BOE's Forbes: "We still do have some time" before rates need to rise

China's AI stocks rally 18% on chip news, but weak consumer spending sparks profit-taking fears. Valuations cheap vs. S&P 500.

Gold hits $4059 all-time high, then pulls back 0.7% on overbought signals. Geopolitics still a driver, up 50% YTD.

SPY & QQQ hit new highs despite shutdown! Traders eye Fed's next move amid extended government limbo.

Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations are rising: October 4.8% (prior 4.7%)

Texas tackles organized oil theft costing millions; 41% of E&P firms impacted. Task force aims to secure energy sector.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he may bring full-year spending bills, including Pentagon funding, to the floor as bipartisan talks on a short-term deal remain frozen, potentially reopening parts of the government one at a time.

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs on AI optimism; Fed hawkishness & shutdown add risk. Gold, BTC surge.