Tue, Oct 20, 2026
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HSBC reviews Palantir holding in $9bn Islamic fund - FT
HSBC reviews Palantir holding in $9bn Islamic fund - FT
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Dollar Hits 14-month Low
The Hong Kong Dollar touched 7.85 against the USD, the lowest since August 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, US Dollar Hong Kong Dollar gained 0.04%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 0.98%.
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
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Russia attacks energy facility in Ukraine's Lviv region - Governor
Russia attacks energy facility in Ukraine's Lviv region - Governor
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC
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GE Aerospace Raises FY2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance to $8.00-$8.10
GE Aerospace raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $7.65-$7.85 to $8.00-$8.10. The supplied analyst estimate is $7.92.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
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General Electric Aerospace earnings above expectations at 2.25 USD
General Electric Aerospace (GE) released earnings per share at 2.25 USD, compared to market expectations of 1.92 USD.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC
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General Motors earnings above expectations at 3.70 USD
General Motors (GM) released earnings per share at 3.70 USD, compared to market expectations of 3.32 USD.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC
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Equifax Narrows FY2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance and Lowers Sales Outlook
Equifax narrowed its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.45-$8.55 from $8.39-$8.69, versus an $8.50 analyst estimate. It lowered sales guidance to $6.646B-$6.676B from $6.710B-$6.780B, versus a $6.736B estimate.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC
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$MMM 3M Q3 Earnings
Adj. EPS $2.50, est. $2.38 Rev. $6.6B Adj. Oper margin 26.2%, est. 25.2% Raises FY EPS guidance
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
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3M Raises FY2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance to $9.10-$9.15
3M raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $8.80-$8.95. It expects FY2026 revenue to be more than $25.372 billion.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
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GM Narrows FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance to $9.72-$10.72
General Motors narrowed its FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance from $8.98-$10.98 to $9.72-$10.72, versus a $10.27 analyst estimate.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
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View: For investors, the Iran war redefined energy security
Local electrons are safer than foreign molecules. Nearly eight months of war in Iran have produced one of the most severe energy shocks in decades, exposing a sharp divide between the countries that absorbed it with surp
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
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Hasbro Raises FY2026 Sales Guidance to $5.030B-$5.124B
Hasbro raised its FY2026 sales outlook from $4.936 billion-$5.030 billion to $5.030 billion-$5.124 billion. The supplied estimate is $5.058 billion.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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GM Narrows FY2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance to $12.75-$13.75
General Motors narrowed its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $12.00-$14.00 to $12.75-$13.75. The analyst estimate is $13.41.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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$GM General Motors Q3 Earnings
Adj. EPS $3.70, est. $3.56 Rev. $50.02B, est. $48.53B North America Adj. EBIT $3.59B, est. $3.54B International Operations Adj. EBIT $28M, est. $130.4M Vehicle sales 1.03M units, est. 982,528 Sees FY Adj. EPS $12.75 to $
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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Bund Yields Ease on Safe-Haven Demand
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield retreated toward 3.4% amid safe-haven buying, while French and other highly indebted euro-area sovereign bonds remained under pressure from social unrest and growing budgetary concerns The 10
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.02%, Nasdaq 100 -0.33%; EUR/USD -0.02%, WTI +2.22%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.33 percent, Dow futures is up 0.25 percent and Russell futures is up 0.09 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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Brand Engagement Network Expects $177,000 in Cataneo Exit Costs
The company expects approximately $1.919 million in total annualized cost reductions across three phases, with most savings anticipated in 2027.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC
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US Secretary of State Rubio: A China, Russia, US arms control discussion would be a positive thing for the world.
