Six reasons Democrats may miss a sweeping midterm victory
Reuters outlines six factors that could limit Democratic gains on November 3, from fewer competitive races to Republican advantages in money and turnout.
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Reuters outlines six factors that could limit Democratic gains on November 3, from fewer competitive races to Republican advantages in money and turnout.
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The third-quarter reporting season will test whether corporate profits can support stocks amid high bond yields, costly oil and a hawkish Fed stance.
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
AI investment is boosting US wealth and consumer spending, but inflation, housing costs and food prices are putting greater pressure on most households.
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Strikes on Saudi Arabia’s main airport caused deaths and widespread flight disruptions, adding pressure to the crown prince’s economic transformation plans.
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
The dollar and oil advance as doubts grow over a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and the Middle East conflict continues, Dow Jones Newswires reports.
3 sources · Dow Jones Newswires, Market Talk
World Steel now sees global steel demand falling 0.1% in 2026, citing weaker Chinese consumption and delays linked to the Gulf security situation.
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Palantir’s CTO rejected claims that its Maven AI system contributed to the Iran school strike that killed at least 123 children on Feb. 28.
1 source · Benzinga
Amundi’s research arm expects Indian equities to recover after a steep sell-off, citing oil prices, foreign outflows and improving private investment.
1 source · CNBC TV18
UK aluminum futures traded at $3,050 per tonne as a stronger dollar, rising supply prospects and weaker Chinese demand expectations pressured prices.
1 source · Trading Economics
Oil moved above $92.5 a barrel after fresh regional attacks. Persian Gulf shipments recovered to 17.5 million bpd, or about 98% of pre-war levels.
1 source · Trading Economics
Brent rose past $105.5 to a more-than-two-week high as Gulf and Yemen attacks heightened security concerns, despite relatively resilient regional exports.
1 source · Trading Economics
Kpler data showed average confirmed oil flows through Hormuz were 38% below the prewar level in the seven days through Oct. 10.
1 source · Dow Jones Newswires
The dollar held near an 18-month high as Middle East tensions, elevated oil prices and this week’s US inflation report shaped market sentiment.
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