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Bitcoin fell 4.1% to $81,165 as investors fled risk assets, joining a broader selloff in equities amid growing demand for safe havens.
The Nasdaq dropped 2.6% in its largest sell-off since June, while Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.07 billion in net inflows over three days, including more than $500 million on Wednesday.
Continued risk aversion could pressure Bitcoin in the near term, although sustained ETF inflows and recovering hashrate may support a longer-term rebound.
Bitcoin fell 4.1% to $81,165 after approaching $85,000, as investors rotated toward safer assets amid a broad stock-market sell-off.
The Nasdaq dropped 2.6%, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.07 billion in net inflows over three days, including more than $500 million on Wednesday, signaling continued institutional demand despite the decline.
Continued risk aversion could pressure Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies in the near term, while sustained ETF inflows and recovering hashrate may support a longer-term recovery.
Global markets suffered a broad sell-off as escalating AI and technology fears drove sharp declines in equities, Bitcoin and gold while investors sought safety in government bonds.
The Nasdaq fell 2.6%, wiping out $1 trillion in market value, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 6.7%, and Bitcoin slid 4% for its biggest decline since June as US Treasury yields plunged as much as 20 basis points.
Persistent AI-related uncertainty, cybersecurity concerns and rising oil prices could intensify cross-market volatility and keep risk assets under pressure.
U.S. stocks finished mixed as AI spending concerns hammered technology shares while stronger corporate earnings helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average edge higher.
The Nasdaq slid amid AI-related selling, while Brent crude reached a five-month high as Middle East tensions persisted and U.S. jobless claims fell to 194,000, reinforcing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike.
Continued AI-related pressure and higher-for-longer rate expectations could weigh on risk assets, including technology stocks, while geopolitical tensions may sustain upward pressure on oil prices.
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) reached a record high as inflows increased, according to the supplied event summary. The move coincided with declines in technology stocks and U.S. Treasury yields. The source does not provide SCHD's price, percentage gain, inflow amount, or yield levels.
U.S. tech stocks tumbled as investors questioned whether soaring AI spending can deliver sustainable returns, with the Nasdaq Composite plunging 2.6% in its biggest drop since June.
Meta sank 7% after disclosing billions in additional future spending commitments and missing profit expectations, while the semiconductor index fell 6.7% and Bitcoin dropped 3.8% below $82,500 support.
Persistent concerns over AI infrastructure costs and profitability could intensify pressure on technology stocks and crypto assets as investors shift toward safer investments.
U.S. stocks slumped as renewed concerns over AI spending and delayed returns hit technology shares, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2% and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.6%. Meta beat earnings expectations and reported record combined revenue but raised the lower end of its capital expenditure range, posted negative free cash flow for the first time since 2012, and saw shares fall 7%. Persistent concerns about AI infrastructure costs and profitability could continue pressuring technology stocks and broader equity sentiment.
U.S. natural gas futures rose 0.2% to $2.796 per MMBtu, snapping a four-session losing streak as storage data showed the surplus over the five-year average narrowing. The EIA reported a 77 Bcf weekly storage injection, bringing inventories to 3,644 Bcf, just 35 Bcf above the 2021–2025 average, while mild weather could support three to five more builds before withdrawals begin. Natural gas could face renewed pressure if mild temperatures drive stronger-than-expected inventory builds in the coming weeks.
UBS is urging investors to stay invested in equities despite escalating Middle East tensions and Brent crude climbing above $112 a barrel for the first time since May.
The bank notes that the S&P 500 finished higher 12 months after geopolitical crises roughly 75% of the time since 1941, while recommending energy-related assets and broad commodities as portfolio hedges.
UBS's constructive outlook suggests diversified stocks and commodities could remain attractive, although prolonged oil supply disruptions may intensify inflation and monetary policy risks.
Oil futures climbed sharply as escalating Middle East tensions and fears of potential renewed U.S. strikes against Iran pushed crude prices higher, with Brent reaching a more than five-month high.
Brent settled up 4% at $113.17 a barrel, while WTI gained 2.4% to $99.47 as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets continued and traders priced in prolonged geopolitical risks.
