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CNBC’s 23 October 2026 midday report describes stocks recovering from session lows, with the Dow still down and the Nasdaq positive. Higher interest rates are cited as a market concern. American Express reportedly announced job cuts while beating quarterly earnings expectations and raising its profit outlook. Apple’s iPhone Duo reached stores with limited walk-in availability, and October consumer sentiment fell to 48. Apollo Global’s chief economist attributed capital scarcity to competing investment and government financing needs. No trade proposal or earlier-trade update appears.