Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— Inflation in the U.S. was nearly flat (0.1%) in Sept. as energy prices fell.

— To drive inflation and growth, Fed will maintain bonds acquired during quantitative easing.

— Investors are putting money into funds that track oil prices at the fastest pace in two years.

— China’s GDP beat expectations, but at 7.3%, was the slowest pace in five years.

— France pushing for Germany to invest €50b in Eurozone to offset French spending cuts.

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