Ms Vixxy Hourly — VixShield Market Flash
Ms Vixxy Hourly — VixShield Market Flash is an hourly market intelligence podcast designed for traders and news enthusiasts. Each episode delivers rapid-fire updates on financial markets and current events. The show is produced by Ms Vixxy under the VixShield brand, offering timely market flashes to keep listeners informed throughout the trading day.
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Iranian strikes sink two more ships in Strait of Hormuz
Hotter-than-expected inflation data is weighing on equities and crypto this afternoon. Bitcoin has moved to $81,479 and ether to $2,428 as renewed rate-cut doubts weigh on risk assets. The S&P 500 is down zero point three percent at 7,702.66 while the VIX is up two point four percent near 16.94 on protection demand. Two container ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck amid a
Social Security to rise 3.6% next year – but retirees fear it still won't cover soaring costs
Rising diesel prices are helping drive hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation with fresh data Thursday expected to show how much worse the pressure could get. The latest consumer price readings came in above forecasts, underscoring how surging diesel costs are feeding into higher transportation and goods prices across the supply chain. Social Security benefits will rise 3.6 percent next year under th
Zelenskyy gets ceremonial guard at Downing Street as Putin leaves 600,000 Ukrainians without power
Russian attacks have left 600,000 Ukrainians without power as Moscow continues strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Union says there is no indication that intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says there is no imminent threat to NATO territory and that Russia's hybrid attacks show weakness rather than strength. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burn
hotter US inflation sends 10-year yields surging past 5.28%
Hotter-than-expected core consumer prices in September have pushed the 10-year Treasury yield above 5.289% and are forcing markets to price in a higher-for-longer path from the Federal Reserve. The data also cements a larger cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security that will deliver extra spending power to roughly 70 million retirees and disabled Americans next year. On the real economy side,
Trump allows Russian diesel imports as Putin bombs Ukraine power grid leaving 600,000 without electricity
Russian missile and drone strikes have cut electricity to at least 600,000 Ukrainians after hitting more than two dozen power facilities. The attacks came just days after the Trump administration issued a general license allowing imports of Russian diesel while pressing Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian refineries. President Trump publicly blamed Zelensky for high U.S. diesel prices. The IEA warns g
Council worker told to repay £20,000 after secretly starring in British Gas ads while on sick leave
U.S. consumer prices rose at a 3.7% annual rate in September as gas costs skyrocketed, hotter than expected and adding fresh pressure on the Federal Reserve. Goldman Sachs analysis shows the AI boom is contributing only modestly to core inflation, with productivity gains starting to offset massive data center and chip investment, keeping the path open for core inflation to ease toward the 2% targe
Family of UK man mauled to death by tiger blast Trump for reposting 'deeply offensive' attack video
Gold is down 0.1% at $4,162 an ounce as metals traders monitor geopolitical risks and surging artificial intelligence power demand. Goldman Sachs analysis shows the AI boom is now adding measurable upward pressure to core services inflation, particularly electricity costs that could keep rates higher for longer under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. In Europe the DAX is trading near 25,409 and the FTSE is t
Why are so many Americans forced to stand at work – unlike their president?
