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Markets and Economy

Fed Minutes Today Before Powell, Earnings Tomorrow

Investors await Fed minutes and a 10-year auction today with the government still shut and more data threatened. Tomorrow brings Powell remarks and earnings from Delta and PepsiCo.

Markets and Economy

5 Under-the-Radar Inflation Gauges

While the Consumer Price Index is closely followed, these five under-the-radar inflation gauges can provide more insight into inflation's trajectory.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Rebound, but Shutdown, AI Concerns Persist

Stocks broke a seven-session win streak Tuesday as concerns rose about AI profitability and the shutdown's impact on data. Fed minutes are later today with Powell remarks tomorrow.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold futures settled on Tuesday at 4004.4 per troy ounce and marked the first time the metal has settled above $4000 per troy ounce in its history. December Gold Futures (GCZ25) continue to march ahead to new highs are up 1.35% to 4059.10 (as of 07:45 AM ET) and marked a new high of 4071.5 overnight.

International

The Delayed Impact of Tariffs

Why hasn't the broader global economy felt the full effect of tariffs on imports?

Markets and Economy

Auctions, Fed Speakers, and Earnings Dominate Week

Though the government remained closed as of this recording, the coming week features plenty of action including Treasury auctions and earnings from Delta and Applied Digital.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

All the major indices hit fresh record highs this week despite the U.S. government shutdown. Is there enough in the tank to sustain bullish momentum next week?

Markets and Economy

Government Shutdown in Focus With Payrolls Delayed

With September's nonfarm payrolls data delayed, investors will be closely watching developments in Washington for insights into how long the government shutdown could last.

Markets and Economy

Job Cuts News Eyed as Shutdown Delays Claims Data

With initial weekly jobless claims likely delayed by the shutdown, investors await a private job cuts report. Wall Street hit records yesterday despite the D.C. closure.

Markets and Economy

Uncle Sam Buys Stocks: What Investors Should Know

The U.S. government bought shares of Intel and other companies and made a deal with Nvidia for some of its revenue. What does this mean for investors and for those firms?

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