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Asia Stocks Rise As Traders Weigh China-US Row, Rate Cut Hopes

Asian equities edged up Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year.

International Business Times

Stocks Boosted by Strength in Chipmakers and Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.43%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Declines and Gold Soars on Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.28%. The dollar moved lower on Wednesday after dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, when she stated that it is prudent for the Fed...

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Want to Know If Gold and Silver Prices Can Head Higher? Watch the $50 Level for Silver.

Diving into the bull and bear cases for gold prices.

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Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street, Gold Hits $4,200: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?

Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with investor optimism lifted by strong bank and corporate earnings alongside growing expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts — keeping trade concerns sidelined for now.

Benzinga

Stocks Climb on Strong Q3 Earnings and Easing Trade Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.40%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.95%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Weakens and Gold Soars to a Record High on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17%. The dollar is moving lower today as dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, when she said it is prudent for the Fed to...

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Stocks Supported by Strong Q3 Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.81%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.73%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Experts’ Top 4 Predictions for 2026’s Stock Market — and What They Mean for Investors

Experts warn of volatility in 2026 as rate cuts, inflation, and artificial intelligence uncertainty reshape the stock market. Here's what to watch now.

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Powell Seals Another Rate Cut—Is This The Spark The Housing Market Needs?

Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent a clear message Wednesday, reiterating that the Federal Reserve is still leaning toward lower rates—and for the sluggish U.S. housing market, that could be the break it's been waiting for.

Benzinga

Gold Smashes Through $4,200 As Bitcoin Stuck At $112,000: What's Driving The Underperformance?

Gold as measured by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD) smashed through $4,200 per ounce on Wednesday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at fresh rate cuts, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to languish around $112,000.

Benzinga

Gold hits fresh record, European stock markets rise after Fed comments

The Federal Reserve chair's tentative support for more rate cuts gave a boost to markets on both sides of the Atlantic, despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Euronews

Powell says exactly what Wall Street wants to hear as Trump provokes soybean battle with China

Investors heard enough of what they wanted to remain bullish on further cuts.

Fortune

S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Optimism, More Big Bank Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.63% this morning amid optimism over Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts following dovish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, while investors await quarterly reports from more big banks.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise— Bank Of America, Morgan Stanley, Abbott Earnings In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

Benzinga

Forget China, Federal Reserve Is Biggest Seller Of US Debt—By $1.5 Trillion, Even As Foreign Holdings Remain Stable

While much attention is often given to foreign ownership of U.S. debt, new analysis reveals that the Federal Reserve has been the most significant seller of U.S. Treasuries over the last three years.

Benzinga

Trump's Pressure May Have Forced The Fed To Cut Rates, Says Steve Liesman: The Central Bank 'Does Not Exist In A Political Vacuum'

Political pressure from President Donald Trump may have been a factor in the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut decision, according to Steve Liesman, the Senior Economics Reporter at CNBC.

The Independent UK

Asian shares swing higher after a wobbly day on Wall Street

Shares have swung higher in Asia as hopes for a U.S. interest rate cut helped to offset worries over simmering trade tensions between Washington and Beijing

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International Business Times

Asian Markets Rally As Fed Cut Hopes Trump Trade War Fears

Stocks jumped Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month.

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Trade Jitters Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.69%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.20%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Fortune

Powell just gave his strongest hint yet that rate cuts are coming, and investors are jubilant: ‘Stage is set for parabolic Q4’

Powell gave two strong signals that liquidity will soon be injected into the market.

Benzinga

Regional Banks Notch Best 2-Day Rally Since Trump's Election Win

An upbeat start to Wall Street's earnings season, combined with dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has unleashed a powerful rally across U.S. regional banks, marking their strongest two-day performance since Donald Trump's 2024 election victory.

Kiplinger

Stocks Swing in Volatile Session: Stock Market Today

The main indexes fell sharply in early trading on rising China tensions, but rebounded thanks to encouraging bank earnings.

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Dollar Declines on Dovish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up its overnight advance and turned lower after ECB President Lagarde’s upbeat comments pushed the euro higher and weighed on the dollar. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar. The longer the...

Benzinga

Wells Fargo, Citigroup Jump; Powell Flags Jobs Risks: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?

Wall Street edged higher Tuesday as strong bank earnings lifted sentiment, even as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions kept investor enthusiasm in check.

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