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Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto

CoinDesk | 2026-10-12, 03:06

The U.S. Supreme Court hasn't yet indicated whether it will take up cases surrounding prediction markets, but there are now several amicus briefs, an interim final rule and a rule proposal. ...

Is the stock market open on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day?

Usatoday | 2026-10-12, 03:03

White House debuts new Christopher Columbus statue The White House reveals a new Christopher Columbus statue as debate continues over his legacy and impact on Indigenous people. Monday, Oct. 12 will be a regular business day for United States

Oil Falls on Hopes That Russian Diesel Can Ease Global Fuel Shortages

Wall Street Journal | 2026-10-12, 02:56

Oil declined in early Asian trade on hopes that Russian diesel can ease global fuel shortages. ...

China’s Treasury Sell-Off Does Not Mean It Is Leaving the Dollar

The Epoch Times | 2026-10-12, 02:56

Commentary Pro-China propaganda touts Beijing’s reduction in U.S. Treasury holdings as evidence that the U.S. dollar is

Gold Rises as Markets Weigh Oil Pullback

Wall Street Journal | 2026-10-12, 02:56

Gold rose in early Asian trade, as markets weighed a pullback in oil prices. ...

Asian Currencies Consolidate, But Mideast Tensions Could Weigh

Wall Street Journal | 2026-10-12, 02:56

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar, but may be weighed down by rising Middle East tensions that could support safe-haven demand for the greenback. ...

What’s Driving China’s Latest Gold Rush?

The Epoch Times | 2026-10-12, 02:56

Commentary Chinese consumers are buying gold at a pace that has stunned even seasoned market watchers. Retail

Trump's quest to bring down gas prices ahead of the midterms is not going great

Business Insider | 2026-10-12, 02:17

Trump is trying — and failing — to bring down gas prices ahead of the midterm elections in the US. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesTrump has sought to assure voters that he can lower gas prices before the midterm elections.The results of his efforts, however, have not

If sports betting is banned in California, why is Kalshi allowed to operate here?

Sacramento Bee | 2026-10-11, 23:11

Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket say they are offering financial products, not illegal sports betting. But are they? ...

Live: ASX set to rise after strong sessions on Wall Street and Europe

US and European markets made solid gains on Friday, giving the ASX a positive lead for today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ...

XRP Price Prediction Ahead of Tomorrow’s Expected XRPN Nasdaq Debut

CoinGape | 2026-10-11, 21:23

XRP price hovered near $1.40 on Sunday, with a potential

AI companies face borrowing slowdown amid $466B debt concerns

Crypto Briefing | 2026-10-11, 20:53

Investor caution and tighter credit conditions may hinder AI sector growth, affecting valuations and infrastructure financing prospects. . ...

Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum Price Will Surpass $5,000 by Year End

CoinGape | 2026-10-11, 19:04

Ethereum price held above $2,500 support as Bitcoin

President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

CoinDesk | 2026-10-11, 18:28

"[It's] news for me," said Ukrainian President Zelensky, "but if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree." ...

Gulf Markets End Lower As Riyadh Airport Attack Fuels Tensions

NDTV | 2026-10-11, 18:10

Gulf markets come under pressure as escalating regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions unsettle investors, with Qatar's benchmark index falling to its lowest level since May... ...

Africa's biggest IPO exposes continent's cross-border investing barriers

Khaleejtimes | 2026-10-11, 17:54

The historic stock market debut of Nigeria's Dangote refinery was billed as an opportunity for investors across Africa to own a stake in the continent's largest refining complex and finance its own industrial development. But the $1.6 billion share sale was

Wall St Week Ahead: Bank earnings, CPI headline busy markets week as S&P 500 hovers ...

Khaleejtimes | 2026-10-11, 17:54

Quarterly earnings reports from banks, along with inflation data and other economic releases next week, will offer US stock investors insight into the strength of corporate profits and the path of interest rates, two factors influencing the market's rally. On

India has been overlooked in the AI Rush: Vincent Mortier

Business Line | 2026-10-11, 17:42

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ALCS and NLCS prediction market apps: MLB Game 1 offers, markets and picks on ProphetX, Kalshi and more

Sportingnews | 2026-10-11, 17:28

With two matchups left on the MLB calendar, the World Series is on baseball fans' doorsteps. In Game 1 of the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers are traveling, for once, to the Badger State to take on Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brew