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US Orders DeepSeek Removed From Civilian Agency IT Systems

The department is also banning acquisition of DeepSeek products and third-party services developed using DeepSeek by US civilian government agencies.

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) Puts USD 5 Billion of Equity Into Companies Critical to US National Security

The lender also announced it has financed about USD 230 billion under its Security and Resiliency Initiative since launching the effort a year ago. At the launch, it committed to financing USD 1.5 trillion of US investments over the next decade, including in national …

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

US Homebuilder Sentiment Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly 14 and a Half Years

The National Association of Home Builders housing market index dropped three points to 29 this month from 32 in September, the lowest since June 2012. Economists polled had forecast the index dipping to 31. The decline also reflected labor shortages amid an immigration crackdown, …

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Exits Nscale’s Loughton Data Center Deal as UK Power Delays Stretch Into the 2030s

The US tech giant said on Monday it remained committed to its partnership with Nscale, including work to build digital infrastructure and support AI growth globally.

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

Four Midterm Election Scenarios and What Each Means for Trump’s Final Two Years

Democrats are widely favored to win control of the House, but the Senate is too close to call. With Trump’s approval rating at the lowest of his presidency and polls favoring Democrats, the election shifts power in Washington. Yet even if Democrats win one …

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

Macron’s Final Months Darken as France’s Worst Unrest in Years Exposes Limits of State Authority

The rioting that swept across France on Saturday left a trail of looted shops, torched buildings and defaced public institutions. It presents Macron with one of the most explosive challenges of his twilight presidency: a country demanding more from a state that can no …

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

Lumber Futures Slide Toward Two-Year Low as Housing Demand Weakens

Lumber futures fell below USD 527 per thousand board feet, retreating toward a two-year low, as persistent weakness in the US housing market continues to weigh on construction related demand. Prices have fallen nearly 15 percent over the past 12 months, with the commodity …

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

Baltic Dry Index Snaps Ten-Day Losing Streak as Capesize Rebounds

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose about 1.4 percent to 2,546 points on Monday, snapping a ten-session losing streak driven mainly by a rebound in the larger vessel segment. The gains followed a …

Nitish Kishor | 19 October 2026

Why Is Consumer Sentiment at 46.3 for XLY (NYSEARCA:XLY)?

The University of Michigan preliminary sentiment reading for October is 46.3, down from 48.1 in September. Year-ahead inflation expectations are 4.7% and long-run expectations are 3.5%. The final reading is due on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. ET, with a consensus of 46.3 …

Vinay Lochav | 19 October 2026

Why Does Goldman Target 8,000 for SPY (NYSEARCA:SPY) Now?

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is reported to forecast the S&P 500 at 8,000 in three months and 8,700 in 12 months. The 12-month level is about 12.3% above 7,744, the October 15 close. The S&P 500 fell 1.09% on Friday, October 16 to 7,659.44, and …

Vinay Lochav | 19 October 2026
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