https://moneyvision.net/Markets, the economy and crypto, in plain EnglishenThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:50:08 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/bank-of-england-lifts-base-rate-to-4-first-rise-in-over-three-years-5e7557/https://moneyvision.net/economy/bank-of-england-lifts-base-rate-to-4-first-rise-in-over-three-years-5e7557/The Bank of England raised its base rate from 3.75% to 4% and warned another increase may follow. Higher rates mean more costly borrowing for many households, including those with mortgages.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/markets/tech-led-selloff-wipes-out-us-stocks-post-election-gains-92979d/https://moneyvision.net/markets/tech-led-selloff-wipes-out-us-stocks-post-election-gains-92979d/US stocks gave back their rally after the midterm elections as chipmakers and AI-linked shares tumbled. The cost of insuring SpaceX debt against default hit a record.MarketsThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/bitcoin-falls-below-77-000-as-tech-selloff-spills-into-crypto-91ca25/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/bitcoin-falls-below-77-000-as-tech-selloff-spills-into-crypto-91ca25/Bitcoin dropped to a seven-week low as US stocks gave back election gains. Hourly liquidations of leveraged bets neared $600 million.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/tokenized-stock-trading-hits-1-11-billion-as-new-solana-platforms-laun-9e4c57/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/tokenized-stock-trading-hits-1-11-billion-as-new-solana-platforms-laun-9e4c57/JTX and Solana Labs launched new ways to trade tokenized stocks on Solana. Trading volume in these stocks reached $1.11 billion during a tech stock decline.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/binance-and-deribit-revoke-signalplus-api-keys-over-possible-security-31f16c/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/binance-and-deribit-revoke-signalplus-api-keys-over-possible-security-31f16c/Binance and Deribit cut off API keys tied to the SignalPlus trading platform after a potential security concern. Binance asked users to check their positions and orders.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/czech-bank-raises-rates-norway-holds-and-signals-tightening-fed-offici-c36518/https://moneyvision.net/economy/czech-bank-raises-rates-norway-holds-and-signals-tightening-fed-offici-c36518/The Czech central bank raised rates after a rare tight vote. Norway's central bank held rates but signaled it may tighten. A Fed official said restrictive rates are needed to bring inflation down.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/fed-and-occ-check-u-s-banks-after-6-3-billion-binance-hack-1c80cb/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/fed-and-occ-check-u-s-banks-after-6-3-billion-binance-hack-1c80cb/U.S. bank supervisors reached out to lenders this week after a $6.3 billion hack at Binance. A crime-fighting unit backed by Tether and Tron had wound down two months earlier.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/democratic-midterm-sweep-puts-crypto-market-structure-bill-back-in-pla-389a2d/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/democratic-midterm-sweep-puts-crypto-market-structure-bill-back-in-pla-389a2d/Democrats swept the U.S. midterms and plan to push a broader crypto market structure bill. Anthony Scaramucci said Trump's memecoin ventures derailed the CLARITY Act.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/bitcoin-hovers-near-80-000-after-post-election-rise-and-bank-of-englan-bfc0ce/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/bitcoin-hovers-near-80-000-after-post-election-rise-and-bank-of-englan-bfc0ce/Bitcoin traded near $79,600 on Thursday as oil rebounded and the Bank of England raised rates. The price keeps stalling at the $80,000 level.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/energy/india-to-require-state-utilities-to-add-energy-storage-capacity-a372d7/https://moneyvision.net/energy/india-to-require-state-utilities-to-add-energy-storage-capacity-a372d7/India plans to make state-owned power utilities add energy storage. The aim is to waste less of the clean power the country generates, as storage capacity lags behind.EnergyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/xrp-slips-to-1-26-after-rebound-toward-1-34-c97a56/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/xrp-slips-to-1-26-after-rebound-toward-1-34-c97a56/XRP rose toward $1.34 after nearly touching $1.20 last week, then fell back to $1.26. Traders are watching the $1.25 support level.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/markets/dow-falls-1-200-points-as-nasdaq-enters-correction-101f69/https://moneyvision.net/markets/dow-falls-1-200-points-as-nasdaq-enters-correction-101f69/US stocks gave back their post-midterm rally. The Dow dropped 1,200 points and the Nasdaq fell into a correction, as tech stocks sank on AI worries.MarketsThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/samsung-wallet-adds-usdc-as-default-stablecoin-for-us-users-547071/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/samsung-wallet-adds-usdc-as-default-stablecoin-for-us-users-547071/Coinbase has brought USDC to Samsung Wallet for US Galaxy users, including accounts on Solana. A stablecoin is a digital token tied to a currency like the dollar.