3,270 public, source-attributed analyses archived for October 2026. Dates use UTC. Each article links to the originating publisher. News summaries and sentiment are automated, not independent reporting or predictions about future prices.
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 despite the US Treasury filling its full $6 billion cap in a long-term bond buyback, highlighting the lack of a clear bullish response to routine liquidity operations. Bitcoin declined 1.5% over 24 hours, while Treasury accepted $6 billion across six bonds and long-term yields have remained elevated. Unless future buybacks deliver a larger or unexpected policy surprise, routine Treasury operations may provide limited support for Bitcoin.
European natural gas prices eased to €98 per megawatt-hour after touching €100, their highest level since December 2022, as supply constraints and rising heating demand keep prices near peak levels. European gas storage was only about 75% full on October 28, while disruptions to LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have tightened supply and complicated storage refilling. Colder weather across Europe and Asia could intensify competition for LNG cargoes and push European gas prices higher again.
Iron ore futures climbed to their highest levels in nearly two weeks as recovering Chinese steel mill output and rising freight rates supported prices, with Dalian January futures gaining 2.78% to 684.5 yuan per metric ton. Chinese daily hot metal output rose 0.16% to 2.36 million tons, while Australia-to-China and Brazil-to-China iron ore freight rates increased. Continued steel production recovery could support iron ore prices, although environmental restrictions in Hebei and constrained purchasing could limit further gains.
A mystery-funded Wall Street Journal ad has intensified the fight over tokenized stocks, warning corporate executives about ownership, market manipulation and cybersecurity risks while urging companies to opt out.
The SEC's temporary innovation exemption allows select blockchain-based venues to offer tokenized U.S. stocks under regulatory conditions, while 33 companies have reportedly rejected listing on the OKX–ICE tokenized securities venue; Securitize (SECZ) responded with an ad promoting tokens backed one-for-one by actual shares.
The dispute could increase regulatory scrutiny and deepen the divide between traditional exchanges and blockchain-based securities platforms, potentially slowing or reshaping stock tokenization adoption.
The Middle East steel market is forecast to grow from $44 billion in 2026 to $60 billion by 2031, driven by major infrastructure and industrial development.
The region is backed by nearly $2 trillion in infrastructure and industrial projects, while GCC crude steel output rose 9.5% year over year to 21.6 million tonnes in 2025.
Continued infrastructure investment and demand for lower-carbon steel could support regional production growth and create opportunities for steel producers across the supply chain.
Samsung Electronics reported record third-quarter operating profit, nearly nine times higher than a year earlier, but narrowly missed estimates. Its shares fell about 6% in Seoul after the release. The company also warned that memory market conditions could tighten in 2027, putting the sector outlook in focus after the earnings miss.
Janus Henderson and Centrifuge have launched JQQQ, a blockchain-native fund offering exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index through the Stellar network.
The fund is issuer-sponsored, uses Centrifuge infrastructure, and is available only to eligible investors where lawful, excluding US persons.
JQQQ could strengthen institutional interest in tokenized financial assets, but adoption and broader crypto-market impact may depend on actual subscriptions, distribution, and onchain usage.
Tether blacklisted at least 33 addresses on the TRON network holding approximately $27 million in USDT, according to TrustSniffer.
The largest flagged address held around $7.8 million, while Tether has not publicly disclosed the reasons for the coordinated action and the monitored balances may differ from the exact amounts frozen.
The move could intensify scrutiny of stablecoin issuer freeze powers and raise concerns among USDT holders about centralized address controls.
Decentralized exchange UXUY has launched UStock, a tokenized-stock platform targeting small- and mid-cap publicly listed companies in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
The platform plans to use stablecoins such as UUSD for subscriptions and settlement, with each uToken designed to represent the economic rights of one underlying share and custody transparency supported by Proof of Underlying verification.
UStock could expand on-chain access to traditional equities and boost tokenized-stock liquidity, while its potential impact will depend on platform adoption and the development of supporting infrastructure.
BTC returned to $79,906 at 10:00, placing it about $200 above the $79,705 liquidation price of a remaining 134.82 BTC long position valued at about $10.77 million. A Hyperliquid trader's 33.71 BTC long was liquidated at exactly $80,000 at 09:49, with a loss of about $47,000.
