News Archive

November 9, 2026Connected

38 storiesLast updated: 12:48:13 AM

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

October Recapture of Dhubab Counters Claim Houthis Controlled Bab al-Mandab in November

Key Facts

•The Associated Press said government forces recaptured Dhubab on October 5, 2026.
•12% of global trade passes through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to the Associated Press.
•Reuters said the Houthis reached Mayyun Island on September 11, 2026.

Impact:

8/10

about 2 hours ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Vir Biotechnology Hepatitis Delta Trial Meets Primary Endpoint with 44% Response Rate

Key Facts

•The Phase 3 ECLIPSE 1 trial for Elebsiran and Tobevibart met its primary endpoint with a 44% response rate.
•79% of treated patients reached the secondary endpoint of undetectable virus levels.
•The company plans an FDA submission in mid-2027 following further pivotal readouts.

Impact:

6/10

VIR

about 3 hours ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

NatGold Digital Delists NATG Token from MEXC Following US Treasury Actions

Key Facts

•NatGold Digital announced the immediate delisting of the NATG token from the MEXC exchange.
•The delisting decision follows specific measures taken by the US Department of the Treasury.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 hours ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

NatGold Seeks to Delist NATG From MEXC After U.S. Order Targets Platform Transfers

Key Facts

•NatGold asked MEXC on November 7 to delist NATG with immediate effect.
•The ban on transfers to or from MEXC takes effect 30 days after the order is published in the Federal Register.
•The Treasury said MEXC facilitated at least $16 billion in illicit transactions.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 hours ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

RBA Warns of AI Asset Correction as Debt Financing Tops a Third of Planned Spending

Key Facts

•Some market analysts expected debt financing to exceed a third of planned capital spending by AI companies.
•About 4% of Australian workers are highly exposed to automation by AI, compared with 31% highly exposed to having their work augmented by it.
•The bank forecast headline and underlying inflation to remain above 3% until the end of 2027, reaching the midpoint of the 2–3% range in mid-2028.

Impact:

5/10

42 minutes ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

AstraZeneca’s Bid for Rhythm Nears $10 Billion, Reaches $134 a Share

Key Facts

•The non-binding offer was valued at about $10 billion and reached $134 a share with milestone payments.
•Reuters reported an earlier offer of $124 a share in October 2026.
•Rhythm shares closed up 28% at $110.68 on November 4, with a market capitalization of about $7.64 billion.

Impact:

5/10

AZN RYTM

about 1 hour ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Trafigura Sourcing Large Copper Volumes Amid Record China Supply Squeeze

Key Facts

•Trafigura is seeking large volumes of copper to boost sales into Asia for delivery in November and December.
•Spot copper premiums in Shanghai hit a record 2,615 yuan per tonne due to tightening supplies.

Impact:

5/10

HGUSD

37 minutes ago

Bonds

BondsBullish

France Raises $13.5B in Bond Sale as Investor Demand Surges

Key Facts

•France's €12 billion ($13.5 billion) bond sale drew orders reaching 2.5 times the deal size.
•The coverage ratio improved to 2.5 from the 2.29 ratio seen in a similar sale last month.

Impact:

5/10

7 minutes ago

November 9, 2026Connected

38 storiesLast updated: 12:48:13 AM

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

October Recapture of Dhubab Counters Claim Houthis Controlled Bab al-Mandab in November

Key Facts

•The Associated Press said government forces recaptured Dhubab on October 5, 2026.
•12% of global trade passes through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to the Associated Press.
•Reuters said the Houthis reached Mayyun Island on September 11, 2026.

Impact:

8/10

about 2 hours ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

Vir Biotechnology Hepatitis Delta Trial Meets Primary Endpoint with 44% Response Rate

Key Facts

•The Phase 3 ECLIPSE 1 trial for Elebsiran and Tobevibart met its primary endpoint with a 44% response rate.
•79% of treated patients reached the secondary endpoint of undetectable virus levels.
•The company plans an FDA submission in mid-2027 following further pivotal readouts.

Impact:

6/10

VIR

about 3 hours ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

NatGold Digital Delists NATG Token from MEXC Following US Treasury Actions

Key Facts

•NatGold Digital announced the immediate delisting of the NATG token from the MEXC exchange.
•The delisting decision follows specific measures taken by the US Department of the Treasury.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 hours ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

NatGold Seeks to Delist NATG From MEXC After U.S. Order Targets Platform Transfers

Key Facts

•NatGold asked MEXC on November 7 to delist NATG with immediate effect.
•The ban on transfers to or from MEXC takes effect 30 days after the order is published in the Federal Register.
•The Treasury said MEXC facilitated at least $16 billion in illicit transactions.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 hours ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

RBA Warns of AI Asset Correction as Debt Financing Tops a Third of Planned Spending

Key Facts

•Some market analysts expected debt financing to exceed a third of planned capital spending by AI companies.
•About 4% of Australian workers are highly exposed to automation by AI, compared with 31% highly exposed to having their work augmented by it.
•The bank forecast headline and underlying inflation to remain above 3% until the end of 2027, reaching the midpoint of the 2–3% range in mid-2028.

