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Hedge funds no longer dip buyers ahead of macro catalysts: Barclays

Hedge funds are cautious about equities amid macroeconomic uncertainties. Strong U.S. job data and expectations of a soft landing may improve equity attractiveness later this year.

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Fed's Williams signals support for quarter-point interest rate cuts

A Federal Reserve official expresses confidence about a soft landing for the U.S. economy, hinting at gradual rate cuts after a strong September jobs report.

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Morning Bid: Stocks stall, Hang Seng decimated, oil ebbs

Markets are unsettled with falling oil prices, China's economic stimulus disappointment, and rising trade tensions, while U.S. volatility increases ahead of key economic reports and election considerations.

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U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.94%

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Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500 weekly preview: Attention turns to CPI, PPI reports

Stocks climb after positive jobs report; upcoming economic data and Q3 earnings season are pivotal. Analysts anticipate slowed EPS growth and mixed market responses due to political uncertainty.

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Q3 earnings season could be a stock picker’s paradise: BofA

Bank of America forecasts a volatile earnings season with stock-specific movements dominating, driven by earnings contributions and implied volatility, while macroeconomic conditions remain stable.

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Goldman Sachs cuts odds of US recession to 15% after upbeat jobs report

Goldman Sachs reduces recession probability to 15%, citing strong job growth and a drop in unemployment, signaling potential Federal Reserve rate cuts by mid-2025.

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Canada stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/TSX Composite up 0.81%

Canada's S&P/TSX Composite rose 0.81% to an all-time high, led by IT, Energy, and Financial sectors with significant gains from SilverCrest and Shopify.

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U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.81%

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow and S&P 500 reaching new highs, led by Consumer Services and Technology sectors. Notable gains were seen across several companies.

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Morning Bid: Jobs and oil dominate as ports strike ends

U.S. and global markets face challenges as the September employment report approaches, with economic growth concerns and geopolitical tensions influencing oil prices and market stability.