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1. The RBNZ needs to revise their inflation forecasts higher interest.co.nz · 26 Oct 2026

   Roger J Kerr says debt markets are always the first to reflect financial risk and stress. And he finds the usual culprits remain behind stubborn local elevated inflation

2. Holiday briefing: Elections, war prep, & rate decisions ahead this week interest.co.nz · 26 Oct 2026

   A big week ahead of central bank decisions; inflation elevated, while PMIs positive; Canada retail positive; EU inflation expectations hold; war drums beat louder; UST 10yr at 4.99%; gold holds low and oil holds high; NZ$1 = 57 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

3. Mob rule interest.co.nz · 26 Oct 2026

   By allowing themselves to be recorded alongside the Mongrel Mob, Te Pāti Māori, Green, and Labour MPs may have cost the Left the election, says Chrtis Trotter

4. Fitting lobbying into democracy interest.co.nz · 26 Oct 2026

   Nicky Hager’s Dirty Work raises questions of whether money has too much political power, observes Brian Easton

5. ACT hits the road on Big Pinky and releases manifesto as Labour says it will tackle cost of living from day one if elected interest.co.nz · 26 Oct 2026

   Political activity: ACT releases election manifesto, Labour says it will make the cost of living and healthcare its first priorities if elected as party leaders cast their votes early

6. Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Jordanian Counterpart Asharq Al-Awsat · 26 Oct 2026
7. Saudi Arabia says intercepted Houthi missile targeting Riyadh as airport flights resume CNA · 26 Oct 2026

   Authorities sent text messages to residents warning them of a "hostile aerial threat" targeting the city.

8. Samsung’s first clip-on Galaxy Buds launch tomorrow, and there’s good news for global buyers Android Authority · 26 Oct 2026

   TL;DR Samsung’s first clip-on earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, go on sale in South Korea on October 27 for around $226. The earbuds feature an open-ear design, TwinBoost speakers, and Galaxy AI features, including head gestures and voice memos. European retail listings hint at an upcoming global launch…

9. Days of Our Lives Spoilers for What Happens This Week (October 26-30) ComingSoon.net · 26 Oct 2026

   Photo Credit: NBC / Peacock Days of Our Lives spoilers suggest that a dramatic and emotional week is ahead in Salem from October 26 to 30. Brady gets crushing news, while Holly and Mason get a surprise call. Elsewhere, Steve warns Cat, and Xander and Sarah reunite. Here’s a preview of what lies…

10. India's largest crypto exchange absorbs $16 million loss from internal process failure tied to retired wallet CoinDesk · 26 Oct 2026

    The Mumbai-based exchange initially dismissed reports of suspicious outflows as a false alarm. It now says it lost $16 million and will absorb the loss.