1,943 public, source-attributed analyses archived for November 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.
Marvell’s proposed $115 billion acquisition of Lumentum would combine chips and optical technology aimed at AI interconnects. Lumentum reported first-quarter revenue up 136% year over year, secured $5 billion in order commitments, and issued second-quarter guidance described as well above expectations.
AI financing remains a parallel market focus. Oracle fell more than 3% in U.S. premarket trading while seeking to raise $10 billion through U.S. dollar bonds and planning a $10 billion common-stock issuance. Alphabet also entered the European debt market following a sharp share-price decline, while Anthropic is targeting $3.5 billion in fundraising tied to a U.S. IPO and the Japanese market.
Elsewhere, the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.3%, the Shanghai Composite rose 1.08%, and the Hang Seng Index gained 0.42%.
Oracle shares fell more than 3% in U.S. premarket after the company announced plans for a $10 billion common-stock offering. The shares to be issued have a par value of $0.01.
The planned equity raise adds funding capacity but introduces potential dilution risk for existing shareholders. The stated market focus is whether the offering reflects balance-sheet discipline or increased capital expenditure ambitions tied to AI infrastructure needs.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned users on November 2 that scammers are targeting victims of the exchange's record-breaking $6.3 billion hack with fraudulent recovery and account verification offers. Binance has allocated $6.34 billion in company funds to cover user losses, while exchange outflows reached approximately $3.64 billion and Bitcoin recovered above $78,000 after hitting a six-week low near $76,000. Continued phishing attempts and lingering withdrawal concerns could prolong uncertainty around Binance and pressure broader crypto market sentiment.
Binance has deployed roughly half of its SAFU Bitcoin reserves to help cover losses from Thursday’s $6.3 billion hack, reducing the fund’s disclosed BTC holdings from approximately 15,000 to 7,500 BTC. The exchange has replenished about 95% of affected assets and released cryptographic proof showing customer balances in 10 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH and USDT, were backed at least 1:1. The reduced emergency reserve and ongoing recovery could weigh on confidence in Binance’s security and liquidity resilience, although the reserve verification may help restore user trust.
Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) announced executive leadership changes as part of its ongoing operational transformation. Axel Meier was named interim Chief Executive Officer, and Ricardo Roizen was named interim Chief Financial Officer. The company described the transition as an operational catalyst; no share-price, trading-volume, financial-performance, or timing details were provided.
Intel shares fell again Monday after weak fourth-quarter guidance, according to the report. The stated catalyst is concern that ongoing weakness in the PC market may indicate a broader slowdown lasting into 2027. Intel stock is the directly affected asset, though the report provides no percentage price change, trading volume, revenue figure, or guidance number.
Orange juice futures plunged to their lowest level since early 2022, falling 3.32% to $132.35 as weakening consumer demand continues to pressure the market.
Despite Rabobank forecasting a 13% decline in global production to approximately 1.16 million tonnes in 2026/27, demand is also expected to fall as high retail prices deter consumers.
Continued demand weakness could outweigh tightening supply expectations and keep orange juice futures under pressure.
U.S. stock futures climbed as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and encouraged investors to cautiously return to risk following last week's technology selloff.
Nasdaq futures gained 0.6%, while S&P 500 and Dow futures rose around 0.3%; Brent crude dropped 3.9% to approximately $109 per barrel, and Bitcoin remained flat near $78,200.
Improving diplomatic prospects around Iran could further ease oil prices and support risk appetite, although AI-sector uncertainty and December Fed rate-hike expectations remain potential headwinds.
Gold miners continue realizing prices more than 20% above year-ago levels despite bullion retreating from its first-quarter record of $4,872.90 per ounce.
Third-quarter average gold prices reached $4,262 per ounce, up approximately 23% year over year, while Newmont generated $1.9 billion in free cash flow and Kinross raised its shareholder return commitment to 50% of free cash flow.
Record gold ETF inflows of $31 billion during the third quarter could help support investment demand and cushion further gold price weakness.
Palantir is scheduled to report earnings Monday, with prediction markets focused on whether the company discusses Maven, sovereign AI, Nvidia and remarks from CEO Alex Karp. The event centers on the company’s earnings release and the specific themes traders are tracking ahead of management commentary. No price, volume, flow or earnings figures were provided in the source.
Kraken Prop has expanded its simulated trading service with six commodity markets while cutting non-crypto commissions by 50% on most plans.