The same address had a 77.69 BTC short liquidated at $81,700 at 16:35 the previous day. Between those liquidations, it opened a 303.57 BTC long at $80,789 around 02:00 and closed it above $81,287 around 04:00 for about $151,000 in profit. It later opened a 168.53 BTC long at an average price of $81,398.8 before the $80,000 liquidation.
ETH also approached a stated liquidation threshold. Between 09:48 and 09:49, another trader manually sold 75 ETH through three market orders at an average of about $2,314. The trader retained 400 ETH with a liquidation price of $2,305.41; ETH was quoted at $2,309.55 at 10:00, about $4 above that level.
Iron ore prices rebounded 2.1% as the market recovered from recent declines, with the most actively traded January contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange reaching CNY680.00.
China's iron ore inventories declined slightly last week, while slow stock accumulation and continued reliance on iron ore for steelmaking provided some support despite weak steel production.
The rebound could extend if demand remains resilient, but weak steel production may continue to limit upside.
Canola prices fell to 783.60 CAD per tonne, marking their lowest level since August 2026.
Canola has lost 4.62% over the past four weeks despite remaining up 23.61% over the past 12 months.
Continued weakness could pressure canola prices further if the recent downward trend persists.
Oil and precious metals fell as Middle East diplomatic efforts eased concerns over renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and the Federal Reserve's unchanged rates left its policy outlook uncertain. Brent crude moved toward $114 a barrel and WTI hovered near $102, while spot gold dropped 0.3% to $4,053.90 an ounce after declining 2.5% in October. Oil could face further pressure if geopolitical risk premiums ease, while gold may remain under pressure as uncertainty over potential year-end rate hikes persists.
Copper prices fell 0.1% to $14,458.50 per ton in early Asian trade as weakening seasonal demand and easing concerns over U.S. copper outflows pressured the market. Rising U.S. copper inventories have reduced fears of a potential supply squeeze, while uncertainty over refined copper import tariffs continues to cloud trade arbitrage prospects. Copper could face further near-term pressure, although sustained enthusiasm for artificial intelligence may help support prices.
Bitcoin fell 1.35% to $80,164.63 in Asia as investors awaited the U.S. September PCE inflation report for clues on the Federal Reserve's next policy move.
Persistent inflation could limit the Fed's ability to cut borrowing costs, while higher interest rates may reduce demand for riskier assets such as Bitcoin.
A hotter-than-expected inflation reading could strengthen expectations for tighter monetary policy and put further pressure on BTC.
Bitcoin fell 1.35% to $80,164.63 in Asia as investors awaited U.S. September PCE inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision.
Fed officials remain divided, with two policymakers dissenting in favor of a quarter-point rate hike while markets are weighing the possibility of another increase in December.
A hotter-than-expected inflation reading could strengthen rate-hike expectations, keep borrowing costs elevated and further pressure Bitcoin's upside potential.
Asian stocks were mixed after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with Chair Kevin Warsh's comments interpreted by some analysts as slightly dovish despite the possibility of another hike in December.
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.0%, while South Korea's Kospi fell 2.1% as Samsung Electronics plunged 5.2% after earnings missed consensus; Treasury yields also declined following the Fed decision.
Oil prices remain elevated above $100 a barrel despite a modest pullback, while uncertainty over Fed policy and Middle East tensions could keep global markets volatile.
Ripple and DriveWealth are collaborating to integrate stablecoin settlement and digital-asset capabilities into global brokerage infrastructure, with European RLUSD settlement and US expansion planned.
DriveWealth is also integrating Ripple Payments for cross-border partner flows and exploring Ripple custody solutions for Europe, while potential equity financing through Ripple Prime remains under consideration.
The collaboration could expand institutional stablecoin adoption and improve brokerage settlement efficiency, but market impact will depend on implementation, client access and measurable transaction activity.
Japanese rubber futures fell as retreating oil prices weakened cost support and seasonal increases in Thai raw material supply added pressure to the market.
The Osaka Exchange April rubber contract declined 0.47% to 444.5 yen per kg, while Shanghai January rubber futures dropped 1.79% to 19,215 yuan per metric ton.
Rubber prices could face further downside pressure if oil remains weak and seasonal supply growth continues, although renewed energy-market disruptions could limit losses.
Gold remained volatile near $4,060 an ounce after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled uncertainty over its next policy move.
Two Fed officials dissented in favor of a 25-basis-point hike, reinforcing expectations for a possible December increase as elevated oil prices sustain inflation concerns.
