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The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight — no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Oct 29, 2026

Fed Does Nothing, Market Applauds Like It Cured Something

Earnings are back in focus after the Fed holds rates steady. AI capex, the midterms, and war with Iran are back at the forefront....

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  Oct 29, 2026

Ford Promises Next Year Will Be Exactly This Year

Ford Motor reported earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates but slightly missed on revenue....

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  Oct 29, 2026

Fed Cancels Rate Votes Like You Cancel Gym Memberships

Even though the interest-rate vote went as expected, there were a few surprises out of this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting....

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  Oct 29, 2026

Treasury Secretary Calls Rate Hike "Not Necessarily" Bad, Markets Nod Politely

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined CNBC for an interview on Oct. 28, 2026....

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  Oct 29, 2026

Fed Cancels Meetings, Retail Traders Lose Favorite Way to Be Wrong

The Federal Reserve held steady on rates at the conclusion of its October meeting, maintaining its target range of 3.75% to 4%....

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  Oct 29, 2026

Fed Does Nothing, Retail Traders Treat It Like Scripture

The Fed's benchmark affects many consumer borrowing costs, including the rates tied to mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and savings accounts....

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