The expansion adds gold, silver, WTI oil, Brent oil, copper and natural gas, with commissions falling from four to two basis points per side; crypto fees remain unchanged.
The lower trading costs could attract more commodity-focused participants, although simulated exposure does not provide ownership of the underlying assets or guarantee payouts.
The FATF is launching a targeted review of jurisdictions with significant crypto activity to identify gaps in anti-money laundering oversight and enforcement.
The review will focus on jurisdictions with materially important virtual asset service provider activity, with initial findings due in June 2027 and further results in October 2027; a prior report found 55 of 91 jurisdictions with Travel Rule laws had taken no supervisory or enforcement action.
The review and faster monitoring could intensify regulatory pressure on crypto hubs and service providers to strengthen compliance.
U.S. stock futures climbed as falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields encouraged investors to cautiously return to risk following last week's technology selloff.
Nasdaq futures gained 0.6%, while S&P 500 and Dow futures rose around 0.3%; Brent crude dropped 3.9% to approximately $109 per barrel, and Bitcoin remained flat at $78,200.
Improving geopolitical sentiment could support equities and risk assets, but renewed doubts about AI valuations and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. midterm elections may limit the recovery.
Asia's crude oil imports recovered to near pre-war levels in October, but refined fuel supplies remain significantly constrained, highlighting persistent stress in energy markets.
Crude arrivals climbed to 26.39 million barrels per day, while light and middle distillate imports remained 10% below pre-conflict averages; Singapore gasoil prices were still 84% above pre-war levels.
Continued shortages of diesel and refined fuels could sustain elevated energy prices and intensify inflationary pressures across Asia.
Chicago wheat futures rose as continued Russia-Ukraine attacks weakened expectations of a deal to restore Russian Black Sea grain exports.
Chicago wheat gained 0.4% to $6.06-1/4 per bushel, while corn advanced 0.8% and soybeans slipped 0.2% amid ample US supplies and harvest progress.
Continued shipping disruptions could support wheat prices, while improving export flows or abundant alternative supplies may limit further gains.
Binance is working to restore withdrawals for additional networks and assets, with the next phase of its recovery process planned for Tuesday.
The exchange has indicated that more withdrawal services are being targeted for resumption, but the announcement does not confirm that the additional networks are already operational.
The planned expansion could improve user access to funds and ease concerns about withdrawal disruptions if Binance successfully resumes the affected services.
Gold rebounded 0.7% to $3,902.03 per ounce on Monday after hitting a one-year low, as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and improved sentiment toward bullion.
Oil dropped more than 4% amid hopes of a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough, while investors turned their attention to the November 3 US midterm elections and their potential fiscal policy implications.
Gold's recovery could face renewed pressure if technology-driven liquidations continue, although lower oil prices and easing inflation expectations may support further gains.
XPeng reported record October deliveries of 50,237 EVs, up 20% year over year. Overseas sales rose 166%, according to the report. XPeng shares gained in premarket trading after the delivery update.
Hackers behind Binance’s $6.3 billion theft have begun swapping stolen Solana tokens for Bitcoin, expanding their laundering activity after largely emptying temporary holding wallets on Tron.
Lookonchain reported that 486,970 SOL worth about $46.4 million was moved for conversion through Relay, while investigators estimate attackers still control roughly $3.5 billion in stolen assets.
The continued movement of stolen funds could intensify selling pressure on affected tokens and raise security concerns across crypto markets.
On-chain investigator ZachXBT reported on November 2 that an EU-based entity is suspected of losing more than $106 million from multiple centralized exchange accounts on November 1.
The suspected attacker reportedly withdrew funds in USDC and USDT, then began swapping USDC for ETH. Assets were also moved through instant exchange services including WellWallet and Kyrrex, converted into privacy-focused XMR via Wagyu, and bridged across multiple blockchains.
The identity of the affected entity, the attack method, and the reported losses have not been independently confirmed. The use of ETH, XMR, instant exchange services, and cross-chain transfers may complicate tracing and recovery efforts.
On November 2, on-chain investigator ZachXBT issued a community alert stating that an EU entity may have lost more than $106 million from multiple centralized exchange accounts on November 1.
The reportedly stolen funds were withdrawn as USDC and USDT. Over the past 24 hours, the suspected actor has been heavily swapping USDC for ETH, sending funds through instant-conversion platforms including WellWallet and Kyrrex, converting assets into XMR through Wagyu, and bridging funds across multiple chains.
