*OPENAI NEARS UP TO $30B FUNDING ROUND AT $1.25T VALUATION:CNBC
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TRUMP WARNS OF FURTHER STRIKES ON IRAN

President Trump says the U.S. has “knocked the hell out of Iran” and “may do it a little bit further.”
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UBS SEES $4,000 AS KEY SUPPORT FOR GOLD

UBS expects gold could retest $4,000/oz, but sees strong dip-buying demand establishing a floor.

Despite rising U.S. real yields and a stronger dollar, central bank buying, Chinese demand and debt concerns continue to support prices.

UBS forecasts 750–1,000 metric tons of annual central bank purchases.
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OIL FUTURES EXTEND GAINS, US WTI RISES OVER $2/BBL TO $101.62 ON CONCERNS OVER ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS
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CHINA SAYS OUTER SPACE ARMS RACE RISK, BATTLEFIELD TREND ARE BIGGEST THREAT TO SPACE SECURITY - XINHUA
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CHINA SAYS IT OPPOSES WEAPONISATION AND BATTLEFIELDISATION OF OUTER SPACE - XINHUA

CHINA SAYS IT OPPOSES OFFENSIVE MILITARY POLICIES IN OUTER SPACE, CALLS FOR PREVENTING ARMS RACE IN OUTER SPACE - XINHUA
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🇨🇦CANADIAN RETAIL SALES SURGE, SIGNALING STRONGER CONSUMER DEMAND

Canada's retail sales posted solid gains in August, with preliminary data pointing to continued growth in September.

🔸 August retail sales: +1.2% M/M, +5.4% Y/Y
🔸 Ex-autos: +1.2% M/M
🔸 Ex-autos, parts and gasoline: +1.1% M/M
🔸 September flash estimate: +0.7% M/M

The key takeaway: Resilient consumer spending could complicate the Bank of Canada's case for further interest-rate cuts.
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S $8 BILLION IN DIESEL AID FOR FARMERS WILL NOT ARRIVE BEFORE NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION, SAYS ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL
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S&P 500 AND NASDAQ HIT A FIVE-WEEK LOW; LAST DOWN 0.4% AND 0.2%, RESPECTIVELY
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U.S. S&P GLOBAL OCTOBER FLASH COMPOSITE PMI AT 57.6 (VS 58.4 IN SEPTEMBER)

U.S. S&P GLOBAL OCTOBER FLASH SERVICES PMI AT 57.9 (FORECAST 58.0)

U.S. S&P GLOBAL OCTOBER FLASH MANUFACTURING PMI AT 56.0 (FORECAST 55.5)
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U.S. ECONOMY BOOMS, BUT INFLATION WARNING FLASHES RED

October's flash S&P Global PMI signals strong economic growth alongside accelerating inflation.

🔸 Composite PMI: 57.6 vs. 58.4 prior
🔸 Services PMI: 57.9 vs. 58.8
🔸 Manufacturing PMI: 56.0 — 53-month high
🔸 GDP growth: Consistent with roughly 5% annualized, according to S&P Global

Hiring remains strong, but selling prices are rising at their fastest pace since August 2022.

The key takeaway: U.S. growth remains exceptionally resilient, but renewed inflation pressures could complicate the Fed's rate outlook.

Source: S&P Global Flash U.S. PMI, October 23, 2026
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CHINESE FAST FASHION PLATFORM SHEIN TO PAY $100 MILLION IN US FTC PROBE SETTLEMENT, SOURCE SAYS

SHEIN SAYS IT HAS REACHED 'CONSTRUCTIVE OUTCOME' WITH UNITED STATES FTC
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ANNOUNCES AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY EXCHANGE OF UP TO 400,000 BARRELS OF CRUDE OIL FROM SPR TO ADDRESS CRUDE OIL SUPPLY DISRUPTION AFFECTING PHILLIPS 66 LAKE CHARLES REFINERY IN LOUISIANA
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$AAPL - APPLE SHARES TOUCH RECORD HIGH, LAST UP 0.4%
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U.S. CONSUMER SENTIMENT BEATS EXPECTATIONS, INFLATION FEARS RISE

October's final University of Michigan consumer sentiment index came in at 48.0 vs. 46.3 expected, but remained below September's 48.1.

🔸 Current conditions: 46.7 vs. 50.9 prior
🔸 Consumer expectations: 48.8 vs. 46.3 prior
🔸 1-year inflation outlook: 4.7% vs. 4.6% prior
🔸 5-year inflation outlook: 3.5% vs. 3.4% prior
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$CRWV - COREWEAVE SHARES FALL 2.4% AFTER 10% SLIDE IN PRIOR SESSION
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GOLD TESTS $4,000 AS INFLATION FEARS TRIGGER SELLING

Gold futures fell 1.10% to $3,980.80/oz, heading for a nearly 4% weekly loss.

Rising oil prices are fueling inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates, pressuring the metal.

Saxo Bank warns that short-term speculative selling is outweighing long-term investor demand.

The key level: $4,000. A sustained recovery may require stabilizing energy prices and an end to forced selling.
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUES TO BLOCK ALASKA SENATE RACE CERTIFICATION IF REPUBLICAN LOSES, CITING CANDIDATE NAME CONFUSION -AP REPORTER ON X
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TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER, SPEAKING AFTER MEETING REGIONAL AND EUROPEAN COUNTERPARTS, SAYS NOBODY APPROVES ANOTHER ATTACK ON IRAN, DIPLOMACY IS THE ONLY WAY
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