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Prediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.

The Dow Jones index is up 3 per cent, and oil prices have fallen 8 per cent after the Democrats' big win in the US elections. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

“Guess my election-interfering space lasers didn’t work this time,” Elon Musk joked ruefully on X overnight after pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into backing conservative candidates only to see a blue wave sweep the midterms and euphoria inflate markets — although not the billionaire’s SpaceX (-3%) and Tesla (-2%). They were among the few […]

Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.

The next debt-ceiling confrontation could reverse Washington's traditional political roles, raising the possibility of spending concessions, market volatility and a damaging default.

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US midterm results may point to more restraints on the Trump administration

Stock markets rallied in both Canada and the U.S. early Wednesday after the U.S. midterm election yielded Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress.

Retail investors should be cautious about buying or selling shares simply because they read in the news that an analyst has changed a recommendation, says NTU finance professor Roger Loh.

The U.S. Midterm elections could have implications for investors, including Canadians' retirement savings, and experts say financial markets could react strongly to the results.

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said Egypt is working simultaneously to simplify domestic procedures and strengthen its international negotiating and legal capabilities to help shape more development-oriented trade rules. These efforts aim to enable Egyptian businesses to benefit from such rules, improve their competitiveness and

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North American stock markets are drifting in mixed trading on Tuesday morning, with Apple dropping sharply in early trading ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

It’s Election Day for the pivotal 2026 midterms that will determine control of U.S. Congress — and a bunch of people are trying to make money by betting on the outcome. As of Monday (Nov. 2) at 8 p.m. ET, nearly $1.9 billion had been wagered on the midterm elections on the two biggest prediction […]

Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe

A suspected cyberattack has hit supermarkets across nine European countries, targeting refrigeration systems and prompting an EU warning of a deliberate di Read More: https://punchng.com/cyberattack-hits-supermarkets-across-nine-european-countries/

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So far, the multitrillion-dollar spending splurge on artificial intelligence has propelled stock markets to record highs.

CSI 300 index posted worst month in more than a decade in October

Danish refrigeration systems maker Danfoss said the incidents across Europe involved its products, as was the case in France last month.

A suspected cyberattack targeted supermarket freezer systems across at least eight European countries, causing food spoilage and disrupting grocery operations.

Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.

Last month, similar attacks hit supermarkets in France, causing temperatures to rise in their refrigeration systems.

Supermarkets across Europe have been targeted in cyberattacks once again. Three weeks after a defrosting attack in France, supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden reported freezer malfunctions.

Supermarkets across Europe were hit by suspected cyber attacks that resulted in sudden changes in the temperatures of their fridges and freezers on Monday, weeks after a similar but more widespread issue in France. Incidents were reported in Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Estonia. Ahold Delhaize NV, Carrefour SA and Spar reported issues with their ref

Multiple supermarket chains have reported an IT incident that spiked fridge and freezer temperatures overnight, with one company claiming it was a cyberattack.

Grocery stores across Europe have been hit by another wave of suspected cyberattacks, reporting sudden changes in the temperatures of their fridges and freezers. Major supermarket chains across Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia were affected, according to local reports shared by Bloomberg and Reuters. One Ica Kvantum store in Sweden said on its Facebo

The incidents caused temperature spikes and spoiled food at stores in Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and Estonia. It follows a similar cyberattack in France last month.

Dozens of store refrigerators across five countries saw their temperature raised remotely, following similar attacks that hit France last month.

The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has drained nearly one billion barrels from global oil inventories, exposing the need for a fundamental rethink of energy security, the Adipec conference in Abu Dhabi heard on Monday. “Simply put, the world has eroded its supply buffers,” said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Te

Investors are being advised to "stick to their knitting" and choose a fund that is right for them in the long term.

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CNBC examines unusual price spikes in election prediction markets and how low-volume contracts can be moved by relatively small trades.

Factors like inflation, interest rates, A.I. and the war with Iran are far more important, our columnist says.

In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, the traders' body said the proposed rally, which is expected to draw 10 lakh people, could affect business worth ₹10,000-12,000 crore in wholesale and retail markets in central and old Delhi during the peak festive season

Net income climbed 7.8% from a year earlier to ¥51.43 billion in the three months ended Sept. 30, the Tokyo-based company said Friday.

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The U.S. Fed is expected to keep the rates elevated, making U.S. Treasuries and the dollar relatively more attractive than emerging market economies for foreign investors

Across multiple social media platforms, CNA Verify found close to 400 posts pushing falsehoods tying Singapore to Indonesia’s stock market rout and to a secret meeting that never took place. Together, they drew nearly 12 million views, and some were circulated by accounts that appeared to be working in concert.

From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux. Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and presents insights from the stories making headlines around the world.

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Muted moves set tone ahead of European Central Bank’s policy decision on Thursday

Election theft is par for the course in many failed states and democracies, from Russia to Zimbabwe. But this is not just any run-of-the-mill banana republic: this is the world’s largest economy, and political turmoil there will shake markets around the world.

Markets are showing signs of a major shift as concerns over inflated AI valuations, economic growth and interest rates drive investors away from equities and towards government bonds. Upcoming central bank signals and tech earnings could determine whether markets stabilise or face a deeper sell-off in the months ahead.

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Delivering Burnham-led administration’s first budget, chancellor hiked taxes on banks to pay for energy bill cuts

The currency has lost almost 5% against the U.S. dollar in six months.

In a city where almost everyone is privy to some kind of inside information, betting on politics has jumped ahead of midterm elections

A Democratic House could increase scrutiny of prediction markets, the CFTC and the industry’s ties to the Trump family after the midterms.

The agreement aims to cut tariffs, reduce red tape and improve market access for businesses in both countries.

Trade agreements are powerful tools for economic growth. By enhancing the competitiveness of exports, a nation can drive productivity, catalyse innovation and expand critical or emerging sectors. This is why the UAE moved to connect our ecosystem to the world’s most important economies in 2021 – and why we continue to explore closer ties with high-growth mar

‘National team’ of funds and brokers buy stocks after CSI 300 index enters technical bear market

Asian markets make gains, following strong showing for US tech stocks.

CALGARY — The chief executive of TMX Group Ltd. says he'd like to see a continued reduction in regulatory and cost barriers for companies wanting to list on Canada's main stock exchange as it looks to gain a competitive edge globally.

Event contract exchanges see a two-in-three chance that Democrats take control of both the House and Senate.