ZachXBT disclosed 11 addresses linked to the activity. The reported routing path may complicate tracing and recovery, drawing attention to exchange-account security, suspicious-wallet screening, and whether the disclosed addresses lead to freezes or further attribution.
Margex has launched a $1.3 million SPCX token airdrop campaign rewarding eligible derivatives traders through November 20, 2026.
Qualified participants can receive up to $2,000 in SPCX rewards based on trading volume, with distributions capped at $1.3 million and allocated first-come, first-served.
The campaign could encourage increased trading activity on Margex and boost SPCX demand, although rewards depend on eligibility and available allocations.
European stocks edged lower as investors weighed US midterm election uncertainty, central-bank decisions and lingering concerns after last week's technology selloff.
The STOXX 600 slipped 0.10%, while Brent crude fell 4.5% to around $108 on hopes for progress toward ending the Iran war; Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures rose 0.73% and 0.42%, respectively.
Election uncertainty, fragile European sentiment and doubts about the returns on AI investment could keep equity markets volatile despite relief from lower oil prices.
S&P/TSX futures edged 0.2% higher as a roughly 4% drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns ahead of the trading week.
The gains followed Canada's benchmark index suffering its sharpest single-day decline in nearly six months, while US-Canada trade discussions were described as constructive.
Lower oil prices could support Canadian equities by easing inflation pressures, although uncertainty over fiscal policy and potential further Fed rate hikes may limit gains.
Bitcoin hovered near $78,000 after a $6.3 billion Binance security breach triggered a sharp crypto selloff last week and kept investor sentiment subdued.
BTC edged up 0.2% to $77,982 after touching $76,377 on Friday, while Binance said it had replaced roughly 95% of the stolen assets and reopened customer withdrawals.
Lingering concerns about centralized exchange security and counterparty exposure could continue to pressure crypto investor confidence.
Bitcoin and Ether stabilized after last week's $6.3 billion Binance security breach, with BTC gaining 0.2% to $77,976.98 and ETH rising 1.3% to $2,291.57.
Binance customers withdrew $3.64 billion after services resumed, but the exchange said withdrawals were stabilizing and deposit volumes remained substantial.
The absence of widespread withdrawal panic could help contain broader crypto market pressure, although lingering security concerns may weigh on investor confidence.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell more than 4% on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts eased fears of Middle East supply disruptions.
Brent dropped 4.2% to $108.68 a barrel and WTI fell 4.3% to $99.61, although no agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been reached and the risk of renewed military action remains.
Persistent regional supply constraints and the uncertain outcome of negotiations could keep oil prices highly volatile despite the latest pullback.
The XRP Ledger is preparing to activate a fix for a token-permission flaw that could allow accounts authorized only to destroy tokens to create new ones, including issuer-issued stablecoins.
The fix has support from 33 of 35 tracked trusted validators, exceeding the 29-vote threshold, with the earliest activation window around 14:46 UTC on November 4 if support holds.
The correction could strengthen confidence in XRPL-issued tokens and stablecoin infrastructure, while XRP's own supply remains unaffected by the flaw.
An EU-based entity is suspected of losing more than $106 million in a crypto theft involving multiple centralized exchange accounts, according to on-chain investigator ZachXBT.
The suspected attacker reportedly withdrew funds in USDC and USDT, swapped USDC for ETH, and moved assets through instant exchange services, privacy coin XMR, and cross-chain bridges; the losses remain unconfirmed.
The scale of the suspected theft and movement of funds could intensify concerns about centralized exchange security and increase scrutiny of crypto transaction flows.
Rubber futures fell to their lowest level in more than a month, trading around 249 US cents per kilogram as lower oil prices made synthetic rubber more competitive.
Heavy rainfall in Thailand threatens tapping activity and short-term supply, while El Niño-related conditions and raw-material shortages in Indonesia are adding to production constraints.
The combination of weaker demand competitiveness and weather-related supply risks could keep rubber prices volatile, with supply disruptions potentially limiting further downside.
Bitcoin faces renewed investor confidence concerns after the Binance exchange suffered a record $6.3 billion security breach, raising questions about centralized exchange security and institutional counterparty risk.
Binance users withdrew $4.9 billion after withdrawals resumed, while BTC traded around $77,807 following a six-week low of $76,197 on Friday.
