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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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Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Fall 1.02% Despite Higher Export Estimates
The January contract closed at RM4,768 per metric ton. A Kuala Lumpur trader attributed the decline to profit-taking.
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Windermere Coalition Puts Sewer Overhaul at £3.6 Billion to £3.7 Billion
Two options involving tunnels will move into detailed design. The coalition says funding arrangements remain to be explored.
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EU Energy Ministers to Review Winter Supply Risks on Oct. 29
Euronews reported that ministers may be asked about EU-level demand reduction. The public agenda lists no proposal to cut consumption.
Investing
Equifax and Hasbro Shares Rise More Than 11% as Nasdaq Slips
3M and KeyCorp also gained after reporting quarterly results. The Dow and Russell 2000 advanced on Oct. 20.
Technology
Citrini Says Lab Costs Nearly Triple Computing in Claude Protein Test
Claude generated 318,484 designs in 64 hours. Seventeen tested proteins met Anthropic’s binding standard.
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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…
Economy
Commerzbank Analyst Sees Steady Euro Ahead of France Rating Review
France has a Moody’s Aa3 rating with a negative outlook ahead of a scheduled Oct. 23 decision. The ECB meets Oct. 28–29.
Digital Currency
Remulla Links Fugitive Ang to Possible $3 Billion Crypto Conversion
Cases concern at least 34 cockfighting participants who disappeared in 2021 and 2022; fugitive gambling businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has denied involvement.
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Orange Restores Mobile Service in France After Core Network Failure
The Oct. 21 disruption affected calls, texts and other mobile services for a substantial share of Orange’s consumer and business customers. Emergency calls were unaffected.
Technology
Einride Plans 2027 Road Evaluation of NVIDIA AI Model for Trucks
Alpamayo will first run in shadow mode, with Einride’s existing safety systems keeping control of the vehicles.
Technology
Mozilla Urges Trust Store Operators to Block Weak eMudhra Certificates
Firefox’s block reached users with standard settings on Oct. 17. Mozilla issued updates on Oct. 20 for users whose settings could have prevented delivery.
Markets & finance
Economy
EU Gas Storage at 74.6% as Commission Sees No Current Supply Issue
Inventories remain below their historical average. A European gas network says additional LNG imports depend on securing enough cargoes.
Business
CME Group Posts $1.74 Billion Q3 Revenue as Average Daily Volume Sets Third-Quarter Record
Average daily volume reached 29.445 million contracts, while non-U.S. average daily volume rose 22% to 9 million.
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
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.
Health
UK Plans Indefinite Recognition for Eligible CE-Marked Medical Devices
The proposal covers devices compliant with current EU regulations and still needs legislation and parliamentary approval.
Health
Uganda Plans Tighter Ebola Entry Screening After Nigeria Confirms Case
Uganda said it had no confirmed active Ebola cases on Oct. 20. Investigators have not established where the patient was infected.
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