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$NVDA.US rose 2.20% to $239.11, extending its strong position as one of the market’s key AI beneficiaries. The move reinforces continued investor demand for companies exposed to AI chips and data-center spending. Key point: +2.20% with approximately $24.93 billion in reported volume.

$TSLA.US Tesla advanced 2.22% to $378.84, maintaining positive momentum despite mixed performance across the technology market. Investors continue to closely watch Tesla’s growth, deliveries, autonomy strategy and AI-related ambitions. Key point: +2.22% puts TSLA among the leading gainers.

$INTC.US Intel fell 2.55% to $116.28, making it the weakest performer. The decline contrasts with strength in several AI and semiconductor names, highlighting continued volatility around Intel.

$STX.US Seagate Technology surged 4.46% to $886.89, benefiting from strong momentum in the data-storage sector. The move is particularly notable given the broader interest in AI infrastructure and demand for storage capacity.

$NVDA.US SpaceX is the strongest mover, jumping 7.62% to $171.08. The move stands out among the listed stocks and signals strong buying momentum.

📈 STOCKS ARE RISING… AND SO ARE BOND YIELDS!

Wall Street is defying traditional market logic.

The Nasdaq hit a new record, rising 1.1%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.7%. At the same time, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasuries topped 5.34%, reaching a 24-year high. (The Wall Street Journal)

Normally, rising bond yields put pressure on stocks. But this time, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and earnings prospects for major tech companies seem to be winning out.

Nvidia, in particular, hit a new record, while the combined market capitalization of the “Magnificent Seven” climbed to around $24.8 trillion.

⚠️ But this situation deserves attention: persistently rising U.S. yields increase borrowing costs and could eventually weigh on valuations.

👉 Is the market betting on a new era of AI-driven growth… or underestimating the risk of rates staying high for a long time?

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INTERNATIONAL ALERT: U.S. MONITORING POSSIBLE CASE OF PNEUMONIC PLAGUE IN RUSSIA

U.S. authorities are closely monitoring the case of a 28-year-old researcher who died after developing pneumonia of unknown cause in the Irkutsk region of Siberia.

The woman worked at an institute specializing in plague research. Unconfirmed reports indicate that she may have broken a tube containing the pathogen that causes the disease, Yersinia pestis, but Russian authorities have not yet confirmed this account.

🏥 After her death, hospitals were placed under quarantine, and around 200 people who had contact with the researcher began to be monitored.

The U.S. government, including the CDC and the State Department, is trying to obtain more information. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation warrants attention, but is not, at this time, a cause for panic.

⚠️ Pneumonic plague is the most severe form of plague and can spread between people through respiratory droplets. Without treatment, it can be extremely deadly—but antibiotics are effective when given promptly.

🔬 According to experts, the most pressing issue is determining what actually happened inside the laboratory and whether there was accidental exposure to the pathogen.

For now, there is no public confirmation of an outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia or of widespread transmission.

👉 The case is being treated as an international biosafety issue and remains under investigation.

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🇮🇱🇵🇸 ISRAELI SETTLERS ACCELERATE THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WEST BANK BEFORE THE ELECTION

A report by The Washington Post shows how the expansion of Israeli settlements and the rise in settler violence are rapidly transforming the territorial reality of the West Bank as Israel approaches a national election.

According to the newspaper, settlers backed by factions within Benjamin Netanyahu’s government are accelerating the creation of new settlements and outposts, while also putting pressure on Palestinian communities. The strategy aims to create a reality on the ground that would be difficult to reverse even if there were a change of government.

The issue has taken on even greater political significance because Netanyahu’s coalition includes representatives of the settler movement who advocate for an ever-expanding Israeli presence in the West Bank. The debate is unfolding alongside government measures that increase control over land in the region.

The expansion of settlements is also increasing international pressure on Israel. European countries and Arab allies have criticized measures they consider incompatible with the prospect of a two-state solution, while Israeli organizations opposed to settlement expansion warn of potentially permanent consequences for Palestinian property rights.

