US stock futures slip as Tesla, Meta earnings weigh; gold edges up

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U.S. stock futures fell on October 21 as investors weighed earnings reports from Tesla and Meta. Gold prices ticked up slightly amid small dollar movements and an oil advance. Tesla shares reversed course as caution over robotics and chipmaking overshadowed its upbeat third-quarter results. Bets on a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike in November surged past 50% following a warning on inflation from official Hauser. Analysts flagged a potential gold sell-off risk before November 3 tied to Trump strategy. Central banks continue buying gold, yet the metal remains under pressure, with safe assets facing broader market scrutiny.


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