Fitch strips the U.S. of its top-tier credit rating - citing fiscal deterioration and political deadlock as the surprise decision draws the ire of Washington. Markets digest the downgrade - with Asian equities sinking deeper into the red.

Siemens Healthineers confirms its full year top line outlook despite diagnostics revenue taking a hit in the third quarter. And a grand jury indicts former U.S. President Donald Trump on four counts over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result.

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