The Washington Post therefore describes a dispute that goes beyond electoral politics: it is a race to determine the West Bank’s territorial future on the ground before the next election can alter the political balance in Israel.

🇺🇸 WEAK SEPTEMBER PAYROLL SHIFTS WALL STREET’S FOCUS BACK TO INFLATION

The September U.S. jobs report reinforced the view that the labor market is losing momentum—but without signaling an abrupt deterioration. The economy added just 29,000 jobs, well below expectations, while previous months were revised lower. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, and wage growth remained contained.

The weaker employment picture significantly reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike in October and helped support equities, particularly the Nasdaq. However, the Treasury market sent a more cautious signal: yields finished the week higher despite the soft payroll report and more dovish comments from Fed officials.

The reason is increasingly clear: inflation remains the central risk. Expensive oil, persistent price pressures and greater volatility across the yield curve continue to complicate the Fed’s path. A weaker labor market may reduce the need for additional tightening, but it does not eliminate the inflation problem—especially while the economy is dealing with an energy shock.

📊 Attention now turns to the September CPI report on October 14, which could become the crucial test for the next stage of monetary policy. The FOMC minutes and upcoming Fed speeches should provide further clues about how policymakers are balancing slowing employment against stubborn inflation.

With a relatively light economic calendar this week, markets may have some room to stabilize. But the combination of elevated inflation, volatile Treasury yields and expensive oil continues to limit any broader improvement in financial conditions.

Bottom line: the payroll report eased fears of further tightening—but inflation will have the final word.

🇪🇸 PEDRO SÁNCHEZ CALLS EARLY ELECTIONS IN SPAIN

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections for November 29, 2026, amid intense political and social pressure. The decision comes after protests over the high cost of housing and parliament’s rejection of measures aimed at strengthening tenant protections.

The housing crisis has become one of the country’s main problems: home prices have risen by nearly 13% in a year, approximately three times faster than wages. Spain also faces an estimated housing shortage of around 700,000 homes, especially in major cities.

Sánchez, who has been in power since 2018, presents the election as a choice between maintaining a progressive majority and opening the door to a possible government formed by the People’s Party (PP) and Vox. Recent polls cited by the WSJ put the PP ahead of the Socialist Party, although the final outcome will depend on the makeup of Parliament and any subsequent alliances.

The election announcement also has economic implications: afterward, the yield on Spain’s 10-year bond rose to around 4.12%, while political uncertainty in European markets increased.

🚀 MUSK TO RENAME SPACEXAI AS SPACEXSI

Elon Musk says SpaceX will rename its artificial intelligence unit SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, adopting the term “Super Intelligence” (SI) instead of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI).

The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s push to replace the term AI with “Super Intelligence” in U.S. government communications. Trump has argued that the new terminology better reflects the technology’s capabilities.

Musk confirmed the change on X after a user asked whether SpaceXAI would become SpaceXSI. He also posted that “SI” is better and described SpaceX as a “super intelligence company.” However, no official timeline for the rebranding has been announced, and the company’s public accounts were still using the SpaceXAI name at the time of the reports.

The move illustrates how rapidly the language surrounding frontier AI is changing—and how closely Musk’s companies are aligning their branding with the emerging U.S. policy debate over advanced intelligence technologies.

🇧🇷 FLÁVIO BOLSONARO SURPASSES LULA AND BRAZIL HEADING TOWARD A SECOND ROUND

The first round of Brazil’s presidential election ended with Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but without reaching the absolute majority needed to win in the first round.

According to the tally published by The Wall Street Journal, with 98% of votes counted, Flávio obtained 47.31% of the valid votes, compared with Lula’s 44.83%.

The result confirms the strong electoral weight of Brazil’s right wing and sets up a direct showdown between two opposing political projects. The second round is scheduled for October 25.

The campaign was marked by debates over public security, the economy, government spending, and social programs, but also by intense political polarization and controversies involving both camps.

