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U.S. Stocks Add to Gains Ahead of Earnings, Fed Statement
U.S. stocks rose for the second straight session amid growing optimism about upcoming earnings reports from so-called artificial-intelligence hyperscalers.
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Improved in October, Conference Board Says
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 91.7 in October, above the 84.2 of September and economists' expectations of a reading of 81.
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U.S. Home Price Growth Kept Climbing in August
The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which measures home prices across the country, rose 2.1% in the 12 months through August, compared with a 1.9% increase in July.
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Oil Futures Fall as Market Holds Out Hope for Middle East Diplomacy
Oil prices fell, with U.S. benchmark crude slipping back under $100 a barrel as traders held out hopes for regional diplomatic efforts to ease Middle East tensions.
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China Claims Strong Economic Growth, but Skeptics Question Official Figures
Beijing has reported robust growth this year, but a growing chorus of economists are asking if the numbers are accurate.
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Durable Goods Orders Rose in September
Total orders for durable goods-which comprise goods meant to last three years or more-increased $6.3 billion to $345.4 billion, following a 0.1% August increase.
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French Consumer Confidence Sinks to 13-Year Low Amid Protests, Bond Selloff
Consumer confidence tumbled after nationwide protests and a sell-off of government bonds raised questions on the feasibility of the country's fiscal outlook.
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China's Industrial Profit Growth Surged in September
China's industrial profit growth rose 14.4% from a year earlier in September, supported by strong gains in electronics and high-tech manufacturing linked to AI and digital-infrastructure spending.
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Kevin Warsh Wanted the Fed to Be Quiet. Instead, It's as Noisy as Ever.
The central bank's chairman wants to stop previewing coming moves. Several colleagues say the Fed still owes the public an explanation of how it will respond to the economy.
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Eurozone Banks Report Declining Loan Demand, Tougher Conditions
A rise in the share of rejected loan applications during the quarter and declining demand for credit signal that interest rate rises were helping to cool activity.
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South Korea's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Third Quarter
The economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, as the artificial-intelligence boom continued to drive strong semiconductor exports, offsetting weakness elsewhere.
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America Needs Canada's Aluminum. Trump's Tariff Exposed Just How Badly.
Smelters in Quebec run on cheap hydroelectric power. The Trump administration's 50% tariff has pushed up prices for American industry.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 27, 2026 19:15 ET (23:15 GMT)
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