Impact:

5/10

42 minutes ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

AstraZeneca’s Bid for Rhythm Nears $10 Billion, Reaches $134 a Share

Key Facts

•The non-binding offer was valued at about $10 billion and reached $134 a share with milestone payments.
•Reuters reported an earlier offer of $124 a share in October 2026.
•Rhythm shares closed up 28% at $110.68 on November 4, with a market capitalization of about $7.64 billion.

Impact:

5/10

AZN RYTM

about 1 hour ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Trafigura Sourcing Large Copper Volumes Amid Record China Supply Squeeze

Key Facts

•Trafigura is seeking large volumes of copper to boost sales into Asia for delivery in November and December.
•Spot copper premiums in Shanghai hit a record 2,615 yuan per tonne due to tightening supplies.

Impact:

5/10

HGUSD

37 minutes ago

Bonds

BondsBullish

France Raises $13.5B in Bond Sale as Investor Demand Surges

Key Facts

•France's €12 billion ($13.5 billion) bond sale drew orders reaching 2.5 times the deal size.
•The coverage ratio improved to 2.5 from the 2.29 ratio seen in a similar sale last month.

Impact:

5/10

7 minutes ago

GeopoliticsBullish

Drone Attack Targets Gas Storage Facility at Iraq's Khor Mor Field

Key Facts

•An explosive drone attack targeted a gas storage facility at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, causing a fire.

Impact:

6/10

about 4 hours ago

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Nvidia CEO Admits to Affair with Alleged Chinese Spy Following Rubio Warnings

Key Facts

•The House Select Committee on China has requested Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's participation in a closed-door briefing regarding interactions with an alleged Chinese spy.
•Reports allege Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed, worked for China's Ministry of State Security to collect information on Nvidia's CEO.

Impact:

5/10

NVDA

about 3 hours ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Independent Probe Into Nvidia CEO Precedes Trump’s Asia Trip as President Open to Taking Him Along

Key Facts

•Nvidia shares closed at $186.64 on November 6, 2026.
•Nvidia’s board announced on November 8, 2026, that it had opened an independent investigation into reports that Jensen Huang was targeted.
•The APEC leaders’ meeting will be held in Shenzhen on November 19, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

NVDA

about 1 hour ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump says Washington has identified 38 bridges as strikes remain tied to course of talks

Key Facts

•Trump said Washington had identified 38 bridges as potential targets if strikes resumed.
•Iran has 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, according to International Atomic Energy Agency data cited by The Associated Press.
•The Qatari proposal includes confidence-building measures over two days, with Iran to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the second day.

Impact:

5/10

CLUSD BZUSD

about 2 hours ago

StocksBearish

Analyst Warns of NVIDIA Stock Overhang Amid Jensen Huang Controversy

Key Facts

•Analyst Dan Ives described the controversy surrounding Jensen Huang as a 'black eye moment' for Nvidia.
•Ives warned that investigations could lead to congressional inquiries and national security concerns.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA

about 1 hour ago

StocksBearish

Nvidia Board Probes Alleged Chinese Espionage Targeting CEO Jensen Huang

Key Facts

•Nvidia's board has launched an investigation into allegations that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence agency.
•The US government suspects a former executive may have been recruited by Chinese intelligence to approach Huang.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA

about 1 hour ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

NVIDIA Opens Independent Investigation, Affirms Huang Will Continue to Lead Company

Key Facts

•NVIDIA announced an independent investigation overseen by a committee of independent directors and supported by outside legal counsel.
•The board said it saw no reason to believe national security or company secrets had been compromised.
•Huang acknowledged that he had not been faithful to his wife and said his actions had hurt his wife and children.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA

about 3 hours ago

StocksBullish

Firefly Aerospace Surges 36.8% on $1.3B Engine Deal with AST SpaceMobile

Key Facts

•Firefly Aerospace shares surged 36.8%, marking its largest single-day gain ever.
•The $1.3 billion deal includes an $800 million upfront license fee.
•Firefly will supply engines and grant AST SpaceMobile a permanent license to manufacture Miranda and Vira engines.

