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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/
Biden, in Israel, says hospital blast caused by militants
GAZA/TEL AVIV, Oct 18 (Reuters) - A massive blast at a Gaza hospital killed huge numbers of Palestinians, wrecking an emergency diplomatic mission by U.S. President Joe Biden, who backed Israel's account that the explosion was caused by militants, not by Israel.
CHINA-BRI/
China's Xi warns against decoupling, lauds Belt and Road at forum
BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against decoupling from China as he opened the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum in Beijing on Wednesday, criticizing Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy.
U.S.
USA-CONGRESS/SPEAKER
Republican Jim Jordan loses first US House speaker vote, plays for time
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Combative right-wing Republican Jim Jordan on Tuesday sought more time to build support for his bid for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives after coming up short in a first vote, raising questions about his prospects for winning the job.
USA-CONGRESS/FUNDING
Biden considering $100 bln funding request that includes Israel, Ukraine aid -sources
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden may consider a supplemental request of about $100 billion that would include defense aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, multiple sources familiar with the request told Reuters on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
TAIWAN-FOXCONN/
Foxconn and Nvidia team up to build 'AI factories'
TAIPEI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, will build a new kind of data centre using Nvidia chips and software for a range of applications including self-driving cars, the companies said on Wednesday.
ASML HOLDING-RESULTS/
ASML warns of flat 2024 sales as chipmakers slow orders
AMSTERDAM, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV reported lower-than-expected orders on Wednesday and warned of flat sales next year as customers conserve cash against an uncertain economic backdrop, hitting its shares.
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
PEOPLE-BRITNEY SPEARS/
Britney Spears memoir says she had abortion while dating Justin Timberlake
LOS ANGELES, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Britney Spears recounts in a forthcoming memoir that she had an abortion to end a pregnancy by fellow pop star Justin Timberlake while the two were dating in the late 1990s and early 2000s, according to excerpts published on Tuesday in People magazine.
EU-CONSUMERS/INFLUENCERS
European Commission to step up scrutiny of influencers' business practices
BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Tuesday it would step up its scrutiny of the business practices of social media influencers, a market estimated to be worth some 20 billion euros ($21.16 billion), to protect customers.
SPORTS
SOCCER-EURO-FIN-KAZ/REPORT
England clinch Euro 2024 spot with win over Italy but Hungary must wait
PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Classy England beat Italy 3-1 at Wembley to became the latest country to book a berth at next year’s European Championship after Tuesday’s round of qualifiers but Hungary’s hopes were held up by a draw away to Lithuania.
SOCCER-WORLDCUP-PER-ARG/REPORT
Messi double gives Argentina 2-0 win over Peru
LIMA, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi become the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after netting both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru in Lima.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
BRITAIN-MOBILE/
Britain's EE mobile network announces future plan
British mobile operator EE, which is owned by BT, announces its plans for the future amid shake-up of the sector after Vodafone and CK Hutchison agreed to merge their UK operations in June.
18 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
AUSTRIA-POLITICS/
Weekly Austrian cabinet meeting
Ministers hold a news conference after Austria's weekly cabinet meeting.
18 Oct 06:15 ET / 10:15 GMT
GERMANY-IMMIGRATION/UKRAINE
German minister presents measures to enhance labour market integration of Ukrainian refugees
Labour minister Heil presents measures which shall help to integrate more of the 1,1 millionen Ukrainian refugees into to labour market.
18 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
EUROPE-MIGRANTS/ (TV)
EU top migration officials speaks on security after attack in Brussels by a failed asylum-seeker from Tunisia
European Commissioners Ylva Johansson and Margaritis Schinas speak about increasing security in the European Union.
18 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UN
U.N. Security Council to vote on draft resolution on Israel, Gaza conflict
The United Nations Security Council will now vote on Wednesday on a Brazilian-drafted resolution that calls for humanitarian pauses in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas to allow humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip.
18 Oct 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-AMBASSADOR (PIX) (TV)
US Senate holds confirmation hearing for Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds confirmation hearing for former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. Hearing takes place as the world responds to the devastating attack on Israel by Hamas militants, and Israel's retaliation for the attack.
