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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

Fed Cuts Rates Amid Data “Fog” – Stocks Hit Record Highs as More Easing Likely

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25% on October 29, setting the target range at 3.75–4.00%, its second reduction this year. The move came despite missing economic data due to a prolonged government shutdown. U.S. stocks hit record highs ahead of the decision. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of a softer labor market and rising risks to employment.
29 October 2025
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NYSE Skyrockets to Record Highs as AI Frenzy, Fed Rate Cut Bets Fuel Stock Surge

NYSE Skyrockets to Record Highs as AI Frenzy, Fed Rate Cut Bets Fuel Stock Surge

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at record highs Tuesday, marking a third straight session of new peaks. Nvidia jumped 5% and Microsoft 2% after major AI announcements, pushing both above $4 trillion in value. Investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates Wednesday, with futures pricing in a near-certain 0.25% reduction. U.S.–China trade optimism and strong corporate earnings have fueled the rally.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on Oct. 29, citing slowing job growth and 3% inflation. U.S. stocks hit record highs, with the S&P 500 closing near 6,891 and the Nasdaq at 23,827. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.19%, their lowest since late 2024, but housing sales remain near 30-year lows. Long-term Treasury yields hover near 4%, with further Fed cuts expected this year.
29 October 2025
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Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% at its Oct. 29 meeting, with futures pricing in a near-certain move. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slipped ahead of the decision, with Bitcoin trading near $114,850 and Ether down about 2.6%. Major brokerages anticipate another rate cut in December. Investors are watching for signals on future Fed policy and liquidity measures.
29 October 2025
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Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush: Binance, Bybit & Korean Custodian BDACS Supercharge Da Nang’s Digital Finance Hub

Bitcoin Rockets to $113K on Fed Hopes – Can It Hit $200K Next?

Bitcoin traded near $113,000 on Oct. 29, 2025, down about 0.5% on the day but up 5% from its mid-October low after plunging below $105,000 during U.S.–China trade tensions. The selloff liquidated over $19 billion in leveraged bets. Sentiment has shifted from “Extreme Fear” back toward neutral as traders anticipate a likely Fed rate cut. Ethereum hovered near $4,000, while Solana and XRP also edged lower.
29 October 2025
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Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as Fed Set to Cut Rates Again

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point at its Oct. 28–29 meeting, with futures markets pricing in a 95% chance. U.S. stocks hit record highs Monday, the S&P 500 closing above 6,800 and the Nasdaq at 23,637, driven by tech gains. September CPI rose 3% year-on-year, below forecasts, while labor market data show signs of weakening. Ten-year Treasury yields hovered near 4.0%.
28 October 2025
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Crypto CARNAGE: $20B Vanishes as Bitcoin Plummets – Will It Rebound?

Bitcoin Surges Past $115K as Crypto Stocks Skyrocket on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

Bitcoin jumped above $115,000 on Oct. 27, gaining about 5% over the weekend as Ethereum topped $4,100 and Solana passed $200. The total crypto market cap rose by $150 billion. Fund inflows hit $921 million last week, mostly into Bitcoin ETPs, while Ethereum products saw outflows. Crypto-linked stocks surged, with Strive rising 40% after a major BTC purchase.
27 October 2025
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Dow Smashes 47,000 on Trade Truce Buzz – Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Record Rally

Dow Smashes 47,000 on Trade Truce Buzz – Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Record Rally

The Dow Jones closed above 47,000 for the first time Friday, jumping 473 points to 47,207. Markets are betting the Federal Reserve will cut rates by 0.25% at its meeting Wednesday. President Trump and China’s Xi are expected to finalize a “Phase One” trade deal this week. Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, and Amazon report earnings as tech stocks drive the rally.
27 October 2025
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Opendoor Stock Rockets on Fed Rate Cut Hopes & Crypto Pivot in Wild 2025 Rally – Can OPEN Keep Soaring?

Opendoor Stock Rockets on Fed Rate Cut Hopes & Crypto Pivot in Wild 2025 Rally – Can OPEN Keep Soaring?

Opendoor Technologies shares surged 13% Friday to $7.97, their highest in a week, after cooling inflation and Fed rate cut hopes. The stock is up 400% year-to-date but remains 30% below its September peak above $10. Market cap stands near $6 billion after a summer rally fueled by retail traders and a leadership shake-up. Wall Street analysts remain cautious, with price targets far below current levels.
27 October 2025
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Midweek Double Whammy: Fed Decision & Big Tech Earnings Collide Amid Trump-Xi Trade Truce

Midweek Double Whammy: Fed Decision & Big Tech Earnings Collide Amid Trump-Xi Trade Truce

The Dow closed above 47,000 for the first time last week as cooling inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut on Wednesday. All major U.S. indexes gained about 2% to record highs. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta report earnings Wednesday, with Apple and Amazon following Thursday. President Trump and China’s Xi are set to meet in South Korea to finalize a trade deal framework.
27 October 2025
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Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Dow Futures Soar as Fed Rate Cut Looms, Trade Deal Advances – Tech Earnings Fuel Record Rally

Dow Jones futures climbed 0.7% in pre-market trading Monday, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 2.3% as investors anticipated Fed rate cuts and strong tech earnings. U.S. CPI rose 0.3% in September, below forecasts, reinforcing expectations for a rate cut this week. Trade talks between the U.S. and China eased tariff fears. Tech stocks led gains, while energy shares lagged as oil prices fell.
27 October 2025
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Gold Bonanza 2025: Price Soars Past $4,400 as Diamond District Frenzy Hits New York – Is $5,000 Next?