Impact:

6/10

FLY ASTS

about 3 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated

RadNet Reports Record Q3 Results and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•RadNet reported record quarterly revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026.
•The company revised its full-year 2026 financial guidance ranges upwards following strong performance.

Impact:

6/10

RDNT

6 minutes ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Goodman and Digital Realty acquire 9.9% of NEXTDC at A$9.22 per share

Key Facts

•Goodman Group and Digital Realty acquired a 9.9% stake in NEXTDC at an average price of A$9.22 per share.
•The earlier bookbuild offer was A$9.50 per share, a 45.5% premium to the previous close.
•NEXTDC shares rose as much as 49% in Sydney on November 5, 2026, after the stake purchase was disclosed.

Impact:

6/10

GMGSF DLR

39 minutes ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Exponent Raises Target Revenue Growth to 10%–11% After Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 18%

Key Facts

•The company raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast before reimbursable expenses to 10%–11%.
•Third-quarter revenue before reimbursable expenses rose 12% to $153.1 million.
•Net income was $30.9 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.64 in the third quarter.

Impact:

5/10

EXPO

about 4 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Oklo Shares Jump 22.66% After Quarterly Revenue Report and Wider Net Loss

Key Facts

•Oklo shares rose 22.66% on November 6, 2026.
•Oklo quarterly revenue was $1.861 million, compared with no revenue in the corresponding period of 2025.
•Third-quarter net loss was $41.746 million, compared with $29.722 million in the third quarter of 2025.

Impact:

5/10

about 2 hours ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Coalition Seeks to Halt Single-Stock Perpetual Contract Approvals Amid Dispute Over U.S. Regulatory Authority

Key Facts

•The Capital Markets Alliance includes Cboe, Citadel Securities and the Healthy Markets Association.
•On 3 November 2026, the commission announced that perpetual contracts on individual stocks could begin trading on markets registered with it.
•The commission recorded the SBUX contract as “approved” on 5 November 2026.

Impact:

5/10

CBOE

about 5 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated

FDA Investigates Tumors Linked to Zolgensma After Gene Integration Found in Two Cases

Key Facts

•The FDA announced an investigation into tumor risk in patients who received Zolgensma on November 6, 2026.
•Three tumor cases were linked to the GLI1 gene, and analysis showed vector integration into the patient’s genome in two cases.
•Zolgensma franchise sales were $404 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 34% year over year.

Impact:

5/10

NVS

about 5 hours ago

StocksNeutral

ABB Explores China Robotics Spin-off After SoftBank Sale Blocked

Key Facts

•ABB is exploring the separation of its Chinese robotics operations following the rejection of a planned sale to SoftBank by Chinese regulators.

Impact:

5/10

ABBNY SFTBY

about 5 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Investigation Raises Questions About H200 Chip Licenses for Four Chinese Companies

Key Facts

•H200 shipments to customers in China accounted for less than 1% of Nvidia’s data-center revenue in the quarter ended in July.
•A reporter found New Matrix’s registered address empty, and its website listed no employees, jobs or company history as of November 6.
•Wiz Road was added to the U.S. Commerce Department’s Entity List in 2024.

Impact:

5/10

NVDA

about 2 hours ago

StocksMixedUpdated

ASML Sales to China Jump 109% in Third Quarter, Share Reaches 23%

Key Facts

•ASML’s sales to China rose 109% in the third quarter compared with the second quarter of 2026.
•China accounted for 23% of ASML’s system sales in the third quarter, compared with 14% in the second quarter.
•ASML posted record quarterly sales of 11.7 billion euros in the third quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

ASML

about 4 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Riot Shares Rise to $16.71 and Bitdeer to $6.02 in Nov. 6 Session

Key Facts

•Bitdeer shares closed at $6.02 on Nov. 6, versus $5.31 on Nov. 5.
•Riot shares closed at $16.71 on Nov. 6, versus $14.76 on Nov. 5.
•Riot revenue was $181.4 million in the third quarter of 2026, including $18.4 million from data centers.

Impact:

5/10

BTDR RIOT

31 minutes ago

StocksBullishUpdated

China’s State Council Calls for Greater Stock Market Stability as Manufacturing Contracts

Key Facts

•A meeting of China’s State Council, chaired by Li Qiang on November 6, called for boosting confidence and improving capital-market stability.
•The official manufacturing index fell to 49.3 points in October, down 0.8 percentage points from September.
•The private RatingDog services index fell to 50.8 points in October from 51.6 points in September, but remained above the 50 threshold.