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/keel-sells-2-520-bitcoin-as-miner-stocks-drop-35-1ebb42/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/keel-sells-2-520-bitcoin-as-miner-stocks-drop-35-1ebb42/Keel sold its whole Bitcoin treasury for $192 million as it moves toward AI data centers. Bitcoin mining stocks with AI plans fell an average of 35% in October.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/energy/duke-energy-says-data-center-demand-will-not-raise-home-bills-2e27a6/https://moneyvision.net/energy/duke-energy-says-data-center-demand-will-not-raise-home-bills-2e27a6/Duke Energy says it can serve rising data center demand without shifting costs to households. Voters have also pushed back against data centers and the AI billionaires behind them.EnergyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/bitcoin-etfs-take-in-about-75-million-as-fidelity-inflows-beat-blackro-fb8c39/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/bitcoin-etfs-take-in-about-75-million-as-fidelity-inflows-beat-blackro-fb8c39/U.S. spot Bitcoin funds gained about $75 million in net money on November 4. Fidelity's fund led, while BlackRock's was the only one with withdrawals.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000https://moneyvision.net/energy/turkiye-sets-100-billion-wind-and-solar-plan-to-2040-aed475/https://moneyvision.net/energy/turkiye-sets-100-billion-wind-and-solar-plan-to-2040-aed475/Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar unveiled a plan to reach 175,000 megawatts of wind and solar capacity by 2040, backed by about $100 billion. Türkiye hosts the COP31 climate summit in Antalya next week.EnergyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/acwa-s-third-quarter-profit-jumps-71-to-169-4-million-ed3106/https://moneyvision.net/companies/acwa-s-third-quarter-profit-jumps-71-to-169-4-million-ed3106/Saudi utility Acwa reported a 71.1% rise in third-quarter net profit. Abu Dhabi's IHC more than doubled its nine-month profit, and Mubadala Energy plans to double output over a decade.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/emirates-group-s-first-half-profit-falls-about-66-c8605f/https://moneyvision.net/companies/emirates-group-s-first-half-profit-falls-about-66-c8605f/Emirates Group's first-half profit dropped about 66% as the Gulf conflict and higher fuel costs weighed on the business. Profit remained positive, at roughly $980 million.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/south-korean-policymakers-to-watch-us-ai-and-trade-policy-after-midter-3744e7/https://moneyvision.net/economy/south-korean-policymakers-to-watch-us-ai-and-trade-policy-after-midter-3744e7/South Korea's top financial officials said they will closely follow possible US changes on artificial intelligence and trade after the midterm elections. The outcome could affect the South Korean economy.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/markets/seoul-stocks-fall-5-28-on-worries-over-us-ai-regulation-cc23e6/https://moneyvision.net/markets/seoul-stocks-fall-5-28-on-worries-over-us-ai-regulation-cc23e6/South Korea's main stock index dropped more than 5% on Thursday after the Democratic Party's midterm win raised fears of tighter AI rules. The won also weakened against the dollar.MarketsThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/crypto/south-korea-plans-two-year-delay-of-crypto-gains-tax-to-2029-e3596d/https://moneyvision.net/crypto/south-korea-plans-two-year-delay-of-crypto-gains-tax-to-2029-e3596d/South Korea wants to push back its tax on crypto income by two years, to 2029. It would also let investors carry losses forward for up to three years.CryptoThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/samsung-biologics-union-plans-second-strike-as-samsung-electronics-get-e196ea/https://moneyvision.net/companies/samsung-biologics-union-plans-second-strike-as-samsung-electronics-get-e196ea/About 400 Samsung Biologics workers plan to strike again despite a court injunction. At Samsung Electronics, a filing to form a sixth union adds to signs of divisions among labor groups.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/markets/seoul-stocks-swing-as-us-midterm-results-favor-democrats-45ec2f/https://moneyvision.net/markets/seoul-stocks-swing-as-us-midterm-results-favor-democrats-45ec2f/South Korean shares rose, then fell, as the US midterm vote moved toward a Democratic win. Investors worried about tighter artificial intelligence rules, and the won weakened slightly.MarketsThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/energy/malawi-and-mozambique-act-on-fuel-supply-strains-b34f01/https://moneyvision.net/energy/malawi-and-mozambique-act-on-fuel-supply-strains-b34f01/Malawi faces a nationwide fuel shortage, and Mozambique's government says it is taking steps to ease supplies. Fuel costs affect household budgets and business activity.EnergyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/philippine-inflation-rises-to-7-8-as-fuel-prices-climb-33cbee/https://moneyvision.net/economy/philippine-inflation-rises-to-7-8-as-fuel-prices-climb-33cbee/Philippine inflation reached 7.8% in October 2026, its highest in years. Higher fuel prices and fares drove the rise, which squeezes household budgets.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/south-korea-s-current-account-surplus-hits-record-61-46-billion-07f9d3/https://moneyvision.net/economy/south-korea-s-current-account-surplus-hits-record-61-46-billion-07f9d3/South Korea's September current account surplus reached $61.46 billion, the largest monthly figure ever, on strong chip exports. The Bank of Korea released the data.