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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 5.03% at 3,793.93 points on October 22, while the Hang Seng Index closed down 3.03% at 22,934.68 points.
Optical communications stocks led the decline: Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable fell nearly 12%, Cambridge Technology dropped more than 11%, and Zhongji Innolight lost more than 7%.
Large internet stocks also declined, with Alibaba down more than 6%, Xiaomi Group down more than 3%, and Tencent Holdings down nearly 3%. Lithium-battery names remained weaker, as CATL fell more than 7% and CALB Group dropped more than 4%.
Gold futures fell 1.1% to $4,103.20 per troy ounce as rising energy prices heightened inflation concerns and pressured bullion.
Technical support sits near $4,073, while resistance is at $4,135, with investors awaiting next week's Federal Reserve meeting for monetary policy signals.
Gold could face further downside if prices decisively break support, while a sustained move above resistance may reopen the path toward $4,150-$4,169.
Premarket attention is on earnings updates from Tesla, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, Meta and American Airlines. Tesla beat estimates, while Meta exceeded expectations and announced a stock split. Lockheed Martin and P&G are due to report earnings, and American Airlines expects a loss. These developments put METASTOCK, LMTSTOCK, AALSTOCK and PGSTOCK in focus ahead of Thursday.
Crude oil climbed to near $100 a barrel, reaching a five-week high as escalating Middle East tensions and renewed US strikes against Iran fueled supply concerns.
Reports of potential US-Israeli military operations after next month's midterm elections and attacks on Saudi facilities heightened regional risks, while refined oil product shipments remained constrained.
Further escalation could push crude prices higher, although recovering exports through the Strait of Hormuz may help limit supply pressures.
Grvt has completed its first GRVT token buyback, burning 1.1 million tokens and permanently removing nearly 1% of circulating supply ahead of its planned Grvt 2.0 launch.
The issuer intends to conduct additional discretionary monthly buybacks, while upcoming milestones include Grvt Earn targeting yields of up to 11% and Stable Funding Perps planned for November.
The supply reduction and expanding product lineup could support GRVT demand, although future buybacks are not guaranteed and advertised yields are not assured.
Brent crude jumped 3.3% to $112.41 a barrel after a deadly attack hit Saudi Arabia, intensifying geopolitical risk concerns around a major oil-producing region.
WTI rose 2.9% to $99.95 a barrel, while the US ordered nonemergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid increased Houthi attacks.
Although oil production and exports have not been materially affected, continued threats to production and Aramco facilities could sustain a significant geopolitical risk premium in crude prices.
WTI crude oil climbed 2.8% to $99.85 a barrel, marking a strong upward move in US oil prices.
The headline provides no further details on the drivers behind the rally or whether other energy markets followed the move.
If upward momentum continues, elevated crude prices could increase fuel-cost pressures and support further gains in oil prices.
Brent crude climbed 3.1% to $112.18 a barrel, signaling a sharp upward move in international oil prices.
The headline provides no additional details on the factors behind the increase or broader market reactions.
If the rally persists, elevated crude prices could intensify fuel-cost pressures and weigh on oil-importing economies.
Middle East crude exports have recovered to more than 90% of pre-conflict levels, signaling improved oil supply availability despite continued attacks in the Gulf of Oman.
Jefferies reports physical crude premiums fell 65% week-on-week to $9 per barrel, but freight rates remain eight times pre-conflict levels, while LNG prices reached $29 per million British thermal units.
Persistent shipping disruptions, elevated refining margins and rising gas prices could keep global energy costs high despite recovering crude supplies.
Gold fell more than 1% as rising oil prices intensified inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that interest rates could remain higher for longer, reducing the appeal of non-yielding bullion.
Spot gold dropped 1.1% to $4,095.75 per ounce after hitting its lowest level since October 7, while markets priced in an 87% chance of a Federal Reserve rate increase in December.
Further oil gains and persistent inflation could pressure gold toward the October 14 low of $4,073, although upcoming US PCE inflation data may reshape rate expectations.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $528 million in net inflows on Wednesday, pushing their three-session total above $1 billion and signaling renewed institutional demand for Bitcoin.
The funds collected $1.08 billion over three sessions, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $235 million and Fidelity's FBTC with $213 million, while Bitcoin briefly reached $84,777 before retreating.
Sustained ETF inflows could support further Bitcoin upside, although the recent reversal from two weeks of withdrawals and Bitcoin's pullback highlight the risk of renewed selling pressure.
Copper prices fell as rising London Metal Exchange warehouse inventories eased supply concerns, with benchmark three-month copper dropping 1.14% to $14,192 per metric ton.
LME copper stocks increased for three consecutive days, including 13,525 tons of deliveries on Wednesday, while record regional premiums highlight persistent supply tightness outside the US.
