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The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in October to its lowest point of the year as Americans bought fewer foreign cars and imported less oil. Exports of American-made autos also fell.

Small businesses in the United States grew more confident in the economy's future for the second straight month during October as their outlook for business conditions improved, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

While the unemployment rate dipped to 9 percent, the improvement was seen as mediocre.

The state added 39,000 jobs to payrolls in diverse sectors. Unemployment is still high in many counties.

October was a relatively good month for the auto industry, which is trying to build momentum in what has been a slow recovery.

U.S. companies added to payrolls more than expected in October, slightly boosting optimism about the job market ahead of Friday's government employment report.

A crucial manufacturing index rose in October, but attention could be fleeting as traders turn to the midterm elections and the Fed meeting.

The month of October is just about a wrap, and it’s shaping up to be a good one for the auto industry.

Dow futures were up 30 points. The S&P Case-Shiller home-prices indexes showed U.S. home prices decreased at a slower annual rate in October, but prices were flat compared to September.

US retail sales rebounded in October as demand for cars continued to climb even after the expiration of government sponsored incentives.