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Cryptos Attempt To Steady As Binance-FTX Deal Chills Market

Cryptocurrencies were jittery and groping for a floor on Wednesday, after a sharp and broad drawdown when nerves about the stability of exchange FTX turned to a rush of withdrawals and ultimately a bailout deal from bigger rival Binance.
Pumpjacks are seen during sunset at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang

Oil Steadies After 3% Drop On Demand Fears

Oil prices were mostly unchanged in early trade on Wednesday, after sliding 3% in the previous session on worries about demand stalling on potential new lockdowns in top oil importer China as COVID-19 cases rebound.
Early voting has begun in many states and most US voters go to the polls on Tuesday

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Midterms

Polls show Republicans are likely to win at least one house of Congress -- and some see the prospect of further Washington gridlock as a scenario that could lessen the risk of policy uncertainty.
An aerial view shows an oil factory of Idemitsu Kosan Co. in Ichihara

Oil Falls As China Sticks To Strict COVID Policy

Oil prices fell more than 2% at the start of Asia trade on Monday after Chinese officials on the weekend reiterated their commitment to a strict COVID containment approach, dashing hopes of an oil demand rebound at the world's top crude importer.
A general view of Northvolt facility in Skelleftea

Europe Leans On Asia For 'Homegrown' EV Batteries

Europe's drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as investors shy away from giving startups sufficient funding to challenge the Asian companies that dominate the market.
A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh

Saudi Q3 GDP Grows 8.6%, Boosted By Higher Oil Prices

Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product expanded by 8.6% in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2021, according to initial government estimates on Monday, as the world's top oil exporter benefits from higher energy prices.

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