Midday Read: Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike…

Midday Read — November 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM. This digest was assembled automatically from 6 reports across 6 outlets.

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Today's stories

Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms

It was driven by energy inflation, which surged above 20% in October.

Covered by 2 outlets: CNBC Economy, r/economics. Tickers in play: EURUSD=X.

• Euro zone inflation rises to three-year high — r/economics

ECB rate hike looks nearly certain after inflation rises to three-year high

Reported by Reuters.

• Read the original report — Reuters

Strong October jobs report could alter Fed's

Reported by Pluang.

• Read the original report — Pluang

Fed keeps key interest rate on hold ahead of midterms

Reported by 朝日新聞.

• Read the original report — 朝日新聞

CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giant; shares fall 10%

The move would reverse the company's $78 billion acquisition of Aetna and dismantle the vertically integrated healthcare conglomerate it created in 2018.

Reported by CNBC Top News.

• Read the original report — CNBC Top News

What to watch

• EURUSD=X — whether today's move extends or fades.
• ECB rate hike looks nearly certain after inflation rises… — whether today's move extends or fades.
• Strong October jobs report could alter Fed's — whether today's move extends or fades.
• Whether CBOE Volatility Index holds -15.94% into the next session.

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