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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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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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Stocks Inch Higher After Monday's Anthropic Rally
U.S. stocks extended the prior session's gains, with the Nasdaq leading the way as the effects of Monday's Anthropic-powered tech rally lingered.
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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.
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How Brazil's Lula Pulled Off an Upset No One Saw Coming
Three weeks ago, even his allies expected defeat. Grassroots mobilization and fears of lost benefits fueled his stunning reversal.
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Dividend stocks are having an excellent October as tech sector struggles
ETFs focused on dividend stocks are seeing a powerful rally in October, adding to huge gains in 2026.
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Options traders are seizing control of the S&P 500
There's a reason the index hasn't moved much since June, according to a team at UBS.
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Venture Capitalists Read Anthropic's S-1, and Exhale
AI giant's decision to market its mega-IPO this year brightens VC hopes for a significant payday and perhaps an end to a dry spell in cash returns.
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The Bond Market's Big October Rally Has Stalled. Where It Heads Next Will Be Crucial.
A massive bond market rally has 10-year notes trading at yields south of 5%. Where they head next is anyone's guess.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 27, 2026 11:15 ET (15:15 GMT)
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