U.S.
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Wall Street futures declined ahead of the open amid concerns about a possible government shutdown. Reuters
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If no funding deal is passed, federal operations would begin shutting down early Wednesday, threatening furloughs and delays in economic data releases. AP News+1
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Electronic Arts agreed to be acquired in a $55 billion deal led by Silver Lake, PIF, and Affinity Partners. Wikipedia+2Barron's+2
World
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Europe’s stock markets rose, bolstered by gains in healthcare and technology shares despite U.S. fiscal uncertainty. Reuters
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China’s manufacturing sector contracted for a sixth straight month amid weak global demand. Reuters+1
Business / Markets
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Major U.S. indexes posted gains Monday: the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow each climbed modestly. Barron's+2Investopedia+2
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The S&P 500’s one‑month volatility averaged 10.8 in Q3, marking the lowest quarterly volatility in nearly six years. Reuters
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Gold surged to a record high amid macro uncertainty, briefly reaching above $3,850 per ounce. Reuters+2Investopedia+2
Tech / Media
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Etsy and Shopify shares rose after OpenAI enabled direct purchasing of Etsy-listed products via its platform. Barron's
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YouTube settled a lawsuit with former President Trump for $24.5 million; most of the funds are to go to a nonprofit. Investopedia
Sports
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Europe defeated the U.S. 15–13 to win the 2025 Ryder Cup. Wikipedia+1
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The 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season is underway, with the regular season scheduled through December. Wikipedia
