These narratives can be useful when examining how markets behave, but don’t expect them to explain the economy.

The dollar is likely to gain the most if there were a Republican sweep in the U.S. elections, and it would rise by less if Trump won the presidency but Congress were divided, Goldman Sachs said, adding that it would likely weaken if Harris won.

U.S. fixed income could outperform in 2025, as the Federal Reserve cuts rates, the economy weakens and inflation declines according to M&G Investments.

Oil prices edged lower in European trading on renewed U.S. efforts for a ceasefire in the Middle East and concerns over China’s oil-demand outlook.

Gold futures rose with investors seeking safe-havens, as Israel-Iran tensions continue to boil and as the direction of U.S. economics and politics remain uncertain, analysts said.

The Hang Seng closed 0.1% higher with the key themes including lowered expectations of aggressive Fed easing after comments from some officials, and a tilt toward pricing in a potential second Trump presidency, Saxo APAC said.

A Houston-based investor is asking the restaurant operator to spin out three brands.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration in its latest Short Term Energy Outlook estimated that national gasoline prices will average $3.20 a gallon in 2025, down from $3.30 this year and $3.50 in 2023.

U.S. natural gas futures clawed back some of last week’s losses while participants remain anxious about demand heading toward the winter heating season.

Issuance of speculative-grade debt reaches nearly record levels, reflecting economic optimism.

Oil-service providers say producers are becoming more cautious about spending.

The vital technology component could be the next industry to grapple with an abundance from the Asian country.

Plain-vanilla Treasury bonds are now pricey, but there are corners of fixed-income market where investors may be able to get a bit more yield and even capital appreciation.

The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.5% to 98.59 — up for 13 of the past 16 trading days.

Municipal bonds should benefit from Fed rate cuts and offer compelling value as increased supply has caused their prices to cheapen, Principal Asset Management said.

U.S. stocks ended mixed as investors braced for a full schedule of corporates earnings this week.

Starboard wants Kenvue, which was spun out of Johnson & Johnson and has a market value of over $40 billion, to make changes to boost its share price.

Front-month gold futures closed at a record-high, rising 0.4% to $2,723.10 an ounce, as open interest in precious metals jumped 9% in the week ended Oct. 18.

Oil extended gains after Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Prices were are also supported by Saudi Aramco’s CEO reportedly saying he is fairly bullish on China demand in light of stepped-up policy measures.