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Euro-Area Inflation Hits 3.8% as Energy Prices Jump 18.9%
Eurostat also recorded a 3.0% annual rent increase in the second quarter; energy aid rests with member governments, while an EU housing measure remains a proposal.
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ING Says Oil Declines Could Add to Dollar Pressure as Rate Outlook Shifts
The bank cited AI-related concerns and traders unwinding dollar positions after Brent briefly fell on Oct. 20 following unconfirmed reports about U.S.-Iran talks.
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Environment
UK Approves Jackdaw Gas Despite Finding Significant Environmental Impact
The government expects no material change in household bills. Developer Adura estimates the field would safeguard 273 existing jobs.
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Merz Seeks South Africa's Inclusion in U.S.-Hosted G20 Summit
South Africa says it handed over the G20 presidency. Merz also proposed a U.S.-German agenda on reforms, investment and global economic issues.
Technology
Bolt Executive Says Madrid Autonomous Vehicles Will Use Offline Software
Reuters reported that Bolt expects tens of vehicles in Madrid in 2027. The planned data-collection stage is subject to regulatory approval.
Health
U.K. Reports 24 Eligible Commercial Contract CTIMP Studies Met 150-Day Goal
The median time to first enrollment fell to 100 days, but broader measures of opening studies and recruiting participants missed their targets.
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Business
India Probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo Over Scotch Whisky Import Tariffs
Indian tax authorities have launched an investigation into global liquor giants Pernod Ricard and Diageo over allegations that certain bulk Scotch whisky imports were incorrectly classified to benefit from reduced tariff…
Central Banks
RBI Minutes Show Two Members Favored Neutral Stance After Rate Hike
All six policymakers backed the increase to 5.50%. September inflation later reached a provisional 5.54%.
Business
Getty Images Files for Chapter 11 as Creditors Weigh Restructuring
Voting began Oct. 20, a day before the petitions. The plan would cancel existing shares without payment if the court confirms it.
Technology
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OpenCode Co-Founder Says OpenAI Access Helped During Attack Investigation
Dax Raad said AI models began refusing requests as his team responded to 48 hours of attempts to attack OpenCode’s systems.
Technology
Nokia and NVIDIA Introduce AI Agent Platform for Telecom Networks
The platform has no stated commercial availability date. AI-RAN trials include Elisa’s completed live test, Deutsche Telekom’s laboratory results and BT sites planned for 2027.
Technology
Simons Foundation Announces $15 Million in Funding and Resources for Math and AI
Hugo Duminil-Copin criticized OpenAI’s latest math release at an Oct. 8 seminar; the foundation announced its initiative Oct. 15.
Markets & finance
Economy
UK Vacancies at Smallest Employers Fall 21.1% Ahead of Budget
Firms with one to nine employees had an estimated 77,000 openings in July through September, while the UK-wide total fell to 691,000.
Digital Currency
SpaceX-Linked Token Leads Robinhood Chain With $45.59 Million in Trading
SPCX traded 8.3% above the previous regular-session close in an Oct. 21 snapshot, while turnover rose across 192 tracked instruments.
Business
RedotPay Completes Audits as Stablecoin Firm Advances U.S. IPO Plans
Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments company RedotPay has completed a financial audit as it moves forward with preparations for a potential U.S. initial public offering. RedotPay said Monday that it also finished a separa…
Health & society
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WHOOP, Abu Dhabi Plan 24-Month Wearable Health Research Program
The program’s first planned study will follow adults with obesity and high blood pressure for six months; the partners did not give a start date.
Health
Fuel Shortages Threaten Water Systems Serving 3 Million in Yemen's Taiz
Water truck prices have roughly tripled. The World Health Organization says 12 Taiz health facilities have about four days of fuel left.
Health
Pope Leo XIV Resumes General Audiences Eight Days After Lung Surgery
He greeted pilgrims from an open popemobile in St. Peter’s Square. A scheduled November trip to South America has yet to be confirmed.
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