Fed Faces October Pause as Inflation Keeps December Hike in Play
The Fed’s October 28 decision puts an expected pause against persistent inflation, with BofA favoring an immediate hike and Goldman and Citi looking to December.
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Revolut Ventures targets a 2027 launch with Carne Group, opening private tech investments to eligible retail clients while fees and access terms remain unannounced.
Microsoft opens voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 eligible employees as AI spending grows, with departures and savings still uncertain ahead of earnings.
Anthropic files for a Nasdaq IPO under ANT, disclosing $16.3 billion in first-half revenue, an $80.7 billion net loss and extensive computing obligations.
Oracle expands AI Agent Studio into industry applications as ORCL investors weigh software growth, a planned US rollout and the cost of its AI buildout.
Masayoshi Son is reportedly behind a proposed $50 billion Malaysia AI investment, while SoftBank’s confirmed Sarawak agreement remains exploratory.
Elon Musk says SpaceX has closed $40 billion in financing for AI chips arriving in early 2027, as SPCX investors weigh borrowing costs and rapid expansion.
Brazil’s EWZ ETF falls 26% in U.S. premarket trading after Lula wins reelection, as investors await the domestic market opening and a legal challenge.
Elon Musk warns of failures among specialist AI cloud providers as lenders pull back, while recent financing disclosures show a more selective credit market.
Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon report this week as investors weigh cloud growth, AI spending and cash flow alongside the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.