Oil prices edged higher after 4 straight sessions of losses, as markets watched for possible U.S.–Iran talks at the UN General Assembly.
📈 Brent: $100.89 (+0.6%) 📈 WTI: $96.19 (+0.4%)
🔹 Easing supply concerns 🔹 Saudi oil flows through Hormuz rise 🔹 U.S.–Iran diplomacy in focus 🔹 Middle East tensions remain a risk 🔹 Trump–Xi meeting could impact oil demand
⚠️ Key Watch: Geopolitics + Hormuz supply + China demand
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington has proposed a new AI safety notification system with China.
🔹 More transparency between the world’s top AI powers 🔹 AI safety & emerging threats on the agenda 🔹 Trade tariffs and AI chip sales remain key issues 🔹 Soybean purchases & rare-earth exports also in focus
⚠️ With the temporary trade truce nearing its November deadline, the upcoming Trump–Xi summit could be crucial for AI, trade and global markets.
Polymarket reportedly faced a major fraud attack earlier this year, with fraudsters using stolen debit cards across thousands of accounts and attempting to steal at least $10 million.
Fraud rates reportedly exceeded 80% at one point, far above normal industry levels. The company later tightened payment controls and strengthened its anti-fraud and compliance systems.
Polymarket is also facing CFTC scrutiny and legal challenges as it prepares for a potential IPO and seeks new funding at a valuation of around $21 billion.