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BofA CEO Sees Tariffs Settling Near 15% Baseline
Brian Moynihan says trade policy is growing clearer, easing planning but leaving China and USMCA as key exceptions.
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S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Rotation Builds Into Year-End
With thin volumes, traders watch Fed minutes and term premium as tech lags and silver surges.
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China Signals More Proactive 2026 Fiscal Policy Focused on Demand
Finance Ministry outlines 2026 priorities to boost consumption, expand investment, and support innovation amid property slump.
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Q3 GDP Surge Masks Rising Unemployment and Consumer Strain
AI-led productivity is boosting growth, but hiring is stalling as inflation and holiday debt pressure households.
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AI-Driven Productivity Lifts GDP While Hiring and Wages Cool
Companies are boosting output through AI capex and efficiency, keeping hiring muted and 2026 raises near 3%.
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Holiday-Thinned Markets Lift Stocks as Gold and Silver Surge
U.S. indexes notched record closes, but gold and silver led amid hedging demand and Fed timing uncertainty.
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U.S. Delays China Chip Tariffs Until Mid-2027
USTR sets Chinese chip import tariffs at 0% for 18 months, buying supply-chain runway and delaying cost shocks.
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