energy, macro and geopolitical news for traders, with market context and links to the original sources.
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac opened the door to VantageScore alongside FICO. Mortgage investors see added risk, while some loans already carry higher rates.
FICO VantageScore Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Rocket Mortgage Mortgage-backed securities
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC
The CMA is consulting on Co-operative Group’s proposed remedies after its Southern Co-operative acquisition, with responses due by 27 October 2026.
Co-operative Group Southern Co-operative
1 source · London Stock Exchange
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC
Mexico’s industrial production rose 0.6% from July in August and gained 3.5% year over year, the national statistics agency said, Reuters reported.
MXN IPC Mexican industrial sector
1 source · Reuters
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC
Sinofert said Sinochem Fuling and other parties signed a RMB 7.1 million EPC contract for a phosphate rock flotation upgrade project.
Sinofert Holdings Ltd RMB
1 source · Reuters
energy 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC
S&P Global says GCC data centre capacity may triple past 3 GW in five years, helped by inexpensive power, infrastructure and policy support.
GCC data centres UAE electricity Saudi electricity Natural gas Nuclear power Solar power
1 source · Zawya
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:01 UTC
Dow Jones Newswires reports that Steris will acquire Xodus Medical and certain related affiliates. The deal is valued at $2.1 billion at closing.
STE
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:01 UTC
Evernorth hired Hugo Jeandesboz before its Nasdaq debut after closing a SPAC merger, reporting 473 million XRP, $300 million in cash and yield plans.
XRP Evernorth Armada Acquisition Corp. II Nasdaq
1 source · The Block
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:02 UTC
Dow Jones Newswires reports that IonQ will acquire Elisity in an all-stock transaction, with the deal carrying a maximum stated value of $1.3 billion.
IONQ Elisity
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:02 UTC
Dow Jones Newswires reports that, after an onboarding period, Iles will succeed May as Dauch’s chief financial officer starting Dec. 1.
DCH
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
energy 12 October 2026 at 12:03 UTC
Power Grid Corporation of India has acquired Lakadia II Power Transmission. Reuters said the transaction had an aggregate value of about 184.3 million rupees.
Power Grid Corporation of India Lakadia II Power Transmission INR
1 source · Reuters
macro 12 October 2026 at 12:07 UTC
Medical equipment company Steris said it will acquire privately held surgical-products maker Xodus Medical in a deal valued at $2.1 billion.
Steris Xodus Medical
1 source · Reuters
macro 12 October 2026 at 10:48 UTC
Broadcom and Intel executives say financing costs and uncertain returns may constrain AI expansion more than shortages of chips, memory or power.
Broadcom (AVGO) Intel (INTC) Oracle (ORCL) S&P 500 Brent EUR/USD
1 source · Benzinga
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:37 UTC
US stock futures were little changed as expectations for strong earnings offset pressure from elevated bond yields and persistent Middle East risks.
S&P 500 Nasdaq 100 Dow Jones Meta Salesforce Micron
1 source · Trading Economics
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:41 UTC
Australia’s ASIC wants CFD safeguards, including leverage limits, to cover some contracts settled in digital assets while excluding certain fixed-term products.
Crypto CFDs Crypto futures Crypto options Digital assets
1 source · Cointelegraph
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:47 UTC
Jiuzi Holdings said a strategic investor plans to commit at least $50M at no less than $2.50 per share; JZXN fell nearly 2.7% pre-market.
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1 source · Seeking Alpha
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:49 UTC
Hovde Group initiated coverage of First Financial with an Outperform rating and set an $85.00-a-share target, Dow Jones Newswires reported.
THFF First Financial
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:49 UTC
Piper Sandler raised Corebridge Financial's target to $40, while Wells Fargo lifted it to $40. Federal Realty's target was cut to $131.
CRBG BXP FRT MAC
5 sources · Dow Jones Newswires, Newsmetry API
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:49 UTC
Seeking Alpha reports that BYD plans to lift its European workforce to about 40,000 by 2029 as it expands local production, dealers and hybrid models.
BYD European auto sector
1 source · Seeking Alpha
energy 12 October 2026 at 11:51 UTC
TradingView reported that TORM plc raised its full-year guidance. The item is based on PR Newswire material and should be checked against the original source.
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1 source · TradingView
macro 12 October 2026 at 11:51 UTC
Piper Sandler lowered Prudential Financial's target to $120 and EastGroup's to $246 a share, while maintaining a Neutral rating on Prudential.
Prudential Financial PRU EastGroup EGP
2 sources · Dow Jones Newswires, Newsmetry API