Traders are on edge this morning as the latest US consumer inflation report is due within the hour, with markets pricing in what it could mean for the path of interest rates under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Stock futures are ticking modestly higher in the run-up to that print. The DAX is trading near 25,384 while the FTSE is trading near 10,681. Oil has climbed to $95.37. BlackRock posted stronger-tha
Innocent couple and two sons burned to death in arson attack after three-year campaign of intimidation over drug gang debt
Civil rights organizations are dramatically expanding their election monitoring for the upcoming midterms, deploying thousands of trained observers to polling places nationwide. The stepped-up presence aims to document potential voter intimidation, long lines or unequal treatment in what groups describe as a polarized environment. The White House has requested the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'ostentatious disrespect' to Trump after fresh strikes on Ukraine energy sites
And in European and Asian news, Britain is accelerating delivery of anti-drone missiles to Ukraine as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to host President Zelenskyy in London. The move comes after Zelenskyy accused Russia of showing ostentatious disrespect toward the United States with overnight strikes on energy infrastructure covered by a fresh Trump-brokered ceasefire. UK Defence sources say
India leads Asian losses
Bitcoin has climbed to $83,435 as digital assets hold steady overnight. U.S. Treasury yields edged lower as investors braced for today's key September CPI inflation report out of Washington. Headline CPI is forecast to show an acceleration above the Fed's 2% target, with any surprise potentially reinforcing the higher-for-longer narrative just two weeks before the next policy meeting. And in Asian
Australian Greens blast Labor for $45bn fossil fuel tax 'giveaway' as families battle rent and food costs
Stock futures are mixed overnight as traders brace for the key September consumer inflation report. The International Monetary Fund has sounded the alarm on rising government borrowing costs and the growing threat of cyber-attacks to financial stability. The Hang Seng is trading near 24,363 while Europe's DAX is trading near 25,260. Oil is at $94.34. Gold hit $4,175 an ounce. Bitcoin traded near $
Iran's new tanker attack tactics send Brent soaring past $106 as Netanyahu urged Trump to strike before midterms
Iran is threatening fresh tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz using new tactics, driving a sharp rise in crude prices. Iranian officials signaled to Reuters they plan to intensify strikes, with Brent climbing above $106.37 a barrel. The escalation comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged President Trump to resume strikes on Iran ahead of the U.S. midterms. Analysts sa
Family of Indigenous woman, 21, mourn 'vibrant beautiful young girl' after man, 31, charged with Melbourne murder
And in Asian news, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims he publicly cleaned up after Treasurer Jim Chalmers over a proposed credit card ban, calling the assertion completely wrong. Coalition frontbencher Angus Taylor says Albanese has repeatedly humiliated Chalmers, risking their working relationship. The Greens have accused the government of forgoing $45 billion in poten
China’s record $133.5bn trade surplus fuels AI and crypto optimism
Bitcoin has moved to $83,720 after a modest lift in Asian trading hours. China's exports and imports surged past expectations in September with exports jumping 36.3% year-over-year and imports rising 31%, driving a record trade surplus of $133.5 billion and adding to optimism around global demand and commodity flows. The data comes as traders prepare for tomorrow's U.S. inflation figures that coul
Man, 42, plunges to his death from Six Flags rollercoaster in front of screaming riders as multiple people injured
A 42-year-old man from Atlanta has died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses described the moment as traumatic and super bizarre with one rider recounting the shocking instant Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from the ride. Park staff found him unresponsive beneath the coaster and several other people were also injured. In Asian markets the Hang Seng is trading near
Chinese student 'poisoned colleague's tea' then tried to flee to China with patents as exports surge 25.5%
China's exports are on track for double-digit growth in September with analysts forecasting a 25.5% jump year-on-year. The surge, driven by demand for AI data center components, stabilizing U.S.-China trade tensions and recent agreements to roll back tariffs on $30 billion of goods, adds fresh momentum to the world's second-largest economy and eases near-term recession fears. The case of a Chinese
Tanker rates strand heavy crude in Americas as Singapore upgrades full-year growth forecast to 5.5%
Singapore's third-quarter GDP growth has softened from a four-year high although it still beat estimates. The city-state has now upgraded its full-year 2026 forecast twice this year with strong artificial intelligence related sectors and exports driving the outperformance. And in Asian markets the Nikkei finished near 68,078 while the Hang Seng is trading near 24,345. The higher tanker rates are n
Record $40 tanker rates strand heavy crude in Americas as Aramco building hit by limited fire
An attack on a Saudi Aramco administrative building triggered a limited fire but caused no major disruption to operations. Record tanker rates triggered by Middle East tensions have now hit $40 per barrel on routes from the Americas to Asia, effectively stranding heavy crude across North and South America. Canada alone produces over 5 million barrels a day, mostly heavy grades, with around 4 milli
Australian Treasurer admits ATO tax surcharge on rich was joint hit with Albanese as Greens slam $45bn fossil fuel tax giveaway
Stock futures are little changed as traders await the key September consumer inflation report. A missile struck the headquarters of Saudi Aramco as the Houthi conflict escalates, adding to geopolitical tension in the energy sector. Oil is down -0.1% at $94.70. Gold is little changed 0.0% at $4,184 an ounce. Bitcoin is little changed +0.0% at $83,463. The Vatican announced that Pope Leo underwent s
OpenAI employee accused of planting bug in executive toilet paper to spy on superintelligence talks
Chip stocks are suffering their worst stretch in sixteen months as AI fatigue grips the market. And after the U.S. close the FBI has arrested a Saudi national who worked at OpenAI after he allegedly planted a sophisticated recording device inside the company's executive conference room. Gold is up 0.1% at $4,184 an ounce. Oil is down 0.2% at $94.79 a barrel. Bitcoin is up 0.1% at $83,422. And fina
Trump warns Zelenskyy of intel cutoff as bipartisan senators demand he scraps Putin diesel deal
The Trump administration has warned Ukraine it could cut off intelligence sharing with President Zelenskyy telling NPR the development is deeply concerning. In a related move a bipartisan group of twelve senators is urging President Trump to immediately rescind a diesel supply agreement with Vladimir Putin. With the macro calendar in focus, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins is
Kimberly-Clark snaps up more shares ahead of Kenvue takeover that will create $80bn wellness giant
Investors are adding to consumer staples positions ahead of a major corporate deal. Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust has purchased more shares of Kimberly-Clark ahead of its planned acquisition of Kenvue. The combination would create the second-largest consumer health and wellness company by revenue with meaningful cost savings and scale benefits expected. Wall Street is digesting mixed third-quarter
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham brands Brexit a 'dereliction of duty' and demands full reset with Brussels
And in European news, a decade after the Brexit referendum Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has declared that leaving the EU has done more economic and strategic harm than good. He called it a dereliction of duty not to pursue closer ties with Brussels. The Guardian argues Prime Minister Keir Starmer is right that the moment is ripe for a Brexit reset, with all options for deeper EU alignment
Greta Thunberg joins 160,000 French school pupils in third week of street protests over crumbling classrooms
AI fatigue is gripping the market and driving chip stocks toward their worst stretch in 16 months. Deutsche Bank analysts say superintelligence may never arrive and warn that could weigh on the broader U.S. economy. And in U.S. markets the S&P is holding a modest loss at 7,794.58 while the VIX is up on the session near 15.47. Gold remains flat at $4,179. Oil is unchanged at $94.01. Bitcoin has mov
Northern Ireland firm in advanced talks to rescue Poundland and save thousands of high street jobs
A Northern Ireland property group is in advanced talks to rescue Poundland from administration. Martin Property Group has been named the discount retailer's preferred partner in a potential deal that could save thousands of UK high-street jobs. The discussions come as the struggling chain fights to avoid collapse amid ongoing financial pressure. And in U.S. markets the S&P is holding a modest gain
Zelensky 'received no warning' before Russian missile barrage as Trump's press secretary refuses to deny US intel cutoff
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv received no warning from allies before a Russian ballistic missile attack on the capital. Part of a broader overnight assault involving over 100 weapons, the strikes killed at least four in Kharkiv and injured dozens more. Air raid sirens sounded only after explosions hit Kyiv. Zelensky stressed that timely intelligence on ballistic missile launches is critic
Black Sea drone strike sinks merchant ship as Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador with 10 crew still missing
President Trump is defending his decision to allow Russian diesel imports, announcing an immediate U.S. purchase of 300,000 metric tons with millions more to follow. He claims an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is already in effect despite no confirmation from Moscow, fresh Russian strikes on power facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv, and President Zelenskyy calling the proposal news to him
