The Open: Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How…
Unexpectedly hot jobs data could affect the number and timing of future rate hikes
The Open — November 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM. This digest was assembled automatically from 6 reports across 5 outlets.
Where the market stands
| Instrument | Last | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CBOE Volatility Index | $18.42 | -11.57% |
| Gold | $4,054.20 | +2.89% |
| Microsoft | $520.99 | +2.74% |
| Crude Oil (WTI) | $93.79 | -2.39% |
| Meta Platforms | $621.03 | +2.36% |
| NVIDIA | $206.69 | +2.29% |
Today's stories
Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How Friday’s jobs report may trigger a major market repricing.
Unexpectedly hot jobs data could affect the number and timing of future rate hikes
Covered by 1 outlet: MarketWatch Top Stories.
- Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How Friday’s jobs report may trigger a major market repricing. — MarketWatch Top Stories
Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms
It was driven by energy inflation, which surged above 20% in October.
Covered by 1 outlet: CNBC Economy. Tickers in play: EURUSD=X.
- Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms — CNBC Economy
McDonald's earnings beat, but traffic to its U.S. restaurants falls
McDonald's has leaned into discounts to attract budget-conscious diners over the last two years.
Covered by 2 outlets: CNBC Top News, Earnings Watch. Tickers in play: MCD.
- McDonald's earnings beat, but traffic to its U.S. restaurants falls — CNBC Top News
- McDonald's (MCD) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates — Earnings Watch
CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giant
The move would reverse the company's $78 billion acquisition of Aetna and dismantle the vertically integrated healthcare conglomerate it created in 2018.
Covered by 1 outlet: CNBC Top News.
Will the Fed raise interest rates this year? Divided economists weigh in
Covered by 1 outlet: Fed & Rates.
What to watch
- Follow-through on hikes.
- Follow-through on EURUSD=X.
- Follow-through on MCD.
- Whether the moves above hold through the next session.
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Reported from
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- Think the Fed will be done after two more rate hikes? How Friday’s jobs report may trigger a major market repricing.MarketWatch Top Stories
- Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike loomsCNBC Economy
- McDonald's earnings beat, but traffic to its U.S. restaurants fallsCNBC Top News
- McDonald's (MCD) Beats Q3 Earnings EstimatesEarnings Watch
- CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giantCNBC Top News
- Will the Fed raise interest rates this year? Divided economists weigh inFed & Rates
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