Stocks have fallen from their record highs, according to recent reports. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit the Middle East in an effort to promote regional stability and diplomacy. The developments come as global markets continue to navigate uncertain economic conditions.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-10-21/stocks-fall-from-record-blinken-heads-to-middle-east-more