What Happened on
October 30, 2026?

By Kira Shishkin

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Summary: Binance freezes about $3B in assets while investigating a suspected hack, Israel's election leaves no bloc with a parliamentary majority, and ECB President Christine Lagarde announces her resignation

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    World's largest crypto exchange Binance & partners freeze ~$3B in assets as company opens probe into suspected hack; Platform estimates $6.3B affected, temporarily halts deposits/withdrawals & pledges to cover losses

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    Israel election results leave no parliamentary majority as Netanyahu's bloc wins 53 seats (vs 61 needed), opposition 48 & Arab parties 19; Netanyahu remains caretaker PM as coalition talks begin

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    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announces resignation effective Feb 7, 2027 (9mos before term ends) citing inability to "remain neutral" on issues beyond monetary policy

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    Economic Analysis Bureau: US economy grows 3.4% in Q3 (vs 2.2% in Q2) driven by private investment (+19.4%), consumer spending (+3.8%) & government spending (+5.3%); Exports fall -5.7% & imports rise +19.7%, partly offsetting growth

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    Food-delivery company DoorDash agrees to acquire rival platform Instacart for $17B to "help local stores grow online" pending regulatory & shareholder approval

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    Fed-preferred inflation gauge (Personal Consumption Expenditures price index) rises to 3.6% in Sep (vs 3.4% in Aug, highest since May); Personal savings rate (income left after taxes & spending) falls to 3.8% (lowest in 4yrs)

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