US Secretary of State Rubio: A China, Russia, US arms control discussion would be a positive thing for the world.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC
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US Fiscal 2026 Deficit Reaches $1.992 Trillion, Treasury Data Shows
Treasury data shows the U.S. ran a $1.992 trillion deficit in fiscal 2026, with net interest totaling $1.052 trillion—more than the $965 billion spent on defense. The 10-year Treasury yield was 5.119% and the 30-year yie
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC
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Dime Commercial Bancshares to Acquire ES Bancshares for About $58 Million
Dime will pay $30 million in cash and issue 720,000 shares for ES Bancshares, valuing the deal at about $58 million, or $8.39 per share. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regul
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC
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Pakistan's army chief Munir arrives in Tehran for talks - Tasnim
Pakistan's army chief Munir arrives in Tehran for talks - Tasnim
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC
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French Borrowing Costs Surge
France’s 10-year OAT yield rebounded to 4.95%, extending its recent surge and holding near multi-year highs as political turmoil and concerns over fiscal consolidation weighed on market sentiment. Investors are also awai
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC
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Brent Crude Nears War-Driven Highs
Brent crude rose above $111 a barrel on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in five months and moving to within $3 of the peak recorded in early May, shortly after the conflict in the Middle East began. Prices climbed as
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC
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Crude Oil Tops $100
Crude oil climbed above $100 a barrel on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in more than four weeks as renewed Houthi attacks and reports of vessel strikes in the Gulf heightened concerns over Middle East supply securit
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC
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US Stock Futures Mixed as Dow Rises and Nasdaq 100 Falls
U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses Tuesday, with the Dow Jones up 0.19%; the report says the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell. It also cites an Iranian official’s threat to target undersea communication cables
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC
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CoreWeave Shares Hit 52-Week Low, Fall 4.16% in Premarket
CoreWeave shares fell 4.16% to $58.58 in Tuesday premarket trading, reaching a new 52-week low as concerns about borrowing costs and debt weighed on the stock. The article also cites weaker Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC
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Northrop Grumman earnings above expectations at 7.89 USD
Northrop Grumman (NOC) released earnings per share at 7.89 USD, compared to market expectations of 7.02 USD.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC
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Northrop Grumman Raises FY2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance, Affirms Sales Outlook
Northrop Grumman raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $29.35-$29.75 from $28.60-$29.10, versus the $28.98 estimate. It affirmed FY2026 sales guidance of $43.750 billion-$44.250 billion, versus the $44.066 billion estim
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC
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Qatar: Efforts to resolve the US-Iran crisis are ongoing - Al Jazeera
Qatar: Efforts to resolve the US-Iran crisis are ongoing - Al Jazeera
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.09%, Nasdaq 100 -0.46%; EUR/USD +0.01%, WTI +2.35%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.09 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.46 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is down 0.04 percent. In currencies, the do
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Synchrony Financial Raises FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance to $9.50
Synchrony raised its FY2026 GAAP EPS guidance from $9.25-$9.50 to $9.50, versus a $9.43 analyst estimate.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Turkey submits Mecca defence pact to parliament for approval - Two Parliamentary Sources
Turkey submits Mecca defence pact to parliament for approval - Two Parliamentary Sources
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC
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IEA's Birol: Agency will consider releasing more oil from emergency stocks if needed
IEA's Birol: Agency will consider releasing more oil from emergency stocks if needed
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC
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ECB's Rehn: French spread to Germany has widened "somewhat"
ECB's Rehn: French spread to Germany has widened "somewhat"
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.13%, Nasdaq 100 -0.57%; EUR/USD +0.01%, WTI +1.95%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.57 percent, Dow futures is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is down 0.05 percent. In currencies, the do
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
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Japan's Trade Minister Akazawa: Considering investing in Rapidus beyond 2027
Japan's Trade Minister Akazawa: Considering investing in Rapidus beyond 2027
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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Iran's IRGC: Two oil tankers struck mines in Hormuz - Tasnim
Iran's IRGC: Two oil tankers struck mines in Hormuz - Tasnim
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC
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UK Gilt Yields Ease but Remain Near Multi-Year Highs
The UK 10-year gilt yield edged down to 5.43% but remained close to multi-year highs, as stronger-than-expected labor market data reinforced expectations of a Bank of England rate hike next month. The unemployment rate u
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC
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Exclusive: Three Democratic committee leaders still behind on dues
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is one of three House Democrats who have yet to pay their DCCC dues in full despite plans to return to top committee jobs next year. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is one of three House Democ
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC
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Israelis lose faith in elections ahead of vote
New Gallup polling found 56% of Israelis have faith in the integrity of the vote. The US isn’t the only country struggling with a slice of the electorate that lacks confidence in its domestic elections. Ahead of an Oct.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC
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Exclusive: The most awkward Senate delegation ever?
