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NewsOct 13, 2026 · 15:51 IST

UK Grocery Inflation Accelerates to 2.5%

Worldpanel by Numerator reported grocery inflation of 2.5% over the four weeks to 4 October, versus 2.3% previously, Reuters reported on 13 October. Grocery sales rose 1% year-on-year.

NewsOct 13, 2026, 03:41 PM GMT+5:30

SEC Grants Five-Year Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission granted temporary, conditional relief allowing approved tokenized-securities venues to trade tokenized U.S.-listed stocks through permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools. The exemptions from exchange and dealer definitions expire five years after publication. Venues must preserve equivalent shareholder rights, notify issuers and respect objections, use auditable smart contracts on public blockchains, follow underlying-stock trading halts and comply with symbol and volume limits. The SEC is also seeking public comment on modifications and future rules.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 15:29 IST

PageGroup Returns to Quarterly Gross-Profit Growth

Recruiter PageGroup reported third-quarter gross profit of £190.5 million, up 1.5%, versus a company-compiled consensus of £187.9 million. Its annual outlook was retained, Reuters reported on 13 October.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 15:22 IST

Stellantis Q3 Shipments Fall 1%

Stellantis estimated third-quarter shipments at 1.3 million vehicles, down 1% year-on-year, Reuters reported on 13 October. North America fell 12%, affected by a summer production shutdown, while Europe rose 10%.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 15:13 IST

Houthi Official Threatens Retaliation if US Joins Yemen Strikes

Houthi political bureau member Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned in an AFP interview on 12 October that US involvement in strikes against the group would trigger retaliation against American interests in the region. He also warned workers to avoid Saudi oil facilities and airports, describing them as targets. The statement is a conditional threat, not confirmation of US intervention or a new attack.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 15:00 IST

Iran Reiterates Offer to Facilitate Saudi–Houthi Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reiterated Tehran’s willingness to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, Times of India reported on 12 October. The statement follows Iran’s earlier diplomatic outreach. An offer to mediate does not establish that the parties have accepted talks or agreed a ceasefire.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:30 IST

NATO Innovation Fund Focuses on Counter-Drone Technology

The NATO Innovation Fund is prioritising counter-drone systems and space-based surveillance and expanding its presence in Poland, its president told Reuters on 13 October. The existing €1 billion fund is backed by 24 NATO nations.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:19 IST

NTPC Seeks Overseas Buyers for Green Fuels

NTPC is discussing green ammonia and other low-carbon fuels with potential buyers in Japan, South Korea and Germany, Chairman Gurdeep Singh said on 13 October, Reuters reported. The talks accompany its proposed green-hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:13 IST

Publicis Organic Growth Beats Expectations

Publicis reported third-quarter organic revenue growth of 5%, above a company-provided consensus of 4.8%, and confirmed its full-year outlook, Reuters reported on 13 October. Demand for AI-powered marketing supported the quarter.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:06 IST

Australian Business Confidence Falls to −13 in September

NAB’s September survey showed business confidence falling four points to −13, its third consecutive monthly decline. Business conditions held at −1 and capacity utilisation was 82.3%. NAB released the figures on 13 October, citing high rates, global uncertainty and fuel costs.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 13:01 IST

Germany Confirms September Inflation at 3.3%

Germany’s final September CPI rose 3.3% year-on-year and 0.6% month-on-month, confirming provisional results, Destatis said on 13 October. Annual inflation increased from 2.9% in August. Energy prices rose 14.9%, while core inflation remained 2.4%.

NewsOct 13, 2026, 12:36 PM GMT+5:30

World Economy Forecast to Grow 3.1% in 2026, IMF Says

The IMF’s October World Economic Outlook projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, up from 3.0% in July, and 3.4% in 2027. AI investment is helping offset the Middle East energy shock, but growth is increasingly uneven. Global headline inflation is forecast at 4.7% this year.