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Agriculture secretary says more relief is coming, previews Trump's announcement

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins analyzes the impact of surging diesel prices on American farmers. She also discusses the U.S. cattle shortage driving beef prices to record highs and China's ...

13 minutes ago - Fox Business

S&P 500 Climbs as Services Sector Continues Expansion Streak

The S&P 500 (SPX) is up 0.44% on Monday following an economic update from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM said its Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September was 54.9,…

35 minutes ago - TipRanks

U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continued to Expand in September

The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 54.9 in September, compared with 55.4 in the prior month.

1 hour ago - WSJ

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 10/5/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Monday with gains of 0.37% and 0.5%, respectively. Both falling oil prices and rising tech stocks…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

3 Chip Stocks Set for an Earnings Boost, and 3 to Avoid

Applied Materials and two more semiconductor sector stocks are good bets for earnings season, according to Goldman Sachs.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Ellison retains Thompson as CNN chief, unveils Skydance leadership team

CNN chief executive Mark Thompson will remain ​chairman and editor-in-chief of the news ‌network under Skydance, the combined company formed by Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discove...

2 hours ago - Reuters

We could be at peak earnings growth, says Strategas' Jason Trennert

Jason Trennert, Baird Strategas chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, earnings growth, the Fed's inflation fight, interest rate outlook, and more.

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones Stalls as Treasury Yields Strengthen

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down 0.54% on Monday as the uptrend in long-dated yields continues. The 10-year yield is up 2.6 basis points (bps) to 5.3%, while the 30-year…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Monday

Stock futures are steady this this morning following a mixed performance for major indexes last week; Delta, Pepsico, and Levi Strauss are on the earnings schedule for this week; cryptocurrency stocks...

3 hours ago - Investopedia

Futures Trade Mixed as Investors Monitor Treasury Yields and Oil Prices

U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Monday morning as investors assessed Treasury yields and oil prices. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) were down 0.23%…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Dow Jones Index outlook: Top 4 catalysts for US stocks this week

The Dow Jones Index has come under pressure in the past few weeks as top constituent companies have pulled back. It has slumped in the last five consecutive weeks, reaching its lowest level since May ...

3 hours ago - Invezz

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel: September jobs report was 'a wonderful report' for Fed Chairman Warsh

Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, Septembe...

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Wall Street futures plunge ahead of key data: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock futures edged lower on Monday as Friday's weak payrolls report cooled the risk of an October Federal Reserve rate increase, but failed to dislodge the bigger problem for equities: long-term b...

4 hours ago - Invezz

The Morning Risk Report: New AI Czar Unveils Goals, Members of White House Task Force

Good morning. A new White House task force will have 120 days to report on the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence—and determine the federal government's responsibility—according to Jay...

4 hours ago - WSJ

There's 'excessive pessimism' in the markets, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Tom Lee, Fundstrat managing partner and head of research and Fundstrat Capital CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, September jobs report, the Fed's inflation fight, impact of ...

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Hedge fund giant Bridgewater emerges as advocate for ‘little guy' in AI debate — pushes taxes to boost ‘citizen equity'

Wall Street titan Bridgewater Associates' has called for for aggressive regulatory action on AI giants that could soon control broad swaths of the American economy.

4 hours ago - New York Post

Morning Bid: Francoprone

While a somewhat soft US employment report appeared to take the heat out of the interest rate and bond story on Friday, stress in sovereign debt markets shifted to Europe with an alarming ​blowout in ...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Bond selloff is opening up rare opportunities for investors. Here is where to look, says major bank.

The chief investment office at Standard Chartered said bond and money markets have been overly hawkish on the Federal Reserve.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

Your Index Fund Went Up. Was It Luck Or Smarts?

U.S. stocks are set for a slightly softer open after Friday's Jobs Day jump. Sagging European stocks, weighed down by fiscal and growth fears, seem to have soured the mood.

5 hours ago - WSJ

Private Equity Has a Problem

Some of the best analysis and insight on investing, the wealth-management business and more.

5 hours ago - WSJ

U.S. dollar hits months-long high against euro on European concerns

The U.S. dollar hits a 17-month high against the euro as French debt worries and political risk shake European markets, even as soft U.S. jobs data prompts investors to scale back Federal Reserve rate...