Gold could face further downside pressure if upcoming PCE inflation data strengthens expectations for higher rates, while Middle East tensions and policy uncertainty may support safe-haven demand.
Oil prices fell as renewed hopes for US-Iran peace negotiations eased immediate supply-disruption fears, despite escalating attacks across the Middle East.
Brent crude dropped 0.7% to $114.50 a barrel, while WTI fell 1.0% to $101.74, as diplomatic efforts competed with persistent regional security risks.
Crude prices could face further downside if peace talks advance, but renewed attacks or threats to key oil infrastructure may reignite supply fears and limit losses.
Gold climbed above $4,070 an ounce and silver gained nearly 1% after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as investors weighed inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainty.
COMEX gold futures rose 0.55% to $4,073.70 per ounce, while silver futures advanced 0.99% to $54.195, with markets still considering the possibility of another Fed rate hike before year-end.
Precious metals could gain further support from safe-haven demand and expectations of monetary easing, but persistent inflation and elevated interest rates may limit upside.
Asian stocks traded mixed as investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates and a cautiously dovish tone from Chair Kevin Warsh.
Treasury yields fell, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 2.1% as Samsung Electronics slid 5.2% after earnings missed consensus estimates despite a third-quarter profit jump.
Markets could remain volatile as investors weigh the possibility of a December rate hike, corporate earnings, and escalating Middle East tensions affecting oil prices.
Indian equities could open higher on October 29, with GIFT Nifty up about 55 points at 22,789 in early trade.
US stocks advanced after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, while foreign and domestic institutional investors bought Indian equities worth Rs 871 crore and Rs 643 crore, respectively, on October 28.
Falling crude prices could support sentiment, but uncertainty over the Fed's next move and elevated oil prices may keep volatility elevated across markets.
Asian stocks edged higher, with the MSCI Asia Pacific index gaining 0.3%, despite Alphabet plunging 10% in extended trading and reviving concerns over corporate AI spending.
The Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.9% and S&P 500 futures slipped 0.4% as Alphabet's sales missed expectations, while the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75%–4% in a 10-2 vote.
Further weakness in major technology stocks could pressure broader equities, while upcoming economic data and AI earnings could shape expectations for the Fed's next policy move.
Oil prices fell in early Asian trading, with WTI crude down 0.7% to $102.10 a barrel and Brent crude slipping 0.6% to $114.60.
Traders are weighing renewed U.S.-Iran peace negotiations against President Trump's threat to restart the war, while repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure keep supply risks elevated.
Further diplomatic progress could pressure oil prices lower, but escalating Middle East tensions could reverse the decline and intensify supply disruption concerns.
China's Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.91% to close at 3,681.47, with further mild upside expected in Thursday's session.
The outlook is supported by gains across manufacturing, industrial, technology and energy stocks, alongside modest advances on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged.
However, surging oil prices amid potential U.S. attacks on Iran and rising expectations of a December Fed rate hike could limit further gains in Chinese equities.
Bitcoin faces renewed downside pressure after the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75%–4% while maintaining a hawkish stance on persistent inflation. Traders assign a 78.4% probability to a quarter-point rate hike by December, while analysts are watching Treasury yields, dollar movements and upcoming PCE inflation data for further signals. Higher rates and a stronger dollar could pressure BTC further, although inflation data and broader risk sentiment may determine the next move.
Major U.S. indices closed higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.19% at 52,475.10. Alphabet, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Lumentum Holdings and Oracle were identified as stocks on investors' radars. The source provides no individual price moves, earnings results, trading volumes, capital flows or company-specific catalysts for these five stocks.
Gold fell 0.7% to $4,039.26 per ounce as a firmer US dollar pressured bullion ahead of key US inflation data. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged, while traders priced in a 78% chance of a December rate hike and awaited September PCE inflation figures. Hotter-than-expected inflation could strengthen rate-hike expectations and pressure gold further, while softer data could ease that headwind.
Alipay has denied supporting cryptocurrency trading or related services, rejecting claims that its payment system enables crypto purchases through third-party platforms. The statement followed P2P trading platform Peer announcing beta support for buying and selling USDC using CNY payments via Alipay, with Alipay warning users about fund safety and account security. The denial could create uncertainty around USDC access through CNY payment channels and pressure adoption of this trading route.
