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The Daily Briefing: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The US has ended its 12-year military mission in Iraq, and economic indicators show mixed results, with jobless claims remaining low and the Federal Reserve's inflation gauge showing slower growth. The Dow is down, while the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 are up, with Gold and Oil prices also decreasing.
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