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Consumer Sentiment

Consumer sentiment rises to 51.0 in November

Preliminary data shows US consumer sentiment jumped 6.3 percent to 51.0 in November, up from 48.0 in October. One-year inflation expectations dropped to 4.3 percent, though they remain above levels seen in February.

The Fed

Ecb considers checking Bank loans to ai data centers

European Central Bank officials are reportedly discussing a potential review of lender exposure to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The central bank is evaluating risks tied to fluctuating valuations and investor confidence, but no official decision has been made yet.

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October jobs report beats forecasts with 165,000 hires

The US economy added 165,000 nonfarm payrolls in October, exceeding the 65,000 expected. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent, while average hourly earnings rose 3.1 percent year over year.

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