5 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Markets in 3 Minutes

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

5 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Market Today, Oct. 5 – Futures Slip as Treasury Yields Stay Elevated

U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of Monday’s open as elevated Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment. The 10-year Treasury yield traded around 5.27% as of the latest check. Futures…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

The average U.S. stock is quietly getting crushed. Morgan Stanley says these ones are worth buying now.

Investors have fallen out of love with a large chunk of stocks, such as industrials, and Morgan Stanley sees an opportunity to pick up some names on the cheap.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

What Bessent is now saying after bond yields didn't stop rising on ‘I am the house' remark

In a televisxed interview with Axios, Treasury Secretary Bessent defended his department's record in the bond market and walked back his “I am the house” declaration from a month ago

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Market Today: Dollar Strengthens as Investors Look for Safety

Euro dragged by France's fiscal woes

6 hours ago - WSJ

Cut spending to curb runaway borrowing costs, Goldman's Gutman tells governments

Goldman's Anthony Gutman said governments need lower spending and stronger growth to tackle surging borrowing costs. He said rising yields are a problem across Western economies, highlighting recent t...

6 hours ago - CNBC

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as French Fiscal Pressure Raises Contagion Risk

U.S. stock indexes were little moved after rising sharply Friday, when weak jobs data dimmed expectations for Fed rate hikes and supported risk assets.

6 hours ago - WSJ

Treasury yields inch lower as investors pare back Fed rate hike bets

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday after a sharp selloff the week prior, as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's last meeting minutes.

7 hours ago - CNBC

October Is a Bad Month for Stocks—but Not for the Reason You Think It Is

An investing strategy based on how the market reacts to the first month of earnings reports significantly outperformed other well-known and widely followed market-timing strategies.

9 hours ago - Barrons

U.S. Stock Futures Fall Despite Lower Oil Prices and Treasury Yields

U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of Monday’s open even as oil prices and Treasury yields eased. The 10-year Treasury yield traded around 5.26% as of the latest check. Futures…

9 hours ago - TipRanks

What It Will Take for Bond Yields to Drop

A deterioration in the labor market or a rotation out of European government bonds could help—along with substantial policy shifts by the federal government.

10 hours ago - Barrons

Asia stocks surge as Fed hike bets fade: can the rally survive 5% yields

Asian market opened the week firmer on Monday as a sharp slowdown in US hiring pushed investors towards a Federal Reserve pause this month, giving rate-sensitive technology stocks room to rebound. Jap...

11 hours ago - Invezz

Bondholders, not the Fed, will decide how high US yields go: Investor

David Kuo of The Smart Investor says U.S. Treasury yields could rise above current levels if bondholders lose confidence in America's fiscal discipline. While 5% Treasury yields may appeal to some inv...

11 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Kevin Warsh is very attentive to inflation, expert says

Unleash Prosperity co-founder Steve Moore discusses how mixed economic signals will impact the Fed's next rate decision on ‘FBN's Wall Street.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking ...

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Why surging Treasury yields don't signal a U.S. 'fiscal apocalypse' — yet

Treasury yields above 5% are raising fears that higher borrowing costs could fuel a debt spiral. Analysts say a fiscal crisis is not imminent, with higher rates feeding into debt costs gradually.

13 hours ago - CNBC

U.S. consumer spending is on the rise despite frustrations with persistent inflation and gloomy views about the economy

Spending is rising because prices are climbing and Americans are buying more stuff.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Asian Currencies Consolidate, But May be Aided by Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Prospects

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be aided by reduced Fed rate-hike prospects that tend to diminish the appeal of U.S. fixed-income assets.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Nikkei Rises 2.0%, Led by Electronics, Machinery Stocks

Japanese stocks were higher in early trade after a weak U.S. jobs report lowered expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Futures to Kick Off New Week as Countdown to Midterms Begins

President Donald Trump and officials in his administration say the economy is booming, trying to counter polls that say Americans disapprove of his handling of the cost of living.

