Date	Attention	Average Attention	Market Sentiment
2026-10-26	10%	13.3%	0.3
2026-10-25	19%	13.6%	0.3
2026-10-24	15%	12.6%	0.3
2026-10-23	15%	12.9%	0.3
2026-10-22	11%	12.7%	0.3
2026-10-21	12%	13%	0.2
2026-10-20	11%	13.6%	0.2
2026-10-19	12%	13.9%	0.2
2026-10-18	12%	13.6%	0.2
2026-10-17	17%	13.9%	0.2

Monetary Policy
1 (0) Here's Exactly What Investors Should Look for From the Federal Reserve's October Meeting Don't worry too much about it either way, whether or not the interest rate decision works for you or against you. (https://www.fool.com/) 2026-10-26 23:00:00
2 (0) Fed Day preview: Why Kevin Warsh's presser could be extra important The Federal Reserve's October meeting is on Wednesday, with economists widely expecting an interest rate hold. Stifel chief economist, Lindsey Piegza, sits down with Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to share her expectations. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-10-26 20:18:35
3 (2) Federal Reserve to announce its latest interest rate move this week. Here's what economists expect. Fed officials will unveil their latest interest rate move this week, following the September rate hike, the first in three years. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-10-26 16:10:30
4 (-3) Repo market set for volatility in late clearing push, CIBC says Funding markets risk facing a volatile “scramble” to meet a key 2027 deadline for central clearing of transactions, CIBC warned. Read more. (https://financialpost.com/) 2026-10-26 12:15:49
5 (2) Why economists think the Bank of Canada may hike rates on Wednesday Economists are bracing for the possibility of a Bank of Canada interest rate hike amid growing concerns about persistent inflation. Read on. (https://financialpost.com/) 2026-10-26 10:00:06
6 (-3) Fed likely to hold this week, but December hike odds top 70% Hot inflation data and a midterm election six days away leave the Fed with what one mortgage executive calls “a massive conundrum.” (https://www.investmentnews.com/) 2026-10-26 17:15:03
7 (5) Fed Meeting Prep: How Active Income ETFs Adapt & Deliver With the Fed meeting this week, investors may want to adapt their portfolios for shorter duration and income — available in active ETF SDSI. (https://www.etftrends.com/) 2026-10-26 12:17:43
8 (0) Why the Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady Despite a Case for Raising Them Officials’ calls for patience and the approaching midterms make a surprise rate increase hard to pull off, even after firmer inflation readings. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 09:30:00
9 (0) This Week Could Help Decide Whether the Fed Raises Interest Rates in December What happens to markets and oil prices along with new economic data could push the central bank in one direction or another. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-10-26 20:14:00
10 (0) This Week Could Help Decide Whether the Fed Raises Interest Rates in December What happens to markets and oil prices along with new economic data could push the central bank in one direction or another. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-10-26 20:14:00
11 (-6) Fed Over-Tightening: How Much Runway Is Left Before It Bites? ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-10-26 14:20:00
12 (1) The Fed Could Hike Interest Rates Again in 2026. Here's What Investors Should Do Right Now. There's some big news on the radar that could affect stock prices, but how, and for how long? (https://www.fool.com/) 2026-10-26 18:30:00
13 (0) Why the Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady Despite a Case for Raising Them Officials’ calls for patience and the approaching midterms make a surprise rate increase hard to pull off, even after firmer inflation readings. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 09:30:00
14 (0) Fed Meeting Focus Turns to Warsh Messaging With December in Mind Kevin Warsh faces a familiar challenge this week if the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: He must reassure investors the central bank is committed to quashing inflation while explaining why officials chose not to raise rates. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 10:00:00
15 (0) Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here's what that means for consumers The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at the conclusion of its October meeting this week. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-10-26 16:03:57
16 (0) Fed Meeting Focus Turns to Warsh Messaging With December in Mind Kevin Warsh faces a familiar challenge this week if the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: He must reassure investors the central bank is committed to quashing inflation while explaining why officials chose not to raise rates. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 10:00:00
17 (2) Claudia Sahm Makes the Case for an October Fed Rate Hike New Century Advisors Chief Economist Claudia Sahm argues that high energy costs could spread into other consumer prices and that tariffs on Canada may rise, creating upside inflation risks that could justify a rate hike in October. She speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 00:00:00
18 (0) Why Goldman Sachs expects Fed to skip October rate hike Why Goldman Sachs expects Fed to skip October rate hike (https://www.investing.com/) 2026-10-26 12:36:37
19 (0) Why the Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady Despite a Case for Raising Them Officials’ calls for patience and the approaching midterms make a surprise rate increase hard to pull off, even after firmer inflation readings. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 09:30:00
20 (2) Fed expected to hold rates steady this week despite hot inflation — but signal they're not done hiking The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady this week. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-10-26 09:49:41
Fiscal Policy
1 (-4) How the Proposed California Billionaire Tax Became a ‘Hot Mess’ for Democrats The ballot measure sparked party infighting and has many unions siding with the ultrarich, while voter polls remain close. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
