Durable-Goods Orders Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month

Orders for long-lasting factory goods increased for the fifth consecutive month in September, the latest sign manufacturing companies are recovering from supply-chain disruptions and shutdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic. 


 
U.S. Stock Futures Tick Higher Amid a Flurry of Earnings Reports

A string of drug companies provided quarterly updates, and Microsoft will deliver results after the close. 


 
These Real-Estate Loans Require a New York State of Mind

Investors have questioned the health of some New York City real-estate loans amid the pandemic, but the situation for now often isn't as dire as it might seem. 


 
South Korean Economy Returns to Growth

South Korea's gross domestic product rose 1.9% during the July-to-September period from the previous quarter, aided by a strong recovery in the country's exports of cars and memory chips. 


 
U.S. Election Adds to Turkish Lira's Bumpy Ride

Traders already wary of Turkish assets are concerned that a victory for Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential election could increase the chance of sanctions against Turkey. 


 
Why the U.S. Can't Replicate South Korea's Impressive Economic Recovery

South Korea's recession ended in the third quarter of the year with the economy growing 1.9% from the second quarter. The country's commendable control of Covid-19 has helped-but like China, its pre-existing economic structure was also key. 


 
Foreign Investment Plummets During Pandemic, Except in China

Foreign direct investment in China largely held steady during the first half of this year, even as investment inflows into the U.S. and European Union plummeted, in a fresh sign that the world's second-largest economy has suffered less damage from the pandemic. 


 
Countries Try Shorter Covid-19 Quarantines in Bid to Boost Compliance

A growing number of countries are trimming the length of time people potentially exposed to the coronavirus need to self-quarantine to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Their reasoning: Shorter spells might help manage the pandemic by encouraging greater compliance. 


 
Struggling Rental Market Could Usher in Next American Housing Crisis

A housing crisis centered on the vast apartment and home-rental markets is emerging in the U.S., threatening to send millions of renters into eviction and leave landlords short billions of dollars. 


 
Lenders Cracking Down on Delinquent Mall Owners

As many landlords struggle amid the pandemic and miss payments, some banks and other lenders think it is time to start cracking down on delinquent mall owners.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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