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Schwab analysts pointed to inflation remaining above the central bank’s target of 2%.

Tech stocks hit new highs as the Nasdaq 100 rallies 0.7% midday. Investors eye a Fed rate cut, Trump-Xi meeting, and major tech earnings.

The global financial landscape in late 2025 is increasingly shaped by a complex web of geopolitical tensions, creating an environment of heightened uncertainty and volatility in stock markets worldwide. From the lingering shadows of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the ongoing instability in the Middle East and the delicate dance of

Zervos noted that many excellent policies outside monetary policy are providing tailwinds to the U.S. economy.

While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.11% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures edged up by 0.01%.

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Microsoft is one of the biggest companies reporting this week and its Q1 results could highlight AI growth.

Visa looks to piggyback off a strong earnings report from American Express and show strength in consumer spending.

Wall Street extended its record-setting streak on Monday, with major large-cap indices logging a third consecutive session of strong gains after a breakthrough in trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

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The market bulldozed its way to new highs last week, buoyed by hopes of a U.S.-China deal, earnings, and a tame inflation report.

The firm’s analysts said their Risk Appetite Indicator has fallen to 0.2, down from the “Goldilocks” zone they were in earlier in the year.

Wall Street surged to fresh all-time highs Friday as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting.

Rowe said that despite the CPI remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, it won’t impact the central bank’s policy at the October meeting.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (NYSE: DIA) surged by over 400 points on Friday, October 24, 2025, shattering previous records and signaling a renewed wave of optimism across financial markets. This monumental rally was primarily ignited by a softer-than-expected inflation report for September, which significantly bolstered expectations for imminent

Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada were ongoing regarding the steel, aluminum, and energy sectors.

Seasonally adjusted data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a 0.3% rise in CPI for September, following a 0.4% increase in August.

According to a post by U.S. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on X, the October CPI data may not be released.

Consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4% in August.

While Dow Jones futures were up by 0.14% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures rose 0.31%.