The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at Wednesday's meeting. Investors, however, think a rate hike in December is likely as the central bank tries to tamp down inflation.
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Israeli bonds and the shekel fell as partial election results left both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot short of a majority. With over 66% counted, Netanyahu's bloc was projected at 56 of 120 seats, Eisenkot's at 48 and Arab-led parties at 16, so coalition talks are likely.
Robinhood shares fell about 8% before the bell after third-quarter earnings of 51 cents a share missed the 56 cents analysts expected. Revenue rose 12% to $1.42 billion, in line with estimates, but transaction revenue came in light as the crypto slump weighed on results.
German banks tightened credit standards for business loans again in the third quarter, citing higher credit risk, according to the Bundesbank's October Bank Lending Survey. They eased standards for home loans and left consumer credit unchanged.
Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, the UK Chancellor unveiled five everyday fixes aimed at household costs. They include action on food and fuel, parental pay rights for more than 150,000 more parents a year, and an end to the Carer's Allowance cliff edge.