Crude prices could remain elevated if regional hostilities intensify or threaten oil supplies, sustaining the geopolitical risk premium.
Oil futures surged as fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and persistent U.S.-Iran tensions intensified concerns over Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent crude climbing above $113 a barrel.
December Brent futures rose 4% to $113.17, while WTI gained 2.4% to $99.47; meanwhile, oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes recovered above prewar levels at more than 24 million barrels a day.
Crude prices could remain elevated as geopolitical risks and shipping threats sustain the war premium, although recovering exports and diplomatic efforts may limit further gains.
Canola futures regained upward momentum on Thursday, ending their downturn as rising crude oil prices supported the oilseed market.
Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of escalating Middle East conflict, while Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil also moved higher.
Further geopolitical escalation could sustain upward pressure on canola and competing vegetable oils, although harvest progress in Saskatchewan reaching 96% complete may remain a relevant supply factor.
A year-end market rally remains possible as technical signals suggest South Korea’s Kospi could be bottoming while Brent crude approaches a potential peak near $112 a barrel.
The Kospi fell more than 3% on Thursday to 5,533.76, while Brent traded around $111 amid bearish RSI divergence and resistance approaching $115.
If the Kospi holds key support near 5,000 and Brent’s momentum fades, technology stocks could recover while oil prices face increased downside risk, though a break below the cited support levels could invalidate the bullish outlook.
Soybean futures rose 0.6% to $12.53 a bushel, snapping an eight-session losing streak as strong export sales led by China boosted demand.
The USDA reported 2.84 million metric tons in 2026/27 soybean sales, up from 574,900 tons the previous week, alongside an additional 202,000 metric tons in flash sales to China.
Continued Chinese buying and strong export demand could support further soybean gains, while weaker corn and wheat futures highlight diverging momentum across grain markets.
Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange ended their downturn on Thursday as rising crude oil prices helped restore upward momentum.
Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of escalating Middle East conflict, while Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil also advanced.
Further geopolitical escalation and sustained strength in crude oil could support canola prices, although the extent of any continued gains remains uncertain.
The Japanese yen surged 0.75% as oil supply fears, AI investment uncertainty and France’s fiscal troubles rattled global markets, while Bitcoin fell 4.27% to $81,023.
Crude oil climbed about 3% to a five-month high following Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, while France-Germany 10-year yield spreads widened to 177.7 basis points, their highest since 2011.
Persistent geopolitical tensions, sovereign debt concerns and AI-related uncertainty could intensify risk aversion and maintain pressure on Bitcoin and other risk-sensitive assets.
Shanghai crude oil futures rose 1.60% in overnight trading, closing at CNY 713.20 per barrel. In contrast, Shanghai gold futures fell 1.88%, while Shanghai silver futures declined 3.86%.
The session showed a divergence across commodities, with crude advancing as precious metals moved lower. Silver recorded the largest percentage decline among the cited contracts.
The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2% as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions drove oil prices higher and intensified a flight to safety across financial markets.
Meta fell more than 5% despite beating quarterly estimates, Tesla dropped more than 2%, and Brent crude surged 3.3% to $112.43 a barrel.
Further geopolitical escalation and scrutiny of AI spending returns could deepen equity market pressure while sustaining upward momentum in crude oil prices.
CoreWeave faces growing debt pressure as its bond yield hits a record 15%, according to the supplied summary. The move comes amid AI-related concerns and follows a reported $44 billion loss in the company’s market value. It directly affects CoreWeave and may matter for closely watched AI infrastructure peers represented by CRWVSTOCK, IRENSTOCK, and NBISSTOCK. No further price, trading-volume, capital-flow, or operating data was provided.
Persistent wet weather and flooding risks in southern Brazil could delay or damage corn and soybean planting, threatening crop progress in a major agricultural region through mid-November.
Forecast rainfall across southern and southeastern Brazil is 25–125 mm above normal over 15 days, with the greatest flooding risk in Parana; wet conditions could also slow soybean planting in Paraguay.
Continued planting disruptions could support corn and soybean prices, although the actual impact will depend on rainfall severity and the extent of crop damage.
