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Nasdaq Futures Higher After Asian AI Rally

Nasdaq futures rose after AI stocks rallied in Asia and Europe, though investor sentiment remained muted as oil prices held close to $110 a barrel.

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Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Shipping Risks Persist

Oil prices rebounded from the previous session's losses as traders weighed renewed threats to shipping through the Hormuz Strait and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia against a recovery in Middle East oil exports.

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U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher in Asian Trade

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher, reversing the decline in long-end yields the previous day, prompted by weak housing data.

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More Oil Is Now Coming Out of the Persian Gulf Than Before the Iran War

Experience and big paydays have created a more resilient tanker fleet. Oil traders worry it isn't sustainable.

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U.K. Inflation Jumps Again on Rising Energy Costs

Inflation rose further above the Bank of England's target as policymakers prepare for a meeting expected to yield the first rate rise since the start of the war between the U.S. and Iran.

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U.K. Government on Track to Cut Borrowing Ahead of Budget

The government cut borrowing in the first six months of its fiscal year-but at a slower pace than planned-underlining the challenges posed by rising prices and interest payments.

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Bank Indonesia Holds Key Rate as MSCI Downgrade Threat Weighs on Markets

Indonesia's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady but raised its deposit facility rate Wednesday.

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NYSE Is Getting Trounced in the Battle for Wall Street's Biggest IPOs

Anthropic is expected to bring the Nasdaq another blockbuster listing, following SpaceX. And the Texas Stock Exchange is also emerging as a threat.

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Australia's Inflation Outlook Materially Worse, RBA Says

Bond traders had earlier cooled on the prospect of a further rise in interest rates at a policy meeting next month.

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Trump Plans $8 Billion Bailout for Farmers

The president announced a new Agriculture Department program to cover losses from rising fuel and other input costs.

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Consumer Staples Are Having a Moment-and the Rally Could Continue

Consumer staples have kept pace with the market this year. Improving technical signals and insider buying suggest the sector's rally could continue.

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Fannie, Freddie Shares Soar as Bessent Says Stock Restructuring Could Happen Before Trump Term Ends

The treasury secretary also highlighted reasons why any restructuring of the mortgage giants isn't imminent, and the market may have overreacted to his comments.

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October 21, 2026 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT)