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Gold should have thrived on war, falling yields and a softer dollar this week. Instead, the gold price fell below $4,000 and closed its worst October since 2008.
The U.S. has lifted tariffs on selected Canadian imports, signaling a potential thaw in the trade standoff that began in August, though a comprehensive deal remains elusive.
The latest CPI data shows inflation picking up again, complicating the Fed's path and squeezing household budgets.
After September's rate hike and with another increase projected for December, borrowing costs are set to keep climbing for Americans carrying card balances — and columnists now call balance-transfer cards the best weapon against rising debt.
The debate over the Federal Reserve's October rate pause is intensifying as market focus shifts to Treasury funding plans, where reduced long-term bond supply could boost demand and pull yields lower ahead of a projected December hike.
Alphabet shares are on track for their worst trading day ever after cloud revenue doubled but failed to calm investor fears that AI is undermining search monetization, sending the stock into bearish territory and a death cross.
As stock markets remain near record highs, rising long-term bond yields suggest a divergence in economic outlook, with investors pricing in different futures for growth and inflation.
BreakingPolicymakers in major economies hinted at patience on rate cuts, pointing to services inflation and firm labor markets despite softer growth signals.
While global attention remains on major currencies, several emerging market units have demonstrated resilience against the dollar, supported by favorable economic fundamentals and regional strengths.
As central banks signal a shift toward monetary easing, dividend stocks are regaining favor among income investors seeking yield in a changing economic landscape.