Keep One Eye on the AI Trade, the Other on Inflation as Fed Faces Interest Rate Test

Crude oil is moving to the downside, but keep your head on a swivel for Friday's trading day, says Kevin Hincks. AI volatility being top of mind for investors is something he believes will lead to steeper volatility on the trading session if the right headline hits. Looking ahead to the Fed's interest rate meeting at the end of October, Kevin offers his takeaways as to whether we'll see a rate hike or hold. No signs of deescalation between the U.S. and Iran keep inflation concerns alive and well for the FOMC.

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