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House prices in the UK increased by 2.9% annually in September to £292,000, with a slight monthly decline of 0.3%. The Bank of England's rate cuts have spurred market activity, but future cuts may be slower due to inflation concerns. Northern Ireland leads in price growth, while London faces affordability challenges with a 0.5% decrease in prices. Full Article

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is set to announce its highly anticipated third-quarter earnings, with expectations high for the AI company to beat projections and raise Q4 guidance. The stock has seen significant growth, becoming the world's most valuable company, driven by its GPUs supporting AI. Analysts forecast Q3 revenue of $33.16 billion and EPS of $0.75, with a focus on Blackwell GPU sales and potential market reaction to guidance updates. Despite potential risks and high expectations, industry analysts expect Nvidia's stock to continue gaining over the next 12 months, with a median target of $165 implying a 12.2% increase. Full Article

The European Central Bank warns of a potential return of a debt crisis in the Eurozone due to high public debt, tepid growth, and policy uncertainties. Market concerns over sovereign debt sustainability have increased, with countries like Italy and Spain facing investor worries. The ECB highlights the risks of weak growth, high debt levels, and the potential for fiscal threats from other jurisdictions, urging governments to address these issues to prevent a financial crisis. Full Article

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed due to a potential significant air attack amidst heightened tensions with Russia, prompting staff to shelter in place and advising U.S. citizens to be prepared for air alerts. Reports of Ukraine using U.S.-made missiles to target Russian territory have escalated conflict, with Russia warning against such actions and updating its nuclear doctrine to allow for a nuclear response to certain threats, including ballistic missile launches. Full Article

In the competitive world of fitness franchising, you can capitalize on the growing demand for fitness services by owning a gym, yoga studio, martial arts center, or specialized fitness concept. Top franchises like Crunch, Anytime Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness offer extensive support, resources, and brand recognition to help you succeed in this industry. With opportunities to transform lives and your bottom line, lace up your sneakers and explore the top 15 fitness franchises of 2024 according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking. Full Article

Traditional flight-to-safety trades surged on Tuesday due to escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, but bond market movements and gold price increases suggest traders were less alarmed than believed. Full Article

Donald Trump plans to nominate Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street investor and campaign donor, to run the Department of Commerce, where he would oversee imposing tariffs on trading partners. Lutnick, also the co-chair of Trump’s transition team and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has staunchly defended Trump’s tariff policies. Despite previously supporting Democrats like Hillary Clinton, Lutnick has become one of Trump’s top donors, giving millions to his 2024 campaign and raising around $75mn. Full Article

WeRide, an autonomous driving technology company, enjoys a first-mover advantage in the global self-driving market following its recent IPO at $15.50 a share by Morgan Stanley. Analysts expect WeRide's stock to reach $23, reflecting a potential 25% increase, as the company offers various driverless vehicles and holds permits in multiple countries. Despite potential regulatory risks and volatile earnings, WeRide's diverse product offerings and focus on Level 4 autonomous driving position it well for future growth in the expanding market, which is projected to reach $1.745 trillion by 2030. Full Article

Supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s and Tesco, are concerned about Labour's increase in employer national insurance contributions which could significantly add to their costs, leading to job losses and higher prices for customers. Companies like Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Marks & Spencer have already warned of millions in extra costs, potentially resulting in higher inflation rates and impacting interest rates, with experts predicting inflation to rise by 0.4% and interest rates to reach 4.75% by the end of the year. Full Article