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Brent and WTI crude oil prices have plunged over 13 percent this week, marking the largest weekly drop since 2020 due to rising OPEC supplies and hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran.

Spain's Pablo Hernández de Cos and the Netherlands' Klaas Knot are the sole candidates for the ECB presidency following Christine Lagarde's announced early departure.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported that the EU has paid 127 billion euros in additional costs for fossil fuel imports due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Conmebol faces potential exposure to over 13 million dollars following the intervention of Paraguay's Ueno Bank, while local Paraguayan players report blocked salaries.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State to boost maritime trade and economic growth, following a request and vote pledge from Governor Umo Eno.

Europe faces heightened energy security risks as low natural gas storage levels coincide with forecasts of a potential Arctic cold snap that could significantly increase heating demand.

Brazilian businesses are preparing for the end of the 6x1 work scale due to Constitutional Amendment 141/2026, which reduces weekly hours. The CNC is challenging the transition timeline in the Supreme Court.

Alta Banka in Serbia has entered bankruptcy proceedings following a license revocation by the NBS. Insured deposit payouts are set to begin on November 13, 2026, via Banka Poštanska štedionica.

The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5%, erasing $2.5 trillion in value, as fears grow that US midterm election results could hinder AI infrastructure and data center expansion.

Paraguayan importers and traders report sales plunges of up to 70 percent and capital losses following the ueno bank crisis.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev presented Bulgaria's 2027 draft budget, proposing wage and pension increases while planning to cut 5,000 administrative jobs to combat rising deficits and debt.

Peruvian business confidence has entered pessimistic territory, with the three-month indicator falling to 49.5 points in October amid concerns over commercial stagnation and business insolvency.

Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has recovered part of the over 100 million euros stolen in a recent cyberattack. No individual customer accounts were affected, according to CNCM president Daniel Baal.

Elon Musk’s net worth fell by $92.9 billion in one week following US midterm elections, as Tesla and SpaceX shares dropped and his heavy Republican campaign spending failed to yield expected political wins.

A study by the Institute of the German Economy shows a rising trend of early retirement among German baby boomers, prompting calls for pension reform.

Grigeo Klaipėda must pay 48 million euros for illegal wastewater discharges into the Curonian Lagoon, while former leader Gintautas Pangonis received a 120,000 euro fine and a management ban.

New York Fed President John Williams emphasized the necessity of returning U.S. inflation to its 2% target, citing energy and AI-related cost pressures despite a resilient labor market.

Microsoft is winding down an agreement to rent AI computing capacity from Oracle, citing outdated Nvidia chips and shifting technical requirements, while Oracle reports strong demand for its infrastructure.

Turkey's Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced the Milli Enerji 2040 plan, targeting energy independence through 500 billion dollars in investments, renewable expansion, and nuclear power.

Spain will mandate the storage of 12% of olive oil production, roughly 188,000 tonnes, until September 2027 to counter a massive surplus and stabilize market prices.

Six investors are interested in purchasing Alta Banka AD Bitola as North Macedonia's central bank seeks to protect depositors following the bankruptcy of its Serbian parent company.

Brazil's CNPE has formed a task force to create a national electromobility strategy, focusing on charging infrastructure and battery supply chains following a 70% surge in electric vehicle sales.

India's ONGC is negotiating to operate and market production from two Venezuelan oil projects to recover over $500 million in outstanding dividends.

The Ugljevik thermal power plant faces outages due to aging equipment, forcing ERS to import expensive electricity to stabilize the energy system.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has asked the Competition Bureau to investigate if Cleveland-Cliffs violated Canadian law following comments regarding its acquisition of Stelco.

US regulators FinCEN and the Federal Reserve have scrapped a 2020 plan to lower the international crypto transfer reporting threshold from $3,000 to $250.

Teleperformance shares dropped significantly after the company cut its 2026 revenue outlook, citing AI automation and declining demand in its Trust and Safety content moderation business.

Audax, the parent company of Bruna and ReadShop, has received a court-ordered cooling-off period to negotiate with creditors amid financial instability and a dispute with its new owners.

The KOSPI fell below 5,000, triggering a circuit breaker as fears grow over U.S. AI data center regulations following midterm elections.

Stronger-than-expected US October jobs growth of 165,000 has boosted expectations for a December Fed rate hike, driving the US dollar higher and causing Treasury yields to rise.

The DAX fell by over 1,000 points following record highs, fueled by fears that US policy shifts could hinder AI data center expansion.

A final Department of Labor rule allowing 401(k) plans to potentially include crypto, private equity, and real estate has reached the White House for final review.

The EU loses about 60 billion euros annually as multinational companies shift profits to tax havens, with France and Germany suffering the largest impacts.

Fox Corp. has completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, creating a new Fox Digital Platforms division to integrate Roku, Tubi, and Fox One.

A German court issued an arrest warrant for a defendant in the VW diesel fraud trial, while also ordering the company to pay 300,000 euros in back wages to a former manager.

A massive fire in Tyrnävä, Finland, destroyed 4.2 million kilograms of seed potatoes, representing up to 20 percent of the nation's supply and potentially impacting the industry for years.

Turkey has suspended natural gas imports from Turkmenistan via Iran, citing US sanctions and tensions between Washington and Tehran.

General Motors will pay $220 million to settle claims that it shared customer driving habits and location data with brokers and insurance companies without proper consent.

Central Bank of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan affirmed that tight monetary policy will continue until price stability is reached, despite recent momentum loss in disinflation.

The Central Bank of Russia has authorized Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether for domestic trading, effective November 17, with annual purchase limits for non-qualified investors.

Mato Grosso farmers face a projected R$ 245 per hectare loss for the 2027 corn crop alongside the state's second driest harvest start in 27 years.

Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory by mid-2027 to prioritize the manufacturing of its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi.

Nigeria has 106 operational CNG stations following $2.6 billion in private investment. A new facility in Abuja, converted from an abandoned petrol station, aims to boost CNG adoption and reduce transport costs.

India has eased rules for overseas listings in GIFT City as retail investors double their international holdings to nearly $2.3 billion, seeking better returns through global funds.

The IEA forecasts a 4,800 GW surge in global renewable capacity by 2031, driven by solar PV and energy security concerns.

Major U.S. airlines and ATPCO face class action lawsuits alleging they used shared data tools to monitor competitors and artificially inflate ticket prices.

Argentina's primary spending fell 5.5% in October as the government cut provincial transfers and energy and transport subsidies to maintain fiscal targets.

Brazil's Central Bank has concluded its crypto licensing deadline, leading to a major market contraction as firms apply for authorization to operate under new regulations.

The Taiwan Stock Exchange hit a record intraday drop of over 3,737 points, breaking the 40,000 level amid heavy selling pressure.