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Two tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Houthi strikes escalate
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East supply-risk developments lifting crude, with gold and the rupee also in focus.
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OpenAI seeks $30B funding round at $1.4 trillion valuation; IPO delayed to 2027
OpenAI is in discussions to raise $30 billion from investors in a new funding round that would value the company at $1.4 trillion, according to Bloomberg Markets and Finnhub. The round represents a substantial increase from previous fundrai…
Alaska Airlines reveals premium cabin overhaul across Alaska and Hawaiian brands
Alaska Airlines announced a comprehensive cabin renovation across its Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines brands on 29 September 2026, introducing new top-tier suites, a premium economy class, and additional amenities aimed at competing in the hig…
US Q2 GDP revised up to 2.2%; core PCE inflation undershot consensus at 3.0%
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis released a second revision to Q2 2026 real GDP on 30 September 2026, raising the annualized growth rate to 2.2% from the prior estimate of 1.5%, substantially exceeding consensus expectations. Consumer spe…
Core PCE decelerates sharply to 3.0%, below 3.3% consensus forecast
A data-heavy session dominated by a softer US PCE print colliding with broad eurozone inflation acceleration and elevated oil prices above $100
Brent steadies near $103 as Hormuz exports recover and Trump holds Iran sanctions
A busy overnight session dominated by Hormuz supply dynamics, dollar strength, and China's return to manufacturing expansion, with elevated Treasury yields persisting.
Oura Inc. postpones planned Nasdaq IPO; no revised timeline disclosed
Oura Inc., the smart ring manufacturer, postponed its planned initial public offering on 29 September 2026, with the company citing broader uncertainty in the market for first-time public offerings. Bloomberg Markets reported that some appr…
RBA raises cash rate 25bp to 4.6%; Australian dollar falls to 0.6999
The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6% on 29 September 2026, the highest level since 2011 and the fourth increase of the year. Governor Michele Bullock cited the global AI boom as a driver …
South West Water fined £7.8m for illegal sewage discharges
South West Water has been fined almost £8m at Plymouth Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to 18 criminal charges relating to hundreds of illegal sewage discharges across Cornwall and Devon. The offences spanned January 2015 to July 20…
Trump rejects Iran Hormuz proposal as US-Canada trade war escalates
A busy European session shaped by escalating US-Canada trade restrictions, ongoing Strait of Hormuz uncertainty, and a hawkish RBA rate decision, with US equity futures lacking clear direction ahead of the cash open.
Anthropic IPO prospectus discloses existential AI risk; valuation up to $2 trillion
Anthropic disclosed in its IPO prospectus that advanced AI systems pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity, including the potential for self-preserving behaviours in AI models. The filing was reported on 29 September 2026 and rep…
US imposes tariffs and import bans on Canadian goods; CAD affected
The United States implemented tariffs and import restrictions on a range of Canadian products on 29 September 2026, escalating a bilateral trade dispute between the two nations. Trump administration officials stated they expect Canada to ca…
RBA raises cash rate to highest since 2011 as oil holds above $106
A moderately active overnight session dominated by the RBA rate decision, sustained crude oil strength, and new Chinese pro-growth policy signals.