Asian stocks showed caution as the Israel-Iran truce held and Fed Chair Powell offered balanced rate cut views. Middle East tensions eased, and Powell’s flexible tone boosted equities. While the Fed remains patient, lower inflation could prompt earlier rate cuts, with markets pricing in two cuts by the end of 2025. Trump’s stance on Iranian oil also surprised markets.
Intel stock plunges 30% as weak PC demand and AI costs trigger global chip selloff
Intel shares plunged 30% after the chipmaker issued a weak fourth-quarter revenue forecast and warned of negative cash flow for the year. The warning triggered
October 30, 2026