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Stock Index Futures Gain on Nvidia Boost Ahead of Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.19%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.35% this morning, buoyed by ongoing tech and AI momentum, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and U.S. megacap tech earnings.

Barchart

FTSE 100 and Wall Street Climb to New Record Highs – Is There More Room to Grow?

UK and US stock markets are riding strong tailwinds, with analysts optimistic about further gains towards the end of 2025.

International Business Times UK

S&P Futures Muted After Record Rally, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after a record-breaking rally, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, a new round of corporate earnings reports, and U.S. private-sector economic data.

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Elizabeth Warren Accuses Trump And Scott Bessent Of Buying Argentina Election For 'Political Ally' To Make 'Hedge Fund Investors Richer'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to X on Monday to accuse Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump of "buying" Argentina's midterm elections for their "political ally" Javier Milei and enriching hedge funds.

Benzinga

US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeans

The United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan, South Korea

The Independent UK

Rare Earths Rollercoaster: Stocks Tank As Export Controls Get A Breather

Rare earth and critical mineral stocks tumbled Monday amid growing expectations that China might pause its latest round of export control measures.

Benzinga

‘You like to cherry-pick’: Donald Trump’s Treasury King Scott Bessent dismisses questions about rising food prices, says it’s ‘unfortunate’

There isn’t a single industry that Donald Trump hasn’t influenced with his unpredictable choices. From federal employees to those depending on government assistance for food, soybean farmers to cattle ranchers, Trump’s behaviour has impacted everyone. Yet, he refuses to acknowledge this, and so do his loyal supporters.

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MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels Shares Are Moving Lower: What's Going On?

Share of rare earth stocks are trading lower Monday amid potential U.S.-China negotiations that could delay export controls.

Benzinga

US Futures Gain Ahead of Fed Rate Cut, Megacap Tech Earnings, and Trump-Xi Meeting

US stock futures climbed on Monday morning as markets anticipate a Fed rate cut, strong Q3 earnings from top AI firms, and a potential US-China trade breakthrough this week.

International Business Times UK

What to know about Trump's finalists to replace Powell as Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a selection to be made before year's end.

Axios

Milei's Landslide Election Victory Sends Argentina Stocks Soaring: 5 Names To Watch

Javier Milei‘s unexpected landslide in Argentina's midterm elections is electrifying the country’s assets, with stocks and bonds surging in a show of confidence rarely seen among emerging market investors.

Benzinga

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Slams U.S. Drug-Related Sanctions as 'A Complete Paradox'

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing narco-terrorist organizations to thrive under his "total peace" plan, which Washington says has fueled a rise in cocaine production across Colombia.

Latin Times

Scott Bessent Fires Back At Bob Elliott's Claim That Tariffs 'Offset' Rent Relief, Says Critics 'Don't Get To Cherry-Pick' Inflation

A new analysis from economist Bob Elliott warns that a “surge in tariff related price hikes” is keeping inflation “stuck above 3%,” effectively wiping out any disinflationary relief consumers were seeing from falling rents.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Warns Military Pay At Risk By Mid November Amid Shutdown: 'What An Embarrassment'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Democratic leaders of causing the ongoing government shutdown and condemned the Democratic-led boycott for harming both the economy and military personnel.

Benzinga

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International Business Times UK

Inside President Trump's Explosive TikTok Deal with China — What Xi Jinping Agreed to in Korea

President Trump and Xi Jinping to finalise TikTok's US-China sale in Korea, ending months of trade tension and reshaping global tech relations.

Roll Call

This week: Senate to weigh in on tariffs, shutdown pay for air traffic controllers - Roll Call

The Senate this week is expected to vote on disapproval resolutions related to Trump's tariffs, in addition to votes related to the shutdown.

Benzinga

Trump 'Inherited This Terrible Affordability Crisis' From Biden, Says Scott Bessent: Says 'Overall' Inflation Has Come Down

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s handling of inflation and the affordability crisis, which he said was inherited from the previous administration led by President Joe Biden.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: administration accused of attack on free speech after British journalist detained

Homeland security said Hamdi’s visa had been revoked amid claims the move was apparent retaliation for his criticism of Israel. Key US politics stories from Sunday 26 October at a glance

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The Guardian - UK

US and China agree ‘framework’ for trade deal ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

US treasury secretary anticipates tariff truce with China will be extended, and that China will revive substantial purchases of US soybeans

Fortune

Bessent calls anti-tariff Reagan ad 'psy-ops' and says the U.S. rescue of Argentina still counts as 'America first' because it helps an ally

"This is a kind of propaganda against U.S. citizens. It's psy-ops."

The Independent UK

Trump greets trick-or-treaters at White House Halloween event as Vance warns of air travel ‘disaster’ amid shutdown: Live updates

Trump and his senior administration officials have said they will not negotiate with Democrats on policy issues until the government is reopened

Benzinga

US and China To Pause 100 Percent Tariffs and Rare Earth Export Controls

In a major breakthrough, top economic officials from the U.S. and China have drafted a trade deal, which is expected to be finalized by President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Guardian - US

US and China reach ‘final deal’ on TikTok sale, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent said plan was part of framework for trade deal but did not share details on transferring app’s ownership

Fortune

China will make ‘substantial’ purchases of U.S. soybeans and should avoid an extra 100% tariff, says Bessent—who reveals he’s also a farmer

“So I would expect that the threat of the 100% has gone away, as has the threat of the immediate imposition of the Chinese initiating a worldwide export control regime.”

Tom’s Hardware

US–China reach trade framework that could avert 100% tariffs and pause rare-earth curbs — development comes as Trump and Xi prepare to meet this week

US and Chinese trade negotiators say they’ve reached a framework agreement that, if approved by both governments this week, would roll back proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and pause Beijing’s escalating export restrictions on rare-earth materials.

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