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1. Apple becomes the week’s first major test for the AI trade
Asian equities and US index futures rose ahead of Apple’s results, with Nasdaq futures up about 0.9%. Analysts expect roughly $113 billion in quarterly revenue and are looking for signs of iPhone 18 demand, while Apple benefits from avoiding the huge data-centre bills carried by several AI rivals.
Why it matters: A strong report could calm the technology sell-off, while weak guidance could drag down semiconductors and Swedish industrial shares.
Source: Reuters, 2 November 2026
2. China’s private factory PMI contradicts the official weakness
RatingDog’s private manufacturing PMI slipped marginally to 52.0 in October but beat the 51.6 forecast and showed the fastest output growth in six months. That sharply contrasts with Saturday’s official PMI of 49.3, which put manufacturing back below the growth threshold.
Why it matters: The divergence makes Chinese exposure harder to price and can generate large moves in commodities, industrials and shipping as new data arrive.
Source: Reuters, 2 November 2026
3. Ryanair warns of a €2 billion increase in its fuel bill
Ryanair’s quarterly profit fell 6% to €1.61 billion, and the airline is considering temporary pay freezes and other cost measures. Current forward prices point to roughly €2 billion of extra fuel costs in the financial year ending March 2028, which expected fare increases would not fully offset.
Why it matters: The report shows how the energy shock is moving from crude prices into European corporate margins, wages and consumer prices.
Source: Reuters, 2 November 2026
4. AcadeMedia’s profit grows faster than revenue
AcadeMedia’s revenue rose 14.1% to SEK 4.68 billion and operating profit increased 17.5% to SEK 343 million. Diluted earnings per share climbed from SEK 0.82 to SEK 1.31, while the number of children and students grew 7.4%.
Why it matters: Student growth, a slightly higher margin and international expansion support the shares, although the absence of guidance leaves the valuation dependent on continued delivery.
Sources: Finwire/Börsvärlden, 2 November 2026 · AcadeMedia IR
5. HSBC builds an AI institute as the regulator drafts agent rules
HSBC will open an AI and emerging-technology institute in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2027 with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. At the same time, regulator HKMA is launching Project SAGE to test AI agents and examine accountability, a trusted-agent register and a possible “know your agent” standard.
Why it matters: Banking AI is moving from pilot projects to organisational and regulatory policy, affecting costs, staffing and requirements for financial AI suppliers.
Source: Reuters, 2 November 2026
