Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different. Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit. Source：Cointelegraph
Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress as expected, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a “meaningful” threat to risk appetite,…
Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026. Source：MarketWatch
As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
SpaceX still has a ways to go before it can seriously challenge the three major wireless operators, but it’s making moves to grow its capabilities.…
Nvidia and Micron shares bounce as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI matter
A new report paints OpenAI’s financial picture in a more optimistic light. Source：MarketWatch
Aging bull: Why this 4-year-old stock-market rally still packs a punch
History shows bull markets that get past their fourth year rarely throw in the towel, according to Truist Advisory Services. Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Bitcoin recovered to around $82,500 after Trump ruled out an Iran strike, but remains about 4% lower on the week, while ether has lost 9%. Source：CoinDesk
Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here’s how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders
Component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are down about 15% in October, according to Nikkei Asia. Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin speculators move 55K BTC to exchanges amid $1.1B liquidations
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000, sparking mass crypto liquidations as traders sent BTC to exchanges at a loss. Source：Cointelegraph
Dark web drug market operator sentenced to 40 years, forfeits $101 million in bitcoin
A man from Virginia, who facilitated millions of drug transactions worth roughly $430 million, agreed to give up $100 million worth of BTC. His partner…
‘I feel like a loser’: My ETFs go up one day and crash the next. Is this a bad sign?
“I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit.” Source：MarketWatch