Expo News Today — October 28, 2026

Global markets are navigating a complex landscape of supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty, and shifting policies. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a rise in oil prices, as attacks on Saudi Arabian refineries have raised concerns about supply stability. This development has significant implications for the global economy, which is already grappling with affordability concerns and uncertainty ahead of the US midterm elections. Voters are likely to prioritize economic issues, including the rising cost of living, as they head to the polls.

The economic uncertainty is also affecting businesses, with companies like Pop Mart experiencing a significant decline in sales and Boeing taking a cautious approach to ramping up production of its 737 Max aircraft. Meanwhile, the energy market is seeing potential shifts in policy, with the Trump administration considering allowing more Russian diesel onto the market. In the tech sector, Amazon is promoting a more measured approach to the use of artificial intelligence, warning engineers to be selective in their adoption of AI technologies. These developments highlight the interconnected nature of global markets and the many factors influencing economic trends and business decisions.

Today's signal:
• Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian refinery raise supply worries (cnbc.com)
• Labubu-maker Pop Mart's shares extend declines as third-quarter sales plunge (cnbc.com)
• Midterm elections: How affordability and the economy could affect voters' decisions (cnbc.com)
• Trump administration may let more Russian diesel onto market, energy secretary tells CNBC (cnbc.com)
• Boeing says it won't significantly ramp up 737 Max production until late 2027 (cnbc.com)
• Amazon's anti-tokenmaxxing memo says engineers should be pickier about using AI (cnbc.com)