19 hours ago - Barrons

AI Stocks Drive an Divided Market

Schwab Head of Macro Research and Strategy Kevin Gordon tells Bloomberg This Weekend that AI-related technology stocks are supporting the broader market even as many individual companies have suffered...

23 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Taiwan Says US Policy Remains Unchanged

Taiwan's Representative to the US, Alexander Yui, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Washington has reassured Taipei its Taiwan policy remains unchanged following President Donald Trump's meeting with ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Bonds Bleed, Stocks Gleam: Is the Race for NVIDIA Chips Behind Surging Yields?

Stocks closed Friday with solid gains as Fed-hike bets waned following a softer-than-expected September jobs report. Despite that rebound, two out of three key indexes locked in weekly losses as the…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Stock Funds Cling to a 10.3% Gain for 2026

To use football terminology, the stock market had a solid first half but struggled to move the ball in the third quarter. Nevertheless, fund investors are in line for a win.

1 day ago - WSJ

Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits

As third-quarter earnings kick off this week, more companies than ever have expressed optimism about their bottom lines.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Jobs Slow as Inflation Keeps Fed on Alert

Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey tells Bloomberg This Weekend that softer September jobs data give the Federal Reserve room to hold rates steady in October, but pers...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

October can be a scary month for stocks. Here's what investors need to watch this year.

If stocks see another big swoon this year, investors already know why.

1 day ago - Market Watch

White House Moves to Assess Growing AI Risks

Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Gautam Mukunda tells Bloomberg This Weekend that voluntary safeguards may not be enough to manage AI risks because competitive and financial pressures can push companies to...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes

Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.

1 day ago - Market Watch

The Layoff Announcements Keep Coming, but No One Knows Who, Where or When

From Nike to Meta, companies are telegraphing broad cuts in advance, leaving workers in limbo on the details.

1 day ago - WSJ

What to Expect in Markets This Week: Investors Prep for Earnings Season; Delta, Pepsi Report

It's the fourth quarter already? It sure is, as of last Thursday—and so investors are preparing for a flurry of new earnings reports.

1 day ago - Investopedia

The Week That Was, The Week Ahead: Macro and Markets, October 4

U.S. stocks finished Friday higher after a weak September jobs report reinforced signs that the labor market is cooling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose 0.49% to 51,176.96, the…

1 day ago - TipRanks

High interest rates are foreclosing on the American home remodeling dream

Homeowners locked into 2-3% mortgages are staying put rather than refinancing, but with HELOCs now too expensive to tap, many are stuck unable to afford the very upgrades that would make staying worth...

2 days ago - CNBC

The U.S. jobs market just took a turn for the worse. Or did it?

The bottom didn't drop out of the labor market after a poor September U.S. jobs report. But what it did show is hiring is slow and it's a tough time to find work.

2 days ago - Market Watch

As Treasury yields touch generational highs, investors brace for the market fallout

The surge in bond yields to generational highs has investors around the world watching and worrying about what could crack, spiral or leave a trail of carnage in its path.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Bond yields are hovering near multi-year highs: What it means for your wallet

The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2002, raising borrowing costs on mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and student loans.

2 days ago - Fox Business

Nasdaq 100 Forecast: 35,000 in View as Weak Jobs Ease Fed Hike Bets

Nasdaq 100's bullish breakout puts 35,000 in view, but high Treasury yields and Trump's tariff plans could slow the advance.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Review & Preview: Jobs Jolt

Stocks finished higher after a weak jobs report had traders further doubting an October rate increase

2 days ago - Barrons

Stocks Rise As Jobs Report Eases Fed-Hike Worries

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street.

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

AI Is Squeezing Out the Rest of the Stock Market

Expect stocks outside tech to struggle, earnings to expand more slowly and concern about credit risk to grow

2 days ago - WSJ

Rediker: Powell Is a ‘Tempering Influence' on Fed Board

Doug Rediker, Managing Partner at International Capital Strategies and formerly represented the US on the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says former Fed Chair Jerome Powell'...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Kudlow: Here's more evidence of the story that SHOULD be told

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow breaks down the final jobs report before the midterms on ‘Kudlow.'

