Sunday, 18 October 2026
Global markets, trading & world business — for professional traders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Friday waiving parts of a recently enacted package of sanctions aimed at curbing Russia's ability to prosecute its war against Ukraine.
Government debt worries are rising, but it’s still not time to panic. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re worried about a debt crisis.
TOKYO, Japan – October 15, 2026 (STL.News) Asian Stocks – Global financial markets saw a sharp, technology-led selloff Thursday as major Asian stock indexes plunged after stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data, rene…
At London-headquartered payments technology company Paysend, access to artificial intelligence tools has to be earned. CEO Ben Chisell told CNBC he is a “very cynical man” about the hype around the technology, though he…
Understanding the drivers of cloud organization is crucial for accurately estimating cloud feedbacks and their contribution to climate warming. Shallow mesoscale circulations are thought to play an important role in clo…
Live cattle futures caught some strength on Friday, with contracts up $1.10 to $1.65 at the close. December was up $1.30 on the week. USDA reported northern dressed sales at $350-355 and $222-227 live. Southern sales we…
Cotton futures posted mixed trade on Friday, with contracts down 19 points to 24 points higher. December was down 54 points on the week. Crude oil was up $3.87 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.255 …
The wheat complex headed into the weekend holding onto the weakness on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts fell lower on Friday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 9 ½ cents on the day and December losing 10 ½ cents this week. KC HRW…
Lean hog futures found some strength to close the week, with contracts up 27 cents to $1.25 on Friday. December was still down 90 cents for the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.09 on Friday after…
Senator Susan Collins defended her integrity after Democratic challenger Troy Jackson linked her to billionaire donors and major technology companies during a clash over artificial intelligence and data centers Tuesday,…
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her job after just five days in the face of criticism over her performance, a White House official confirmed to CNBC on Friday.
On Thursday, October 15, Tesla shares fell 1.29% to $362.44 amid executive departure reports and regulatory scrutiny of its Cybercabs. While Q3 deliveries beat consensus with 486,532 vehicles, inventory reduction drove …
The software and semiconductor sectors haven’t been trading in tandem much this year, but they collectively fell Friday as AI and interest-rate fears hit the market.
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +10.80 (+3.66%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +39 (+1.16%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Friday, with arabica posting a 5-week high. Concern…
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -186 (-3.19%) on Friday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -141 (-3.23%). Cocoa prices sold off sharply on Friday on news of weaker-than-expected Q3 North A…
President Donald Trump on Friday denied that the White House had ordered restrictions this week on Starlink satellite internet services provided to Ukraine's armed forces.
The sell-off in AI-related stocks pushed the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) above 22 for the first time in four months. A cluster of trades suggests it could go even higher.
The U.S. finished the 2026 fiscal year with a budget deficit of nearly $2 trillion, the latest measurement to underscore the extent of the country's financial stress.
Apple's iPhone Duo, its most expensive iPhone ever, went up for preorder Friday, with launch-day pickup inventory selling out and some online delivery estimates already slipping into late January.
Micron Technology (MU) has made plenty of headlines this year… and understandably so.
One of the last big campaign-finance snapshots before the Nov. 3 Election Day is now available, and both political parties found something to like. But campaign cash is flowing in very different ways — and, on balance, …
On October 15, TSMC reported Q3 2026 financial results, with consolidated revenue reaching NT$1.494 trillion and EPS surging 68.7% year-over-year to NT$29.43, both exceeding market expectations. Despite this record prof…
On Thursday, the streaming giant announced that former Disney executive Peter Rice will take over as the company's chief content officer, overseeing global content organization, including scripted and unscripted series,…
Crude oil prices rose sharply Friday as Iran escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi militants fired missiles at Saudi Arabia and Ukraine vowed to keep striking Russian refineries.