Further inventory growth and weakness in technology stocks could pressure copper prices, although regional shortages and demand expectations tied to AI infrastructure may limit declines.
European natural gas prices remain near €90/MWh as escalating Middle East tensions and attacks on vessels fuel concerns over energy supply disruptions.
Dutch TTF front-month gas rose €1.50 to €88.91/MWh, while Norwegian gas exports fell 24 million cubic meters per day to 302 million, adding to supply concerns.
Continued geopolitical escalation and supply constraints could keep European gas prices elevated, although stronger German wind generation and rising LNG send-out may limit further gains.
New York December coffee futures could retest resistance at $3.1945 per pound as technical signals point to a persistent uptrend.
The contract broke above $3.1655 after three previous failed attempts, with a sustained breakout potentially opening a path toward $3.2180–$3.2415.
A decisive move above $3.1945 could extend gains, while a break below $3.1475 may expose coffee prices to further downside toward $3.0915–$3.1185.
India's Sensex fell 0.5% and the Nifty 50 dropped 0.54%, extending losses to a third straight session as surging crude prices and global equity weakness pressured investor sentiment.
Brent crude climbed to $110.60 per barrel, while traders watched Sensex support at 73,200–73,500 and resistance at 74,300–74,500 amid a cautious derivatives setup.
A break below 73,200 could intensify selling, while a sustained move above 74,500 may improve the prospects of a recovery.
Meta reported a $64.6 billion third-quarter beat, and META stock jumped in after-hours trading. Mark Zuckerberg said the company plans to build superintelligence through scaling, adding that larger AI models are already in training. The comments place Meta’s AI model expansion at the center of its stated strategy following the quarterly result.
European stocks fell sharply on Thursday as disappointing earnings from Barclays and Hermès combined with rising oil prices to weaken investor sentiment, sending the STOXX 600 down 0.84% to 639.05 points. Barclays dropped 2.5% after third-quarter pretax profit missed estimates, while Hermès slid 6.7% on weaker-than-expected revenue; oil prices climbed more than 2% amid concerns over supply disruptions following Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. The STOXX 600 could face further pressure if elevated energy costs and disappointing corporate earnings continue to weigh on European markets.
Bitcoin reversed its rally toward $85,000, falling 2.2% to $82,799 as renewed concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom weakened broader risk appetite. BTC briefly reached $84,835 before dropping around $2,000 in just over six hours, while Nasdaq futures pointed 1.5% lower and weak spot trading volumes heightened volatility risks. Bitcoin could face further downside pressure if $82,500 support breaks, although J.P. Morgan estimated $23 million in inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products on Tuesday.
US soybean futures slipped toward an eight-week low as harvest pressure and expectations for bumper crops outweighed renewed Chinese demand, while wheat gained on concerns over Black Sea trade disruptions. CBOT soybeans fell 0.12% to $12.43-3/4 per bushel, while wheat rose 0.24% to $6.29-3/4 and corn advanced 0.43% to $4.65-1/4. Soybeans could remain under pressure from abundant harvest supplies, while escalating Black Sea risks may support wheat prices despite ample global stocks.
Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday as stronger oil prices and weaker-than-expected production in major Southeast Asian growing regions supported prices. Osaka Exchange rubber futures for March delivery gained 0.71% to 452 yen per kg, while Shanghai January rubber futures fell 0.53% to 19,530 yuan per ton, reflecting mixed market signals.
The U.K. is moving to preserve underused underwater gas pipelines linking its energy grid to continental Europe, aiming to retain emergency gas import capacity amid growing energy security concerns.
Regulator Ofgem plans to let National Gas recover maintenance costs, with consumers expected to pay an additional £1.19 annually for five years, subject to consultation.
Maintaining import flexibility could strengthen U.K. gas supply resilience during future disruptions, while ongoing geopolitical tensions may keep energy security and gas availability in focus.
Bitcoin fell 2.6% to $82,442 as U.S. stock futures weakened amid rising oil prices and renewed concerns about AI investments.
Oil climbed following escalating Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories, while Tesla shares declined after it cut its 2026 capital expenditure target.
Bitcoin's downside could remain under pressure if risk aversion deepens, although declines in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields may help limit further losses.
Iron ore futures fell after China's state iron ore buyer, CMRG, reached a verbal supply agreement with Rio Tinto, while steel mill margins remained weak.
China's January Dalian iron ore contract dropped 1.62% to 669 yuan per metric ton, while Singapore's benchmark contract fell 1.3% to $89.85 as analysts cited ample supply and elevated port inventories.
Persistent oversupply concerns and weak steelmaking profitability could continue to pressure iron ore and related steelmaking commodities, while unresolved supply talks may add uncertainty for miners such as Fortescue.