2 (2) The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet America won’t be picking a president Nov. 3, but this is how the voting results could affect fuel prices, taxes and more. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 13:30:00
3 (-6) How the Proposed California Billionaire Tax Became a ‘Hot Mess’ for Democrats The ballot measure sparked party infighting and has many unions siding with the ultrarich, while voter polls remain close. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
4 (-3) How the Proposed California Billionaire Tax Became a ‘Hot Mess’ for Democrats The ballot measure sparked party infighting and has many unions siding with the ultrarich, while voter polls remain close. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
5 (-4) Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment. Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 17:19:00
6 (-5) Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment. Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 17:19:00
7 (-5) How the Proposed California Billionaire Tax Became a ‘Hot Mess’ for Democrats The ballot measure sparked party infighting and has many unions siding with the ultrarich, while voter polls remain close. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
8 (-3) How Britain Has Redefined the Term High Earner Fiscal drag now means that many more workers in “normal” jobs are paying higher-rate income tax. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 14:19:24
9 (-3) Kevin O’Leary Says If You Want To ‘Steal’ Rich People’s Money With Taxes, Go Ahead — But They’ll Move And ‘Find A New America’ Like England Did Taxing the rich can sound like an easy way to fill government coffers. But "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary warns that the people expected to foot the bill can also take their money elsewhere. "If you want to steal rich... (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-10-26 12:00:09
10 (2) The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet America won’t be picking a president Nov. 3, but this is how the voting results could affect fuel prices, taxes and more. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 13:30:00
11 (1) The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet America won’t be picking a president Nov. 3, but this is how the voting results could affect fuel prices, taxes and more. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 13:30:00
12 (-6) The Backstop Is Fraying: Goldman Warns Europe's Election Cycle Threatens The Fiscal Integration That Kept Spreads Tight ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-10-26 05:45:00
13 (7) Nigeria Floats Draft Economic Plan to Outlast Governments Nigerian Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele unveiled a draft economic policy framework designed to serve as a blueprint for government plans, budgets and policies, regardless of the administration in power. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 11:25:39
14 (-6) Trump’s Trade Chief Is Trying to Sell Americans on an Unpopular Product Tariffs score worse than Trump in polls. Can Jamieson Greer convince voters they’re good for the country? (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 09:00:11
15 (5) Trump Says Canada Is ‘Willing to Give Us Anything’ as Michigan GOP Rep Raises Alarm Over Auto Tariffs — Predicts Quick End to Trade Fight Trump defended tariffs at a Michigan rally, claiming Canada was "ripping off" the US while promising a new trade deal is coming soon. (https://www.benzinga.com/) 2026-10-26 06:50:47
Regulatory Changes & Compliance
1 (-6) 'Prison For Reich': Musk Slams Former Labor Secretary Over Commie Fever Dream To Nationalize SpaceX ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-10-26 17:20:00
2 (-5) Jarden Bankers Acted as ‘Insider’ in Barrenjoey Raid, Court Told Two former top Jarden bankers “behaved poorly” and acted like an “insider” for Barrenjoey Group to orchestrate a plan from within to poach the investment firm’s staff and lure them across, a court heard Tuesday. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 23:48:54
3 (-7) Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege The discount retailer routinely charges customers more at checkout than the prices it displays on shelves, price tags and ads, according to federal and state authorities. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-10-26 15:24:10
4 (2) Hybrid RIAs to get a head start on FINRA performance projections rule Broker-dealers will soon share targeted returns under SEC-approved Rule 2210 changes, but one securities lawyer warns the regimes aren’t identical. (https://www.investmentnews.com/) 2026-10-26 17:00:00
5 (-8) Another ex-LPL Financial advisor in trouble, this time in Iowa William Tunink, an industry veteran, was indicted for running a Ponzi scheme this month in Des Moines. (https://www.investmentnews.com/) 2026-10-26 18:35:00
6 (3) Institutional Investors Eye Cannabis, But Regulatory Hurdles Remain Despite growing optimism among institutional investors, US cannabis stocks remain in limbo, awaiting federal rescheduling. The delay in reform keeps capital at bay, with the potential for major market shifts hinging on regulatory changes. Could 2027 be the turning point? (https://investingnews.com/) 2026-10-26 17:59:49
7 (0) I ran Anthropic's 335-page IPO filing through an AI-writing detector. Well, well, well… Is it bad if Anthropic didn't rely heavily on Claude to write its IPO paperwork — or is this an example of when the stakes are too high to rely on AI? (https://www.businessinsider.com/) 2026-10-26 20:36:22
8 (3) The SEC Means Business About Conflicts of Interest. Here’s What the Agency Is Looking For. The agency’s enforcement division will continue to scrutinize conflicts, with a focus on whether advisors or their affiliates receive financial benefits tied to client recommendations. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-10-26 19:51:00