18 Oct 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
USA-CONGRESS/SPEAKER (PIX) (TV)
US House to vote on hardline Republican Jim Jordan's speaker bid
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (Oct 18) continue to vote on whether to elect as speaker hardline Republican Jim Jordan, a longtime critic of leadership.
18 Oct 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
USA-MUTUALFUNDS/ICI (PIX) (TV)
ICI reports weekly fund flows
The Investment Company Institute reports weekly flows into mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
18 Oct 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
INDONESIA-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)
Indonesia opens registration period for presidential election
Indonesia opens registration for a presidential election, with former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan expected to be the first to formally enter the race, alongside vice presidential running mate Muhaimin Iskandar. Candidates have until Oct. 25 to sign up.
19 Oct 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
ENVIRONMENT-EU/BRAZIL
EU Commissioner for Climate Action visit Brasilia
EU's new Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra visits Brasilia on his first stop in preparations for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai this year and he will meet with Brazil's ministers of the environment, foreign affairs, fiannce and energy
19 Oct
VENEZUELA-ELECTION/CANDIDATES
FACTBOX-The opposition candidates running in Venezuela primary
The top candidates running in Venezuela's opposition primary.
19 Oct
VENEZUELA-ELECTION/MACHADO
Venezuela primary favorite Machado carries on campaigning despite ban
The favorite to win Venezuela's opposition primary, industrial engineer and former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado, has carried on campaigning despite uncertainty over what will happen if she wins, given she is barred by the government from holding public office.
19 Oct
USA-TRUMP/NEW YORK
Donald Trump returns to New York for civil fraud trial
Donald Trump is expected to return to New York state court on Tuesday as the former U.S. president's onetime lawyer and fixer testifies against him in a civil fraud case.
19 Oct
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
PROCTER GAMBLE-RESULTS/
Procter & Gamble Q1 2024 Earnings
Procter & Gamble is expected to post a rise in quarterly revenue, helped by benefits from higher prices as well as steady demand for its soaps, shampoos and other household products. Investors will be watching for the company's annual forecast, its comments on pricing and promotions, sales volumes and trends in China.
18 Oct 06:55 ET / 10:55 GMT
US BANCORP-RESULTS/
Q3 2023 US Bancorp Earnings Release
US Bancorp's third-quarter profit is set to fall as the lender set aside more capital in rainy day funds to cover potential loan losses.
18 Oct 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT
STATE STREET-RESULTS/
Q3 2023 State Street Corp Earnings Release
State Street's third-quarter profit is set to fall as the lender set aside a larger chunk of capital in rainy day funds to cover potential loan losses.
18 Oct 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT
ABBOTT-RESULTS/
Abbott Laboratories reports Q3 results
Abbott will report third-quarter results before markets open on Wednesday. Investors will lookout for any updates to the company's 2023 forecast, performance in medical devices segment and comments on post-COVID demand for non-urgent surgeries, any impact from a stronger dollar, changes around its annual COVID-related sales forecast, and performance in nutrition segment after a recovery in the US infant formula market.
18 Oct 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT
BRAZIL-ECONOMY/SALESFIGURES
Brazil-Retail Sales
Brazil's statistics agency IBGE publishes retail sales data for August. Economists polled by Reuters expect a 0.7% drop from the previous month.
18 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
MORGAN STANLEY-RESULTS/
Q3 2023 Morgan Stanley Earnings Release
Morgan Stanley is expected report lower profits in the third-quarter on Wednesday but analysts expect the bank's wealth unit to cushion a hit from lower dealmaking activity. Analysts and investors are also looking out for potential updates on CEO James Gorman detailing plans for his successor.
18 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
USA-TREASURY/AUCTION
Treasury Dept. sells 17-week bills
Treasury Dept. sells 17-week bills
18 Oct 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT
NETFLIX-RESULTS/
Netflix Reports Q3 Results
Netflix is expected to report a rise in third-quarter revenue driven by robust growth in new subscribers. Analysts will look for comments on Hollywood workers' strike, and potential hikes to its streaming plans.
