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Stock market today: S&P 500 shrugs off weaker jobs report to close higher

The S&P 500 rose as weak job gains indicated a likely Fed rate cut, while Amazon's rally contrasted with Apple's disappointing outlook amidst energy sector earnings.

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Morning Bid: Amazon calms the horses, payrolls due

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Hedge funds search for trades in dead-heat US election

Hedge funds are exploring asymmetric trades ahead of the election, focusing on assets like bitcoin to capitalize on a potential Trump win while minimizing risks linked to a Harris victory.

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BofA’s Hartnett says this is the ‘most contrarian post-election trade’

Bond and money-market funds dominated inflows last week, while equities faced outflows. Crypto funds saw significant gains, and gold experienced notable inflows.

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U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.90%

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, led by declines in technology and materials, with notable losses from major firms including Microsoft and Estee Lauder.

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What would it take for the Fed to pause rate cuts? Deutsche Bank weighs in

Deutsche Bank analysts predict potential rate cuts by the Fed, citing inflation and labor market conditions, while emphasizing the influence of upcoming economic data and election outcomes.

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Inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve slows as expected to 2.1%

The Federal Reserve's inflation metric slowed, influencing potential interest rate cuts. Economic indicators show resilience in labor markets and growing concerns about the economy ahead of elections.

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Trump tariffs would trigger more volatility in Europe than US, JPM says

JPMorgan forecasts that a Trump win in 2024 could trigger tariffs, impacting European markets more than U.S. markets, especially in export sectors, and suggests trading strategies.

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Stock market today: S&P 500 slumps as Microsoft, Meta lead tech wreck

The S&P 500 dropped sharply, led by declines in Meta and Microsoft. High inflation raises concerns ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.

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MetLife profit falls on group benefits business weakness

MetLife's third-quarter profit fell due to weak group benefits performance, shares dropped, but investment income rose from higher interest rates, with year-to-date stock up 26%.