The latest minutes from the Federal Reserve’s October 28-29 meeting show widening disagreement among policymakers over the next steps for interest rates.

Eurozone inflation slowed slightly in October 2025, which reinforced the region’s broader disinflation trend as the European Central Bank evaluates the timing of potential policy adjustments.

Artificial intelligence (AI) remains a dominant topic in corporate America, frequently highlighted by S&P 500 executives as a path to future profitability.

Tensions between China and Japan have escalated quickly following Sanae Takaichi’s arrival as Japan’s new prime minister.

Global markets are entering a high-stakes period as investors brace for a wave of delayed U.S. economic data and a series of critical policy decisions. With the 43-day government shutdown now over, key indicators on inflation, employment, and consumer spending are set for release, creating an unusually dense data calendar.

Eurozone business activity accelerated in October, with the Composite PMI reaching its fastest pace since May 2023.

The Fed delivered a 25 bps rate cut and halted quantitative tightening to support liquidity and economic stability.

Japan’s inflation rate edged higher in September this year, climbing to 2.9% from 2.7% in August, a reversal from its ten-month low.