9 (2) The SEC Means Business About Conflicts of Interest. Here’s What the Agency Is Looking For. The agency’s enforcement division will continue to scrutinize conflicts, with a focus on whether advisors or their affiliates receive financial benefits tied to client recommendations. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-10-26 19:51:00
10 (-5) Anthropic Raises Concerns Also share classes and fake polls. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 18:23:40
11 (-7) The FTC accuses Dollar General of routinely overcharging customers The FTC and 20 US states are suing Dollar General, saying the company repeatedly mislabeled products and overcharged customers. (https://www.businessinsider.com/) 2026-10-26 18:09:09
12 (-2) Tokenized Stock Trading Has Been a Big Hit Overseas. So Why Are Some Publicly Traded Companies in America Objecting? A growing number of U.S. companies don't want their stocks trading as tokens on blockchains. (https://www.fool.com/) 2026-10-26 18:05:00
13 (4) Zuckerberg shakes California’s wealth tax before the vote Meta engineered a new stock class to keep its CEO from walking out of the state. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-10-26 13:47:00
Macroeconomy
1 (-3) This pipeline on early warning inflation pressures is 'lit up,' warns Scotiabank economist Under-the-radar costs to produce goods in Canada came in 'hot,' possibly foreshadowing higher prices across the economy. Find out more. (https://financialpost.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
2 (-7) Posthaste: America risks 'debt spiral' by 2028 as interest rates rise posthaste (https://financialpost.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
3 (6) 3 Companies With Room to Pass on Costs to Manage Inflation As inflation accelerates, WD-40, Balchem, and Interparfums show pricing power and sales resilience despite rising chemical, freight, and logistics costs pressuring margins. (https://www.marketbeat.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
4 (7) Easing Inflation Concerns Lift European Market Sentiment European markets closed higher Monday as oil prices fell on diplomatic efforts to reduce West Asia tensions. Central bank meetings this week include decisions from the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
5 (8) German Business Confidence Rises For Sixth Month: Ifo German business sentiment improved for the sixth straight month in October, underpinned by more optimistic expectations, monthly survey data from the ifo Institute showed Monday. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
6 (-2) Spain Producer Price Inflation Strongest Since 2022 Spain's producer prices increased the most since late 2022 in September on energy prices, the statistical office INE said Monday. Producer prices grew 18.3 percent year-on-year in September, faster than the 13. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
7 (-7) NY’s MTA Faces $95.6 Million Fuel Hit This Year From Iran War New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest mass-transit provider in the US, anticipates paying an additional $95.6 million for fuel this year after the war in Iran disrupted oil supplies and sent prices soaring. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
8 (4) U.S. Manufacturing Is Adding Jobs Again, but the Hiring Rules Have Changed While factory employment is on the rise, a shift toward high-tech automation is creating roles with greater barriers to entry. (https://www.wsj.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
9 (2) UK Minimum Wages Set for 4% Rise as Healey Slows Hike for Youth Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is poised to raise the UK’s national living wage by about 4% but will not close the pay gap with younger workers, amid growing concern about youth unemployment. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
10 (-8) Housing Affordability Crisis: Mortgage Payments Have Nearly Doubled Since 2020 Mortgage payments have surged 97% since 2020, outpacing income as housing affordability pressures homebuilders ahead of midterm elections. (https://www.benzinga.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
11 (2) Three Key Industries to Watch This Week These areas could define much of what happens next with the economy and the markets. (https://www.thestreet.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
12 (-6) Fitch Diverges From South Africa’s Treasury on Debt Outlook Fitch Ratings expects South Africa’s debt as a percentage of gross domestic product to start rising again in the year through March 2029 mainly due to weak economic growth, challenging National Treasury and Moody’s Ratings’ projections. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
13 (6) The Fed + tech, oil earnings = an exciting week for investors Interest rates and Alphabet, Microsoft, Exxon and Chevron results will dominate the week. (https://www.thestreet.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
14 (-5) UK Companies at Risk of 5.5% Minimum Wage Hike, Estimates Show UK businesses could face an increase in the minimum wage of more than 5% next year unless Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey decides to spare them another painful hike, according to estimates ahead of the budget on Wednesday. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
15 (-4) Market Winners Stall as Oil Prices Revive Inflation Fears Market Analysis by covering: Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF, Crude Oil WTI Futures, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares, WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund. Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com (https://www.investing.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
16 (-6) Student-loan borrowers are facing a key issue ahead of the midterms: affording their new monthly payments Over 10 million student-loan borrowers are behind on payments. Some are hoping the midterms will prompt policy change to protect those in default. (https://www.businessinsider.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
