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Congress finally revealed a $1.1 trillion spending plan to finance homeland security, defense, and other initiatives after many days of delays. Though Congress have less than 48 hours to take action, this move is an attempt to avoid a partial US government shutdown. The deal will be voted on by …

Janet Yellen, secretary of the US Treasury, Cecila Rouse, and Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, are testifying before the House Appropriations Financial Services Subcommittee. Treasury futures are climbing higher across the board in late trade as a result of these significant remarks. Although yield curves …

Stocks rose Tuesday as investors awaited the results of the US midterm elections, which could impact future levels of government spending and regulation.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 522 points, or 1.6%, on track for its third straight up day. The S&P 500 rose 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was 1.5% …