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Market Uncertainty Persists Amid U.S.-China Trade Truce

10/31/2025

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Investors face global market uncertainty as October 31, 2025 arrives.
A U.S.–China trade truce eases tensions, with the Federal Reserve's rate cut possibly the last of 2025.
The U.S. dollar gains nearly 2% for the month, with the yen near its February lows.
The Nikkei index rises strongly, boosted by a weak yen and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
Eurozone inflation and Germany retail sales data may influence markets.

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Story summary

Investors face global market uncertainty as October 31, 2025 arrives.
A U.S.–China trade truce eases tensions, with the Federal Reserve's rate cut possibly the last of 2025.
The U.S. dollar gains nearly 2% for the month, with the yen near its February lows.
The Nikkei index rises strongly, boosted by a weak yen and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
Eurozone inflation and Germany retail sales data may influence markets.