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According to the National Association of Realtors, provisional U.S. home sales fell 7.3% month-over-month in September, marking the lowest reading since data collection began in 2001. The Pending Home Sales Index tumbled from 71.2 in August to 66.0 in September. WTI crude oil fell 1.87 dollars, or 1.80%, to close at $101.79 per barrel on October 20, marking the first decline in nine trading days. The moves came as reports emerged that Qatar and Pakistan presented a compromise proposal to the U.S

Netflix reported Q3 earnings on October 20 after-hours with adjusted EPS of $0.87, beating analyst estimates of $0.82, and revenue of $12.87 billion, in line with expectations. However, the company guided down its full-year 2026 ad revenue forecast to $2.7 billion from a prior estimate of $3 billion, citing slower-than-expected rollout of ad product features. Netflix also narrowed its 2026 full-year revenue guidance to $51.1 billion, representing 13% growth, down from the previous range of $51–$

According to Sensor Tower, Meta's AI agent Muse has accumulated 10.9 million downloads since its September 8 launch, with over 10.2 million from the United States. In contrast, ChatGPT saw U.S. downloads decline 25% over the past 30 days compared to the previous month. Muse reached 2.5 million daily active users on October 16 and grew 15% week-over-week. Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Black estimates Muse will contribute 8% of Meta's revenue by 2030, equivalent to approximately $36 billion. Meta

According to Reuters and Ideal Investisseur, the euro traded near $1.1235 on October 20 as France's 10-year government bond yield hovered close to 4.93%, with the premium over German Bunds reaching 150.8 basis points ahead of Moody's scheduled sovereign credit-rating review on Friday, October 23. The OAT-Bund spread widened 8.5 basis points from the previous session, driven by market pressure following violent nationwide protests across France over the weekend. France's Treasury confirms Moody's

OpenAI announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Orchestra Bio, a San Francisco startup whose AI agents help manage drug development programs. Orchestra's platform will be integrated into Rosalind, OpenAI's suite of AI models and tools for life sciences researchers. The startup raised approximately $20 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Definition Capital, Insight Partners, and 8VC since its founding in fall 2022. Orchestra's AI agents track drug development workflows, identify

According to Reserve Bank of Australia official Hauser, Australia faced capacity pressures in early 2026. The inflation outlook has deteriorated compared to the bank's August forecast.

According to market data, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) declined 0.25% to 101.71 on October 20, as traders assessed elevated U.S.-Iran tensions and potential spillover effects on oil prices and longer-dated Treasury yields. Concerns over sustained AI investment flows and potential market correction risks also weighed on dollar demand. Nomura Securities strategist Dominic Bunning noted that while higher energy prices typically support the dollar, sharp rate increases or an AI trade collapse could r

According to ChainCatcher, NEAR governance proposal HSP-029 entered voting stage to reduce the maximum annual issuance rate from 2.5% to 1.6% over 24 months, with linear decrements of approximately 3.75 basis points per epoch. The proposal maintains a 90/10 allocation split between stakers and the treasury, and includes a 90-day grace period following approval before implementation begins. The proposal is projected to reduce NEAR issuance by approximately 11.8 million tokens over two years and 6

According to Hyperliquid CEO Jeff Yan, speaking at TOKEN2049, the platform has no competitors and is positioned uniquely in the crypto market. During an interview with Hart Lambur, Yan emphasized that Hyperliquid's infrastructure is designed to complement existing platforms rather than compete directly. The protocol integrates with platforms like VALR to enhance liquidity while allowing partners to maintain user relationships. Yan's remarks suggest a strategic focus on collaboration within the c

According to Base, the platform will host a Meme Summit on October 22, streaming live at 8:30 AM PT. The community-driven event will focus on memecoins and aims to foster engagement and discussions among crypto enthusiasts.

XEM surged 12.21% in the last hour, climbing to $0.000382, with trading volume reaching $168,806. Over the past 24 hours, the altcoin has increased 24.36% from a low of $0.000325, reflecting notable market activity in the broader altcoin sector. No confirmed catalyst has been identified behind the price movement.

According to SpaceX's chief operating officer, Starlink's aviation business capacity has increased fourfold since the start of 2026, according to ChainCatcher.

According to Elon Musk, the Terafab project at Gibbons Creek aims to achieve chip mass production around Q3 2028, with the first test chip expected to run normally by May or June 2027.

According to Bitcoin News, Metaplanet shareholders approved the acquisition of Super League on October 16. The company will inject 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million at $3 per share to acquire 44.86 million shares, gaining over 90% ownership during a five-year lock-in period. Upon completion, Super League will be renamed Superplanet with ticker symbol SUPA. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

According to Elon Musk, SpaceX and Tesla have each established committees to discuss a potential merger. Musk stated he cannot participate in the committee discussions due to conflicts of interest. Any merger between SpaceX and Tesla would require approval from shareholders of both companies, Musk noted.

According to ChainCatcher, SpaceX plans to increase Starship launch frequency to once per week during the first half of 2027, escalating to at least twice per week in the second half, according to Elon Musk.

According to Yonhapinfomax, WTI crude oil fell $1.87 per barrel to $101.79 on October 20 (U.S. Eastern time) as the market responded to reports of progress in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations. The drop ended an eight-day winning streak for WTI. Brent crude, the global benchmark, declined 0.76 dollars to $108.79 per barrel, falling for the second consecutive day. Qatar and Pakistan, which have mediated ceasefire talks, presented a compromise proposal to both sides, according to reports.

According to JPMorgan Asset Management's 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions released on Monday (October 20), the firm projected a 10% compound annual return for Bitcoin over 10 to 15 years—its first long-term forecast for the asset. The projection tops the firm's forecasts for U.S. large-cap stocks (7.5%) and gold (5.5%), but comes with 55% annualized volatility. JPMorgan did not include Bitcoin in its main portfolio models, citing volatility and unstable correlations as obstacles to wide

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unveiled the agenda for its inaugural Frontier Forum on October 28, to be hosted by its Innovation Office. The forum will bring together leaders in artificial intelligence to discuss how AI may reshape the operation of U.S. derivatives markets, with a focus on price discovery and risk management. CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated that super intelligence will transform financial markets. The event will also explore how tra

According to the Bank of Korea, released on October 21, South Korea's producer price index rose 0.2% month-over-month and 7.7% year-over-year in September. Agricultural and livestock products led the gains, rising 3.7% and 2.7% respectively. However, computer and electronic optical devices fell 1.7%, reflecting a depreciation impact. The decline in imported goods pricing was significant, with import prices dropping 2.4% in September as the Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar. Park He