Market News, 19 Oct 2026
A day marked by a dramatic cooling of geopolitical and credit risks, while deal activity surged into caution territory. Flightdeck analyzed 2,198 headlines across 312 sources to compile today's gauges.
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Federal Bank shares rise 5% as NPAs hit decadal low, brokerages on price targets
Russian drone strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast kills children and infant
Houthis claim six attacks on Saudi Arabia in 48 hours; strikes include Yanbu Aramco facility, Shaybah oilfield, Riyadh and Abha airports
Global Market: South Korean shares fall as AI investment worries weigh on chipmakers
Bernstein upgrades Datadog stock rating on AI demand strength
EU and Eight Countries Sign Treaty Expanding Powers to Freeze and Confiscate Criminal Crypto Assets
Jeju Bank automatically lowers interest rates when credit improves
Union Bank Q2 FY2027 slides: profit surges 30%, asset quality improves
Oil loses more than 1.5% on expectations of higher Russian supplies
Iran's top general warned the US and Israel against further miscalculations, saying Iranian forces are ready to respond to any new decisions, Press TV reports
South Korean AI data centre firm Elice shares tumble in IPO debut
China's central bank holds rates steady
India-NZ FTA in force: Over half of New Zealand’s exports to India now tariff-free, Wellington also eyes Brazil, Canada
Asian shares tumble, oil rises as markets await AI sector results
Asian Markets Today: Nikkei, Kospi Fall Up To 3% As Tech Stocks Lead Selloff; SK Hynix, SoftBank Shares Dip
Japan's Katayama says will consider measures for stable funding, maintaining fiscal sustainability