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We'll pick through all the big news of the week with my regular panel - this week: the US Midterms saw a 'blue wave' as voters gave their verdict on President Trump's administration so far.
In the markets, over $2.3 TRILLION was wiped off the value of some of the worlds biggest companies.
Back home, the Bank of England raised interest rates to 4% - we'll take a look at some of the reasons why, and what could happen next.
Elsewhere, dozens of flights across Europe have been subject to hoax bomb threats, we'll get the latest and ask what it might mean for an already-struggling airline industry.
AND, as millions of Hindus around the world prepare to celebrate Diwali this weekend, we'll hear from a long-established clothing business in Leicester's 'Golden Mile'.

Felicity Hannah previews the Bank of England's decision on Interest Rates due today
And we'll look into the role played by a growing anti-datacentre movement in the US Midterm elections and what could happen to infrastructure here.
Elsewhere, design platforms Canva and Squarespace make cuts because of AI - we'll dig into how this is impacting graphic designers.

Will Bain has the latest results and reaction to US midterm elections, which could reshape the balance of power in Washington. We're joined by an expert panel of guests from across the States and also here in the UK who can explain what's important for voters, and why these elections matter for us in Britain. Plus, hanging in the balance is the future of British retailer Poundland - we hear from one of the store's founders about where it could be headed.

After fridges across Europe are hacked, Will Bain asks whether our tech is safe. In the USA, it is the day of crucial midterm elections that could define the second half of Donald Trump's second term as President. And as Apple beats expectations in its first set of results since John Ternus replaced Tim Cook as CEO, Will asks whether the company's AI strategy is paying off.