HAS THE GOP HIT A TIPPING POINT?: There is no denying that in the final days leading up to election day, the polls have tightened in North Carolina and even New Hampshire, two states where Democratic incumbents had been able to maintain a consistent edge throughout this election cycle. Yet, despite these campaigns becoming more competitive, they do not in practice create more paths for the GOP to gain Senate control. Read more
WILL LOWER GASOLINE PRICES MEAN MORE BUSINESS SALES?: Business owners are welcoming lower energy costs. But will the energy savings translate to more sales heading into the holiday shopping season? Read more
UK POLITICAL RISK: THE NEXT MARKET STORM?: With just over six months until the general election on May 7, predicting who will hold the balance of power is becoming increasingly difficult – and worrying – for investors. Read more
STOCKS UP ON BETTER-THAN-EXPECTED GDP; VISA RALLIES: Read more
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