Have factors fallen into place for the housing market to finally crack open? Five cities west of the Mississippi have highest rates of home price reductions The Independent UK · Sep 30
W. R. Berkley's Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect W. R. Berkley is set to release its third-quarter results next month, with analysts projecting single-digit growth in earnings. Barchart · Sep 30
Apple is preparing to launch its next big entirely new product, report says Company has long been rumoured to be planning to launch a big push into the smart home The Independent UK · Sep 30
US yields pull back as rate hike bets ease after inflation data Yields on 2-year and 10-year US Treasuries fell due to lower-than-expected inflation data. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 0.3% in August, affecting interest rate expectations. Additionally, the US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid rising imports. The Economic Times · Sep 30
The Mortgage Market Is Sending Two Opposite Signals—Here’s What Buyers Should Know Mortgage lending is picking up, yet getting a mortgage has not necessarily become easier. That contradiction sits at the center of the housing market right now. The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 30
Boeing Shares Climb After Winning $20 Billion Contract to Develop 6th-Generation US Navy Fighter Boeing shares rise after the US Navy awards the company a $20B-plus contract to develop its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter, set to replace Super Hornets. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Did You Copy Nancy Pelosi's Bloom Energy Trade? Shares Surge 44% Since Late-August Disclosure Bloom Energy shares rose more than 44% after Nancy Pelosi disclosed a multimillion-dollar investment, driven by AI data-centre demand and major deals. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
The Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Was Much Lighter Than Expected. Stocks Are Climbing. The annual figure stood at 3%, below the 3.3% expected by analysts. International Business Times · Sep 30
The U.S. Economy Grew More Than Previously Estimated In Q2 As Consumer Spending Remains Strong The economy grew 2.2% between April and June, the Commerce Department noted. International Business Times · Sep 30
Diesel price hits record highs ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026: Texas, California, other key political states are taking measures to offer relief for Americans. Details here Diesel price today: White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax, while President Donald Trump said that he backed a ban on diesel exports. The Economic Times · Sep 30
White House Considers 90-Day Diesel Export Ban As Prices Surge Diesel prices above year-ago levels keep pressure on US drivers, small businesses, and fleets as export-ban talks continue without a signed policy. Motor1 · Sep 30
Capital One Financial Earnings Preview: What to Expect Capital One is heading into earnings with cautious expectations, while improving fundamentals reflect optimism going forward. Barchart · Sep 30
Your Credit Limit Jumped to $30,000: Asking the Bank to Lower It Can Cost You Points Before a Mortgage A credit card issuer just raised your limit to $30,000, and your first reaction might be to ask for a smaller number. That can feel sensible if a huge limit seems like an invitation to overspend, but lowering it can create a credit-score problem before a mortgage application. The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 30
The Dealer Wants $3,000 for an Extended Warranty — What Would That Money Do in a Repair Fund Instead? A $3,000 extended warranty sounds very different depending on where the money sits. Give it to the dealer, and it buys a contract with specific coverage, exclusions, deductibles, and claim rules. Keep it in a dedicated repair fund, and the entire $3,000 remains available for whatever the car actually needs. Clever Dude · Sep 30
Fortune · Sep 30 You're more likely to live paycheck to paycheck if you earn less than $50k—or more than $500k, finds Goldman Sachs Lower-income individuals are struggling with day-to-day expenses, while higher-earners were dealing with costs like caregiving and housing.
We Got This Covered · Sep 30 McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit over the McRib. Plaintiffs claim the sandwich doesn’t actually contain rib meat: ‘Materially misled’ The company says the lawsuit distorts the facts
International Business Times · Sep 30 The Fed Faces a Crucial Inflation Test Wednesday: What the PCE Report Could Mean for Interest Rates The August Personal Consumption Expenditures price index will be closely watched after the Fed raised interest rates and signaled that additional tightening could be necessary before the end of the year.
The Guardian - US · Sep 29 The AI agents are spiraling out of control As OpenAI discloses multiple incidents of its technology going rogue and the UN warns of uncontrollable agents, Meta is putting an AI agent in the hands of millions
France 24 · Sep 30 Trump’s tariffs loom over talks as G20 meets in US Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said.
Barchart · Sep 29 This Telecom Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by Nearly 15%. T-Mobile raised its quarterly dividend by 14.7% to $1.17 per share on Sept. 24, lifting the annual payout to $4.68 after adjusted free cash flow reached $4.8 billion in Q2.
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Global Market: Yuan heads for seventh straight quarterly gains as exporters boost dollar sales China’s yuan strengthened against the dollar, heading for its seventh straight quarterly gain, supported by exporter dollar selling, stronger factory activity and a weaker U.S. currency. The yuan has gained 4.3% this year. Beijing’s latest measures to support infrastructure, technology and housing also improved investor sentiment and economic recovery expectations.
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Gold heads for monthly decline, US inflation data looms On Wednesday, gold prices remained stable, although they are poised for a monthly decline. Market participants are scrutinizing US inflation metrics to gauge the Federal Reserve's upcoming policies. The anticipated rise in interest rates is impacting gold alongside other precious metals. Additionally, a significant drop in consumer confidence has emerged…
The Economic Times · Sep 30 US to factor trade-deal tariff caps into new duties on excess capacity US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized the administration's focus on tariff caps during ongoing investigations. Excess industrial capacity, especially in China, remains a key concern for the US government. Greer indicated that trade agreements play a significant role in managing these issues effectively. The Group of 20 is also addressing…
Barchart · Sep 29 There’s Nothing ‘Precious’ About the Charts of Gold and Silver Prices Here Gold has one of the worst charts I am seeing in the market right now.
Barchart · Sep 29 FICO Stock Plunges 26% in Worst Day Ever as FHFA Dismantles Its 30-Year Mortgage Monopoly — But One Buried Detail May Limit the Damage Fair Isaac is having its worst day ever after a tweet from Bill Pulte. Here's what traders need to know.