17 (4) U.S. Manufacturing Is Adding Jobs Again, but the Hiring Rules Have Changed While factory employment is on the rise, a shift toward high-tech automation is creating roles with greater barriers to entry. (https://www.wsj.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
18 (-6) EXCLUSIVE: Ross Gerber Says Trump’s Policies Are Hurting His Own Supporter Base Amid Soaring Gas Prices Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz, driving fuel costs higher, but Ross Gerber says Trump’s gas-dependent supporters bear the brunt. (https://www.benzinga.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
19 (5) US growth boosted by AI, but no sign of a turning point higher WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - In his 2025 inaugural address, President Donald Trump said his return to the White House heralded the start of a new golden age for the US, especially for the economy. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) Mon. Oct 26, 2026
Consumer behaviors
1 (-3) Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices Walmart, McDonald’s and other companies have dismissed concerns that they are raising prices based on who is buying or sudden need. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
2 (3) Casey’s Wants a Bigger Slice of the Pizza Market. Why Fast Food Chains Are Worried. The convenience store operator says nearly 80% of the small towns it serves lack a nearby national pan-pizza option. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-10-26 20:07:00
3 (2) Consumers face scarier Halloween costs this year. Here's why. Americans are forecast to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, with the average consumer shelling out hundreds of dollars. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-10-26 10:52:26
4 (-4) Online betting companies lavish losers with rewards while capping winners As online sports betting companies offer extravagant perks to customers who are losing large sums of money, there are also questions about how they treat their biggest winners. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-10-26 08:41:00
5 (-4) Target has a problem that sends shoppers to Amazon The retailer is making a major push to keep customers from taking their business elsewhere. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-10-26 20:17:00
6 (-6) Wave of independent furniture retailers close nationwide Several of the furniture stores, which have operated for 90 to 116 years, are still liquidating. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-10-26 20:48:48
7 (4) UK Retailers Log Slowest Fall In Sales In 18 Months: CBI UK retail sales declined at the slowest pace since April 2025, according to the Confederation of British Industry's Distributive Trades Survey published Monday. The retail sales balance rose to -10 percent in October, the highest since April 2025, from -55 percent in September. (https://www.rttnews.com/) 2026-10-26 12:02:44
8 (7) Walmart’s Food Delivery Could Be Cheaper for Fast Food Chains and Consumers Walmart’s decision to partner with fast food restaurants might not intuitively make sense, but there are benefits across the board for restaurants, consumers, and possibly the retailer. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-10-26 20:56:00
9 (2) The rise (and risks) of Buy Now Pay Later As Americans increasingly use Buy Now Pay Later services for everyday necessities like gas and groceries, MarketWatch personal finance reporter Genna Contino discusses the risks and benefits. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 16:10:00
10 (-2) Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices Walmart, McDonald’s and other companies have dismissed concerns that they are raising prices based on who is buying or sudden need. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
11 (-2) Wawa, Sheetz, 7-Eleven face new challenge keeping shoppers coming back As gas station visits decline, convenience store chains are relying on rewards to encourage spending. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-10-26 15:35:34
12 (-3) Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices Walmart, McDonald’s and other companies have dismissed concerns that they are raising prices based on who is buying or sudden need. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
13 (-2) Gasoline Prices Under Trump Surpass Biden-Era Average The average price Americans are paying for gasoline under President Donald Trump has overtaken the average during the Biden administration, underscoring the political pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-10-26 15:14:34
14 (-3) Gasoline Prices Under Trump Surpass Biden-Era Average The average price Americans are paying for gasoline under President Donald Trump has overtaken the average during the Biden administration, underscoring the political pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-10-26 15:14:34
15 (3) Walmart adds 3 major holiday sales as consumers struggle The retail giant has taken an aggressive approach and is giving extra value to members. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-10-26 14:07:00
16 (6) Social Security’s 2027 COLA Is 3.6%. If This Happens, the Next Raise Could Be Even Bigger The 2028 COLA could be even larger for one key reason. (https://www.fool.com/) 2026-10-26 14:09:01
17 (3) My wife has only $80,000 saved for retirement. I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked? “Between my 401(k), an IRA and a brokerage account, I have about $2.2 million.” (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-10-26 10:15:00
18 (-3) Why So Many Shoppers Think Retailers Are Using AI to Jack Up Prices Walmart, McDonald’s and other companies have dismissed concerns that they are raising prices based on who is buying or sudden need. (https://www.wsj.com/) 2026-10-26 01:00:00
19 (8) Millennials are keeping luxury retail alive: Saks Global CEO Saks Global CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi uncover a massive shift in consumer spending, with millennials and Gen Z now making up a third of its luxury customer base. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-10-26 11:00:00

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