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FXStreet·Oct 28, 202645 signal

Japanese Yen weakens as Fed hold reveals hawkish divide

The Japanese Yen (JPY) loses ground against the US Dollar (USD) after the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept rates steady on Wednesday, even though US inflation remains well above its 2% target. Of note, the decision was not unanimous, with two dissenters in favor of a quarter-percentage-point rate hike.

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Business Insider·Oct 28, 202653 signal

I'm the ex-VP of HR at Microsoft. Here's what the 60,000 employees mulling a buyout may not realize.

Chris Williams Chris Williams Microsoft is offering buyout packages to some 60,000 employees, or more than 25% of the workforce. That's a huge number in any terms, and it sent a signal and shock wave through the industry this week. I'm the former VP of HR for Microsoft, and although I've been away from the company for

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FXStreet·Oct 28, 202652 signal

Silver Price Forecast: $55 Rejection puts $50 back in focus

Silver (XAG/USD) tumbles over 1.45% on Wednesday, diving to $53.60 per troy ounce and remaining within familiar levels as investors await the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision. Bearish momentum seems to have paused, though the market structure remains tilted to the downside.

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Economist Writing Every Day·Oct 28, 202645 signal

What Will the GDP Report Say Tomorrow?

Based on all of the good predictors that I track, GDP growth for the 3rd quarter of 2026 will likely be right around 3.2%: Table 1 Kalshi, the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model, and the WSJ survey of economists are typically the best predictors, and they are all right around 3.2%. I've also added a new...

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