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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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BOJ Rate Hold Seen as Done Deal, Putting Focus on Guidance

With markets virtually certain that the central bank will hold the policy rate at 1.25%, all eyes are on what clues Gov. Kazuo Ueda could give about the timing of the next rate hike.

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U.S. Warns Gulf of Possible Short, Intense Renewal of Iran War After Midterms

There are new signs that the American and Israeli militaries are preparing a potential wave of strikes to muscle Tehran to the negotiating table.

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Australia's Inflation Continued to Accelerate in September

Australia's consumer inflation remained elevated in September, backing the case for the central bank to tighten policy further next week.

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Trump Moves to Weaken Methane Emissions Rules for Oil and Gas

Small fossil-fuel producers have opposed regulations to curb releases of the potent greenhouse gas.

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New Zealand Central Bank Surprises Markets With Rate Hold

The central bank's policy-setting board voted 4 to 3 to hold the rate, though it added that further hikes are still likely.

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Strike Vote by 250 Watchmen Puts Nation's Busiest Port Complex at Risk

A walkout could begin Sunday at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, while retailers rush in final holiday goods.

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The rest of the market is leaving Big Tech behind after a historic comeback

The artificial-intelligence trade carried the U.S. stock market in September. But in October, it is being carried out on a stretcher.

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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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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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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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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.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 28, 2026 01:15 ET (05:15 GMT)