Tense Contest Between Trump, Biden Gives Way to Peaceful Election Day 
 

Americans chose between a president promising another four years of immigration restrictions and populist trade policies, and a challenger pledging trillions in new spending and more conventional leadership.


 
Dow Logs Biggest One-Day Gain Since July 
 

Investors are betting on a Democratic sweep of the White House and Congress, which could result in a generous fiscal stimulus package.


 
Saudis, Other OPEC Producers Consider Deeper Cuts Amid Pandemic 
 

The debate comes at a time when the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries had hoped to be in a position to start turning oil production back on.


 
How Wild Could Futures Markets Get on 2020 Election Night? 
 

A recent tweak by exchange operator CME Group allows for wider swings in stock futures than was the case in November 2016.


 
Utilities Stocks Shed 'Safety' Image as Investors Bet on Blue-Wave Bump 
 

Utilities stocks have been standout performers in the U.S. stock market lately. But not for the reasons that one traditionally might think.


 
U.S. factory orders climb 1.1% in September 
 

U.S. factory orders rose 1.1% in September to mark the fifth straight gain, pointing to a steady recovery in the manufacturing segment of the U.S. economy.


 
Bets on Democratic Sweep Boost Emerging-Market Currencies 
 

Investors see developing economies benefiting from the trillions of dollars that the U.S. is likely to spend on coronavirus-relief measures next year.


 
Rising Farm Exports to China Lift Agribusiness, Farmers 
 

China's effort to boost pork production, and buy more U.S. grain and meat following this year's U.S.-China trade agreement, are driving a surge of American farm goods across the Pacific.


 
Wirecard Probe Criticizes Germany's Financial Supervisor 
 

Europe's top markets watchdog said it found a series of problems with Germany's regulatory oversight and handling of Wirecard, the fintech darling that collapsed amid allegations of fraud.


 
A Biden Win Could Bring Big Changes to Consumer Bankruptcy 
 

A Joe Biden presidency could open the door to the first major revision in 15 years to the nation's consumer bankruptcy laws, a critical financial backstop for Americans overwhelmed by debt.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

11-03-20 1915ET