CNBC Daily Open: War worries meet AI anxiety
Washington says it has no plans to renew strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms, but escalation may not wait long after that.

TL;DR
- U.S. and Israel are planning potential strikes on Iran after the November midterms.
- Oil prices remain above $108 a barrel amid geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump have denied involvement in Ukraine's Starlink slowdown.
- A PHP flaw caused government websites in Europe and elsewhere to go offline.
- AI advancements are sparking concerns about job security, with eBay announcing layoffs.
- BlackRock's Rick Rieder sees a 'historic' opportunity in high-quality bonds.