Continued exchange outflows and security concerns could pressure Bitcoin sentiment and increase downside volatility if investor confidence deteriorates further.
Bitcoin options traders are pricing a temporary volatility spike around the November 4 U.S. midterm elections, with implied volatility reaching approximately 43.5% compared with roughly 36% for later expiries.
The volatility premium is concentrated in short-dated options, while futures open interest remains largely steady and Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $643 million on Friday, the largest since June.
Bitcoin's resilience following the Binance hack and historically bullish November seasonality could support prices, but election-related hedging and institutional outflows may intensify short-term volatility.
US equity futures climbed on Monday as Brent crude fell more than 4%, with easing US-Iran tensions boosting optimism ahead of Wall Street's new trading month.
Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.75%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.43%, and Dow Jones futures advanced 0.47%, while AI stocks edged higher in pre-market trading.
Further diplomatic progress with Iran and continued oil price declines could support broader equity markets and strengthen risk appetite, although upcoming corporate earnings may drive volatility.
Bitcoin hovered around $78,000 after a massive Binance security breach involving approximately $6.3 billion in stolen assets triggered a sharp crypto market selloff last week.
BTC recovered 0.2% to $77,982, while Binance reopened customer withdrawals and reported replacing roughly 95% of the stolen assets, with the remaining 5% still outstanding.
Renewed concerns about centralized exchange security, liquidity management and institutional counterparty exposure could continue weighing on crypto investor sentiment and limit Bitcoin's recovery above $80,000.
The FTSE 100 edged down 0.06% as falling crude oil prices pressured energy stocks, offsetting gains across mining and other sectors.
Brent crude dropped 4.35% to $108.50 a barrel amid hopes of diplomatic progress between Iran and the U.S., while UK manufacturing PMI reached a five-month high of 52.8 in October.
Further oil price weakness could continue pressuring energy shares, while improving manufacturing activity and easing supply concerns may support broader market sentiment.
China has made stock buyback and stake-increase relending a long-term policy tool and cut the rate to 1%, lowering financing costs for listed companies pursuing repurchases or shareholder stake increases.
On November 2, 2026, the People's Bank of China, the financial regulator and the securities regulator held meetings on swap facilities for securities, fund and insurance companies and on stock buyback and stake-increase relending. Officials heard updates and suggestions from financial institutions and discussed deployment of the policy tools.
The stated aim is to support the healthy and stable development of capital markets. The next measurable factor is loan uptake by listed companies and whether cheaper financing translates into buyback activity.
Marvell and Lumentum have signed a definitive agreement under which Marvell will acquire Lumentum in an all-stock transaction.
Under the agreement, Lumentum shareholders will receive 4.500 shares of Marvell common stock for each Lumentum common share held. The combined company’s total addressable market is expected to expand to $550 billion upon completion.
The transaction centers on expanding Marvell’s product footprint and addressable market. Key factors identified for the deal include closing terms, integration progress, and whether the broader portfolio translates into durable revenue growth.
Silver plunged 5.79% in a single day to around $49.15, extending its October decline to 18.70% as persistent inflation and Federal Reserve rate uncertainty weighed on the precious metal.
The RSI fell to 23.70, signaling oversold conditions, while silver traded below declining 20-day moving averages; the next major downside reference is $48.86.
Further expectations of Fed rate hikes could intensify selling pressure, while slowing inflation and a more dovish December outlook could support a recovery toward $55-$60.
Circle has begun winding down legacy USDC cross-chain infrastructure, with CCTP V1 burn-limit reductions scheduled to start October 31, marking a new migration phase for Noble holders.
Circle's general legacy-contract pause is scheduled for December 1, while Noble's USDC contract and remaining CCTP routes face a separate pause on January 12, 2027, with Noble excluded from CCTP V2 support.
The transition could disrupt transfers through unsupported routes and increase migration pressure on Noble USDC holders and integrators.
Bitcoin has largely shrugged off the $6.3 billion Binance hack, recovering above $78,000 after briefly plunging nearly 7% over the weekend.
The FBI attributed the heist to North Korea's TraderTraitor cybercrime unit, while Binance reported $3.64 billion in initial net outflows after withdrawals resumed and said it covered $6 billion of the losses.
If selling pressure continues to ease, Bitcoin could limit the broader market damage despite lingering concerns over exchange security.
