crore. Higher net interest income was offset by lower other income and increased tax expense. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC H SpaceX satellite system not fully operational in Ukraine yet, Zelensky says SpaceX satellite system not fully operational in Ukraine yet, Zelensky says GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Explosion at Iraqi paramilitary alliance base kills one member, sources say (Recasts with one person being killed, adds context in paragraph 3) Oct 17 (Reuters) — An explosion at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad killed one member of the Iraqi paramilitary group and wounded GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC H UPDATE 1 — Russia says it hit Ukrainian steel plants, power infrastructure and ships (Updates headline, adds results of fresh strikes in paragraph 6) Oct 17 (Reuters) — Russia said on Saturday it had carried out a large-scale overnight attack on Ukrainian and infrastructure targets including the country' GEOPOLITICS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC H AI stocks plunge. Inflation heats up. Where we're still finding opportunities The sinking AI trade rattled last week's market. But solid bank earnings and a rotation beyond tech gave us reasons for optimism. EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:49 PM UTC L Spain's hard left fails to unite before election, hurting chances of staying in power Left-wing alliance talks collapse before deadline Vote split could hurt Sanchez' re-election prospects Candidate-list dispute drives rupture By David Latona MADRID, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Spain's hard-left parties on Saturda MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 03:49 PM UTC L Spain's Hard-Left Parties Split Candidate Lists Ahead of Snap Election Separate lists followed the collapse of talks on a nationwide pact, reducing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's chances of remaining in power at the head of a leftist coalition. REGULATION | Oct 17, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC L West Bank settlers attack Palestinians, Western diplomats, Belgium says BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) — Masked settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank attacked Palestinians, Catholic representatives and Western diplomats and officials, Belgium's foreign minister said on Saturday. Maxime Prev NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC H Blast at Iraqi paramilitary alliance headquarters kills one, sources say Oct 17 (Reuters) — An explosion at the Popular Mobilisation Forces headquarters in Baghdad killed one member of the Iraqi paramilitary group and wounded four others, according to a security and a medical source. The grou NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC L UPDATE 1 — Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protests rage Student-led movement is strongest challenge yet to Rama Unrest has spread nationwide over corruption and lack of jobs Almost 400 protesters prosecuted Police appear to fire rubber bullets (Recasts with detail on rubber b MACRO | Oct 17, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC L One member of Popular Mobilization Forces killed, four wounded in blast at headquarters: security and medical sources One member of Popular Mobilization Forces killed, four wounded in blast at headquarters: security and medical sources NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC H Earnings Scoreboard: 83% of S&P 500 early reporters beat EPS estimates as Y/Y profit growth hits 23 firms Earnings Scoreboard: 83% of S&P 500 early reporters beat EPS estimates as Y/Y profit growth hits 23 firms EARNINGS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC M Broadcom Shares Fall 35% From Peak as Analysts Remain Bullish Broadcom shares have fallen 35% from their all-time high, ending the week at $328, their lowest level since April 8. Analysts cited in the article remain optimistic, with an average price target of $569. EQUITY | Oct 17, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC L What investors need to know about America's fastest-growing coffee chain What investors need to know about America's fastest-growing coffee chain NEWS | Oct 17, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC