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Brent crude rises above $117 as US military options against Iran raise supply concerns, while falling US oil inventories support prices.
Gold drops below $4,000 as US PCE inflation strengthens Fed rate hike expectations, while technology stock losses weigh on precious and industrial metals.
Nasdaq futures drop 2.2% as Amazon and Intel results raise AI investment concerns, while Binance reports a record $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft.
European stocks decline as Amazon, Alphabet and Intel earnings raise AI spending concerns, while the STOXX 600 remains on track for a strong October.
UK house prices remain flat in October 2026 as annual growth slows to 0.5%, with Nationwide citing mortgage rate pressures and weaker buyer demand.
FTSE 100 gains 0.3% as Brent crude reaches $117.17, lifting BP and Shell shares while European technology stocks decline amid AI spending concerns.
BP reports third-quarter profit of $8.46 billion, beating forecasts, as operating cash flow reaches $14.8 billion and net debt falls to $13.9 billion.
AstraZeneca reports 7% Q3 revenue growth to $16.21 billion, core EPS of $2.79 and 12 positive Phase III readouts, while maintaining FY2026 guidance.
NatWest reports flat third-quarter pretax profit of £2.2 billion, improves its cost-to-income ratio to 45.7% and maintains its full-year outlook.
Filtronic announces its first GEO satellite contract, highlights a $68.1 million SpaceX order and secures new defence contracts worth £2.1 million.
Predator Oil & Gas reports limited gas inflow at Morocco's MOU-6 well, with further technical studies planned as attention shifts to partners and Trinidad drilling.
RentGuarantor reports 656% revenue growth to £13 million, with contracts up 395% and adjusted EBITDA reaching £5.85 million in the first nine months of 2026.
Savannah Energy reports 32% revenue growth to $242.1 million, higher Nigerian oil production and progress on gas exploration and renewable energy projects.
Sylvania Platinum reports record quarterly PGM production of 25,971 ounces, with revenue up 30% to $62.9 million and chrome output rising 67%.
Cloudbreak Discovery narrows its annual loss to £1.15 million, raises £2.75 million and advances gold and copper exploration projects in Western Australia.
First Tin receives draft consent conditions for its Taronga Tin Project in Australia, with final development approval expected in November 2026.
Zenith Energy adds a 5 MWp solar project in Puglia, Italy, increasing its development pipeline to 238 MWp and targeting Ready-to-Build status within 10 months.
Ariana Resources reports high-grade drilling results at Dokwe, advances its gold feasibility study and confirms £17.3 million in cash following its Kiziltepe disposal.
Airtel Africa reports 28.2% revenue growth to $3.82 billion and a 20.5% rise in profit to $452 million, supported by mobile data and money services.