BINANCE'S TENG ON HACK: ATTACKER ALSO USED A SELF-DESTRUCT MECHANISM THAT DESTROYED TOOLING AND TRACES AS THEY WENT

BINANCE'S TENG: WE ARE REBUILDING THE WITHDRAWAL SERVICE, AND WE ARE NOT SWITCHING IT BACK ON UNTIL IT PASSES RIGOROUS TESTING
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BINANCE'S TENG: WE ARE SHARING A FULL PROOF OF RESERVES REPORT BY MONDAY
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BINANCE'S TENG: WHAT WAS AFFECTED IN THIS INCIDENT WAS BINANCE'S OWN HOT WALLET
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RUBIO SAYS G20 MUST WORK TOGETHER TO CONFRONT THREATS TO ECONOMIC ORDER
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RUSSIA'S NOVAK SAYS ATTACKS ON OIL REFINERIES WILL HAVE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON DIESEL FUEL SUPPLIES TO GLOBAL MARKET
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JAPAN ASKS ANTHROPIC, OPENAI FOR MORE ACCESS TO ADVANCED MODELS - NIKKEI
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JAPANESE GOVT PLANS TO INCLUDE STRONGER COOPERATION WITH U.S. AI DEVELOPERS IN CYBERSECURITY PACKAGE DUE OUT AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK - NIKKEI
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*UKRAINE WANTS TRILATERAL TALKS IN NOV., NO DATES YET: TYKHYI
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TECH STOCK SELLOFF: BIGGEST NAMES FALL SHARPLY FROM THEIR PEAKS

Down 20% or more:

🔸 $AVGO : -31.9% since June 2, 2026
🔸 $SPCX : -31.2% since June 16, 2026
🔸 $GOOGL : -30.4% since May 13, 2026
🔸 $MU : -26.1% since June 25, 2026
🔸 $META : -21.5% since August 12, 2025
Down 10%–20%:
🔸 $TSLA : -18.8% since December 16, 2025
🔸 $AMZN : -16.4% since August 3, 2026
🔸 $NVDA : -13.6% since October 6, 2026

Down less than 10%:

🔸 $MSFT : -3.7% since October 13, 2026
🔸 $AAPL : Less than 1% lower since October 29, 2026
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US SECRET SERVICE: INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING WITH PRIVATE-SECTOR PARTNERS, INCLUDING CIRCLE, TO IDENTIFY, FREEZE, TRACE, & RECOVER FUNDS STOLEN FROM BINANCE
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S SECRET SERVICE: COORDINATING WITH US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA & LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY CYBER CRIMINALS RESPONSIBLE
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US SECRET SERVICE: INVESTIGATION REMAINS IN ITS EARLY STAGES, AND WE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS APPROPRIATE
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CBOE VOLATILITY INDEX RISES ABOVE 20 POINTS FOR FIRST TIME IN A WEEK
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FED'S MUSALEM CALLS FOR INTEREST RATE HIKE SOON AS INFLATION RISKS PERSIST

Fed official Alberto Musalem says the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates again "soon" to restore price stability.

🔸 Inflation remains too high, with risks still tilted toward further increases.

🔸 Monetary policy and financial conditions remain accommodative, despite modest tightening.

🔸 The US economy and labor market remain strong, providing room for additional tightening.

Musalem argues that raising rates sooner and gradually would reduce the risk of more disruptive increases later.
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HOUSING AND FOOD CONSUME NEARLY HALF OF US HOUSEHOLD SPENDING — 15-YEAR HIGH

Housing and food accounted for 46.9% of US household spending in 2025, the highest combined share in 15 years, according to BLS data.

🔸 Housing: 33.9% of total spending, the highest share since 2010 excluding the pandemic year.

🔸 Food: 13%, the highest share since 2011, with annual spending rising 4.6% to $10,633.

🔸 Combined costs: Up $1,988 per household from 2024.

Meanwhile, average pretax income rose 6.4% to $110,847, outpacing inflation and overall spending growth.
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ANTHROPIC MAY NOT SECURE INVESTMENT-GRADE RATING AFTER IPO, BLACKSTONE TELLS INVESTORS - FT
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*ANTHROPIC EXPECTED TO RECEIVE A “HIGH” JUNK RATING: FT
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$ANT - ANTHROPIC FACES JUNK CREDIT RATING RISK DESPITE PLANNED MEGA-IPO

Blackstone has warned investors that Anthropic may receive a below-investment-grade credit rating following its IPO, reversing earlier expectations, according to the Financial Times.

The AI company is reportedly expected to receive a BB-range rating, potentially raising borrowing costs and limiting access to institutional capital.

Anthropic plans to spend over $800 billion on computing infrastructure through 2045, while its $63 billion Project North Star financing relies heavily on guarantees from investment-grade-rated Broadcom.

The company reportedly holds over $112 billion in cash and could raise another $100 billion through its IPO.

Source: Financial Times
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$F - FORD TARGETS 20% SALES GROWTH TO 5 MILLION VEHICLES BY 2032

Ford CEO Jim Farley is targeting 5 million annual vehicle sales by 2032, roughly 20% above current volumes, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The strategy includes five new models priced below $40,000 by 2030, including the $30,000 Fathom electric pickup, expected to begin production in Q4 2027 and generate over 100,000 first-year sales.

Ford's global deliveries fell 9% through September, while its shares are down approximately 8.5% year-to-date.
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PAKISTAN CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT US-IRAN PEACE TALKS

Pakistan's military says it is "cautiously optimistic" about mediation efforts between the US and Iran, following another high-level diplomatic visit to Tehran.

Army chief Asim Munir visited Iran twice in October, most recently alongside senior Saudi and Turkish officials, suggesting potential progress toward de-escalation.

Pakistan also confirmed that its joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey remains open to additional members, potentially including Iran, subject to political approval.

However, military officials warned that powerful opponents of a settlement remain, without identifying them.
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