HashKey Group has joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s EnsembleTX initiative as an Industry Pioneer to explore tokenized deposits for financial transactions. Its planned use cases include digital asset settlement, investment product subscriptions and redemptions, cross-border transfers and corporate treasury management. The initiative could help advance institutional adoption of tokenized deposits and blockchain-based financial infrastructure in Hong Kong.
Evernorth disclosed that it may sell XRP to cover business costs and obligations, adding a potential source of selling pressure as Ripple released another 1 billion tokens from escrow.
Evernorth held about 473 million XRP as of October 9 but gave no sale amount or timing; Ripple moved 300 million tokens to its main wallet and relocked 700 million until 2029.
Potential Evernorth sales and continued escrow releases could weigh on XRP sentiment, although the lack of a disclosed sale schedule leaves the near-term supply impact uncertain.
Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure in October as spot ETFs recorded $643.3 million in net outflows on October 30, the month's largest daily withdrawal, while BTC fell to $77,000.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw $234 million in outflows and Fidelity's fund lost $201 million on Friday, as the Fear and Greed Index dropped from 70 to 36; Bitwise nevertheless raised its long-term Bitcoin forecast to $1.6 million by 2036.
Persistent ETF outflows and deteriorating sentiment could keep near-term pressure on BTC, while Bitwise's higher long-term projection highlights continued bullish expectations over the decade ahead.
Crude oil fell 4.5% toward $99 a barrel on Monday, slipping below the $100 threshold as hopes for a U.S.-Iran diplomatic resolution eased concerns about supply disruptions.
President Donald Trump signalled a preference for continued negotiations, while Iranian officials said an agreement remained possible; OPEC+ kept its production targets unchanged through December.
Further diplomatic progress could keep oil prices under pressure, although preparations for possible escalation after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections leave significant upside supply risks.
Brent crude fell 4.5% toward $108 a barrel on Monday as signs of possible U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress eased fears of further supply disruptions.
President Donald Trump indicated a preference for continued negotiations over renewed military action, while Iranian officials said an agreement remained possible; OPEC+ kept production targets unchanged through December.
Further diplomatic progress could keep pressure on oil prices, although preparations for possible escalation after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections leave supply risks elevated.
Bitcoin faces renewed investor confidence concerns after Binance suffered a record $6.3 billion hack, raising questions about centralized exchange security and institutional counterparty exposure.
Binance users withdrew $4.9 billion after services resumed Sunday, while Bitcoin traded near $77,807 after reaching a six-week low of $76,197 on Friday.
Continued withdrawals and concerns about exchange security could intensify selling pressure on Bitcoin and broader crypto markets despite Binance maintaining that customer balances remain protected.
A sharp oil price decline triggered strong demand for Indian government bonds, sending the 10-year bond yield down nearly 10 basis points in its biggest single-day decline since early April.
Brent crude fell nearly 5% to $108 per barrel as U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress raised hopes of easing tensions, while India's Nifty 50 gained 1.7% to 23,440 and the rupee strengthened to 94.90 per dollar.
Sustained weakness in oil prices could further ease India's inflation and monetary tightening pressures, supporting bonds and equities, although renewed geopolitical escalation could reverse the trend.
Zcash (ZEC) climbed above $1,250 as traders position ahead of Network Upgrade 7, scheduled for November 5.
ZEC investment products recorded $17.72 million in weekly inflows, while futures open interest increased to $2.54 billion.
The upcoming upgrade, which will reduce block intervals from 75 to 25 seconds and disable the legacy Sprout pool, could strengthen ZEC momentum while increasing volatility around the event.
Ethereum faces a critical $2,295 downside threshold as a major ETH holder sells 2,000 ETH while a leveraged whale maintains a sizable bullish position.
Patricio Worthalter sold 2,000 ETH for 4.53 million USDC at an average $2,269, while Machi Big Brother held a 5,200 ETH long with 25x leverage and $158,000 in unrealized profits.
A break below $2,295 could expose ETH to support levels between $2,207 and $1,725, while a recovery above $2,400 could signal renewed bullish momentum.
Nigeria's domestic oil refining capacity has surged 13,540% in five years to 682,000 barrels per day, marking a major expansion of its petroleum industry.
Domestic refineries now supply 74% of Nigeria's petrol consumption, up from 44% in September 2025, while petrol imports have fallen 54% to 10.2 million litres per day.