The SEC has proposed a tailored crypto custody framework that could expand options for investment advisers and registered funds handling digital assets. The proposal could permit self-custody in specified circumstances and allow state trust companies to serve as custodians, while modifying certain audit and broker-dealer custody requirements. If finalized, the framework could broaden regulated institutional access to crypto, although its scope and market impact will depend on public feedback and the final rules.
India's Nifty is attempting to sustain a recovery, but repeated failures to break above 22,800 and elevated Brent crude near $115 a barrel continue to weigh on the market outlook.
The 22,500 zone remains key support for the Nifty, while banking stocks recovered above 54,000 and investors face a packed earnings calendar alongside monthly Sensex contract expiry.
The Nifty could extend its recovery if support holds and resistance breaks, but elevated oil prices and continued selling pressure near 22,800 may limit further gains.
Gold fell 0.6% in early Asian trading after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with investors assessing the outlook for monetary policy.
Spot gold traded at $4,044.04 an ounce as traders weighed Fed Chair Warsh's comments and the potential for further rate increases this year and in 2027.
Upcoming U.S. PCE inflation and economic growth data could pressure gold if figures strengthen the case for higher rates, while dovish readings may support the metal by easing yields.
Wheat prices edged up 0.4% after hitting a near four-month low, as bargain buying offset concerns that renewed Black Sea grain shipments could increase global supply.
Russia has permitted grain vessels to leave the Sea of Azov through November 15, with a reported naval convoy escort, while ample US harvest supplies continued to pressure competing crops.
Wheat could remain volatile as traders weigh renewed export flows against bargain-driven buying and the broader global supply outlook.
US WTI crude futures fell 0.9% to $101.86 a barrel on Thursday as investors weighed escalating Middle East conflict against the risk of further disruptions to regional oil supplies.
Prices declined 92 cents after gaining 3% in the previous session, while Houthi attacks and uncertainty surrounding a proposed US-Iran war-ending deal kept supply risks in focus.
Crude prices could face renewed upward pressure if regional hostilities intensify or threaten major oil infrastructure and export flows.
The SEC has flagged tokenization and evolving market infrastructure as key risks in its fiscal 2027 examination priorities, signaling increased supervisory attention toward financial markets adopting new technologies.
Published October 23, the plan covers more than 34,000 registrants and highlights tokenization alongside Treasury clearing reforms, cybersecurity, and customer-data protection.
Closer scrutiny could increase compliance demands for tokenized securities and crypto-linked products, while the actual market impact will depend on future guidance and implementation.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the Fed plans to gradually adjust its annual policy-meeting schedule from 2027, potentially reducing formal rate decisions to six per year by 2028 while maintaining eight total meetings.
In 2027, the Fed would still hold eight policy meetings, but one would be dedicated to broad monetary-policy strategy without a rate vote or policy statement. Warsh said the number of strategy-focused meetings could increase to two in 2028.
Following a rate decision described as in line with market expectations, the 2-year Treasury yield traded near 4.76%. Long-term Treasury yields rose after Warsh’s comments on changing the voting schedule, according to WisdomTree investment strategy head Kevin Flanagan.
The proposal shifts time from formal rate decisions toward longer-term policy deliberation. The Fed said further details on the meeting-schedule changes will be released.
Crude oil prices fell to around $102 per barrel as renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts raised hopes of preventing further escalation in the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump confirmed negotiations were underway through mediators, while regional energy flows recovered to near prewar levels despite continued shipping threats. Further diplomatic progress and sustained energy flows could pressure WTI crude prices, although unresolved regional tensions may limit the pullback.
Brent crude slipped to around $114 per barrel as renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts raised hopes of preventing further escalation in the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump confirmed negotiations were underway through mediators, while regional energy flows recovered to near prewar levels despite continued shipping threats. Further diplomatic progress and improving oil flows could ease geopolitical risk premiums and pressure Brent prices, although unresolved tensions may limit the decline.
The Federal Reserve kept its federal funds target range at 3.75%-4.00%. Two voting members, Cook and Hammack, favored a 25-basis-point increase.
AI earnings produced sharply divergent signals. Microsoft reported Azure revenue growth of 48% above expectations and said second-quarter capital expenditures are expected to exceed $50 billion. It forecast second-quarter total revenue of $96 billion to $97.1 billion and rose after hours.
Google fell 10% after hours following Q3 results that missed expectations, alongside a sharp decline in free cash flow. Its capital expenditure also missed expectations, intensifying scrutiny over returns on AI investment.
