Moody's has held steady on France's credit rating even as the country grapples with political turmoil and rising bond yields, raising uncomfortable questions about the stability of European sovereign debt. We look at whether France's fiscal stress is an isolated case or the beginning of a broader European debt reckoning.

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With midterm elections approaching, the balance of power in Congress could trigger significant shifts in US foreign policy — from trade deals to military commitments — with real consequences for investors in international markets. We walk through the four key foreign policy pivots to watch and how each could move your portfolio.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Market Wrap, The Fed Meeting, Sezzle Inc. (SEZL), Midterm Elections and Your Money: Four Ways US Foreign Policy Could Shift, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM).

US consumer sentiment is hovering near record lows ahead of the midterm elections, a troubling signal given that consumer spending drives roughly 70% of the American economy. We break down what falling confidence means for corporate earnings, retail stocks, and the broader economic outlook heading into year-end.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Market Wrap, How Companies Build Economic Modes, Bond Maturity, US Consumer Sentiment Near Record Lows: What Tells Us About the Economy Ahead, Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF (CALF), Annuities, Intel Corporation (INTC), Earnings.