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Chinese factory earnings hit three-month high on tech demand

Industrial profits in China grew at their fastest rate in three months, boosted by AI-related demand and rising commodity costs from the Iran war.

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Fed expected to hold interest rates steady this week

Market participants anticipate the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates during its upcoming meeting, with October 28 identified as a significant date for the stock market.

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Central bank sets to vote on interest rates Wednesday

The US monetary authority will decide on the benchmark lending rate at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday. This move affects borrowing costs across the financial system.

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New York Fed's Williams sees no 2027 rate hikes

John Williams, chair of the New York Federal Reserve, stated he does not expect interest rate increases in 2027. This view contrasts with current market expectations for future tightening.

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