The Elon Assist Plus: The decline of children's books, Fed interrogation, and more... Reason · Oct 12
Wall Street Faces a Choppy Columbus Day as Bond Markets Shut and Inflation Fears Mount US stocks trade as usual on Columbus Day while many bond markets shut, leaving Wall Street to navigate rising yields, higher oil and key US inflation data International Business Times UK · Oct 12
Investors Are Pushing Into Tobacco Stocks as Rate Concerns Return. What That Means for Altria. Investors are pushing into tobacco stocks after the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.36%, its highest level in 24 years, lifting Altria stock after an August dividend increase of 4.7% to $1.11 per share. Barchart · Oct 12
Bitcoin trades near $83K as market attempts to stabilise; spot ETF outflows signal cautious institutional sentiment Bitcoin traded near $83,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency market attempted to stabilise following heavy US ETF outflows and macroeconomic pressure. While institutional sentiment remains cautious amid elevated oil prices and a strong US dollar, whale accumulation and strong corporate holdings provide underlying support for crypto assets. The Economic Times · Oct 12
US Stock market on Columbus day predictions: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 investors eye tricky Monday on Indigenous Peoples' Day. Nvidia, Apple, Micron, AMD, Tesla other stocks to watch out today Stock market on Columbus day: Earnings season begins on Tuesday, with major US banks including Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase scheduled to report first. The Economic Times · Oct 12
U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Await Big Bank Earnings and Inflation Data December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.09% this morning, signaling a subdued open on Wall Street at the start of a busy week that includes key U.S. inflation data, remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, and the… Barchart · Oct 12
US bull market nears four-year milestone as AI boom fuels profits, growth The US bull market is reaching its four-year milestone as AI infrastructure investments drive a 117% S&P 500 rally. However, market concentration in top tech giants, rising 10-year Treasury yields near 5.2%, and upcoming midterm election volatility pose growing risks to sustaining these record high valuations. The Economic Times · Oct 12
Gold prices fall Rs 1,450/10g; silver down Rs 1,400/kg despite a soft dollar ahead of US economic data. Time to sell? Gold and silver prices opened lower on MCX despite a weaker US dollar and falling oil prices, as investors awaited US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Analysts recommend buying on dips while monitoring key support levels. The Economic Times · Oct 12
US stocks in focus as bank earnings, inflation data set to test market rally US investors will track major bank earnings, September inflation data and Treasury yields this week for clues on corporate profitability and the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook, as persistent price pressures and rising borrowing costs test the stock market rally. The Economic Times · Oct 12
Dollar stays near 18-month high as Mideast conflict, inflation data in focus The dollar's steadiness reflects a cautious market responding to geopolitical stresses in the Middle East, which have dampened investor confidence. Fluctuations in oil prices continue as conflict in Saudi Arabia disrupts infrastructure, paired with controversial ceasefire news. Investors focus on the looming US consumer price index report, which will influence… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Key Takeaways From The Fed's 2025 Survey Of Consumer Finances The survey, released on Friday, measures the income, assets, and debts of a representative sample of thousands of U.S. households over a period of three years. International Business Times · Oct 11
Why Bank Tellers Secretly Hate When You Ask for $2 Bills There’s something oddly satisfying about walking into a bank and asking for a stack of crisp $2 bills. Maybe you’re collecting unusual currency, putting together... Saving Advice · Oct 11
CPI, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week Markets face the quarter’s most significant earnings convergence with major financial and semiconductor giants reporting alongside critical inflation data. Wednesday’s September CPI at 8:30am provides crucial inflation assessment before Thursday’s data deluge. Barchart · Oct 11
Gold price prediction for Monday, October 12: Check latest gold rate predictions Gold rate prediction: Gold tends to lose its appeal compared to yield-bearing assets in a high interest-rate environment. The Economic Times · Oct 11
Fortune · Oct 11 The hawk Fed Chair who broke the bond market? Kevin Warsh may be the most hawkish Fed chair since Paul Volcker. September's Treasury rout shows what that costs.
International Business Times UK · Oct 11 Major US Bank Branches Face Mixed Columbus Day Schedules as Some Payments and Transfers Could Be Delayed Chase and TD Bank plan to keep branches open on Columbus Day, while several major banks will close. Online banking and ATMs should remain available, but some payments may be delayed.
We Got This Covered · Oct 10 Trump orders Fed Governor Lisa Cook to appear before a White House inquiry into alleged mortgage fraud, which her lawyers call an inadvertent error Critics question the inquiry’s precedent
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Wall Street Week Ahead: Bank earnings, CPI headline busy markets week as S&P 500 hovers near records U.S. stock investors are on high alert as they anticipate quarterly earnings reports from major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. These reports are pivotal, shedding light on corporate profitability and the future direction of interest rates. The upcoming Consumer Price Index report will also provide vital clues about inflation…
The Economic Times · Oct 10 Euro falls, set for fifth straight weekly drop as oil prices rise The euro has experienced a significant drop as concerns about France's public debt continue to affect investor confidence. Global bond markets have stabilized following US President Donald Trump's remarks on potential military action against Iran. Oil prices fluctuated significantly, impacting market dynamics and investor sentiment. US consumer sentiment has worsened…
Barchart · Oct 9 Stocks Settle Higher on Earnings Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.59% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.59%, and December E-mini...
Barchart · Oct 9 Dollar Strengthens with T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.07% on Friday. The dollar found support Friday from higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Dollar gains were limited, however, after the University of Michigan US Oct consumer sentiment index fell more than expected to a 5-month low. Also,...
Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 9 American Express Hit With $350 Million Penalty Over Money Laundering Compliance Failures American Express is facing a $350 million penalty after federal regulators identified serious deficiencies in the company’s anti-money laundering controls. The enforcement actions, announced October 8, 2026, involve failures to adequately identify, monitor, and report potentially suspicious financial activity. The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the…
International Business Times · Oct 9 Investors Poured $166 Billion Into Cash Funds in Just One Week. BofA Says They Aren't Ready To Leave. Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett said investors may keep their money in cash until the Federal Reserve begins a sustained cycle of interest-rate cuts.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 US bull market nears fourth anniversary, but narrow rally raises risks The ongoing US stock bull market is nearing its fourth anniversary with strong corporate earnings and low volatility. Investor concerns are rising due to the disparity between benchmark indices and the performance of individual stocks. The reliance on artificial intelligence for growth makes the market susceptible to volatility if sentiment…
The Guardian - US · Oct 9 Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional