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Fed's Barkin Sees More Work to Do on Inflation 
 

The Richmond Federal Reserve president supported less restrictive interest rates, but doesn't see 2% inflation until later next year.

 
BOJ Member Echoes Dovish Tone, Urges Caution on Rate Hikes 
 

The central bank's board member Asahi Noguchi sees a need to maintain an accommodative monetary policy stance, echoing remarks from the country's new prime minister.

 
U.K. Home Sales Soar as Mortgage Rates Ease 
 

Sales jumped on year in September as average mortgage rates fell to their lowest point in 15 months, according to a real-estate agency report.

 
SEC Enforcement Director Who Pushed for Big Fines Steps Down 
 

Gurbir Grewal took a tough stance on the fast-growing cryptocurrency industry and pushed for big fines against Wall Street firms.

 
Gold Is Beating Stocks. 5 Things to Know Before You Buy. 
 

The forces that are fueling gold's rise-and whether it makes sense to latch on to the rally.

 
17 Ways to Play U.S and China Dividend Stocks With Growth Appeal 
 

Dividend-paying stocks are still unloved. A rotation back into higher-yielding ones should begin soon.

 
Oil shock? How OPEC+ could soften the blow if the Middle East conflict hits supply. 
 

The market has a not-so-secret cushion should Israel target Iran's oil industry.

 
Saudi Minister Warns of $50 Oil as OPEC+ Members Flout Production Curbs 
 

The kingdom called out members for overproducing, in what was seen as a veiled threat of a price war.

 
If stocks struggle in early 2025, you can blame the new U.S. president 
 

Stocks often struggle in the three months after Inauguration Day.

 
U.S. Adds to Crude Oil Stockpiles 
 

Gasoline inventories also rose, while distillate fuel oil stocks fell.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 03, 2024 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT)

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