{
  "id": 18253085,
  "title": "Dow Jumps 3% as Gold Tops US$4,000 and Fear Fades | Global Economy, Nov 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/dow-jumps-3-as-gold-tops-us-4-000-and-fear-fades-global-economy-nov-5",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:13:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/global-economy-briefing-november-5-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wall Street experienced a significant rally on November 5, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 53,356, marking a 3.03% increase. The S&P 500 rose by 1.58% to reach 7,689, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.44% to 25,737. This surge in the market signaled that investors were avoiding technology stocks and instead focused on broad, older-economy companies, which contributed to the rally. Other markets also showed positive movement, with US 10-year Treasury yields easing to 4.889%, the dollar index slipping to 101.262, and gold jumping 3.23% to US$4,066 an ounce. The US Energy Information Administration reported that commercial crude stocks had decreased by 0.9 million barrels to 409.8 million barrels, while distillate fuel stocks fell by 3.6 million barrels to 99.3 million barrels, marking the sharpest draw in the report. The Institute for Supply Management's services index, which surveys US service firms, decreased to 54.5 from 54.9, indicating a cooling but stable US economy. Payroll processor ADP announced that 86,000 private jobs were added in October, beating the forecast of 69,000, and exceeding the previous figure of 90,000. The US trade deficit narrowed to US$105.0 billion in September from US$105.7 billion, also surpassing expectations. Inflation in the Eurozone increased to 4.0% in October from 3.8%, with core inflation remaining steady at 2.5%. In Latin America, Brazil's labor ministry reported 121,300 net jobs created in September, falling short of the expected 171,000 and the previous figure of 165,830. Brazil's consumer price index rose marginally by 0.44% in October, while Mexico's consumer confidence remained unchanged at 45. The Federal Reserve maintained its target range at 3.75% to 4.00% on October 28, with Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack voting in favor of a quarter-point hike, suggesting that futures markets lean towards a possible December increase. The upcoming Friday jobs report will be crucial in determining whether a rate hike is on the horizon or not. The Bank of England will decide on its base rate at 12:00 UK time, currently at 3.75%, with forecasts pointing towards a potential rise. China's October PMI came in at 52, lower than the expected 52.2, while the S&P Global services gauge fell to 50.8, indicating a slowdown in the economy. Brazil's Central Bank held its Selic rate at 13.75% in a unanimous decision, marking the end of five consecutive cuts, leaving room for future rate cuts. Brazil's composite PMI is expected to be 46.9, signaling potential contraction in the economy. Mexico's Central Bank will also decide on its rate today, currently at 6.5%.",
  "summary": "Global markets briefing for 5 November 2026: Wall Street rallies, gold jumps, yields ease, and the Bank of England decides on rates today. The post Dow Jumps 3% as Gold Tops US$4,000 and Fear Fades | Global Economy, Nov 5 appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}