Impact:

5/10

about 1 hour ago

StocksBullish

LY Corporation Shares Jump 8% Despite 26% Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•LY Corporation shares gained 8.0% to JP¥541 following its latest half-year results.
•Statutory earnings missed estimates by 26% to reach JP¥5.07 per share.
•Revenues of JP¥564b were in line with analyst predictions.

Impact:

5/10

4689.T

18 minutes ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

MetaMask Adds Stellar as a Default Network, Giving Each Account an Address

Key Facts

•MetaMask and Stellar added the network by default to MetaMask Mobile and Extension on Oct. 29, 2026.
•Stellar processed $55.6 billion in payments in 2025, up 52% year over year.
•Stellar’s cumulative operations totaled 22.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with 10.6 million unique addresses.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 hours ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bitcoin Block Contains 11,255 Transactions, Uses 99.85% of Capacity

Key Facts

•Block 974,961 contained 11,255 transactions on November 7, 2026.
•The block used 99.85% of its capacity and had a weight of 3,993,844 weight units.
•The Bitcoin network recorded 591,830 transactions on November 7, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

BTCUSD

about 4 hours ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Jan. 4, 2027, Voluntary Deadline for Crypto Firms to Hand Over Records Sought by Blumenthal

Key Facts

•The voluntary deadline to provide records is Jan. 4, 2027.
•The World Liberty Financial letter asks the company to begin submitting records by Nov. 30, 2026.
•The World Liberty Financial letter says the investigation has been ongoing for 18 months and that the company has not provided records responsive to earlier requests.

Impact:

5/10

USDTUSD

about 2 hours ago

CryptoNeutral

Circle Freezes $1.1B in USDC After Binance Hack as CFO Kaiser Ng Resigns

Key Facts

•Circle announced it has frozen approximately $1.1 billion in USDC associated with the recent Binance security breach.
•Binance CFO Kaiser Ng is stepping down in what the exchange described as a planned transition unrelated to the hack.

Impact:

5/10

USDCUSD

about 3 hours ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Ether Liquidations Reach $343 Million in 24 Hours as Price Falls 4.52%

Key Facts

•Ether liquidations totaled $343 million over 24 hours, compared with $229 million for Bitcoin.
•Crypto futures liquidations reached $745 million in the hour ending at 22:21 UTC, with long positions accounting for about 96%.
•Ether fell 4.52% over 24 hours to $2,132.80 in the OKX snapshot, after reaching a low of $2,063.29.

Impact:

5/10

ETHUSD

about 2 hours ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

FinCEN and Fed Withdraw Proposal to Lower Digital Transfer Threshold to $250

Key Facts

•FinCEN withdrew on November 6, 2026, a proposal with the Federal Reserve Board to amend the recordkeeping requirements and the Travel Rule.
•The proposal would have lowered the threshold for transfers that begin or end outside the United States from $3,000 to $250.
•Existing rules require financial institutions to collect, retain and transmit transfer information when the amount is $3,000 or more.

Impact:

5/10

about 4 hours ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated

BNB Chain Releases State Root Bug Fix, Urges Node Operators to Update Quickly

Key Facts

•BNB Chain released BSC-Reth v0.1.4-hotfix on November 6, 2026.
•Under specific trie conditions, the bug may calculate an incorrect state root in the legacy path.
•Reth fix pull request No. 28264 passed 52 checks before being merged on November 3, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

about 3 hours ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Crypto Slide to Two-Month Low on November 8 Could Not Be Confirmed

Key Facts

•On November 5, Bitcoin fell 6% to $75,700, and Ethereum dropped more than 7% to $2,247.
•Bitcoin touched a six-week low before recovering and traded at $78,070 at 0715 GMT on November 4.
•The cryptocurrency market lost about $300 billion in value in the month before Reuters’ November 4 report.

Impact:

5/10

about 3 hours ago

Central BanksBullishUpdated

Ueda: Core Inflation to Stay Near 2% as Energy Risks Push Prices Higher

Key Facts

•The Bank of Japan expects core inflation to remain around its 2% target, with some upside risks.
•The bank raised its median inflation forecast for fiscal 2026 to 2.5%, from 2.3% in July.
•The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 2.1% year on year in September, and rose 2.4% excluding fresh food and energy.

Impact:

5/10

about 1 hour ago

Central BanksBearish

Ukraine Central Bank Raises 2026 Inflation Forecast to 12.5% Amid Economic Contraction

Key Facts

•Ukraine's central bank raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 12.5% and expects the economy to shrink.

Impact:

5/10

15 minutes ago