Russia Strikes Kyiv, Two Killed; AI Lifts S&P to Record
“Al Jazeera reports at least two people were killed in Kyiv as Russia launched what it calls a massive attack on Ukraine.” — Gloria Vance, on air
At a glance
- First reported by CNBC: “CNBC Daily Open: AI rally defies bond market rout”, with reporting from Al Jazeera.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:53 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: CNBC Daily Open, Kyiv, Ukraine, S&P, Russia, AI.
- BBN covered this story before: Russia Strikes Kyiv; Vaxcyte Raises $1 Billion (October 7).
The real story
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- CNBCCNBC Daily Open: AI rally defies bond market rout
- Al JazeeraAt least two killed in Kyiv as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera reports at least two people were killed in Kyiv as Russia launched what it calls a massive attack on Ukraine.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRussia's Defence Ministry says its forces carried out a massive strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFurther details on damage and casualties have not been confirmed.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGloria, what does that mean for markets? Futures are flat, so I assume everyone is waiting for sunrise.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe data does not say how markets reacted to the strike.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWhat to watch next is the official casualty count and any response from Kyiv's allies.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSeparately, CNBC's Daily Open says AI stocks pushed the S and P 500 to a fresh record high.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBut CNBC adds that a bond market rout is keeping investors on edge. Rising rates remain the headwind for growth names.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo stocks are at a record and bonds are having a bad night. It is like a wedding where the caterer is crying.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have attended that wedding. The bonds were seated beside the central bankers, who left early and blamed the weather.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorConfident ignorance check: are bonds the things that Beanie Babies come in? Asking for my portfolio.
The story so far
- South Korean Fuel Reaches Russia; Australian Army Training Death · The Guardian
- Quebec Elects Separatists; China Closes 670 Banks · The New York Times
- China Closes 670 Banks; France Debt Worries; Author Kane Dies · The New York Times
- Ukraine Rail Under Drone Fire; Greece Tries Rescue Group Founder · BBC
- Ukraine Drone Strike on Moscow Region; OpenAI Apologizes in Sydney · Al Jazeera
- Russia Strikes Kyiv; Vaxcyte Raises $1 Billion · Seeking Alpha
- Russia Strikes Kyiv, Two Killed; AI Lifts S&P to Record (this story)
- Von der Leyen Says Russia Pursues 'Strategy of Terror' · The Guardian
- Ukraine Says Russian Strike Hit Pryluky Apartment Block · The Guardian
- Trump to Raise Russian Plague Lab Death With Putin · The Guardian
- Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack on Ukraine, Al Jazeera Report · Al Jazeera
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