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– On Tuesday, October 13, the U.S. Dollar Index declined by 0.25%, settling at 102.27 and retreating from its highest point in 18 months. The index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, had previously risen to 102.61 on

– The U.S. stock bull market reached its fifth anniversary Monday after four consecutive years of gains. According to Truist analysis, the S&P 500 has climbed approximately 119% since its bear-market low at the close on Oct. 12, 2022. That

Investor confidence surged at the close of the trading week, prompting a sharp rebound in global equity markets. Data confirmed that US and European stocks close higher as bond yields ease, reversing a downward trend triggered by earlier selloffs. The

– Gold prices increased on Monday as markets digested weaker U.S. employment figures and a stronger dollar. The spot price of gold climbed 0.6% to $4,165.49 per ounce by 0901 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery advanced 0.8% to

– Next week, the U.S. Treasury Department plans to offer a total of $119 billion through three separate sales of notes and bonds. The schedule begins on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with a $58 billion auction of three-year notes. On Wednesday,

– The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced a revised second-quarter growth rate of 2.2% for the economy in 2026, marking a significant upward correction from initial estimates. The previous figure indicated a 1.5% expansion for April through June. Additionally,

– U.S. consumer confidence reached its lowest point since April 2014 in September, marking a continuation of a three-month downward trend in household outlooks. The Conference Board announced that its Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 6.7 points to 81.9. August’s

The international development community has mobilized emergency financial resources to assist populations affected by seismic activity. Government officials confirmed that the World Bank Group has authorized monetary assistance to accelerate regional reconstruction efforts. Under this new fiscal framework, the World

– The International Monetary Fund reports that artificial intelligence is significantly influencing investment patterns, productivity levels, and labor markets, while also posing new challenges for policymakers worldwide. The IMF’s 2026 Annual Report states that AI-related technology investments contributed approximately 0.5

– Oil prices experienced a steep decline Monday, pushing global crude benchmarks to their lowest levels in 12 days. The November Brent crude closed at $100.34 a barrel, reflecting a decrease of $3.53, or 3.4%. Meanwhile, October West Texas Intermediate