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Mark Hulbert: The stock market is overvalued, according to almost every measure dating to 1950

Coronavirus update: U.S. counts more than 90,000 cases in a single day and The Lancet says Trump pandemic response is ‘disastrous’

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus illness COVID-19 headed toward 229,000 on Friday and cases edged toward 9 million, with infections climbing in all swing states just days ahead of the presidential election.

Economic Report: Consumer sentiment rises in late October as Democrats anticipate Biden victory

A measure of consumer confidence rose in late October to a new pandemic high, largely reflecting growing optimism among Democrats that Joe Biden will win the presidential election.

The Tell: Will rising populism stoke inflation?

Rising inflation might be finally a bigger fear than declining prices - and populism might be behind it.

: A Biden win could be good news for Europe. These stocks will benefit the most, strategists say

A win for Joe Biden in the presidential election is likely to be beneficial for European stocks, strategists said, with a number of sectors set to stand out.

The Tell: The stock market’s ‘presidential predictor’ is on cusp of delivering bad news to the Trump campaign

The S&P 500 index is on track to close below its July 31 finish, a move that would turn the “Presidential Predictor” in favor of a victory by Democratic challenger Joe Biden over President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Metals Stocks: Gold ticks higher as U.S. dollar bounce loses steam

Gold edges higher Friday as the U.S. dollar loses some ground, but the yellow metal remains on track for a weekly loss after failing to find haven-related support despite a stock-market selloff.

Europe Markets: European stocks claw back gains with Big Tech earnings, COVID-19 and election worries in focus

European equities recovered from earlier losses, with investors focused on falling technology shares in the U.S. A week of increasing concerns over COVID-19 and restrictions have taken a toll on markets.