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White House Waives Some Russia Sanctions Under Graham Act
Washington issued a broad waiver exempting Russia from certain sanctions under the Graham Act, shifting implementation amid rising Ukraine-US tensions.
US Equity ETFs See Record $1.4 Trillion 12-Month Inflows
US equity ETFs attracted a record $1.4 trillion over the past 12 months, led by tech fund demand, with defensive funds also drawing fresh capital.
US FY2026 Deficit Widens to $1.99 Trillion as Interest Costs Top $1 Trillion
The US budget deficit reached $1.99 trillion in fiscal 2026, up 12% from $1.78 trillion a year earlier, while net interest costs crossed $1 trillion.
Japanese Investors Trim Foreign Bond Outflows, Turn Net Sellers of Overseas Stocks
Weekly flow data show Japanese investors sold a smaller amount of foreign bonds and swung to net selling of foreign stocks in the week to Oct. 10.
Houthis Strike Presidential Palace in Yemen's Aden
Yemen's Houthis carried out a deadly missile attack on the presidential palace in Aden, the government's interim capital, BBC reported.
Virgin Australia Warns of Sydney Airport Delays on October 16
Virgin Australia Holdings issued travel advice that planned industrial action by some Certis employees may cause delays at Sydney Airport on October 16.
IEA agrees to complete release of 100 million barrels of oil
IEA member countries agreed to finish releasing the 100 million barrels of oil still outstanding from a March intervention aimed at easing fuel prices, Bloomberg reports.
Yemen's Houthis Threaten Further Attacks on Saudi Airports and Oil Facilities
Yemen's Houthis said they will continue targeting airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia after a reported attack on Saudi Aramco's headquarters.
US Proposes Unfreezing Some Russian Assets to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks
Washington has floated a plan for European nations to release part of Russia's frozen sovereign assets into a US-managed arrangement, according to the Financial Times.
Gold slumps toward $4,100 as hot US CPI lifts Fed rate-hike bets
Gold fell to around $4,100 in early Asian trading Thursday after hotter-than-expected US inflation raised expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Houthi Missile Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia, Aramco Facility on Fire
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile attacks across Saudi Arabia, with falling debris injuring at least four people and an Aramco facility catching fire.
CBA Warns Australian Growth Is Slowing and Inflation Remains Too High
Commonwealth Bank says Australian economic growth is softening while inflation is still elevated, and higher interest rates will take time to return price pressures to target.
DRW, Marex Execute First On-Chain OTC Swap Tied to…
DRW and Marex have completed the first OTC total return swap on the Canton Network, referencing a tokenized iBoxx investment-grade credit benchmark distributed by Kaiko and S&P DJI.
DRW and Marex complete OTC swap referencing tokenized S&P iBoxx Index
DRW and Marex have executed an over-the-counter total return swap referencing a fully tokenized S&P iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, run on Derivnex over the Canton Network.
cTrader wins Best Trading Platform as Spotware puts broker growth in focus at iFX EXPO Asia
Spotware's cTrader was named Best Trading Platform at the UF Awards APAC 2026 during iFX EXPO Asia in Hong Kong, where the vendor pitched new client acquisition, differentiation and liquidity tools to brokers.
US State Department Condemns China Sanctions on Belize and Paraguay Ministers
Washington says it opposes Chinese coercion and aggression in the Western Hemisphere after Beijing sanctioned ministers from Belize and Paraguay.
Japan corporate goods inflation slows to 6.8% in September
Japan's domestic corporate goods price index rose 6.8% year-on-year in September, below the 7.6% consensus, while bank lending growth eased slightly to 5.3%.
cTrader wins Best Trading Platform as Spotware puts broker growth in focus at iFX EXPO Asia
Spotware's cTrader took the Best Trading Platform title at the UF Awards APAC 2026 during iFX EXPO Asia, as the company pushed AI tooling, broker lead generation and fixed-price liquidity infrastructure.
US September Hiring Plans Weakest Since 2011
US employers announced 90,787 planned hires in September, the lowest September reading since 2011, while seasonal hiring also trails last year's pace.
Canada to Maximize Oil and Diesel Exports to US After Carney-Trump Call
Prime Minister Carney's office said he spoke with President Trump and that Canada will maximize oil and diesel exports to the United States.
Saudi Arabia Signs Energy MOUs with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has signed three energy cooperation memoranda of understanding with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt, according to the state news agency.
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to an Energy Ceasefire
President Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, but no details were provided, according to The Guardian.
Riyadh Airport Closed After Houthi Missile Attack Kills 12
Saudi Arabia evacuated and closed Riyadh's international airport after a Houthi missile attack killed at least 12 people and injured dozens, while President Trump said the US could join Saudi strikes on the Houthis.
Bank of Japan Assets Fall to Lowest Since 2020 as Unwind Continues
The Bank of Japan's total assets fell $98 billion in Q3 2026 to $3.95 trillion, the lowest since early 2020, as its balance sheet unwinding continues.