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Tech Stocks Slump as Nasdaq Faces Weekly Loss

U.S. stocks fell, led by the Nasdaq composite, as chip and AI-related shares came under new pressure.

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Warsh Avoids Signal on October Rate Move

"We're not in that business anymore," Fed chief says after firm inflation data raised questions about timing of next increase.

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U.S. Import Prices Rose in September

Overall U.S. import prices rose 1.1% in September, after expanding by 0.5% in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.

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Diesel Prices Hold High Despite Efforts to Boost Global Supplies

Diesel prices remain stubbornly high as inventories sit near historically low levels, despite efforts to ease pressure on refined-fuel markets.

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Oil Slips as Traders Weigh IEA Reserve Releases, Hormuz Risks

Oil prices fell as traders weighed plans to accelerate emergency oil-stock releases against persistent Middle East supply risks and uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz shipping.

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China Proposes Export Controls on AI Technologies

China is considering new export controls on artificial-intelligence technologies in a bid to safeguard the strategically critical industry amid intensifying competition.

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France and Germany Reach Deal to Protect Europe's Car Industry

The deal, which is aimed at safeguarding Europe's struggling auto sector, includes more flexibility with decarbonization rules and provides incentives for investment.

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Canada Housing Starts Rose in September

Canadian housing starts picked up last month though the pace remains soft as the broader market shows signs of cooling into the end of the year.

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Bank of Japan Must Ensure Underlying Inflation Doesn't Go Above 2%, Ueda Says

The central bank's governor said the Middle East situation, AI demand and foreign-exchange rates would affect the timing of the decision.

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Eurozone Swung to Goods-Trade Deficit in August

Trade in the eurozone swung to a deficit in August as higher energy imports and weaker machinery and vehicle trade weighed on the balance.

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Yields on Treasurys, European Government Bonds Edge Higher as Stocks Recover

Yields on Treasurys and European government bonds edged higher, pulling away from multiweek lows reached Thursday as equities rebounded following a selloff in technology stocks.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S., European PMI Data in Focus

Purchasing managers' indexes for the U.S. and Europe will offer insights into business sentiment and a further clue on future interest-rate rises.

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Lutnick Throws the Future of U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Into Further Doubt

The commerce secretary has objected to significant reductions in tariffs on Mexican steel, aluminum and automobiles.

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High Rates Have Upturned How Moody's Looks at Credit Risk, Chief Credit Officer Says

Leverage matters more now because interest costs are rising, said Atsi Sheth, the ratings company's chief credit officer.

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Indonesia Stocks Log Worst Day Since 1998 on MSCI Downgrade Warning

Indonesian stocks suffered their steepest drop since the Asian financial crisis in 1998 after index provider MSCI warned the country risked being removed from its indexes.

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Bank of England Governor Says Too Early to Make Call on Second-Round Inflation

The U.K. has felt the first round of inflationary impact from war in the Middle East in higher energy prices.

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October 16, 2026 13:15 ET (17:15 GMT)