US inflation eased more than anticipated in September, fueling hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Meanwhile, trade talks between the US and Canada hit a snag, though focus shifts to an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Oil prices climbed on new US sanctions, impacting currencies like the yen, while UK retail sales saw a boost.
US stocks: US market ends lower as tech stocks weigh on sentiment
Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with AI chip stocks experiencing a significant downturn while Moderna and other healthcare companies surged. Investors are weighing the