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Earlier in Commodities
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Oil Prices Dip on Middle East Diplomacy but Supply Fears Persist
Oil prices edged lower on October 27, 2026, as diplomatic talks in the Middle East raised hopes of easing tensions, but attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns alive. Brent crude fell to US$115.15 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped to US$101.32. October has seen a record number of attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy supplies. Russian refiners are boosting diesel production following export quotas granted by the government.
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Algeria Approves Troop Deployment to Protect Niger’s Oil Facilities
Oil
Oil Drops as Middle East Diplomacy Eases Tensions
Oil
Newcore Gold Sees Undervalued Potential in Ghana’s Enchi Project
Gold
Dollar Climbs to One-Week High on Strong US Data
Gold
Wheat Prices Drop as Russia Signals Black Sea Shipping Talks
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Zinc prices climb to two-week peak amid supply tightness
Copper
Earlier in Crypto
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Bitcoin Stands Out as the Safest Crypto Investment for Long-Term Holders
Bitcoin's long-term value is often overshadowed by daily price movements tied to external factors. Forecasts for Bitcoin range from JPMorgan Chase's 10% annual returns to Ark Invest's $800,000 target by 2030. Bitcoin is considered the safest crypto investment due to its stability and institutional trust. The integration of quantum-safe encryption will be a key milestone for Bitcoin's future. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team did not include Bitcoin in their top 10 stock picks for 2026.
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SOL
Bitcoin and Gold Rise Ahead of Fed Decision and Tech Earnings
BTC
Dutch Crypto Investors Brace for Sell-Offs Over Wealth-Tax Exclusion
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South Korea considers delaying crypto tax to 2029 over US data concerns
MEW
Finchb Launches Multi-Platform Solana Wallet with Telegram Integration
SOL
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NFT
Chinese National Extradited for $37 Million Crypto Investment Scam
USDT
UK Financial Ltd Launches MAYA CHAIN and Begins Digital Asset Migration
ETH
Earlier in Forex
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Tech Earnings and Data Could Shape Fed’s December Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week but may raise them in December, with a 73% chance according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool. Key factors include stubborn inflation, resilient economic growth, and the impact of tech earnings from companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon. Investors are watching for signs of AI investment returns amid rising borrowing costs and market volatility. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has avoided forward guidance, leaving markets to interpret signals from other officials.
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ECB Set to Hold Rates Amid Inflation Pressures and EUR/USD Short Squeeze Risk
EUR
Gold Holds Near $4,000 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
USD
Australia’s Housing Market Plummets to Worst Crash on Record
AUD
Canada Proposes Strict Stablecoin Rules Banning Yield and Capping Fees
CAD
RBA Warns of $4.8 Trillion Superannuation Sector Shift
AUD
Business leaders back Reserve Bank’s inflation-focused mandate
NZD
Earlier in Stocks
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J&J's Breakthrough Drug and Microsoft's Hiring Spree Shake Markets
Johnson & Johnson has introduced a potential game-changer drug, generating optimism in the healthcare sector. Microsoft is also making waves with a series of mass buyouts to expand its workforce. Both companies are under scrutiny as investors assess the implications of these strategic moves on their stock performance.
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Coca-Cola FEMSA Reports Record Q3 2026 Results Amid Challenges
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Google Beam Expands to Connect Military Families Worldwide
GOOGL
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees amid AI investment strain
MSFT
EQT, Amgen, and Lockheed Martin stocks on the move
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Heartbroken owner warns of deadly dog toy danger after pet's tragic death
AMZN
Anthropic IPO Filing Lifts Wall Street as Chip Stocks Rally
NVDA