French schoolboy suspect 'part of True Crime Community' that glorifies mass killers
Technology stocks are selling off sharply after claims of a Chinese breakthrough in memory chip density. Micron shares are down around five percent in premarket trading with Seagate, Western Digital and SanDisk each dropping five to seven percent. In Asia, SK Hynix plunged more than ten percent and Samsung lost over seven percent. This move shows how fragile the AI trade sentiment has become even
Giraffe Bio raises $6.4m to engineer copper boost
Fund managers are holding onto surprising optimism despite a stagnant stock market and bond market turmoil. Global asset allocators are largely keeping their equity exposure while waiting for 10-year Treasury yields to hit 6% before a major shift into fixed income. Into the U.S. open investors are watching for any fresh signals on policy as FOMC members Waller, Barkin and Collins are all scheduled
Miracle at sea: Woman found alive after 20 hours floating miles off Greek island following cruise ship fall
Gold is up two-tenths of one percent at $4,211 an ounce as safe-haven flows continue to support the metals complex this morning. The world's largest asset manager BlackRock has reversed its long-standing bearish stance on government bonds for the first time in six years, now seeing attractive opportunities as central banks near the end of tightening cycles. In Pakistan, authorities have imposed em
Family of 23-year-old student killed by brain injury in charity boxing match sues organisers for £200,000
FOMC speakers including Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic deliver remarks today that could shape expectations ahead of key inflation data later this week. In Europe the DAX is trading near 25,371 while the FTSE is trading near 10,724. Oil is down slightly at $91.86. Gold hit $4,204 an ounce. Bitcoin has slipped to $83,198. Poundland is in active rescue talks as its owners seek a buyer with a ma
Saudi Arabia ramps up oil bypass pipeline to 10 million barrels a day as Hormuz risks mount
Saudi Arabia is moving to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz with a major expansion of the East-West Petroline pipeline. The kingdom plans to lift capacity from seven million barrels per day to ten million barrels per day within the next two to three years. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says the onshore route has already proven its resilience after a drone attack forced a
Drone strikes sink merchant ship off Bulgaria as French supermarkets torched by fridge-heating cyber attack
Two merchant ships were struck by drones of unknown origin in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast. One vessel was sunk and the other damaged with 15 crew members rescued from the damaged ship and one from the sunken vessel. The attacks have been condemned by EU officials as a grave danger to civilian lives and a threat to Black Sea security. And in European and Asian news the DAX is trading near
Bitcoin hits $83,887
Bitcoin has climbed to $83,887 as digital asset flows remain steady in the overnight session. The IMF has warned that mounting public debt nearing post-World War Two highs, persistent inflation and heavy artificial intelligence related borrowing could trigger a disorderly spike in sovereign bond yields. The Fund upgraded its 2026 global growth outlook because the AI investment boom is cushioning t
DNA and car trackers crack Renoir art theft — but UK charity shops drown in fast-fashion waste
French investigators have recovered two stolen Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings after DNA left on a protective cover and vehicle-tracking data led them to the thieves. The breakthrough also uncovered what prosecutors believe were preparations for a separate art heist. The announcement was made by a French prosecutor on Monday. In the UK the IMF has upgraded its growth forecast delivering a politica
Yemen hospital overwhelmed with 50 casualties in one day as BBC reporter embeds on desert frontline
Yemen's grinding civil war is back in focus as BBC correspondent Orla Guerin embedded with southern national security forces and travelled through a remote desert frontline where Houthi rebels had been dislodged only days earlier. A military hospital in Aden received more than fifty casualties in a single day with many suffering gunshot wounds and several requiring amputations. The fighting carrie
UK student 'super app' secretly used servers of Chinese military-linked Tencent before scrubbing privacy policy
And in European and Asian news a new UK 'super app' marketed to university students is facing scrutiny after its privacy policy revealed it uses servers operated by a German subsidiary of Tencent Holdings — the Chinese tech giant added this year to the US Department of Defense's blacklist of military-linked companies. ZyMix combines messaging, payments and campus community features and had named T
Bitcoin and Ethereum push higher
