Crypto Long & Short: What happens when an AI agent pays for the wrong thing
by Albert Castellana on October 28, 2026 at 4:01 pm
DEK: The largest card networks now sit in the top governance tier of x402, the standard that AI agents use to pay for things online. Albert Castellana of GenLayer Labs explains why that standard has no way to dispute a charge, and what happens when the payment settles but the agent receives something wrong or useless.
Wall Street empieza a atragantarse con la gigantesca ola de deuda de la IA
by Neil Callanan, Caleb Mutua and Paula Doenecke on October 28, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Financiar la carrera por la inteligencia artificial se está volviendo más difícil. Suben los rendimientos, los bancos rozan sus límites de exposición y los inversionistas exigen más para asumir el riesgo.
UK Homebuilders Fall as First Time Buyer Support Disappoints
by Meg Short on October 28, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Shares in the UK’s largest homebuilders slumped Wednesday after the government unveiled fresh details of a new policy designed to help people buy their first home that showed it expected to lend far less than a previous program.
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates to 2.5%, First Hike Since 2023
on October 28, 2026 at 3:04 pm
The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday. It’s the first increase since July of 2023. Governor Tiff Macklem says this move could reduce inflation risks posed by higher energy prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
John Healey’s First UK Budget: What It Means for Markets
on October 28, 2026 at 2:50 pm
The Opening Trade team delivers special coverage of John Healey’s first budget as UK Chancellor of the Exchequer. Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie anchor the program, joined by Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker live from Abingdon Green, Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders and Peter Schaffrik, Chief European Macro Strategist at RBC. Watch for expert analysis, real-time […]
Flávio chega aos EUA após deixar o Brasil
on October 28, 2026 at 2:44 pm
Depois da derrota na eleição, Flávio Bolsonaro chega aos EUA após deixar o país via Argentina. Confira com Leonardo Lara. Edição de Patricia Xavier e produção de Gisele Fernandes e Mariana Lumy. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK Sticks With North Sea Windfall Tax Despite Industry Outcry
by Olga Tanas on October 28, 2026 at 2:41 pm
The UK government decided to stick with a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers, dismissing the industry’s calls to end it next year.
UK Budget Lacked 'Big Picture Themes,' RBC Capital Says
on October 28, 2026 at 2:26 pm
Peter Schaffrik, global macro strategist at RBC Capital Markets, and Stephanie Flanders of Bloomberg Economics react to Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s UK budget announcement. They speak on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Healey Raises UK Banks Tax, Vows to Keep Finances Stable
on October 28, 2026 at 2:19 pm
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey pledged fiscal discipline in the face of harsh global economic conditions as he delivered the first budget of Andy Burnham’s new Labour administration. His measures included a plan to impose an additional 3% tax on banks, increasing the existing surcharge to 6%. Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker reports from Westminster. (Source: Bloomberg)
Investors Jolted by Lula Win Search for Bottom After Brazil Rout
by Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo, Vinícius Andrade and Leda Alvim on October 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Investors blindsided by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election are balking at buying into Brazil’s markets after bullish bets on the nation’s assets unraveled spectacularly.
Barclays Turns to Insurers to Hedge Billions of Data Center Debt
by Esteban Duarte and William Shaw on October 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Barclays Plc is looking to buy default protection on more than $10 billion of debt to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure in a bid to create capacity for more lending as hyperscaler funding needs soar.
Peltz’s Trian Offers to Take Wendy’s Private in All-Cash Deal
on October 28, 2026 at 1:57 pm
Trian Fund Management offered to acquire all outstanding shares of Wendy’s for about $1.4 billion in cash in a filing on Wednesday. Michael Halen on Bloomberg Intelligence has more on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Landlocked Botswana Looks to Secure Fuel From Nigeria to Oman
by Mbongeni Mguni and Paul Burkhardt on October 28, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Landlocked Botswana is negotiating to buy fuel from a wide range of sources to safeguard its supply from war-related shocks and increase its options, according to its energy minister.
World Bank Raises Commodity Price Outlook Citing War and El Niño
by Jorgelina do Rosario on October 28, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The World Bank increased its price forecasts for commodities, citing disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East war and the threat to harvests from El Niño.
Ethiopia Takes Delivery of Russia Fighter Jets Ahead of Schedule
by Fasika Tadesse on October 28, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 fighter jets and four S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced during a visit to Moscow.
Wall Street backbone DTCC brings $30 trillion securities closer to blockchain with major banks
by Krisztian Sandor on October 28, 2026 at 1:14 pm
DTCC’s tokenization service went live on Canton Network and private chain Besu, with JPMorgan, Citi and Morgan Stanley among 20 firms signed up.
JPMorgan, Coca-Cola, Dell also say 'no' to OKX-ICE tokenized tock trading plan
by Krisztian Sandor on October 28, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Nearly half the companies on the venture’s original roster have now objected to their shares trading on the planned blockchain-based venue.
Peltz’s Trian Offers $1.4 Billion to Take Wendy’s Private
by Daniela Sirtori on October 28, 2026 at 12:29 pm
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management offered to buy out Wendy’s Co. for about $1.4 billion, saying the burger chain will be better off attempting a multiyear turnaround bid as a private company.
Dissent and more: 3 things to watch for at the Fed meeting
by Omkar Godbole on October 28, 2026 at 11:57 am
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 28, 2026
XRP Ledger developers propose creating wallets with zero XRP for stablecoin payments
by Shaurya Malwa on October 28, 2026 at 11:52 am
An experimental change would let companies cover the reserve for customer and AI-agent accounts, allowing users to start with stablecoins without first acquiring XRP.