Oracle gained 10.58% at the close after saying free cash flow is expected to turn positive in the second half of fiscal 2028, exceed $30 billion in fiscal 2029, and face an additional financing cap of $20 billion before fiscal 2030.
The focus is shifting from AI spending toward which companies can convert large capital expenditures into cash flow, with cloud, memory chips and data-center supply chains in focus.
US Midwest corn basis bids were mixed as rail bids weakened at several locations while river elevator bids strengthened amid changing grain transport demand.
Switzerland’s FINMA has approved the country’s first Swiss-law retail ETF investing directly in Bitcoin, creating a new regulated investment vehicle for retail investors.
Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue and profit below analyst expectations, and its shares fell as much as 8.5% in after-hours trading. Revenue excluding partner payments was $111.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, versus the $111.3 billion analyst consensus. Earnings per share were $2.12, below the $2.99 Wall Street expectation.
Search and related revenue was $63.4 billion, below the $64.9 billion consensus. Free cash flow was negative $9.1 billion for the second consecutive quarter, while capital expenditures reached a record level as Google builds AI infrastructure for itself and customers.
An $8.7 billion loss on equity investments reduced net income. The company had recorded investment gains a year earlier and in the second quarter, with the latter largely tied to its stakes in SpaceX and Anthropic.
Google Cloud was the main offset: revenue reached $30.7 billion and profit was $11.1 billion, above analyst expectations of $29.1 billion and $9.8 billion, respectively. The results put focus on the pace of AI infrastructure spending, margins, cash flow and search growth.
The London Metal Exchange is exploring tokenizing off-warrant metal inventories in Hong Kong to unlock new financing opportunities and create a potential revenue stream.
The initiative aligns with Hong Kong's five-year plan to expand its commodities hub, with digital tokens potentially allowing stored metals to serve as loan collateral; the LME plans to consult industry stakeholders at an invitation-only roundtable in early November.
If implemented, metal-backed tokens could improve financing access for industrial commodities and strengthen Hong Kong's role in global metals trading, although the initiative remains at an early exploratory stage.
US crude grades eased as the WTI discount to Brent narrowed to its smallest level since October 22, putting pressure on export competitiveness.
US crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels to 410.6 million, sharply missing expectations for a 15,000-barrel increase, while December Brent futures settled at $115.32 and WTI at $102.08 a barrel.
The tighter Brent-WTI spread could continue to pressure US crude exports, while falling inventories and escalating Middle East tensions may support crude prices.
A packed macro and earnings calendar centers on U.S. Q3 GDP, September personal consumption expenditures (PCE) and weekly initial jobless claims, all scheduled for 20:30 Beijing time.
The European Central Bank is set to announce its policy rates at 21:15 Beijing time, followed by ECB President Christine Lagarde's press conference at 21:45. The final October euro-area consumer confidence reading is scheduled for 18:00.
Other scheduled events include Samsung Electronics' third-quarter earnings call at 09:00, TotalEnergies earnings before the European equity open, and earnings from Eli Lilly and Caterpillar before the U.S. equity market opens. Amazon, SanDisk, Intel, Strategy and Vale are scheduled to report after the U.S. market close.
Ukraine's central bank is due to announce its rate decision at 20:00 Beijing time. ECB Governing Council members Kocher and Sleijpen are scheduled to speak in Vienna at 00:00 the following day, followed by Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Petra Tschudin at 01:00.
Early Thursday Asia-Pacific trading showed divergence across U.S. equity futures and large-cap technology names. Nasdaq futures fell 0.85%, while S&P equity futures declined 0.2%. Small-cap index futures rose 0.3%.
Alphabet A shares dropped 10.7% in after-hours U.S. trading. AI and data-infrastructure-linked names were also weaker: Nebius fell 4.8%, while SK Hynix ADRs and Oracle each declined 2.9%. Western Digital fell 2.4%, and Intel and SanDisk were down more than 2%.
Elsewhere, Apple rose 0.2% and Meta gained 0.9%. Microsoft’s gain narrowed to 3.9%. The immediate market focus is whether weakness in semiconductors and data infrastructure broadens into index futures, alongside Microsoft’s role in AI sentiment.
US Gulf soybean basis bids remained largely steady as traders assessed currency movements in Brazil that could shift global export demand away from US suppliers.
