• Inflows to Global Money Market Funds 3rd Week in a Row
  
  Global investors made large investments in money market funds in the week to Oct. 9 driven by a push back in Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and caution over the Middle East conflict.
• US Equity Funds See Outflows on Rate Cut Views
  
  U.S. equity funds witnessed outflows in the week to Oct. 9 as investors booked profits due to a shift in market expectations about the Federal Reserve rate cut path and a surge in bond yields.
• Fed Officials Signal More Rate Cuts; Bostic Open to a Skip
  
  Slowly cooling inflation and a U.S. job market that remains strong but at risk of deteriorating give a green light for more interest-rate cuts in coming months, Federal Reserve policymakers indicated in remarks Thursday.
• Shares of Trump Media Hit Highest in Six Weeks
  
  Shares of former U.S. President Donald Trump's media company hit their highest level in six weeks Thursday and were last up about 16% as the stock extended recent gains.
• Gold Extends Gains as Traders Add to Rate Cut Bets
  
  Gold prices extended gains Thursday after traders added to bets that the Federal Reserve will deliver an interest-rate cut next month following the latest U.S. economic data.
• S&P 500 Earnings to Put Investor Focus on Tech, AI
  
  Investors will be looking for evidence that investment in artificial intelligence among S&P 500 companies is beginning to pay off as the reporting season progresses, despite the fact that analysts expect profit growth to decelerate from the previous quarter.
• Risks From Contested US Election on Market's Radar
  
  A tight U.S. presidential race is leading some investors to brace for an unclear or contested election result that could trip up this year's booming stock market rally.
• Real Estate Investors: Extra Caution Needed Amid Today's Market Turmoil
  
  As Americans continue to be ravaged by runaway inflation tearing through our economy like a wildfire. At the same time, we're simultaneously being slapped in the face by government officials and journalists disingenuously telling us the economy is great.
• Social Security Increase 'Won't Make a Dent' for Many
  
  Sherri Myers, an 82-year-old resident of Pensacola City, Florida, says the Social Security cost-of-living increase she'll receive in January "won't make a dent" in helping her meet her day-to-day expenses.
• As Fed Bets Inflation Is Waning, Stocks Should Do Well
  
  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is betting that inflation is near dead and that's good for equity investors.At the beginning of an easing cycle, a 50 basis point cut in the federal funds rate usually is reserved for crises.
• The 'Everything Market' Could Last a While Longer
  
  We are currently in the "everything market." It doesn't matter what you have probably invested in; it is currently increasing in value. However, it isn't likely for the reasons you think.
• 3 High-Yield REITs for Passive Income
  
  For investors looking for income, Real Estate Investment Trusts are often an excellent source of potential investments. Mortgage REITs are a unique segment among the REIT universe, and many have extremely high yields.
• Gold Edges up on Mideast Conflict
  
  Gold prices edged up Monday as an escalation in the Middle East conflict pushed investors to safe haven assets, while traders awaited inflation data this week for further clues on the Federal Reserve's rate cut path.
• Rates Rethink After Blowout Jobs Data to Shake up Markets
  
  The reverberations from a blowout U.S. employment number could threaten an assortment of trades predicated on falling interest rates, if stronger-than-expected growth spurs investors to radically shift views on how much the Federal Reserve will need to cut borrowing costs.
• Investors Look to Earnings to Support Record Stock Prices
  
  A high-stakes corporate earnings season kicks into gear next week, with bullish investors hoping results will justify increasingly rich valuations in a U.S. stock market near record highs.
• Gold Prices Climb on Safe-Haven Demand
  
  Gold prices continue to climb, supported by safe-haven demand arising from the Middle East conflict.
• Oil Set for 10% Weekly Rise Amid Mideast Tensions
  
  Oil prices rose sharply Friday, and were on track for 10% weekly gains as investors weighed the prospect of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting crude flows after President Biden said the U.S. was discussing an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities.
• China-Focused Hedge Funds Post Explosive Returns
  
  Some China-focused hedge funds are reporting explosive returns in September, thanks to a sharp rebound in Chinese stocks driven by Beijing's aggressive stimulus package.
• Costco Now Selling Platinum Bars
  
  Riding on the heels of its wildly popular gold bars, Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089.99. The wholesaler made the announcement Wednesday. The bars will only be available online to Costco members and cannot be delivered to Louisiana, Nevada or Puerto Rico.
• Safe-Haven Dollar Holds Gains as Mideast War Widens
  
  The dollar held onto its biggest gains in a week Wednesday after an Iranian missile attack on Israel drove the buying of safe haven assets as investors fretted about the widening of conflict in the Middle East.
• Student Loan Repayment Grace Period Is Over: What to Know
  
  The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
• Why Lifetime Annuities Can Offer Valuable 'Longevity Insurance'
  
  "Mortality credits" behind the scenes let the buyer transfer the risk of running out of money in old age to an insurer.
• Safe-Haven Gold Jumps 1% After Iran's Attack on Israel
  
  Gold prices jumped over 1% Tuesday on safe-haven demand as fears of a full-out war in the Middle East escalated after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel.
• Traders React as Tensions Rise in the Middle East
  
  Increasing geopolitical tensions sent U.S. investors out of stocks and into safe havens such as Treasuries and the dollar on Tuesday, after the U.S. warned it had indications that Iran may be planning a ballistic missile strike against Israel.
• Broadening US Stock Gains Signal Economic Optimism
  
  More stocks are participating in the S&P 500's latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant technology names for much of 2024.

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