Stocks hit record highs after the long-awaited September CPI report showed cooler inflation.  Gold loses some of its luster. Plus, what the c-suite expects from consumers this holiday season.

Bearish on Berkshire, Shutdown Risks and Big Tech on Deck 10/27/25

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