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Rising interest rate fears and growth worries pushed the S&P 500 Index to its biggest decline since October 2020. US small caps and the Nasdaq declined the most.

Inflation and rate worries weighed on US equity large-caps indices as earnings season begins. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite recorded its third consecutive weekly loss.

The S&P 500 reached a new high on Monday but then backed away as longer-term bond yields increased. Sentiment took a notable turn for the worse on Wednesday afternoon following the release of Fed minutes.

What a year! Global covid cases at record high, US inflation at 39 year high and the fed on track to raise rates by 6 times in the next 2 years.

Historically, November has been the best month of the year for the stock market. While the month started off on the right foot, Fed tightening talks and Omicron anxiety spoiled the party in the last few days. Please find below the 10 stories to remember from an eventful month.

October offers treats to investors this year  Recorded strong gains in October. Please find below the 10 stories to remember from an eventful month.

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