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/markets/kospi-falls-4-67-triggering-a-five-minute-trading-halt-181223/https://moneyvision.net/markets/kospi-falls-4-67-triggering-a-five-minute-trading-halt-181223/The Korea Exchange paused program trading in KOSPI shares for five minutes after the index plunged. The drop followed the Democratic Party's win in the US midterms.MarketsThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/kakao-operating-profit-rises-7-and-company-plans-buyback-486120/https://moneyvision.net/companies/kakao-operating-profit-rises-7-and-company-plans-buyback-486120/Kakao's quarterly operating profit rose 7% on stronger advertising sales. The company also plans a 150 billion won share buyback.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/energy/colombia-names-venezuela-gas-pipeline-repair-a-national-priority-proje-005bb9/https://moneyvision.net/energy/colombia-names-venezuela-gas-pipeline-repair-a-national-priority-proje-005bb9/Colombia has put the recovery of its gas pipeline with Venezuela on a list of strategic projects. The aim is to diversify gas supply, while the oil agency plans a restart of stalled drilling.EnergyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/meta-buys-conductor-and-openai-agrees-to-buy-pierre-computer-b6191b/https://moneyvision.net/companies/meta-buys-conductor-and-openai-agrees-to-buy-pierre-computer-b6191b/Meta has bought AI coding startup Conductor, and OpenAI plans to acquire developer tooling startup Pierre Computer. Terms of both deals were not disclosed.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/energy/brent-crude-drops-below-100-a-barrel-after-us-midterms-dba556/https://moneyvision.net/energy/brent-crude-drops-below-100-a-barrel-after-us-midterms-dba556/Brent crude fell 4.7% to $98.76 a barrel, its first time under $100 since early October. The drop followed Republican losses in the US midterm elections.EnergyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/retailers-cut-prices-on-apple-watch-ultra-3-galaxy-z-fold-8-c3d103/https://moneyvision.net/companies/retailers-cut-prices-on-apple-watch-ultra-3-galaxy-z-fold-8-c3d103/Apple Watch Ultra 3 models are $250 off at $549, a record low. Discounts also cover the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel Watch 5.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/south-africa-faces-agoa-standoff-as-ramaphosa-eyes-reset-with-us-9d672b/https://moneyvision.net/economy/south-africa-faces-agoa-standoff-as-ramaphosa-eyes-reset-with-us-9d672b/The US removed South Africa from AGOA, a trade deal giving preferential market access. Officials say trade continues, and President Cyril Ramaphosa sees a chance to reset ties.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/markets/dow-futures-jump-over-2-after-democrats-win-congress-238c55/https://moneyvision.net/markets/dow-futures-jump-over-2-after-democrats-win-congress-238c55/US stock futures rose sharply on Wednesday after Democrats won the midterm elections. Dow futures gained about 1,150 points before the open.MarketsThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/world-bank-says-kenya-overpaid-for-railway-and-loses-billions-to-corru-410908/https://moneyvision.net/economy/world-bank-says-kenya-overpaid-for-railway-and-loses-billions-to-corru-410908/The World Bank says Kenya overpaid Sh117bn for the Mombasa-Naivasha railway and that corruption is hurting growth. Concerns were also raised about a Sh1.7trn partnership project.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/uae-non-oil-activity-stays-strong-in-october-as-firms-raise-prices-at-5153dc/https://moneyvision.net/economy/uae-non-oil-activity-stays-strong-in-october-as-firms-raise-prices-at-5153dc/The UAE's non-oil PMI, a survey gauge of business activity, read 54.8 in October, below September's 55.3. Companies lifted their selling prices faster than ever recorded, passing along higher costs, which can raise what consumers pay.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/companies/google-to-invest-15-billion-in-malaysia-data-centers-over-two-years-9bbacf/https://moneyvision.net/companies/google-to-invest-15-billion-in-malaysia-data-centers-over-two-years-9bbacf/Google plans an extra $15 billion for data centers in Malaysia over two years, with 37,000 jobs projected. Prime Minister Anwar says strict environmental conditions apply to such sites.CompaniesThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/us-drops-south-africa-and-rwanda-from-agoa-duty-free-trade-program-738f64/https://moneyvision.net/economy/us-drops-south-africa-and-rwanda-from-agoa-duty-free-trade-program-738f64/Washington has excluded South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA, ending their duty-free access to the US market. Exporters fear job losses, while economists say the wider damage will likely be limited.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://moneyvision.net/economy/bank-of-england-raises-key-rate-to-4-first-increase-in-over-three-year-2d6f1e/https://moneyvision.net/economy/bank-of-england-raises-key-rate-to-4-first-increase-in-over-three-year-2d6f1e/The Bank of England lifted its base rate from 3.75% to 4% to fight inflation tied to the Iran war. It also warned of another increase, which could raise borrowing costs for households.EconomyThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:05:33 +0000