18 Oct 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
USA-AAR/LOADINGS
AAR issues weekly traffic of major railroads
Association of American Railroads issues its weekly traffic of major railroads data.
18 Oct 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
USA-FED/WALLER
Federal Reserve Board Governor Waller speaks on economy in London
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller participates in discussion on the economic outlook before the Distinguished Speaker Seminar (European Economics and Financial Centre), in London.
18 Oct 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
USA-FED/WILLIAMS
New York Fed's Williams speaks at Queens College
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams participates in moderated discussion at Queens College.
18 Oct 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
USA-FED/BOWMAN
Federal Reserve's Bowman, Barkin participate in Fed Listens event in Richmond, Va.
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman gives opening remarks before a Fed Listens event hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, in Richmond, Va. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin participates.
18 Oct 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
USA-FED/BEIGEBOOK
Federal Reserve issues the Beige Book.
Federal Reserve issues the Beige Book.
18 Oct 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
USA-FED/HARKER
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Harker speaks on workforce challenges
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker speaks on "Workforce Challenges" before the "People, Possibilities, Practice: Designing a Better Future for Workers" event at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
18 Oct 15:15 ET / 19:15 GMT
CROWN CASTLE-RESULTS/
Crown Castle Third Quarter Results
Crown Castle is expected to post lower third-quarter revenue hit by slowdown in tower activity after initial surge driven by 5G deployments.
18 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
LAM RESEARCH-RESULTS/
Lam Research First Quarter Results
Chip-making tools supplier Lam Research is expected to post lower first-quarter revenue hit by lower spending by chipmakers amid weak end-market demand.
18 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
NETFLIX-RESULTS/ (PIX)
Q3 2023 Netflix Inc Earnings Release
18 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
TESLA-RESULTS/ (PIX)
Tesla reports third-quarter earnings even as it cuts prices
Tesla is scheduled to report third-quarter results even as the electric car leader cuts prices on many models to maintain sales momentum.
18 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
USA-FED/COOK
Federal Reserve Board Governor Cook speaks on Fed employment mandate
Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook speaks on "The Evolution of the Federal Reserve's Employment Mandate" before the Louis E. Martin Awards Ceremony at the 2023 Future of Black Communities Summit, in Washington.
18 Oct 18:55 ET / 22:55 GMT
USA-OIL/DEALS (PIX)
US oil patch M&A in Q3
A look at mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. oil patch in the third quarter based on a tally compiled by data analytics firm Enverus. Largest deal was Energy Transfer LP's $8.93 billion acquisition of pipeline rival Crewstwood Equity Partners followed by Permian Resources $4.5 billion deal for Earthstone Energy.
19 Oct
USA-HURRICANES/ENERGY (PIX)
Oil industry gets a pass as Atlantic storms steer clear of Gulf of Mexico
This year's Atlantic hurricane season has been busy by some measures - with an above-average 19 named tropical storms - but those storms have bypassed the central Gulf of Mexico, leaving U.S. offshore oil and gas production unscathed for only the second time in nine years.
19 Oct
CITGO-VENEZUELA/AUCTION (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
A tale of setbacks for U.S., Venezuela as Citgo heads to court auction
For four years, the U.S. has protected oil refiner Citgo Petroleum from creditors seeking to seize Venezuela’s foreign crown jewel for billions of dollars in claims. But on Oct. 23, a U.S. judge will kick off an auction that likely will see the 113-year-old company broken up and sold to investors willing to bet on future demand for motor fuels.
19 Oct
GRAINS-ARGENTINA/EXCHANGE
Buenos Aires Grains Exchange publishes weekly crop forecast report
19 Oct
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
USA-CRIME/HOLLOWAY
Suspect in Natalee Holloway case to plead guilty to extorting Holloway's mother
Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch man suspected in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday to U.S. charges of extorting Holloway's mother, according to court records.
18 Oct 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
PHILIPPINES-DEFENSE/
Philippines' armed forces chief holds forum with foreign correspondents Philippines' armed forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner holds breakfast forum with foreign correspondents.
19 Oct 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
SPORTS
BASKETBALL-NBA/PREVIEW
NBA season preview
A preview of the 2023-2024 NBA season.
19 Oct