U.S. stock-index futures trade higher, buoyed by improving earnings data and easing concerns about the pace of the economic recovery See full story.
Updates, advisories and surprises
A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters. See full story.
China’s economy cools but remains strong
China’s economic growth cools in the third quarter, while September consumer prices rise at their strongest pace in nearly two years, but analysts say there are few signs of a ‘double-dip’ slowdown. See full story.
Euro-zone private-sector growth slows in Oct.
Activity in the private sector across the 16-nation euro zone grows at its slowest pace in a year in October. See full story.
Fed’s Beige Book reports modest U.S. growth
The nation’s economy is, on balance, growing at a modest pace, according to the Fed's latest survey of economic conditions, with retail spending flat, factory activity continuing to expand, prices running stable and the pace of hiring soft. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
If President Barack Obama and the Democrats want to know why they are still struggling politically this fall, they need look no further than the latest dismal jobs report, writes Brett Arends. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Even if your budget is tight, consider carefully before accepting gifts or loans from wealthier relatives, because even small gifts can come with strings attached.
