2⃣Tue night: U.S. September durable-goods orders and new-home sales will provide early indications of business investment and housing demand. 3⃣Wed night: The U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest-rate decision will be the week’s main event. The Federal Open Market Committee concludes its two-day meeting on 28 October, with the policy statement due at 2:00 a.m. Malaysian time on Thursday. Investors will focus on the Fed’s assessment of inflation, economic activity and the labour market, alongside any guidance on the likely path of interest rates (FedRateCalc). The Fed’s communication could have broad implications for U.S. Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar and growth-sensitive technology shares. A more hawkish stance, particularly if policymakers emphasise persistent inflation, could place u