The expansion could reduce Nigeria's dependence on imported petroleum products and strengthen regional refining capacity, although storage shortages and reliance on one major refinery remain significant risks.
Oil prices plunged more than 4% as progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions raised hopes of a potential easing in regional tensions and energy supply disruptions.
Brent crude fell 4.4% to $108.46 per barrel, while WTI dropped 4.5% to $99.40, amid renewed negotiations involving Iranian officials and Qatari mediators.
Further diplomatic progress could put additional downward pressure on crude prices, although the risk of renewed U.S. military strikes against Iran remains a significant upside risk.
Elliptic found no evidence that AI agents autonomously directed the laundering of funds stolen in the $6.4 billion Binance hack, with activity instead appearing consistent with automated scripts controlled by humans.
The North Korean hackers used roughly 20 software services across decentralized exchanges, lending protocols and cross-chain bridges, while approximately $3.28 billion remains under their control across more than 950 wallets.
The findings could ease concerns about AI-driven cybercrime capabilities, but the scale of the remaining stolen funds continues to pose significant risks to crypto markets and infrastructure.
Jim Cramer said a potential SpaceX and Boost Mobile deal would give Starlink the “reach to compete” with major US telecom companies, including AT&T and Verizon. The event centers on Starlink’s possible expansion through Boost Mobile, creating a new competitive consideration for the US telecom sector. No transaction terms, timing, price action, or trading data were provided.
French stocks edged higher despite Fitch downgrading the country's credit outlook, supported by a sharp decline in oil prices and improving hopes for diplomatic progress involving Iran.
The CAC 40 gained 0.36% to 7,997.85, while Brent crude fell 4.13% to $108.75 per barrel; Alstom plunged 31% after cutting its profit, cash flow and sales forecasts.
Lower oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions could continue supporting European equities, although France's worsening debt outlook and manufacturing contraction may limit market gains.
Kazakhstan's oil and gas condensate production surged 8% in October to 2.08 million barrels per day as scheduled maintenance ended.
Output at the Karachaganak field increased fivefold month-on-month to approximately 205,500 barrels per day, while crude oil production excluding condensate remained little changed at 1.88 million bpd, above the OPEC+ quota of 1.628 million bpd.
The production recovery could increase global oil supply pressure, although export restrictions and Kazakhstan's reduced 2026 production forecast may limit further growth.
Gold rebounded 0.6% to $3,899.29 per ounce on Monday after hitting a one-year low, as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns ahead of the US midterm elections.
Oil dropped more than 4% amid hopes of a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough, while silver climbed 2.3% to $50.24 after its recent selloff.
Lower energy prices could support further gold recovery by reducing inflation and interest-rate pressures, although continued technology stock liquidations may weigh on bullion.
India's coal imports fell 5.83% year over year to 104.57 million tonnes in August 2026, reflecting improved domestic coal availability and reduced import requirements for blending.
Imports for blending at domestic coal-based power plants dropped 35.23% to 3 MT, while coking coal imports declined 4.18% to 27.30 MT.
Continued growth in domestic coal production and transportation infrastructure could further reduce India's reliance on imported thermal coal, although steelmaking demand may sustain coking coal imports.
The Binance hacker has redistributed 233.46 million stolen XRP, worth approximately $291 million, across six newly created wallets, raising the risk of potential selling pressure.
None of the six wallets has sent the funds to an exchange, while US spot XRP ETFs recorded $4.33 million in weekly net inflows despite broader crypto ETF outflows.
A transfer of the stolen XRP to exchanges could intensify selling pressure and put XRP's $1.20 support level at risk.
Bitcoin has recorded back-to-back October losses, challenging its long-standing Uptober reputation as institutional flows and macroeconomic conditions increasingly influence its price.
BTC fell 7.3% in October 2026 after declining roughly 4% in October 2025, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $515 million in monthly net outflows.
Declining monthly volatility and shifting institutional demand could make traditional seasonal trading patterns less reliable for Bitcoin.
U.S. Treasury and European government bond yields declined as Brent crude prices plunged 4.5% on renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts, easing inflation concerns and reducing expectations for further interest-rate hikes.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield slipped to 4.918%, while the U.K. 10-year gilt yield reached a nearly six-week low of 5.219% and German and French yields also declined.
Further progress toward ending the Iran conflict and sustained weakness in oil prices could ease inflation pressures, support government bonds and increase expectations of a less aggressive central-bank tightening path.