Fed decision: Will high interest rates continue?

The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision on October 28, with markets largely expecting rates to remain unchanged at 3.75%–4.00%.

Investors will focus on the Fed’s inflation outlook and future policy guidance. With the 10-year Treasury yield near 5%, prolonged higher interest rates could continue to pressure equity valuations, particularly growth stocks.

Semiconductor stocks tumble as AI spending faces scrutiny

US semiconductor stocks suffered a sharp selloff last Thursday, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falling 6.7%.

Microsoft, Google and Amazon earnings in focus

Cloud revenue growth, AI infrastructure spending and profitability will be key indicators.

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