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Bettors Expect a Democratic Midterm Win. How Gold, Bitcoin, and Stocks Could Feel It

Voters on each side fear what the other party would do with Congress, a CNBC survey shows. For investors, the question is how a Democratic majority could reshape oil, AI, and policy risk. Polymarket gives Democrats a 93% chance of winning the House and 65% for the Senate. A recent World Gold Council note maps The post Bettors Expect a Democratic Midterm Win. How Gold, Bitcoin, and Stocks Could Feel It appeared first on BeInCrypto. Voters on each …

1 hour ago • BeInCrypto

Israel Has Its Pretext For Total War On West Bank

Israel Has Its Pretext For Total War On West Bank Authored by Joe Lauria via Consortium News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened …

4 hours ago • Zerohedge

'Utilizing Iran for politics': IDF chief, Netanyahu clash over military action ahead of Israel elections - report

Tension brews within Israel's leadership as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir disagree on possible military action against Ir…

4 hours ago • Times of India World

Israel's Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran

Polls had shown Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Eisenkot running neck and neck before a ban on new polling took effect in the three days before October 27 vote

4 hours ago • The Hindu (International)

Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000: Is Benjamin Cowen's Bearish Q4 Roadmap Playing Out?

Bitcoin dips under $80,000 as Benjamin Cowen checks off 2 of 9 bearish steps. See what the Fed and PCE could change. The post Bitcoin Falls Below $80,…

4 hours ago • BeInCrypto

‘Vote for Netanyahu’: Trump urges Israelis to re-elect ‘outstanding warrior’ PM

HHNBAhead of the crucial Israeli elections, Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Benjamin Netanyahu, underlining the critical role their allianc…

5 hours ago • Times of India World

Saudi-led coalition destroys two missile launchers in Yemen’s Sanaa, one targeted Riyadh

The destruction of missile launchers signals potential conflict escalation, complicating peace efforts and impacting regional stability. The post Saud…

6 hours ago • CryptoBriefing

Riyadh airport partially reopens: Saudi intercepts Houthi ballistic missile, drones

A Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, claiming to protect the capital. Houthi military spokesman Yahy…

6 hours ago • Times of India World

America Can't Stockpile Missiles Without Reloading On Conflict-Free Critical Materials

America Can't Stockpile Missiles Without Reloading On Conflict-Free Critical Materials Authored by Anthony Milewski of The Oregon Group, Sixteen days…

7 hours ago • Zerohedge

‘We have to finish the job’: Trump doubles down on Netanyahu support after PM’s reported request

Trump's endorsement comes hours after Netanyahu shares post with AI image of nuclear blast in Tel Aviv, warning that only he can lead a war against Ir…

7 hours ago • The Times of Israel

Houthis vow continued attacks on Saudi’s King Khalid Airport, tensions rise

Rising Houthi attacks on Saudi airspace threaten regional aviation stability and complicate prospects for a ceasefire, impacting market perceptions. T…

7 hours ago • CryptoBriefing

Robinhood Sets A 2027 Middle East Launch Target After DFSA Authorization

Robinhood announced DFSA authorization and a Dubai International Financial Centre headquarters on October 22, with a Middle East rollout planned for 2…

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Trump Calls Off Iran Strike But Will Oil Hold Above $100?

Trump ruled out an Iran strike, yet war risk keeps oil above $100. See what could decide whether WTI and Brent hold. The post Trump Calls Off Iran Strike But Will Oil Hold Above $100? appeared first on BeInCrypto. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell as low as $101.69 on Sunday night after President Donald Trump ruled out an immediate Iran strike. The dip leaves US oil above $100 and about 53% higher than before the US-Israeli war began. Brent, the…

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In upset, Brazil’s anti-Israel incumbent Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro in presidential runoff

Right-wing son of jailed former president says he will not concede election, will ask court to nullify vote * Saudi-led coalition says it shot down mi…

8 hours ago • The Times of Israel

Air Force One passengers reveal Trump’s inner circle and who is ‘whispering in his ear and talking softly in private quarters’

Along for the ride: an entourage ranging from aging boxing champions to Cabinet members to relatively unknown aides who help craft Trump's words and i…

8 hours ago • Fortune Magazine

Report: IDF chief pushes back on Netanyahu's order

An extraordinary confrontation at the top of Israel's leadership, just two days before the election. Israeli media report Prime Minister Benjamin Neta…

8 hours ago • France 24 (English)

Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.

10 hours ago • BBC World News

In ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to Iran

Channel 12 says action could lead to conflict with Tehran just before election, Zamir demanded signed documents regarding legal authorization; PM call…

10 hours ago • The Times of Israel

Beirut’s pricey chicken sandwich sparks discourse over disparity in Lebanon

$13 'Chic Taouk' wrap at Glow Paradise eatery proves popular with some, while enraging those struggling; inflation in Lebanon is more than four times …

10 hours ago • The Times of Israel

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner appears on stage with Trump at a Republican campaign rally to announce a new car factory in Georgia

Trump said Audi would commit $4.2 billion in nearby Macon to begin construction on a plant that will produce 200,000 cars a year. President Donald Tru…

11 hours ago • Fortune Magazine

House Dems Target Hegseth For Impeachment If They Win Midterms

As Mideast braces for all-out war to resume, Iran is still passing messages to the U.S. via intermediaries, foreign ministry says

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said Tehran has not closed the window of diplomacy. As concerns rise about a return to an all-ou…

13 hours ago • Fortune Magazine