Markets tumbled as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. Officials signaled just one rate cut this year. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to economic uncertainty. The Producer Price Index also showed an increase. Major stock indexes saw significant declines. Some companies reported gains despite the broader market downturn.
Cash takes centre stage as investors rethink AI spending boom
Investors are increasingly focused on technology companies’ cash generation capabilities to fund artificial intelligence investments. Microsoft and Oracle are gaining positive attention from investors, while
October 29, 2026