If Democrat Sherrod Brown wins an Ohio Senate seat, he would have to serve with Republican Bernie Moreno, who defeated him in 2024. If Sherrod Brown wins his Senate race, Ohio’s delegation will be the most awkward in the
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:07 AM UTC
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UK 10 Yr Gilt Yield Actual 5.418% (Forecast -, Previous 5.383%)
UK 10 Yr Gilt Yield Actual 5.418% (Forecast -, Previous 5.383%)
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC
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FX Updates: South Korean Won Appreciates by 0.44%
Top currency gainers are South Korean Won (0.44%), Norwegian Krone (0.39%), Canadian Dollar (0.36%), British Pound (0.33%), Japanese Yen (0.22%) and Euro (0.07%). Biggest loser is Dollar Index (-0.16%).
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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German ZEW Economic Sentiment Actual 28.1 (Forecast 30, Previous 34.7)
German ZEW Economic Sentiment Actual 28.1 (Forecast 30, Previous 34.7)
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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German ZEW Current Conditions Actual -35.9 (Forecast -44.5, Previous -47.1)
German ZEW Current Conditions Actual -35.9 (Forecast -44.5, Previous -47.1)
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Eurozone Construction Output MoM Actual 1.8% (Forecast -, Previous 0.00%)
Eurozone Construction Output MoM Actual 1.8% (Forecast -, Previous 0.00%)
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Eurozone ZEW Survey Expectations Actual 18.5 (Forecast -, Previous 25.8)
Eurozone ZEW Survey Expectations Actual 18.5 (Forecast -, Previous 25.8)
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Rio Tinto Shares Hit 14-week Low
Rio Tinto shares decreased to 6549.00 GBp, the lowest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Rio Tinto lost 9.3%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 28.57%.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs: Central Bank Gold Purchasing
Central bank gold demand remains strong. Our GS nowcast estimates central bank purchases of 79 tonnes in August, well above the pre-2022 average of 17 tonnes, with China accounting for a large share. On a three-month sea
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 08:44 AM UTC
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Goldman Sachs: Copper
Copper price forecasts have been raised as tighter supply and intensifying US-China competition deepen the ex-US market deficit. China’s shortage of domestic scrap, partly driven by stricter VAT invoicing rules, is forci
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC
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Nasdaq Rises 1.11% to 26,430.89 as Tech Stocks Gain
The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.11% to 26,430.89 on Monday, while the S&P 500 gained 0.41% to 7,690.73. The Dow fell about 36 points to 51,966.03.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.04%, Nasdaq 100 -0.26%; EUR/USD +0.16%, WTI +0.8%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.27 percent and Russell futures is up 0.14 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
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Iran's Baghaei: Egypt’s role in Saudi-Houthi war worsens situation.
Iran's Baghaei: Egypt’s role in Saudi-Houthi war worsens situation.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC
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Europe Sentiment: UK Employment Surprises To The Upside
Europe Sentiment: UK Employment Surprises To The Upside
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:22 AM UTC
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Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in Riyadh
Saudi civil defense: danger has passed in Riyadh
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Saudi civil defense: early alert issued in Riyadh
Saudi civil defense: early alert issued in Riyadh
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Agricultural Commodities Updates: Palm Oil Gains by 1.22%
Top commodity gainer is Palm Oil (1.22%). Biggest losers are Rice (-1.04%) and Oat (-0.50%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -1.3%, Hang Seng -1.33%, Shanghai Composite +0.51%, KOSPI -3.73%, ASX 200 +0.12%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.3 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.33 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.51 percent, the KOSPI closed down 3.73 percent and the ASX 200 closed
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Stocks in Croatia Hit 18-year High
CROBEX increased to 4557.00 Index Points, the highest since January 2008. Over the past 4 weeks, Zagreb Stock Exchange Stock Index gained 3.94%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 20.08%.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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South Korea Finance Ministry: To consider additional cut in bond issuance if needed.
South Korea Finance Ministry: To consider additional cut in bond issuance if needed.
