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27 Oct 2026 · Reuters / Global Banking & Finance Review

Mercedes-Benz Cuts Car Margin Outlook on China Weakness

Mercedes-Benz lowered its 2026 car margin forecast as challenging conditions in China and higher costs weighed on its outlook.

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27 Oct 2026 · Reuters / Yahoo Finance

Dollar Firms Ahead of Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan Meetings

The dollar edged higher against the euro, yen and pound as traders prepared for a busy week of central-bank decisions.

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27 Oct 2026 · Reuters / CNA

European Shares Dip as HSBC Results Weigh on Banks

European banking stocks fell after HSBC missed revenue expectations, while investors awaited major US technology earnings.

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27 Oct 2026 · Reuters / Investing.com

Oil Edges Higher as Diplomacy Hopes Meet Supply Risks

Crude recovered earlier losses as talks in Tehran raised hopes of de-escalation, while renewed attacks kept supply concerns in focus.

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27 Oct 2026 · CNBC

Gold Eases on a Firmer Dollar Ahead of the Fed Decision

Gold slipped as a stronger dollar weighed on bullion ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and inflation data.

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Central Banks and the Rate Path: What Traders Are Watching

Policy guidance from the Fed, ECB and BoE remains the main driver of currency direction into year-end.