The 20:00 report · 10.11.2026
Today's top stories: the U.S. economy faces pressure following inflation data, while the 26th Knesset begins its term with significant political shifts. Meanwhile, tensions with Iran remain centered on economic measures, and the AI market braces for a massive public offering by Anthropic.
US inflation rose by 0.4% in October
The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% in October, surprising markets that had anticipated a more modest increase. Although this represents a slight slowdown from September, prices remain high, fueling expectations for further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, as reported earlier today. This data triggered a decline on Wall Street, as investors reacted nervously to the prospect of interest rate adjustments, highlighting the ongoing struggle of the U.S. economy to tame inflation.
Ohana announces: Vote to replace Knesset Speaker to be held next week
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced that the vote on his replacement will take place next Tuesday, the final deadline allowed under existing rules. This follows the 'change bloc' led by Gadi Eisenkot gathering 61 signatures to remove Ohana and install Matan Kahana, a process we covered earlier today. This marks a peak in political activity following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset and demonstrates the concentrated efforts of the emerging coalition to take control of key parliamentary positions.
26th Knesset sworn in; Herzog calls for unity and compromise
The 26th Knesset was sworn in today during a formal ceremony attended by President Isaac Herzog, who called for unity and strengthening ties with the U.S. The ceremony marked the beginning of the term for 120 new lawmakers, set against the backdrop of complex coalition negotiations following the mandate's transfer to Eisenkot. This event, reported earlier today alongside calls for political normalization, established the foundation for the parliamentary power struggles that manifested immediately in the attempts to replace the Knesset Speaker.
Rubio: No need for major combat operations against Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in Paris that there is no need for large-scale military actions against Iran at this time. Rubio, who met with G7 foreign ministers, clarified that prioritizing an economic campaign does not amount to diplomatic stagnation. This stance confirms that the U.S. continues to pursue a policy of targeted economic pressure on Tehran rather than a broad military escalation, an approach that influences security stability in the Middle East.
Anthropic moves ahead with IPO, eyes $1.4 trillion valuation
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic continues preparations for its initial public offering with an estimated valuation of $1.4 trillion. As reported earlier, the company aims to test market confidence in AI technologies, with Amazon and Google expected to benefit from their significant holdings. Following earlier reports regarding price range adjustments and the launch of new products, this IPO is considered a significant test of the leverage of the AI sector in the global capital market.
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