Nasdaq lost 5.2% in October after a 2.9% decline on 30 October. The S&P 500S&P 500 refers to the S&P 500, also known as the Standard & Poor’s 500, is a widely-followed stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 large-cap companie...Read More dropped 1.8% that Friday, while the Dow gained 1.5% across the month. Intel’s weak outlook and Amazon’s investment-driven cash burn were cited as contributors.
US President Donald Trump indicated on 30 October 2026 that Washington remained open to further discussions with Iran despite ongoing tensions. Speaking at the White House, he characterised the conflict as unconventional and claimed Tehran was interested in negotiations while facing financial difficulties. Trump also asserted that gains associated with Venezuela had outweighed US war expenses, without providing supporting evidence. Major disagreements over Iran's nuclear activities, sanctions and maritime restrictions remain unresolved, leaving diplomatic prospects uncertain.
