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McBurney: US Iran Military Action Unlikely Near Midterms
Oil rose on signs the US might resume military action against Iran following repeated threats from President Trump. Meanwhile Saudi Arabia has intercepted Houthi missiles and drones in Riyadh & Mecca region. Niamh McBurney, Director at Control Risks spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on the escalation in the region.

Europe divided over how to influence US-Russia talks
Fears of continent being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations prompt disjointed outreach to Vladimir Putin

US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states over the weekend.

International Petroleum Corporation to release Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Results on November 3, 2026
International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) will publish its financial and operating results and related management’s discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 07:30 CET, followed by an audiocast at 09:00 CET TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2026

Healey’s business rate tweaks won’t stop ‘hollowing out’ high street, business group warns
John Healey’s changes to high street business rates are a “sticking plaster” that will not reverse the “hollowing out” of town centres across the country, the boss of Britain’s largest business group has warned. In his maiden Budget this week, the Chancellor said he would lift the threshold at which

‘A pile of muscle’: Trump closes midterm pitch with surreal messaging
Voters want lower prices. Trump has other things on his mind, like backsides and the Nobel Peace Prize

Chip Suppliers Lead $765 Million Month-End Listing Rush in HK
Chip suppliers Suzhou Denglin Technology Co. and Hosin Electronics Co. led a rush of listing launches in Hong Kong on the last trading day of the month, giving fresh life to fundraising activity that had started to flag after a blistering run.