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Oracle (ORCL.N) plans to extend its multi-cloud AI database service to US government and public sector workloads.

According to Sky News, the British government is drafting plans to hold a major international investment summit in northeast England (possibly Gateshead) next spring, seeking to announce bilateral agreements worth tens of billions of pounds involving companies and investors at the summit.

According to the Washington Post: US President Trump will announce a relaxation of regulations regarding methane leaks by oil companies.

According to Sky News, three of the UK's four Vanguard-class nuclear deterrent submarines are reportedly at sea simultaneously, with at least one carrying nuclear warheads and conducting routine patrols. The UK Ministry of Defence declined to comment. The Times first reported the deployment, with its sources describing the situation as "unusual" but without explaining why. Analysts suggest that another submarine may be preparing to take over patrols, while the third may be undergoing sea trials. The report states that the simultaneous deployment of three submarines may indicate an improved availability of the Royal Navy's nuclear submarines, but could also be seen as a signal by Britain's adversaries and NATO allies. While the UK has long maintained at least one nuclear submarine on continuous patrol at sea to ensure a continuous nuclear deterrent, the simultaneous deployment of three is not the norm. Currently, the fourth submarine, HMS Victory, is undergoing maintenance at Devonport Naval Base.

According to the Financial Times, sources say the US and Russia are discussing bringing US energy companies back into the Russian market into the peace talks in Ukraine, including restoring US oil giants’ involvement in Russian Far East oil and gas projects and resuming Russian oil sales to Europe through the Friendship pipeline.

According to Nikkei: Sources revealed that HP and ASUS have already moved some PC production back to China due to rising costs caused by artificial intelligence, and Dell is considering a similar move.

Market news: Iranian President Pezechyan has left Russia.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The timing of a war with Iran is unfortunate.

According to Fox News: U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The war with Iran has come at a price.

An email from a Federal Election Commission (FEC) official revealed that hackers are attempting to infiltrate U.S. election websites.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The United States is increasing its liquefied natural gas exports.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The suspension of sanctions against Russia is temporary.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: Russia is currently unable to export diesel fuel.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The flow of refined petroleum products in the Strait of Hormuz has increased.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The deal with Constellation Energy will add 1.1 gigawatts of power.

The U.S. Treasury has reached a $6 billion limit on its repurchase of 20- to 30-year Treasury bonds.

According to Politico: The EU is considering using revenue from the global tax agreement in its next budget.

Boeing (BA.N): In the nine months ended September 30, it received approximately $420 million in refunds related to previous tariff assessments.

According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Boeing's (BA.N) 777-8 aircraft is not expected to make its first delivery before 2030.

Boeing (BA.N): Disruptions caused by supplier shortages are expected to continue into 2027, resulting in unusual production costs, which will be expensed when incurred.