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Dollar Firms on Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22% and posted a fresh 2.75-month high. Hawkish comments today from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan were supportive of the dollar when they cited reasons for opposing Fed rate cuts. The dollar also rose...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2025

Eurozone inflation slows to 2.1%, yet Lagarde stays cautious

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.1% in October, nearing the ECB’s target. Lagarde praised progress but warned of global and wage-related risks.

Euronews · Oct 31, 2025

Stocks Settle Lower as Megacap Technology Stocks Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.47%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.95%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025

Stocks Pressured by Mixed Megacap Technology Earnings and Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.47%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.50%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025

ECB keeps interest rates on hold despite eurozone inflation fears

Key deposit rate kept at 2% even as recovery starts to drive up price growth across bloc

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

ECB keeps interest rate at 2% as growth holds up against trade tension

With inflation subdued and growth steady, the ECB maintained rates at their lowest level in more than two years, matching market expectations.

Euronews · Oct 30, 2025

Europe's economy shows modest growth of 0.2%, held back by laggard Germany

Europe's economy has grown by a modest 0.2% in the third quarter, according to official figures released Thursday

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Eurozone GDP beats forecasts: Portugal emerges as growth leader

Eurozone gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter. Within member states, Portugal recorded the highest growth rate at 0.8%.

Euronews · Oct 30, 2025

Stocks Fall Before the Open After Mixed Big Tech Earnings, Trump-Xi Summit

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.20% this morning as investors weigh the outcome of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting, mixed Big Tech earnings, and a cautious Federal Reserve.

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025

Will AI create a gender trap for women in the workplace or level the employment field?

Jobs with the highest exposure to AI are likely to be the most affected but it is still unclear what form this impact will take.

Euronews · Oct 30, 2025