The IMF has warned that the threat of a sharp correction in artificial intelligence stocks now poses a major risk to global financial stability, with sky-high valuations, surging corporate debt and complex circular financing between hyperscalers and weaker AI firms creating clear forced-selling dynamics. Bitcoin rose to $83,254 and Ethereum climbed to $2,505 as digital assets held firm amid the co
Australian teen battles heatstroke and stress fractures to run 660km in 14 days for the homeless
Asian tech stocks fell sharply as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled over into the region. SK Hynix plunged more than eight percent, Samsung Electronics dropped six point seven percent, while in Japan SoftBank Group sank eight point eight percent. The Nikkei trading near 67,292 and the Hang Seng is trading near 24,057. The IMF warns the global economy could soon test the limits of its
Saudi airport attack warning system failed to sound alarm as deadly strikes kill multiple people
A Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks, raising fresh questions about regional security protocols amid ongoing tensions. Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has rejected deliberately weakening the Singapore dollar as a shortcut to competitiveness, instead stressing the need to rely on capabilities, stability and strong industrial ecosystems. The CEO of Southeast As
supply chain costs and Pacific shipping rates surge
Japanese shares led Asian markets lower with the Nikkei finishing down two point one percent at 67,588. Investors booked profits after recent gains while weighing fresh concerns over global supply chain costs. And in Asian markets shipping rates for key Pacific routes have climbed again amid tighter port capacity and renewed labor tensions at several major hubs. The moves set a cautious tone headi
Queensland children self-harming to escape 'unsuitable' youth jail
President Trump is defending a Russia diesel deal even as lawmakers from both parties voice sharp complaints. The move comes as around 1.5 million UK households that rely on heating oil face a tough winter. The government has pledged tighter regulation after prices nearly doubled in the past year but has offered no extension of the energy price cap and no firm timetable for reform. In the meantime
Taxpayers foot $10m Trump ad bill even after president said super PAC would pay
The government has spent nearly 10 million dollars in taxpayer funds on pro-Trump ads even after President Trump said his super PAC would cover the cost. A federal judge is now reviewing the arrangement as critics question the use of public money for what they call political messaging. The new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is a devoted fan of President Trump and the MAGA movement. Bra
Freed Australian engineer reveals he nearly died in Iraqi jail
Gold is flat at $4,196 an ounce after the U.S. close. Nvidia and AMD shares are falling after new artificial intelligence announcements failed to re-energize investors. Optical networking names including Ciena and Lumentum were among the market's biggest losers on the day amid growing caution over the pace of AI-related capital spending. Oil is unchanged at $93.16 a barrel. Bitcoin has slipped to
FOMC officials set to speak as Wall Street banks post strong earnings momentum
The FOMC speaking calendar ramps up this week with appearances from several Fed officials as traders listen closely for any signals on the pace of future policy moves under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are among the major banks reporting earnings with strong upward revisions in profit forecasts. Meta also returned to the top of the AI leaderboard with its new Muse Wonder
Trump's Russian diesel deal branded 'weak' by Zelenskyy
President Trump has struck a diesel supply arrangement with Russia, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls a weak decision that will funnel billions more to Putin's war machine. Zelenskyy also rejected American proposals for an energy ceasefire that would stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. In corporate news, Microsoft is scaling its Azure Maia custom AI accelerators to
Stellantis and Renault beg UK be treated as EU member in new car subsidy rules or risk losing plants to China
And in European and Asian news, car giants Stellantis and Renault are urging the UK be treated as an EU member state under new Made in Europe rules in the Industrial Accelerator Act. Executives say inclusion would protect integrated supply chains and their UK plants including Ellesmere Port, while pressing Britain to curb unrestricted Chinese car imports. The EU has already capped Chinese hybrid i
BBC star Shay Given weds after 12-year engagement in fairytale Westminster Abbey ceremony granted by royal permission
Federal agents searched the Washington home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after the Justice Department approved a warrant for the action. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned that higher rates could still be needed to prevent an inflationary mindset from taking hold. Black Sea oil shipping insurance costs have surged twelve fold to two and a half million dollars per vessel as attacks on tanke
Prince Harry moved to tears by photo of Archie and Lilibet 'at peace' as royal rift with William deepens
