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Eurozone Inflation Rises to 4% in October as Energy Costs Surge

Eurozone inflation rose to 4% in October from 3.8% in September as energy prices surged, while core inflation held steady at 2.5%.

November 5, 2026

by Amanda Graham

AstraZeneca’s Reported $10 Billion Rhythm Bid Targets Rare Obesity

AstraZeneca has made a non-binding offer of about $10 billion for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Reuters reports. Rhythm’s latest results show the attraction of its rare-obesity franchise, but milestone payments complicate the headline price.

November 5, 2026

by Amanda Graham