Alphabet shares plunge after revenue miss

Alphabet shares tumble as an AI-driven spending spree rips a hole in the company's free cash flow - with the CFO flagging a significant capex increase to come next year too. Elsewhere, short-term yields fall as the Fed hits pause, despite a hawkish warning on inflation from Chairman Kevin Warsh. Over to the U.K. - Chancellor Healey leans on banks, property owners, and savers to fund a modest cost-of-living budget, though the OBR warns of a 'pretty grim' picture as household disposable income looks set to decline once again. And, Airbus maintains its full year guidance despite a 9 percent profit drop as supply chain challenges persist. CFO Thomas Toepfer strikes an optimistic tone, telling CNBC he's confident deliveries will rebound.

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