Gold Price Soars to Record Highs Above $4,300: Fed Cuts, China Buying & Safe-Haven Frenzy

Spot gold traded near $4,118/oz on Oct. 24 after hitting a record $4,381/oz four days earlier, then falling about 6%. Gold remains up roughly 55–57% in 2025, its biggest annual gain since the late 1970s. Global gold ETFs saw $64 billion in inflows this year, while the U.S. dollar index dropped about 12%. Softer U.S. inflation and Fed easing expectations have boosted demand.
26 October 2025
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U.S. Stocks Rally as Shutdown Fears Fade – Markets Hit Fresh Records

Wall Street Explodes: Dow Jones Jumps 400 Points as Inflation Cools – Tech Stocks Lead, Fed Cuts Expected

U.S. stocks closed at record highs Friday, with the Dow up 400 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reaching new peaks. Tech and chip stocks led gains—AMD surged 6.5%, Nvidia 4.2%. September inflation rose just 0.3%, below forecasts, boosting bets on a Fed rate cut at the Oct. 29 meeting. Energy and industrial shares lagged, while a partial government shutdown continued.
24 October 2025
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Gold Price Surges Past $3,800; Silver Nears 14-Year High on Fed-Cut and Shutdown Fears

Gold Blasts Above $4,100; Silver Sizzles on Fed-Cut Hopes

Gold traded near $4,118 per ounce on Oct. 24, 2025, close to its record high, after plunging 6.3% to $4,082 on Oct. 21, its steepest one-day drop since 2013. Silver fell 8.7% to $47.89 the same day, its worst loss since 2021, before rebounding to $48.7. Investors anticipate a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in early November. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is up about 123% year-to-date.
24 October 2025
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Stock Market on Edge: U.S. Futures Slide as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Stocks Surge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts Loom, Experts Warn of Bubble

U.S. stocks surged after September CPI data showed inflation at 3.0%, below forecasts. The Nasdaq rose 0.9% and the S&P 500 gained 0.6% on Oct. 23, nearing record highs. Investors now fully expect a 25 bp Fed rate cut at the Oct. 28–29 meeting. Tech and AI stocks, including Nvidia and Palantir, led gains.
24 October 2025
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Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

U.S. consumer inflation rose 3.0% year-on-year in September, slightly below forecasts, prompting markets to fully price in a Fed rate cut next week. The 10-year Treasury yield fell below 4% and the dollar weakened on the news. S&P 500 futures jumped about 1%, lifting stocks toward record highs. Financials outperformed, while homebuilders and utilities lagged.
24 October 2025
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Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

US September CPI rose 3.0% year-on-year, below the 3.1% forecast, fueling a Wall Street rally and bets on a Fed rate cut next week. Nasdaq gained 0.9%, S&P 500 rose 0.6%, and Dow added 0.3% on October 23. Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index plunged to −12.8 in October from +23.2. Oil prices spiked on new sanctions, while gold eased from record highs.
24 October 2025
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Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, below forecasts, with core CPI up 0.2%. Wall Street futures climbed after the data; Dow E-mini futures gained 0.5%, S&P 500 E-minis 0.7%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis 0.98%. Intel surged 8% pre-market on strong earnings, while Deckers Outdoor dropped 11.5% after cutting guidance. Fed futures now price in a 25bp rate cut at next week’s meeting.
24 October 2025
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  • 3 ETFs Outsmarting the Market in 2026 and Their Potential to Sustain Growth
    April 13, 2026, 3:20 AM EDT. Market rotation away from tech and growth stocks in 2026 has boosted value, dividend, energy, and international sectors. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) stand out. SCHD recovered sharply by shifting toward energy and consumer staples, offers defensive appeal amid economic concerns. XOP benefits from elevated oil prices and undervaluation, trading at a forward P/E of 11 with structural growth potential. EWY taps into South Korea's dynamic market, providing international diversification. These ETFs offer low-cost access to sectors poised for long-term growth amid deteriorating economic conditions and geopolitical risks.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT 3 ETFs Outsmarting the Market in 2026 and Their Potential to Sustain Growth April 13, 2026, 3:20 AM EDT. **Market rotation** away from tech and growth stocks in 2026 has boosted value, dividend, energy, and international sectors. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), and iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) stand out. SCHD recovered sharply by shifting toward energy and consumer staples, offers defensive appeal amid economic concerns. XOP benefits from elevated
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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