The Brazilian real weakened slightly against the dollar, while exporters sold 120,000 metric tons of US soybeans for 2026/27 delivery, the first USDA-confirmed daily sale since October 22.
A weaker real could increase Brazil's export competitiveness and pressure US soybean demand, although upcoming USDA sales data may clarify the strength of overseas buying.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) forecast Q2 sales of $96.000 billion to $97.100 billion, versus an analyst estimate of $95.616 billion. Both the low and high ends of its guidance exceed the cited consensus forecast, making the Q2 sales outlook the key new catalyst for MSFT stock.
Microsoft CFO guidance on the Q2 conference call projected Agents & Infrastructure revenue of $80.1 billion to $80.7 billion and cited 49% Azure growth. The figures provide a specific revenue range for the company’s agents and infrastructure business alongside the stated Azure growth rate.
Marvell Technology is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Lumentum, a maker of lasers and other optical equipment used to transmit large volumes of data at high speed. People familiar with the matter said a deal could be announced as early as next week.
Marvell shares fell more than 10% in after-hours trading, while Lumentum shares rose 15%. The proposed transaction would pair Marvell with a current supplier: Marvell already buys lasers from Lumentum. A combination could streamline Marvell's supply chain for data-center optical hardware.
Lumentum's products are used by data centers and telecommunications companies to move information between servers, facilities and other destinations. The potential acquisition comes as the AI industry expands infrastructure, with high-speed optical components serving as a key part of data transmission systems.
Global stocks extended gains after the Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.75%-4.00%, while oil prices climbed on renewed Middle East supply disruption concerns.
The S&P 500 gained 0.28% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27%, while Brent crude advanced 1% to $115.32 per barrel after an attack on a Saudi refinery.
Persistent energy price pressures and elevated inflation could increase expectations for further monetary tightening, potentially creating volatility across equities, bonds and commodities.
Ethereum Foundation researchers are exploring native transaction assertions that could reduce signing risks by checking whether transactions produce the intended final state before acceptance.
The proposal explores post-execution checks on balances, storage and code changes, with EIP-7906 under consideration but not confirmed for a future upgrade.
If implemented and adopted by wallets and protocols, the approach could strengthen Ethereum transaction safety, though deployment costs, compatibility and adoption remain key uncertainties.
Lumentum shares rose 17% after reports that Marvell may acquire the optical components maker. The reported interest could strengthen Marvell's AI and data center capabilities through Lumentum's optical components business. The development puts Lumentum, Marvell and the optical hardware sector in focus, as the deal rationale centers on AI and data center infrastructure.
Oat prices have fallen to a 7-week low of 345.00 USd/Bu, marking their lowest level since September 2026.
Oats have lost 17.63% over the past four weeks, despite remaining up 20.21% over the last 12 months.
Continued downward momentum could pressure oat prices further if the recent weakness persists.
Fortinet Inc. reported third-quarter results, followed by after-hours declines across cybersecurity stocks. The event directly affected Fortinet shares and was cited alongside weakness in Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Okta and Rubrik. No specific share-price changes, earnings figures, guidance or trading-volume data were provided.
The criminal fraud trial of Canadian crypto figure Aiden Pleterski is heading to jury deliberations, bringing a high-profile case involving alleged digital-asset fraud closer to a verdict.
Prosecutors allege Pleterski defrauded social media followers of about $30 million in 2021 and 2022, and a conviction could carry up to 14 years in prison.
The outcome could intensify scrutiny of crypto-related fraud and reinforce concerns about investor protection across the digital-asset industry.
Gold held near flat after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%-4.00%, while analysts warned that bullion could face further downside pressure in the near term.
Sucden Financial sees gold testing support near $3,900/oz ahead of the Fed's December meeting, as elevated Treasury yields and a stronger dollar weigh on precious metals.
Gold could face additional losses before stabilizing, although Sucden expects a recovery toward $4,200-$4,300/oz by mid-January 2027.
U.S. hard red winter wheat farmer sales stalled as K.C. wheat futures fell to their lowest level in nearly four months, leaving cash markets quiet despite unchanged basis bids across the southern Plains. December K.C. wheat futures settled down 7.5 cents at $6.43 per bushel after touching $6.3725, while prospects for increased Russian grain exports pressured U.S. and European wheat futures. Wheat prices could face further downside pressure if expectations for higher Russian exports persist, potentially prolonging weak farmer selling activity.