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European stock markets started the week little changed due to the disappointing update on China's stimulus, which generated uncertainty among investors. Although the technology and telecommunications sectors showed slight gains, luxury, leisure and travel stocks, especially those linked to the Chinese market, fell significantly. French companies LVMH and Hermes...

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The recent release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that core inflation unexpectedly rose from 3.2% to 3.3% in September, raising concerns about a possible reaction from the Federal Reserve (Fed). Investors fear that this increase could pressure the Fed to adopt a less dovish stance, even if that means hurting the labor market and the broader economy....

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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKa), the investment firm led by Warren Buffett, has raised 281.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) through a Samurai bond issue, strengthening its position in the Japanese market. This is the company's largest yen bond issue in five years, with maturities ranging from 3 to 30 years. The most significant tranche was the 3-year tranche,...

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McDonald's - NYSE: MCD , has sued major meat companies, including JBS - BVMF: JBSS3,), Tyson Foods - NYSE: TSN, Cargill - (private, not publicly traded) and National Beef - (private, not publicly traded) accusing them of manipulating meat prices since 2015. According to the lawsuit, these companies would have intentionally reduced the supply of cattle to increase...

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Gold and oil prices have been affected by the uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates, as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve's (Fed) next moves and inflation data. These expectations have generated volatility in both assets, with specific factors impacting their trends. Gold: Fed and Interest Rate Uncertainty Gold has seen a decline in Asian markets,...

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Key Points: • Dollar Highs: The U.S. dollar approaches seven-week highs, boosted by a strong jobs report that raises expectations for U.S. interest rates. • Expectation Adjustment: Traders have trimmed the odds of dramatic rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed), lowering the chance of a November cut to 86%. • Dollar Index: The dollar index currently stands...