Prince Harry has revealed how a photograph of his children Archie and Lili 'at peace with each other' leaves him emotional, even as the estrangement from his brother William continues. The Duke of Sussex made the admission during an interview with American neuroscientist Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor. And in U.S. markets the S&P is holding a modest loss at 7,803.94 while the VIX is up on the session ne
Zelenskyy: Russia hit six energy sites and wants no part of Trump’s energy ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia struck six energy facilities today and has made it increasingly clear Moscow will not accept the US-proposed energy ceasefire. Zelenskyy told a virtual conference the latest attacks show the Kremlin has no interest in de-escalating the energy war, adding that President Trump's weekend declaration appeared to be news to the Kremlin. Saudi Arabia's
Bristol robotics student 'stabbed housemate 30 times then played video games for eight hours before calling 999'
Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh's airport and oil facilities have emptied Saudi skies and sharply raised insurance and routing costs for Red Sea shipping lanes. The attacks that killed at least fourteen people and injured over three hundred are complicating logistics for oil tankers and goods moving through the Gulf, keeping risk premia elevated on global supply chains. UK AI minister Kanishka Na
Guatemalan girl, 15, sits up and opens her eyes inside coffin as devastated family begin her wake
And in Asian and Middle East news the FAA is warning U.S. airlines of heightened safety risks over Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks shut down Riyadh's main airport and killed at least a dozen people. Goldman Sachs has upgraded both stocks and bonds for the next three to twelve months citing resilient earnings growth near 30% and low recession risk. The S&P is holding steady at 7,814.84 while the
Nobel economists Hall and Woodford win for New Keynesian models that guide Fed Chair Warsh’s forward guidance
Two American economists have won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for their work developing the New Keynesian models that now underpin how central banks like the Federal Reserve use forward guidance to steer the economy. The award to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford comes as investors weigh the path for policy under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. The S&P is up 1.1% at 7,811.54 while the VIX is higher
Katie Price gives evidence as ex-husband Kieran Hayler goes on trial accused of raping girl, 13
President Trump’s announcement of a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire is already pressuring refined product prices even as Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh’s international airport killed 14 people and injured more than 300. Oil has moved to $93.15. Gold is down slightly at $4,196 an ounce. Bitcoin traded near $83,335. Fed officials are inclined to skip a rate hike at their late-October meeting but t
Girl, 15, found alive in her coffin eight hours after being declared dead
Two American economists have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on boom-bust cycles and the policies central banks and governments can use to dampen extreme swings in unemployment and inflation. The award reinforces the post-financial-crisis framework that aggressive counter-cyclical tools remain essential for stability. In Europe this morning the DAX is trading near 25,263 w
Trump's Russian diesel deal fails to calm oil as prices surge to $93 a barrel despite energy ceasefire
President Trump is turning to Russian diesel supplies ahead of the midterms in a bid to ease domestic fuel costs. Analysts however caution that the move is unlikely to deliver meaningful price relief with initial volumes tiny compared to daily U.S. consumption. Oil has moved higher to $92.99 amid fresh skepticism that any Trump brokered energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will actually boo
Houthi missiles kill 14 at Riyadh airport as terrified MBS hides in bunkers and Japan begs Asia to stockpile oil
In Asian and European news this morning, Japan's trade minister is urging nations across the region to expand their oil reserves and supporting infrastructure as risks mount in the Middle East. Tokyo aims to act as a bridge between producers and Asian importers while energy security now takes priority over decarbonisation. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly moving between heavily
Trump’s Ukraine energy ceasefire collapses within hours
Bitcoin is trading at $83,903. President Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately accused Moscow of violating the truce after fresh Russian strikes hit a Kyiv power plant and other energy facilities. Zelenskyy called related sanctions relief weak, warning it would hand Putin billions more to fund the war. Tr
Wedding album mystery solved: Son reunited with only photos of his late parents after 1957 treasure found dumped outside cafe
