Brazil’s trading halt, Singapore’s gas imports, Armenia’s growth slowdown

Brazil’s stock exchange halts trading after sharp losses

Brazil’s stock exchange halted trading on October 26 after sharp share losses. Al Jazeera said a 10% fall in the Bovespa index from its previous close triggered a 30-minute interruption; investors’ next focus is Lula’s choice of finance minister and his approach to public finances.

Japan’s Nikkei falls 0.80% for third day as tech shares weigh

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.80% on October 26, its third straight decline and lowest close since July 30. Most of its stocks gained, but losses in heavily weighted technology shares pulled the index down while the broader Topix rose.

Indonesia cuts pipeline gas exports to Singapore by 9%

Indonesia cut pipeline gas exports to Singapore by 9%, citing domestic shortages. Indonesia says the reduction complies with existing agreements, while Singapore’s prime minister said its gas importer would take steps to protect its rights and interests.

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Black Sea drone attacks sink two cargo ships, killing at least two sailors

Two cargo ships sank and a third caught fire in the October 5–6 drone attacks, killing at least two sailors. A 26 October tally based on Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry statements counts eight Azerbaijani sailors reported dead across attacks from June through October, showing a toll that spans several voyages.

Ifo’s German business climate index rises to 90.2 in October

Ifo’s German business climate index rose to 90.2 in October from 89.9 in September. Manufacturers rated both present conditions and expectations positively for the first time in more than three years, while service firms reported weaker confidence; manufacturers plan to expand production after orders increased.

Armenia’s economic activity rises 6.9% in nine months of 2026

Armenia’s economic activity index rose 6.9% in January–September 2026 from a year earlier. September’s annual growth eased to 5% for a fourth consecutive monthly slowdown, while industrial output fell year on year for a second month.

Armenia’s Finance Ministry reports AMD 27.8bn nine-month surplus

Armenia’s Finance Ministry reports a 27.8 billion-dram budget surplus for January–September 2026; the same period in 2025 had a 79.9 billion-dram deficit. Total revenue exceeded its revised target while spending fell short, leaving a surplus where the nine-month plan called for a deficit.

Armenia’s imports rise 9.5% as exports fall 8% through September

Armenia’s imports rose 9.5% and exports fell 8% in January–September 2026. The Statistical Committee’s separate September figures show total trade fell 3% from September 2025, although it grew across the nine-month period.

Revolut plans 2027 app platform for private tech investing

Revolut plans to add Revolut Ventures to its app for investments in unlisted technology companies. These investments can be hard to sell and can lose much or all of their value; Revolut says customers will need to pass two in-app checks before they can invest.

Toyota plans $6.4 billion a year for robots and factory automation

Toyota plans $6.4 billion in annual robotics investment and the deployment of 400,000 robots. A company executive says deployment will begin in Toyota’s own factories because those environments are easier to control.

Verizon raises 2026 postpaid phone forecast after 406,000 Q3 additions

Verizon now expects 1.1 million–1.2 million new postpaid phone subscribers in 2026, up from its earlier forecast of 750,000–1 million. RCR Wireless’s 26 October newsletter says Verizon signed $4 billion in superintelligence (SI) infrastructure deals over six months, with modest revenue expected from 2027 over the contracts’ lifetimes—not a stated annual recurring revenue figure.

Jane Street reportedly invests $1bn in CoreWeave, commits $6bn to computing

Jane Street reportedly invested $1 billion in CoreWeave and committed $6 billion to its computing services. The sums serve different purposes: one buys an ownership stake, while the other commits spending on access to computing power.