They’re all primarily due to his belief (however possibly mistaken) that Putin won’t risk tensions spiraling out of control in response...
...the department is "not currently negotiating with any of the companies".
“Because of the trade tensions, there was a narrative of caution going into third-quarter season and that has now abated, given the stronger numbers”
"The chips manufactured by the affected manufacturers are important parts used in electronic control unit..."
With some extra benefits for women...
Previews from a dozen states show people will have to pay more for health insurance next year...
The administration says the six-figure charge protects U.S. jobs, while lawsuits describe it as federal overreach that will hurt employers.
- China published fourth plenum communique: approved five-year plan, and aiming for a 'big increase' in the level of tech self-reliance.
- European equities are mostly higher, whilst US equity futures are mixed; TSLA -3%, IBM -7.2%, Quantum stocks +10%.
- DXY is flat, Antipodeans lead whilst havens lag in quiet trade.
- Bonds are pressured as the risk tone sees pockets of improvement; decent UK auction sparked little move in Gilts at the time.
- New Russian sanctions push crude ben
...how do you justify that?...
Before germ theory gained acceptance in the late 1800s, doctors had little understanding of how diseases spread...
Tether has notched its 500 millionth user of its USDT stablecoin, an achievement its CEO Paolo Ardoino said is “likely the biggest financial inclusion achievement in history"...
Comes as hoped-for Trump & Putin peace summit in Budapest breaks down...
Spanish gas demand for electricity production jumped by nearly 37% between January and September, as Spain relied on more gas-fired power generation to keep the grid stable after Europe’s worst blackout in modern history.
Saab Gripen E seen by many as a cheaper competitor to the F-35...
Poland’s role in providing more US LNG to Central & Eastern Europe is expected to erode Germany’s influence in this region and accelerate Poland’s revival of its lost Great Power status...
- US-China frictions weigh on the risk tone; Bessent said they are contemplating the next move if talks don't work out
- DXY posts modest gains, EUR pressured, while Sterling remains lower but is off the worst levels on Wednesday
- Fixed benchmarks struggled for direction, US 20yr was decent
- Crude supported by reports around Ukraine's use of Western long-range missiles, metals softer
- Looking ahead, highlights include US National Activity Index (Sep), Existing Home Sales (Sep),







































