Japan finance minister KIUCHI said active fiscal policy is not intended to expand unnecessary spending.

Some investors and analysts say ANTHROPIC’s Q3 results could improve its IPO viability but are unlikely to remove concerns weighing on global AI equities. Insiders reported quarterly revenue of $16.8 bln, positive free cash flow and an adjusted gross margin of 85%; the company expects to list by year-end at the latest. Market participants said the numbers highlight demand for AI services but are unlikely to rekindle sector-wide investor appetite as rising bond yields, oil-driven inflation and financing strains at CoreWeave keep pressure on AI stocks, while chipmakers and infrastructure suppliers show signs of slowing profitability.

An IMF official said the Middle East war has inflicted highly uneven economic shocks across the region and placed severe strain on directly affected countries.