According to The Information, Thinking Machines Lab is in talks for a valuation of about $40 billion.

ANZ says copper could reach a record high in early next year as US tariff concerns, mining supply challenges and resilient global demand tighten the market. Analysts Kumari and Haines say speculation that the Trump administration may impose tariffs on copper has redirected large volumes of supply into the US, tightening availability elsewhere. EV and new‑energy infrastructure investment should underpin demand, while supply faces downside risks from El Nifio‑related output losses in Chile and rising hydropower risks in Brazil.

Reuters survey: 58 of 64 economists expect the ECB deposit facility rate to reach 2.50% by end-2026; in an August survey, 55 of 69 economists held that view.