Houthi rebels have launched a missile strike on Riyadh's main international airport killing at least 13 people and injuring 300 in the deadliest attack on a Gulf state since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in February. The assault is expected to trigger strong Saudi retaliation and marks what analysts call a dangerous new era of instability across the region with old alliances no longer guarantee
Two sailors missing after fresh Iranian tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz as Northern Ireland minister accused of sabotaging free school meals for hungry children
Two more oil tankers have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a critical shipping chokepoint for roughly 20% of global seaborne oil. One Suezmax tanker carrying Iraqi crude was struck by an unknown projectile causing a fire and leaving two sailors missing, while a second product carrier was hit by a drone off Oman. The incidents are part of stepped-up Iranian IRGC activ
TikTok boss predicts AI will unlock huge physics and biotech breakthroughs within three years as orangutans returned to Borneo after deadly wildfires
And in Asian news, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew predicts major scientific breakthroughs in physics, biotech, chemistry and materials science powered by artificial intelligence within the next two to three years. ByteDance is expanding its AI research with tools like Protenix-v2 aimed at biomolecular structure prediction and drug discovery. Oil is up slightly at $90.36. Gold is down two-tenths of one pe
Greens senator demands Australia blocks 'barbaric' livestream of US firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass killer
Australian Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called on the federal government to block Australians from viewing the planned livestream of the US military execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, describing the broadcast as barbaric. Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce likened the spectacle to a Roman amphitheatre public execution. The government is also facing pressure over the case of imprisoned Aus
Families search for answers after 72 gold miners slaughtered in airstrikes on remote Sudan-Egypt border mine
A federal judge in Manhattan has ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing controversial taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Trump. The ads, paid for with nearly $19 million from a congressional immigration enforcement budget, have been criticized as political propaganda aimed at the November midterms. Judge Jennifer Rochon issued a 14-day restraining order after f
72 gold miners slaughtered in Sudan-Egypt border airstrikes as FAA warns airlines of Saudi safety risks
The FAA is warning U.S. airlines to exercise extra caution on flights into Saudi Arabia citing heightened safety risks. The advisory comes as tensions simmer across the region. President Trump's administration is advancing a limited Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire that may only cover oil refineries. A White House official says the proposal is a refinery-for-refinery agreement with no official conf
139 migrants including children drown after overloaded boat from Djibouti capsizes en route to Yemen
A federal judge in Manhattan has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt controversial government-funded ads paid for by a $20 million Department of Homeland Security contract. The ads were challenged as political propaganda aimed at influencing the upcoming midterm elections. Tropical Storm Rachel has been downgraded as it moves inland over Mexico, bringing high winds and heavy rain.
72 gold prospectors killed in Sudan airstrikes as oil slides to $91 on Middle East tensions
Oil has moved to $91.10 after sliding 1.5 percent amid renewed regional tensions. Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers held talks on those tensions according to state media while a UK think tank warns the inflationary impact of any escalation in the Middle East combined with the Ukraine conflict could derail Chancellor John Healey's first Budget on 28 October. The Institute for Fiscal Studies says
Trump installs Trump Media loyalist as White House press secretary amid Sudan gold miner airstrike massacre
President Trump has named Katie Zacharia, a senior communications advisor at Trump Media and Technology Group, as the next White House press secretary. The announcement tightens the circle of longtime loyalists shaping the administration's official voice as it heads into a critical week of bank earnings, inflation data, and policy signals. Zacharia, a lawyer and conservative commentator, begins he
Thirteen Sudanese gold miners killed in Egypt border airstrikes as critically endangered orangutans returned to Borneo
Thirteen gold miners have been killed in airstrikes on the Egypt-Sudan border. The strikes hit artisanal mining camps early Saturday as jets fired multiple missiles into the area. Gold remains flat at $4,216 an ounce. And finally, critically endangered orangutans including three mothers with their daughters and two adult males have been released back into a protected reserve in western Borneo afte
Critically endangered orangutans returned to Borneo jungle as mothers and babies released after habitat wiped out by wildfires