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Metals Commodities Updates: Silicon Falls by 1.57%
Top commodity losers are Silicon (-1.57%), Lithium Carbonate (-0.58%) and Gold (-0.45%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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UAE, France announce strategic defense partnership framework.
UAE, France announce strategic defense partnership framework.
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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European Bond Yields Ease but Risks Persist
European government bond yields edged lower after Monday’s sharp rise, though borrowing costs in heavily indebted euro-area countries remained near multi-year highs amid social unrest and fiscal concerns. Germany’s 10-ye
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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German Chancellor Merz: With our data centre strategy, we aim to quadruple our AI compute capacity by 2030.
German Chancellor Merz: With our data centre strategy, we aim to quadruple our AI compute capacity by 2030.
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Canadian Dollar Hits 4-week High
The Canadian Dollar touched 1.41 against the USD, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, US Dollar Canadian Dollar gained 0.18%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 0.28%.
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
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Eurozone Current Account Actual 27.628B (Forecast -, Previous 27.628B)
Eurozone Current Account Actual 27.628B (Forecast -, Previous 27.628B)
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC
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Energy Commodities Updates: Natural gas Falls by 1.75%
Top commodity loser is Natural gas (-1.75%). Gains are led by Heating Oil (1.33%), Brent Oil (0.97%) and Crude Oil (0.95%).
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 -0.01%, Nasdaq 100 -0.34%; EUR/USD +0.13%, WTI +0.83%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.01 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.34 percent, Dow futures is up 0.18 percent and Russell futures is up 0.01 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
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Iran reiterates US ‘excessive demands’ blocking talks progress.
Iran reiterates US ‘excessive demands’ blocking talks progress.
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:56 AM UTC
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Aluminum Remains Near Multi-Month Lows
Aluminum futures in the UK hovered above $3,000 per ton, remaining near multi-month lows amid improving supply outside the Middle East. China continues to offset reduced supply from the Gulf, with domestic production run
GEOPOLITICS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC
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French Bond Yields Ease After Sharp Rise
France’s 10Y OAT yield edged down to 4.9% after rising 15 basis points on Monday, marking its largest one-day increase since mid-July, as social unrest and concerns over the government’s ability to rein in the budget def
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC
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Sea Plans Cloud Business, Weighs IPO for Financial-Services Arm
Sea is launching a cloud business and could pursue a public listing of its Monee financial-services arm, Chief Executive Forrest Li said.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC
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Dangote Refinery IPO Draws Investors From 51 African Nations
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals says its ongoing IPO has received subscriptions from investors in more than 90 countries, including 51 African nations.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC
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Stocks in Euro Area Hit 18-week Low
EU50 decreased to 6090.00 Index Points, the lowest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) lost 3.57%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 7.14%.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC
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Copper rises 0.36% to $14,391 per ton on LME
Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.36% to $14,391 a metric ton by 0705 GMT. The report cites swelling US inventories and a more bullish price outlook from a major bank as support.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC
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RBC Analyst Says Eni Could Announce a Special Dividend
RBC Capital Markets analyst Biraj Borkhataria says Eni could announce a special dividend with its third-quarter results. Eni's financial framework allows for one given oil prices above $90 a barrel, he writes.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC
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DAX Down for 2nd Day
Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell 0.9% at around 25,100, its lowest since October 9, extending the previous session's losses, pressured by tech and industrials. Market sentiment remained weak across European markets amid rising oi
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC
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China's Australian Coal Imports Hit Highest Level Since April 2020
Customs data showed imports surged in September to their highest level since April 2020, before Beijing's unofficial ban disrupted trade.
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Fell 1.2% During Last Week’s Sell-Off, Outperforming Ether
Yusuf Fakhro of ARP Digital said bitcoin held up better than other cryptocurrencies last week. The supplied text says bitcoin fell 1.2% and ether fell 4%.
CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC
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French Stocks Extend Decline
The CAC 40 fell 0.4% to 7,834 on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as renewed selling in global technology and AI stocks weighed on investor sentiment. Pressure on the sector persisted ahead of earnings
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC
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Chevron and Exxon Mobil Hit 52-Week Highs as Brent Reaches $110.97
Chevron shares reached $225.67 and Exxon Mobil shares $179.30, both fresh 52-week highs, as Brent crude hit an intraday high of $110.97 per barrel. The report linked the moves to renewed U.S. and Israeli threats against
ENERGY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC
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Asian Physical Rubber Prices for October 20
Prices are sourced from the Rubber Authority of Thailand, the Malaysian Rubber Board, the International Rubber Consortium and a private Thai website that collates auction prices.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC
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South Korea’s Kospi Falls 3.73% as Tech Shares Slide
The Kospi closed 3.73% lower after falling more than 4% intraday. SK Hynix closed down 4% after plunging 7% at one point, while Elice fell as much as 32% in its Seoul trading debut.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:41 AM UTC
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Publicis Groupe Reaches Deal With FTC on Proposed LiveRamp Acquisition
Publicis Groupe says it reached a mutually acceptable deal with the FTC to address concerns over its proposed acquisition of LiveRamp.
MNA | Oct 20, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC
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Polish Wages Rise 5.9% in September, Below Forecast
Corporate-sector wages rose 0.1% month over month to an average 9,266.48 zlotys, below analysts’ 6.1% annual-growth forecast, statistics office data showed.
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC
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FTSE MIB Falls to 5-Month Low
Milan’s FTSE MIB fell 0.7% to 48,600 on Tuesday, extending losses to its lowest level since late May, as investor caution persisted amid political uncertainty following weekend unrest in Milan. The government was reporte
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC
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Physitrack Reports Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 1.1 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC
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Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record $526.6 Million Inflows on October 19
US spot Bitcoin ETFs had their biggest single-day net inflows since September 22. Ethereum and Solana spot ETFs recorded net outflows the same day.
CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC
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BNP Paribas Says Innovation Will Support China's Equity Markets
BNP Paribas says China's innovation activity is a structural driver of its equity markets, citing tech-frontier companies listed or expected to list.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC
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Schneider Electric Report Warns Water Shortages Threaten Growth
Schneider Electric released The Water Crunch Report, which says water shortages will threaten growth within five years, according to more than half of European industrial leaders.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC
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Riksbank Sets Conditions for Certificate Sales
A notice dated October 20 in Stockholm concerns conditions for the sale of Riksbank certificates.
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC
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Euronext Oslo Børs Admits Cadeler Shares to Trading
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC
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AstraZeneca Partners With Oracle to Use AI in Clinical Trials
The companies will use AI and real-world data to identify eligible trial patients and monitor safety signals, among other measures.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC
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Anglo American Cuts Full-Year Copper Cost Guidance by 4%
J.P. Morgan analyst Dominic O'Kane says Anglo American's third-quarter copper production was slightly below expectations and its full-year copper cost guidance was lowered again by 4%.
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC
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The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.38% Lower
The FTSE 100 Index is falling 41 points. Losses were driven by Halma (-3.17%), Diploma (-3.01%) and Weir (-2.81%). Biggest rises came from Tesco (1.28%), Anglo American (1.21%) and The Sage Group (0.83%).
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC
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BW LPG Announces Sale of BW Loyalty
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC
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SAUTER Selects Qt Group for Building Automation User Experiences
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC
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The DAX Index Opens 0.76% Lower
The DAX Index is dropping 194 points. Leading the losses are Siemens (-3.83%), Infineon (-3.09%) and Siemens Energy (-2.57%). Top gainers were Fresenius Medical Care (1.10%), SAP (0.88%) and Qiagen NV (0.76%).
