Stocks Slip, Europe and Asia Sag, Crypto Bleeds
“Futures are flat. The Hill reports Trump will propose relaxing oil and gas methane rules. Whether that moves anything is unclear, and that's an opinion.” — Hank Ledger, on air
At a glance
- First reported by The Hill: “Trump to propose relaxing oil and gas methane rules”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:32 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Asia, Europe, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Rubio Presses Europe on Defense; Tennessee Execution Questions (October 7).
The real story
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- The HillTrump to propose relaxing oil and gas methane rules
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFutures are flat. The Hill reports Trump will propose relaxing oil and gas methane rules. Whether that moves anything is unclear, and that's an opinion.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGood night.
The story so far
- Asia Tracks Wall Street; Europe Contagion Jitters; Nidec Bonds · The Straits Times
- Stocks Close Higher; Asia Rallies, Europe Follows · Reuters
- Hormuz Burden: Singapore's Foreign Minister Backs Trump Point · CNBC
- Rubio Presses Europe on Defense; Tennessee Execution Questions · The New York Times
- Stocks Slip, Europe and Asia Sag, Crypto Bleeds (this story)
- Europe Joins Asia's Slide as Oil and Yields Bite · Seeking Alpha
- Tech Slides, Asia Bleeds, Staples Hold the Line · AP News
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