Rolling back fuel efficiency standards may lower short-term costs, but it increases long-term risks for U.S. automakers by adding regulatory uncertainty, weakening global competitiveness, and slowing the EV transition.

Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are building upon last week's gains and rallying again this morning -- in a big way.

S&P 500 buybacks hit a new high in the 12 months to September. Buybacks, along with earnings and margin debt, have been key pillars of support in this bull market.