UK stocks experienced gains amidst volatile trading on Tuesday as investors eagerly awaited the upcoming budget announcement, expected to introduce significant tax measures.

Some 58% of American households have exposure to the stock market. In terms of actual wealth, 45% of household wealth is invested in stocks.

Stocks are a mixed bag today, with yesterday's large-cap tech rally fizzling out.

The November FX Report has been delayed but should be released soon. We expect an emphasis on the changing approach towards a tighter scrutiny on US partners’ FX practices, but we don’t think we’ll see any FX manipulator designation by the Treasury