A light macro calendar this week puts the spotlight on Federal Reserve speakers as investors hunt for any shift in tone from the new Chair Kevin Warsh. FOMC member Hammack speaks Monday followed by Waller on Tuesday and three more appearances through Thursday including Barkin and Collins. With no major data due until existing home sales and ADP employment on Wednesday traders will listen closely f
Eight orangutans including mothers and babies released into Borneo reserve after summer wildfires wipe out their food
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is now less than 48 hours away with more than 10,000 founders, investors and tech leaders expected at San Francisco's Moscone West. The three-day gathering features over 250 speakers, 200 sessions and an expo hall with more than 300 startups including the top 200 Startup Battlefield companies. Confirmed names include Rivian's RJ Scaringe, Inspired Capital's Alexa von Tobel,
Thirteen miners killed in deadly Sudan-Egypt border airstrike as Saudi airport rocked by second attack in 24 hours
And in European and Asian news, Saudi Arabia is reporting injuries from a fresh attack at Riyadh airport, just one day after a strike there killed 13 people. The incidents come amid heightened regional tensions. Remnants of Hurricane Isaias continued moving north, leaving nearly 396,000 customers without power across Florida's Panhandle and southern Alabama. At least four deaths have been linked t
Saudi airport fire follows deadly strike and Trump-Putin diesel deal branded 'too little too late' for US drivers
Bitcoin is little changed at $83,861 as digital assets hold steady amid thin weekend trading. A Saudi-led coalition says a new attack at Riyadh airport caused a fire, one day after a strike there killed twelve people. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is backing the European Union's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act to shield domestic carmakers from Chinese competition by restricting subsidies and pub
Farmers and truckers face more pain as experts warn Trump-Putin diesel deal is 'too small to matter'
Energy analysts say President Trump’s agreement with Vladimir Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel imports will deliver little relief to American drivers, farmers and truckers already squeezed by soaring costs since the conflict with Iran. Experts warn the volumes are simply too small, shipments will take weeks to reach US ports, and Russia’s damaged refinery capacity makes it unl
Houthi strike sets Riyadh airport ablaze again as 139 migrants including children drown off Djibouti
A fresh Houthi missile strike has hit Riyadh's airport passenger terminal, one day after a deadly attack that killed 12 people. The latest projectile sparked a fire and is forcing airlines to reroute flights across the region as fears of wider escalation grow in the Middle East crisis. The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong statement of solidarity with Saudi Arabia, backing all measures to p
Houthi airport strike forces Red Sea shipping reroutes as 109 migrants including children die in Djibouti boat disaster
Houthi militants struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killing four people and prompting fresh warnings of worse attacks to come. The assault is forcing shipping operators to reroute around heightened Red Sea risks just as global supply chains face new pressure from renewed Middle East escalation. Ukraine carried out its third strike this week on a Yandex data centre deepening the cybe
Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills four and threatens 'worse yet to come' as Saudi fighting resumes
Houthi leaders are warning that worse is yet to come if Saudi Arabia continues its strikes against them, after the Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for a deadly missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The assault killed four people, damaged an aircraft and has forced the White House to rethink its plan to de-escalate tensions in the region. With President Trump weighi
Fed Chair Warsh faces first stress test as 109 migrants including children die in Djibouti boat disaster
Bank earnings this week will deliver the first real-time read on whether the higher-for-longer rate regime under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is now weighing on consumer borrowing, corporate loan demand and overall economic activity. Investors will parse net interest margins, deposit trends, credit quality and any forward guidance from JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo for early si
farmers warn 'some aren't going to make it' as record costs and heat
Gold is holding steady at $4,216 an ounce amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. UK arable farmers are facing acute financial pressure that threatens the viability of domestic food production with red diesel costs nearly doubled since the Iran conflict began in February. Fertiliser and animal feed prices have risen around 20% on top of England's worst cereals harvest after the hottest summer on recor
109 migrants dead, over 100 missing in horror boat sinking off Djibouti
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