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Macro Update:US consumer sentiment deteriorated further in October 2026 as persistentInflationand rising living costs weighed on household confidence. The University of Michigan’s preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index declined to 46.3 from 48.1 in September, marking its third consecutive monthly fall. Short-term inflation expectations increased to …

The American Association of IndividualMarket Participantssurvey indicated bulls at 40.3% and bears at 39.0%, a bull-bear spread of +1.3%, on October 8, 2026. A Fear and Greed index read 41, in the fear range, compared with 28 a week earlier, according to a recap. …

The UK 30-year gilt yield reached 6.047% and the 10-year yield reached 5.527% on October 8, 2026, based on a single recap account. The 30-year level had not been seen since 1998, and the 10-year level not since 2007. The figures describe levels reached …

Foreign exchange data on October 8, 2026 indicated the dollar index approximately 102.37, EUR/USD at 1.1217 and USD/JPY approximately 157.80. The values come drawn from different market quotes, so they are not simultaneous and should be verified against a primary source before they are …

Macro Update:US-Iran peace efforts remain divided over uranium enrichment, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict’s impact on oil prices. According to reports, Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war and lower crude prices, while Vice President JD Vance called for …

After the close on October 7, 2026, Wolfspeed (NYSE:WOLF) disclosed a conditional loan commitment letter from the Office of StrategicCapitalat the US Department of War, outlining up toUSD 1.5 billionof financing over 30 years. The main risk is that a conditional commitment is not …

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS)reports on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 before the open, with a call at 9:30 a.m. ET. Risks include slower dealmaking with yields near 5.3% and lower trading volumes. In July options priced 4.6% and the stock closed up 9.0%. One options page …