The WSJ notes that the result represents a decisive moment for Brazil: the election could redefine the country’s economic, social, and diplomatic direction, while also keeping open one of Latin America’s most polarized political disputes.

HORMUZ STRAIT: OIL FLOW RESUMED… THEN THE ATTACKS STARTED AGAIN

Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had recently returned to levels close to those seen before the war. But a new wave of attacks against ships now threatens this fragile recovery, according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal.

Since September 28, seven vessels are said to have been attacked around the strait. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards have also warned ships to avoid the route backed by the United States.

Crude exports from the Gulf, excluding Iran, reached about 16.5 million barrels per day between September 1 and September 28—nearing the level seen before the conflict. But analysts estimate that flows may already have fallen by 2 to 3 million barrels per day.

The problem is also economic: some producers need to arrange oil transfers between ships outside the strait. These operations can cost $30 to $40 million per trip, even before insurance costs.

And markets are reacting: Brent ended Friday at $102.25 per barrel, up nearly 5% for the week. A new escalation could therefore reignite energy price tensions and feed into global inflation. (The Wall Street Journal)

👉 The WSJ’s message is clear: the export rebound is real, but it rests on an extremely fragile balance. Another wave of attacks could quickly disrupt the global oil market.

EU WITHDRAWS ALL B-1 BOMBERS FROM A BASE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The United States has withdrawn all of its B-1 bombers from the British air base RAF Fairford, according to The Wall Street Journal. The decision was made amid security concerns related to possible attack plans against the facility.

Until recently, about 12 B-1 Lancers were stationed at the base, which had been used as an important support point for American operations against Iran. The withdrawal represents a significant shift in the U.S. military posture in the region.

The concern increased after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in an investigation into a possible terrorist plot. British authorities later said there were strong indications of a possible Iranian link, although the investigation is still ongoing. (The Wall Street Journal⁠)

The incident shows how the war against Iran is producing effects that go far beyond the Middle East, raising the risks of sabotage, terrorism, and escalation against American and European military facilities.

🌍 THE END OF THE OLD MIDDLE EAST, AND THE DANGEROUS WORLD THAT IS EMERGING

In an essay published in The Wall Street Journal, historian Simon Sebag-Montefiore—author of The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East—argues that the Middle East is undergoing a profound geopolitical transformation.

According to Montefiore, old regional rivalries are giving way to new alliances and strategic convergences, driven by recent conflicts. The result is a region where security interests and national survival begin to outweigh older divisions.

An example cited by the historian is the relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Despite enormous regional tensions, the Abraham Accords remain in force. Montefiore notes that the UAE even used Iron Dome technology and Israeli personnel to help repel Iranian attacks.

For the author, these developments are not isolated episodes. They are part of a larger transformation in which different conflicts and geopolitical theaters are increasingly interconnected.

The outcome may be a less predictable Middle East, with more pragmatic alliances and a completely different balance of power from the one that defined the past few decades.

The World’s Digital Leaders in 2026

$AMD.US recorded $10.90B in volume and gained 2.95% to $633.91. Its fundamental story remains closely tied to AI and data centers, with Q2 revenue previously reaching $11.54B, up 50% YoY, while Data Center revenue jumped 107% to $6.7B—supporting the bullish AI-growth narrative.

$SNDK.US SanDisk traded $13.48B and dropped 3.78% to $1,719.99. The stock remains highly sensitive to the AI memory cycle: investors see enormous demand potential, but the sector has also experienced sharp volatility as markets debate future memory supply and pricing.

$SPCX.US SpaceX generated $17.81B in trading volume and jumped 7.35% to $158.96, its strongest move among the major names shown. The rally followed three launches in less than 13 hours, including major Starlink and orbital activity, reinforcing investor enthusiasm around the company’s launch and satellite businesses.

$TSLA.US Tesla traded $18.58B and surged 4.65% to $370.59 after reporting 486,532 Q3 deliveries, comfortably above Wall Street expectations. Deliveries were still about 2% below the year-ago level, but the strong beat revived optimism around demand and helped drive the stock higher.