December hike still in question
Published: October 29, 2026
Duration: 9:52
The Federal Reserve holds rates steady, but Chair Kevin Warsh keeps the door open to a December hike. Alphabet shares tumble as investors question another quarter of heavy AI spending, while Microsoft and Oracle win praise for a more disciplined approach. And the European Central Bank faces growing pressure from French debt worries and soaring gas prices.
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