‘Death cross’ pattern appears in Dow transports chart – Market Watch
British pound falls on reports that Brexit talks are close to breaking down – CNBC
UK retail sales slide in worst September since 1995, industry data shows – The Guardian
The Big Question Hanging Over U.S. Earnings – Bloomberg
Federal deficit estimated at $984B, highest in seven years – Fox Business
Will US dollar devaluation be Trump’s next sudden move? – The Hill
Asked about Bidens, China says doesn’t intend intervening in U.S. affairs – Reuters
Original Trump Goal In China Trade Talks Abandoned – Forbes
Hong Kong Exchanges drops $37 billion bid to buy London Stock Exchange – Market Watch
Hedge funds drop bullish gold bets at fastest pace in five months – Kitco
Barclays launches first zero-fee gold investment product – Financial Times
Impala Platinum to acquire North American Palladium for $758 million – Mining.com
Study ties vaping to cancer in mice – SeekingAlpha
Russia says it was not informed about U.S. plans to withdraw troops from Syria – Reuters
Syria Snap-Decision Rekindles Fear of ISIS Prison Breaks – Defense One
The humiliation of Lindsey Graham – Politico
Armed groups raid offices of media outlets in Iraq covering protests – Middle East Eye
Rare Fox News Segment Details Saudi State Sponsorship Of 9/11 Attacks – Zero Hedge
Trump’s weird ideas on the US-Saudi relationship, sort of explained – VOX
Conservative news goes to war over impeachment – Axios
China Banned South Park After the Show Made Fun of Chinese Censorship – Reason.com
U.S. energy secretary denies report about plan to resign – Reuters
Amazon announces new devices for children – Market Watch
State wildlife officials trying to keep ‘zombie deer’ out of Nevada – Fox5 Las Vegas