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC
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European Stocks Extend Losses
European stocks fell on Tuesday, with the STOXX 50 declining 0.7% to trade at low levels not seen in about four months and the STOXX 600 losing 0.4%, extending the previous session’s losses of nearly 1%. Sentiment remain
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC
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Berenberg Says M&G’s Low Capital Costs Support 2030 Target
Berenberg analyst Michael Huttner says M&G’s with-profits fund gives it low funding costs, supporting competitive annuity pricing.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC
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European Stocks Fall at Open, Extending Monday’s Losses
European stock indexes slipped at the open. The Stoxx 600 fell 0.3%, while London’s FTSE 100 moved 0.2% lower.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC
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Qt Group Selected by SAUTER for Embedded UI Development
SAUTER selected Qt Framework and Squish to develop embedded user interfaces for its next-generation IP-based building automation products.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
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The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.37% Lower
The CAC 40 Index is losing 29 points. Losses were led by Legrand (-4.19%), Schneider Electric (-3.90%) and STMicroelectronics (-3.16%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Capgemini (2.48%), Sanofi (1.67%) and Essilor
NEWS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
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European session market picture: S&P 500 +0.1%, Nasdaq 100 -0.18%; EUR/USD +0.17%, WTI +0.64%, LLOY leads volume
European session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.18 percent, Dow futures is up 0.32 percent and Russell futures is up 0.13 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
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JPMorgan Asset Management Forecasts 10% Annual Bitcoin Returns Over 10 to 15 Years
The firm’s first long-term Bitcoin forecast projects a 10% annual compounded return over 10 to 15 years, above its projections for U.S. large-cap stocks, REITs and gold.
CRYPTO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC
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Sterling Hits One-Month High on Strong UK Jobs Data
Sterling rose to $1.335, its highest level in nearly a month, after stronger-than-expected UK labor market data boosted expectations of a Bank of England (BoE) rate hike next month. The unemployment rate unexpectedly fel
CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 20, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC
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Hanwha General Insurance Targets at Least 13% Mid-to-Long-Term ROE
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC
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SpaceX Faces Q3 Earnings Test as RBC Flags Upside and S&P Warns of AI Risks
SpaceX shares slipped 0.4% overnight ahead of Tuesday’s Q3 results. RBC outlined over 50% upside and noted investor interest in a potential Tesla merger, while S&P Global warned of AI-related liabilities.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:27 AM UTC
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Mensch und Maschine Software Reports 9M Gross Profit of EUR 134.99 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 20, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC
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Emro Wins 11.3 Billion Won Order
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC
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Kenmare Resources Responds to Mozambique Media Reports
Kenmare Resources said it responded to Mozambican media reports regarding an implementation agreement.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC
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Antique Initiates Neogen Chemicals Coverage With Buy Rating, Rs.3,050 Target
Antique Stock Broking initiated coverage on Neogen Chemicals with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs.3,050. The brokerage said this implied around 23% upside from a reference market price of Rs.2,482.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC
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European Telcos Explore Launching Their Own Satellite Mobile Services
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone are reportedly exploring satellite mobile services to reduce reliance on suppliers outside Europe and challenge Starlink’s dominance.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC
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Tryg Plans Tier 2 Issue, May Buy Back SEK 1.3B Notes
Tryg mandated banks for a potential NOK/SEK Tier 2 FRN, targeting 30NC5.25 and expected to be A2-rated. It is considering buying some or all of its outstanding SEK 1.3 billion Tier 2 notes, subject to a successful new is
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC
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U.K. Wage Growth Picks Up as Jobless Rate Falls
Annual weekly earnings growth excluding bonuses rose to 3.7% in the three months through August, from an upwardly revised 3.6%, while unemployment declined. The figures boosted the likelihood of a Bank of England rate in
MACRO | Oct 20, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC
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Tryg Forsikring Mandates Investor Meetings to Explore Tier 2 Notes
Tryg Forsikring has appointed Danske Bank and Nordea to arrange investor meetings and explore issuing one or more Tier 2 Capital Notes.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC
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French Bond Yields Edge Lower as Investors Await Budget Vote
French government bond yields edged lower Tuesday after their biggest daily rise in nearly a month, with investors cautious ahead of a budget bill vote later in the day.
RATES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC
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Deutsche Bank Analyst Sees Porsche SE Results Hit by VW Impairment
Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Rokossa writes that Porsche SE's third-quarter results will be significantly affected by Volkswagen's goodwill impairment. Volkswagen included a 6 billion euro noncash impairment related to Pors
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC
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Genuit Warns Full-Year Profit Will Miss Market Expectations
Genuit reported revenue of £464.5 million for the nine months to 30 September, up 3.5% year on year on a reported basis but down 4.3% like-for-like.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC
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Iron Ore Futures Ease as Shipments and Port Arrivals Rise
Iron ore futures eased as global shipments jumped and arrivals at Chinese ports increased, highlighting abundant supply. The most-traded January contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange slipped 0.15% to 681.50 yuan.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC