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Fed Holds Rates, Wall Street Grinds Higher as Earnings Season Takes the Wheel
Indices

Fed Holds Rates, Wall Street Grinds Higher as Earnings Season Takes the Wheel

US stocks finished higher after the Fed kept rates unchanged, shifting investor focus to upcoming corporate earnings and forward guidance.

Reuters Oct 29, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip as Alphabet's Weak Earnings Revive AI Spending Fears
Indices

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip as Alphabet's Weak Earnings Revive AI Spending Fears

US equity futures fell after Alphabet's disappointing results reignited worries over AI capital spending, putting GOOGL, MSFT, ORCL, NVDA, and MRVL in focus.

Yahoo Finance Oct 29, 2026
EIA: US Crude Stocks Fall 1.9 Million Barrels, Defying Build Expectations
Commodities

EIA: US Crude Stocks Fall 1.9 Million Barrels, Defying Build Expectations

US crude oil inventories declined by 1.9 million barrels last week, the EIA reported, signaling tighter near-term supply than many market participants had anticipated.

Oil & Gas Journal Oct 29, 2026
US Crude Inventories Drop a Fourth Week — What Oil Traders Need to Know
Commodities

US Crude Inventories Drop a Fourth Week — What Oil Traders Need to Know

US crude stockpiles fell for a fourth consecutive week, signaling tighter near-term supply. Here's how traders can read the draw and what to watch next.

WSJ Oct 29, 2026
US Crude Oil Slips as Traders Weigh Demand Signals and Supply Risk
Commodities

US Crude Oil Slips as Traders Weigh Demand Signals and Supply Risk

US crude prices moved lower as traders reassessed demand expectations and supply-side risks. Here's what the move means for energy markets and how to read it.

8AM Media Oct 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates as Sticky Inflation Keeps Policymakers on Guard
Economic Data

Fed Holds Rates as Sticky Inflation Keeps Policymakers on Guard

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged, citing elevated inflation. Traders weigh what the pause means for the dollar, yields, and risk assets.

PBS Oct 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Stubborn Inflation Clouds Rate Path
Economic Data

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Stubborn Inflation Clouds Rate Path

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing persistent inflation. Traders weigh the implications for rate cuts and market volatility.

NPR Oct 29, 2026
ECB Expected to Hold Rates as France and Energy Risks Loom
Central Banks

ECB Expected to Hold Rates as France and Energy Risks Loom

The ECB is set to keep interest rates unchanged to assess political turmoil in France and energy price risks, with traders watching for guidance on future policy.

Bloomberg.com Oct 29, 2026
Fed Decision Ripples: What It Means for Savings, Loans, Cards and Portfolios
Central Banks

Fed Decision Ripples: What It Means for Savings, Loans, Cards and Portfolios

The Fed's latest rate decision affects deposit yields, borrowing costs, credit card APRs and investment returns. Here's a trader-focused breakdown.

Yahoo Finance Oct 29, 2026
ECB Set to Hold Rates as French Bond Stress and Lagarde's Future Dominate
Central Banks

ECB Set to Hold Rates as French Bond Stress and Lagarde's Future Dominate

The ECB is expected to keep rates unchanged as investors watch French government bonds and questions over Christine Lagarde's tenure shape the euro and rate expectations.

Reuters Oct 29, 2026
Japan Bolsters Cyber Defenses After GMO Forex Hack Exposes Broker Risks
Forex

Japan Bolsters Cyber Defenses After GMO Forex Hack Exposes Broker Risks

Japan pledges stronger cyber defenses after a hack at GMO Financial Holdings' forex unit highlights operational risks for brokers and traders.

WSJ Oct 29, 2026
Gold's Downtrend Meets a Make-or-Break Technical Test
Gold

Gold's Downtrend Meets a Make-or-Break Technical Test

Gold's bearish structure is pressing into a key support zone. Here's what the trend, momentum and levels mean for XAU/USD traders right now.

FXEmpire Oct 29, 2026
Gold Slips to $4,035 as Fed Holds Rates on 10-2 Vote
Gold

Gold Slips to $4,035 as Fed Holds Rates on 10-2 Vote

Gold fell to $4,035/oz after the Fed voted 10-2 to keep rates unchanged, keeping real yields and the dollar in focus for bullion traders.

Kitco Oct 29, 2026
Gold Slips as Fed Signals and US Inflation Data Loom
Gold

Gold Slips as Fed Signals and US Inflation Data Loom

Gold prices edge lower as traders parse Federal Reserve commentary and await key US inflation data that could shape the rate outlook.

Reuters Oct 29, 2026
Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets
Crypto

Utah Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

Utah prosecutors have charged prediction platform Kalshi and its co-founders with illegal gambling, escalating a state-level crackdown on event contracts.

CoinDesk Oct 29, 2026
eMudhra Certificate Blunder Exposes Teku and Besu Ethereum Nodes to Forged Credentials
Crypto

eMudhra Certificate Blunder Exposes Teku and Besu Ethereum Nodes to Forged Credentials

A security lapse at Indian certificate authority eMudhra left some Teku and Besu Ethereum setups trusting forged certificates, prompting developers to rush out fixes.

CoinDesk Oct 29, 2026
AI Finds Three Bitcoin Core Flaws Affecting Windows and Mac Nodes, Now Public
Crypto

AI Finds Three Bitcoin Core Flaws Affecting Windows and Mac Nodes, Now Public

A language-model scan uncovered three Bitcoin Core vulnerabilities affecting Windows and Mac nodes, disclosed under Core's new bug rules for easily found issues.

CoinDesk Oct 29, 2026
Ledger Wallet Tampering Costs Singapore Users $2.7M, Police Confirm
Crypto

Ledger Wallet Tampering Costs Singapore Users $2.7M, Police Confirm

Singapore police report at least two early cases of tampered Ledger wallets dating to Sept. 10, nearly a month before the wider incident became public.

Cointelegraph Oct 29, 2026
CFTC Chair Says AI Agents Could Force Rewrite of Market Rules
Crypto

CFTC Chair Says AI Agents Could Force Rewrite of Market Rules

CFTC Chair Mike Selig warns autonomous AI agents could soon trade and even stake Ether from your fridge, challenging rules built for humans.

Cointelegraph Oct 29, 2026
Futures Mixed as Fed, Microsoft and Alphabet Headline a Packed Catalyst Week
Indices

Futures Mixed as Fed, Microsoft and Alphabet Headline a Packed Catalyst Week

US equity futures trade mixed as traders brace for a Federal Reserve decision plus Microsoft and Alphabet earnings, with five late-session movers drawing focus.

Investor's Business Daily Oct 29, 2026
Oregon, Bend Gas Prices Slide but Crude Oil Costs Threaten to Stall Declines
Commodities

Oregon, Bend Gas Prices Slide but Crude Oil Costs Threaten to Stall Declines

Gas prices in Oregon and Bend fell, but elevated crude oil costs could slow further declines, creating a mixed outlook for drivers and traders.

KTVZ Oct 29, 2026
Oil Rises as Houthi Strikes on Saudi Refinery Renew Supply Fears
Commodities

Oil Rises as Houthi Strikes on Saudi Refinery Renew Supply Fears

Crude prices climbed after Houthi attacks on a Saudi Arabian refinery revived concerns about supply disruptions, putting energy markets and inflation back in focus.

CNBC Oct 29, 2026
WTI Crude Slips as Iran Nuclear Talks Resume, Supply Fears Ease
Commodities

WTI Crude Slips as Iran Nuclear Talks Resume, Supply Fears Ease

Front-month WTI crude fell as diplomatic talks between Iran and world powers raised the prospect of higher oil exports, easing supply concerns.

CME Group Oct 29, 2026
Reuters Poll: Global Inflation to Stay Sticky Into Next Year
Economic Data

Reuters Poll: Global Inflation to Stay Sticky Into Next Year

A Reuters poll indicates high inflation will persist worldwide into next year, keeping central banks cautious and rate-cut hopes in check.

Reuters Oct 29, 2026