Brent crude surged above $112 per barrel, reaching its highest level since May as an attack near Saudi Arabia’s oil-producing eastern region heightened supply concerns.
Trump accused Iran of trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, while U.S. and Israeli officials were reportedly developing plans for major strikes on Iran after November’s elections.
Escalating regional tensions could keep crude prices elevated, while the U.S. Department of Energy’s planned loan of up to 315,000 barrels of heating oil may offer limited price relief.
U.S. stocks slid as oil prices surged following deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia, with Brent crude climbing to $111.70 per barrel and WTI approaching $100.
Initial jobless claims fell to 194,000, below the 200,000 consensus, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.3% and the Nasdaq Composite lost 2.2% amid technology weakness.
Escalating Middle East tensions and persistent inflation concerns could intensify market volatility and pressure equities if energy prices continue rising.
Wall Street stocks tumbled as Meta's financing plans reignited concerns about the sustainability of AI spending, sending the Nasdaq down 2.21% and the semiconductor index lower by more than 5%. Meta shares fell over 5%, US 10-year Treasury yields dropped below 5% for the first time since September 23, and Bitcoin declined 3.20% to $81,929 as investors shifted toward safer assets. Continued doubts about AI investment returns could pressure technology stocks and cryptocurrencies while supporting demand for government bonds.
Northwest European gasoline refining margins dropped nearly $4 per barrel to $18.95, as rising crude prices squeezed refinery returns despite sharply lower regional inventories. Gasoline stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell more than 14% on the week to 707,000 metric tons, their lowest level since September 2021, while trading volumes plunged to 4,000 tons from 38,000 tons in the previous session. Persistently tight gasoline inventories could support product prices, but elevated crude costs and weakening refining margins may continue to pressure refinery profitability.
U.S. stocks declined, with the Nasdaq down 2%, while crude oil rose. Lockheed Martin beat estimates and raised guidance, creating an earnings catalyst for LMTSTOCK. Global markets and metals also fell, according to the market summary.
Crude oil futures climbed as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and reports of potential renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran heightened fears of Middle East supply disruptions.
December Brent rose $2.38 to $111.20 per barrel, while December WTI gained $1.27 to $98.42; U.S. crude inventories also fell by 3.1 million barrels to 412.5 million barrels.
Persistent geopolitical threats and declining U.S. crude stocks could sustain oil's risk premium, although recovering Middle East exports may limit further gains.
The CFTC says it is continuing an open investigation into suspicious oil trading linked to the US war in Iran.
Enforcement Director David Miller said the agency has been probing the activity from the beginning and is also scrutinizing prediction-market trades involving elections, including contracts tied to candidates' own races.
The ongoing investigations could intensify regulatory scrutiny of oil trading and prediction markets, while raising attention to the CFTC's enforcement practices.
Nigerian crude differentials have weakened as softer North Sea and Mediterranean markets and elevated freight rates weigh on West African oil demand.
Qua Iboe was valued at dated Brent plus $1.35 a barrel and Bonny Light at plus $1.40, while Angola's December loading programme increased to 32 cargoes from 28 in November.
Continued freight-cost pressure and rising Angolan exports could weigh further on West African crude differentials.
Bitcoin traded near $81,256, down 2.9% on the day, as renewed Trump comments on potential military action against Iran pressured risk assets and sent US stocks lower.
BTC is hovering around the roughly $81,500 cost basis of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, with Bitfinex Alpha analysts identifying $81,300–$84,400 as a potential trading range until the October 28 Federal Reserve meeting.
A break below $81,300 could expose Bitcoin to a move toward $79,821, while sustained ETF demand and stable leverage could support a breakout above $84,400.
A deepening tech selloff is rattling global markets as investors rotate into Treasurys, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield down 0.13 percentage point to 5.00%.
Nvidia, Intel and CoreWeave are among the AI-related names under pressure, while Meta shares fell more than 5% after its outlook pointed to billions of dollars in additional future spending commitments; rising oil prices and higher French borrowing costs are adding to market anxiety.
Continued risk aversion could intensify pressure on technology stocks and sustain demand for safe-haven Treasurys.
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