Canada–EU Investment Push: Mark Carney pitched a “unique” security and economic alliance with the EU, with talks covering energy, critical minerals and AI, plus possible visa-free mobility for Canadians. Airport Privatisation Plan: Carney also wants private investors to run Canada’s four biggest airports (Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver) under long leases, while Ottawa keeps land and asset ownership and Transport Canada retains oversight. US Military Aid Reallocated: The US will redirect $52m in foreign military financing from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, citing narcoterrorism and security around the Panama Canal. Markets Under Pressure: Europe’s stocks slid to a multi-month low as bond yields hit fresh highs and oil climbed, with risk sentiment weighed down by inflation fears and higher government borrowing costs. Banking Watch: Bank of America flagged weaker Q3 investment banking fees, raising questions for the sector as deal activity is hit by higher-for-longer rates. AI Sovereignty Theme: ECB Lagarde renewed calls for Europe to build its own AI to avoid being cut off from US/China tech advantages. Crypto/Regulation: Revolut faced a data breach exposing passport and bank data, while EU rules are tightening around crypto wallet vulnerability reporting. Corporate/Deal Notes: PSG Equity closed a €4.4bn Europe-focused fund; Euclyd raised €200m for AI chip manufacturing. Bankruptcy Signal: Germany’s Prinz&Co. filed for bankruptcy after 130 years amid auto-industry stress and higher input costs.