Critical PHP2Shell vulnerabilities could expose crypto exchanges, wallet providers, and DeFi platforms to unauthenticated server attacks, prompting urgent security warnings from the FBI, NSA, and CISA.
The flaws carry critical CVSS v4.0 scores of 9.2, and PHP fixes were released on October 21, 2026, while no specific exchange breach has been established by the reported vulnerabilities.
The threat could increase scrutiny of crypto platform security, but investors have no article-supported reason to assume Bitcoin, Ethereum, or all exchange accounts are automatically compromised.
Bitcoin reversed its rally toward $85,000, falling 2.2% to $82,799 as renewed AI trade concerns weighed on risk appetite.
BTC reached $84,835 in the previous session before retreating roughly $2,000 in just over six hours, while Nasdaq futures dropped 1.5% and weak spot volumes left the market vulnerable to sudden swings.
Bitcoin holding above the $82,500 support level could help stabilize prices, but continued weakness in technology stocks may intensify downside pressure.
Monero (XMR) broke above $650, according to market data cited by Jinse Finance. XMR was quoted at $647.03, while its 24-hour gain reached 11.9%.
The report characterized market volatility as elevated. The $650 level is the key breakout threshold identified in the source, while the quoted price of $647.03 places XMR below that level at the time of reporting.
Bybit's Dubai entity has secured a VASP license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, authorizing spot crypto trading under the reported license scope. Bybit Fintech FZE received the approval on October 22, following in-principle approval in 2024, joining licensed exchanges including Binance, OKX, Gate and Backpack. The regulatory milestone could strengthen Bybit's position in Dubai and support its regional spot trading expansion, though the article provides no details on resulting trading volumes or user growth.
Copper futures have dropped to a five-week low near $6.40 per pound as an AI stock selloff weakens sentiment toward the metal. Prices also face pressure from speculation that the US may abandon proposed refined copper import tariffs, despite tightening global supplies and ongoing mining labor risks. Copper could remain under pressure if AI-related market weakness and tariff uncertainty persist, although supply disruptions may limit further downside.
BIT Asset Management has received FINMA approval for BBIT, Switzerland’s first spot Bitcoin ETF and currently Europe’s only fund of its kind. The fund invests directly in Bitcoin, is open to Swiss retail investors, and is expected to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange in November. The launch could broaden regulated Bitcoin access and support institutional and retail adoption, though actual demand will depend on investor uptake after listing.
BIT Asset Management AG has secured FINMA approval for BBIT, a Swiss spot Bitcoin ETF that would expand regulated access to Bitcoin in Europe. The fund is described as Switzerland’s first and Europe’s only spot Bitcoin ETF, with trading expected to begin on SIX Swiss Exchange in November. The launch could support Bitcoin adoption, while its market impact may depend on initial assets under management, trading volume, and future distribution expansion.
European markets are poised to open lower as surging energy prices and Tesla's post-earnings selloff weigh on an already fragile market despite several strong corporate results.
SAP raised its 2026 revenue outlook to the upper end of its range after quarterly revenue topped €10 billion, while Barclays reported a 12% profit increase and announced a $670 million share buyback.
Elevated energy costs and continued weakness in technology shares could prolong pressure on European equities despite pockets of corporate earnings strength.
Oil prices surged as escalating Middle East tensions raised the risk of further supply disruptions, while Asian stocks tumbled amid geopolitical uncertainty and renewed scrutiny of AI spending.
WTI crude rose 1.9% to $98.96 a barrel and Brent climbed 2.1% to $111.12, while South Korea's Kospi fell 4% and Nasdaq futures dropped 1.6%.
Further escalation could push oil toward or above key price thresholds, intensify inflation concerns, and prolong pressure on equities and other risk-sensitive assets.
Oil prices climbed as escalating Middle East tensions threatened energy supplies, with WTI crude rising 1.9% to $98.96 a barrel and Brent jumping 2.1% to $111.12.
U.S. military strike options against Iran are reportedly being prepared, while Asian stocks tumbled and U.S. crude inventories fell by 3.1 million barrels.
Further escalation could push oil prices higher and intensify inflation pressures, potentially weighing on equities and increasing market volatility.
Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate more than 61,800 BTC tied to an alleged $5.7 billion fraud scheme that defrauded over 102,000 investors.
The Tianjin court has accepted the confiscation request and opened a six-month period for victims and other interested parties to join the case, following a UK ruling that Chinese law should govern victims' claims.
The proceedings could intensify uncertainty over the fate of a massive Bitcoin stash, while any eventual disposition could draw market attention to potential selling pressure.
Polymarket odds of the S&P 500 opening higher fell to 19% as Wall Street faced a technology-sector selloff, Brent crude at $111, and Tesla earnings. These were cited as the key near-term catalysts for the S&P 500's opening direction. No S&P 500 price move, trading volume, or broader market flow data was provided.
Asia's LNG imports are expected to climb to a three-month high in October despite spot prices reaching their highest level in nearly four years, signaling stronger seasonal demand ahead of winter. Kpler estimates Asian arrivals at 23.31 million metric tons, while North Asian spot LNG prices reached $29.30 per mmBtu and Brent crude traded at $110.29 per barrel amid Middle East supply disruptions. A strong El Niño could intensify winter heating demand across North Asia, potentially supporting LNG prices further, while warmer European weather may temper regional consumption.
Malaysian palm oil futures remained nearly flat as conflicting rival oil prices and uncertainty over a potential export tax waiver offset stronger export demand. October 1-20 palm oil exports rose an estimated 58.5% to 78.4% month over month, while the benchmark January contract edged up 0.06% to 4,770 ringgit per metric ton. Palm oil could find support from stronger exports, biodiesel demand and seasonal production declines, though technical correction risks and tax uncertainty may limit near-term gains.
India's Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 opens October 23 with 32,467 registrations and 4,856 buyers from 153 countries, highlighting strong international engagement in the country's rice trade.
The three-day event has 2,038 business-to-business meetings scheduled, with discussions covering export markets, rice prices and the 2027 global supply-demand outlook.
The conference could create new export opportunities for Indian rice producers, although its impact on prices will depend on trade outcomes and the evolving market outlook.
India's Middle Eastern crude imports rebounded to around 2.8 million barrels per day in September, returning to pre-war levels as Gulf shipments recovered and refiners shifted away from Russian oil.
Middle Eastern crude accounted for about 54% of India's oil imports, while Russian shipments fell 14% month-on-month to 1.8 million barrels per day as price discounts narrowed.
Continued recovery in Gulf supplies could support Middle Eastern crude demand while intensifying competition for Russian oil in India's refining market.
Brent crude has climbed to around $110 a barrel despite Middle East oil exports recovering above pre-war levels, signaling persistent fears of renewed supply disruptions.
Middle East exports averaged 17.3 million barrels per day in October, while tanker attacks around the Strait of Hormuz hit a reported record of 12 last week and shipping costs remain exceptionally high.
Renewed conflict could further disrupt crude flows and intensify oil price volatility, keeping upward pressure on Brent despite recovering physical supplies.
CBOT December wheat remains technically bearish after breaking below key support at $6.47-3/4 per bushel, with the next downside target at $6.13-1/4.
Technical analysis identifies $6.22-1/2 as an intermediate support, while immediate resistance stands at $6.31-1/4, with a break above potentially opening a move toward $6.34–$6.36-3/4.
A decisive break below $6.13-1/4 could intensify selling pressure and expose wheat to a further decline toward $5.89-1/2.
Gold fell more than 1% to $4,094.90, slipping below $4,100 as expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike strengthened pressure on non-yielding bullion.
Traders see roughly a 90% probability of a December rate increase, while spot silver dropped 2.6% and gold ETFs attracted $10 billion in September despite bullion's monthly decline.
If oil-driven inflation concerns keep Treasury yields elevated, gold could face further downside toward $4,000, although persistent geopolitical uncertainty may sustain safe-haven demand.
Zcash (ZEC) is approaching $1,300 after a three-day recovery, extending weekly gains to roughly 15% as ETF inflows rebound and futures exposure expands.
Grayscale's Zcash-focused ETF recorded $15.18 million in net inflows Wednesday, while futures open interest climbed to $2.89 billion, its highest level since September 29.
Sustained ETF demand and support above key moving averages could extend the rally, but elevated derivatives exposure may amplify volatility if momentum reverses.
AI could trigger a wave of crypto meme games, with development costs falling to around $1,000 and creation times shrinking to just days, according to Illuvium co-founder Kieran Warwick.
Warwick predicts up to 100,000 games could launch within a year, but industry leaders warn that weak demand, limited liquidity and short-lived projects could leave speculators holding losses.
The trend could revive interest in crypto gaming, but a flood of disposable games may intensify speculative volatility and pressure gaming-token valuations.
Gold fell 1.3% to $4,085.29 per ounce as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for higher interest rates over a longer period.
December US gold futures dropped 1.2% to $4,100.90, while traders priced in a 91% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December, with upcoming PCE inflation data in focus.
Continued oil strength and persistent rate pressures could weigh further on gold, with the $4,073 level emerging as a key downside target.
CBOT December corn could rebound toward $4.73 per bushel after stabilizing near a key support zone at $4.55–$4.57-1/4.
A bullish hammer pattern suggests a potential reversal, with an intermediate target zone of $4.66-3/4 to $4.70-3/4 and immediate support at $4.64.
A sustained rebound could lift corn toward $4.73, while a break below $4.64 could expose support near $4.59-1/2 to $4.61-1/4.