2 days ago - Fox Business

CEA Chair Phelan says the Fed's rate hike 'was a mistake

Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Christopher Phelan tells Yahoo Finance's Jennifer Schonberger the September jobs report, which showed 29,000 jobs added according to the Labor Department, was bet...

2 days ago - Yahoo Finance

The Underwhelming Jobs Data That Sparked a Stock Rally

The September report eased fears of further rate increases, boosting the Nasdaq.

2 days ago - WSJ

Why mixing politics with your stock portfolio might be costing you money

I ask because the stock of this consumer-products company is currently owned both by Republican-leaning ETFs as well as Democratic-leaning ETFs.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Traders Waver on Fed Hike Bets After Jobs Report

A slowdown in the US jobs market drove stocks higher on speculation the Federal Reserve won't be forced to lift rates any time soon. The US added fewer jobs than expected in September and wage growth ...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Treasury Yields Climb, Adding to Weekly Gains | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More ...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Nasdaq Leads Stocks Higher as Hiring Softens

Plus, bond yields turn higher and oil falls as G-7 agrees to release diesel and crude.

2 days ago - WSJ

U.S. Stocks Rise as Jobs Report Tempers Rate Outlook

U.S. stocks ended the week on an upswing after slowing jobs growth tempered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike rates again later this month.

2 days ago - WSJ

Dow rises 260 points as weak jobs data lifts US stocks

US stocks ended higher on Friday after weaker-than-expected September jobs data reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike later this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 260 points,...

2 days ago - Invezz

Powell Probe Isn't Being Reopened, Blanche Says

The US Justice Department isn't reopening a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for cost overruns related to the central bank's building renovation project. Durin...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Powered Higher after Jobs Report Eased Rate Hike Expectations

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Friday as investors digested a weak jobs report that lowered interest rate hike expectations. The…

2 days ago - TipRanks

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 10/2/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) ended the trading week on a high note, finishing Friday with a 0.74% gain. Falling interest rate expectations boosted by a weaker-than-expected jobs report helped support equities. C...

2 days ago - TipRanks

Is October scary for stocks? A bear and a bull debate bond yields, AI and earnings

Is October as scary for stocks as its reputation? Clockwork Tower Group Chief Macro Strategist Eric Wallerstein says he's the most bearish he's been outside of COVID, pointing to two wars, high commod...

2 days ago - Yahoo Finance

DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

The Department of Justice will not reopen its criminal investigation into former Fed Chair Jerome Powell over the renovation to its headquarters building. The Fed inspector general found no basis for ...

2 days ago - CNBC

Trading stocks as yields rise: Here's what investors need to know

The Investment Committee reveals their portfolio strategy as yields continue to rise.

2 days ago - CNBC Television

Bond Yields Are 'Juicy,' Says Apollo's Slok

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, joins Scarlet Fu an Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." He says the yields you can get now in fixed income are "juicy.

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Oil Ticks Higher Despite G7’s 100 Million-Barrel Release

Brent crude (BZ), the global oil benchmark, is up 0.51% to $102.82 per barrel, shrugging off news that member countries in the Group of Seven (G7) agreed to release up…

2 days ago - TipRanks

Need To Think More About Fixed Income: Slok

Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, joins Scarlet Fu an Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss economic tailwinds, inflation, the bond market, AI, and private markets.

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Bond Market Is Normalizing

What rising correlations could mean for portfolios A mix of stocks and bonds typically helps diversify a portfolio, since stock prices often rise when bond prices fall and vice versa. But lately, that...

2 days ago - ETF Trends

Kevin Hassett says diesel reserve release could have ‘massive positive effect' as G7 reaches deal

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett detailed the effort to urge European allies to release refined diesel reserves to ease fuel prices.

2 days ago - Fox Business

The Stock Market Is Looking Ahead to Earnings Season—and It Likes What It Sees

Micron Technology's blockbuster report on Sept. 30 gave the market a glimpse of what is yet to come.

2 days ago - Barrons

Why Are Gold and Silver Down Today, 10/2/26?

Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are in the red on Friday with losses of 0.94% and 1.28%, respectively. Opportunity cost in the form of higher Treasury yields is driving the…

2 days ago - TipRanks

How much higher can bond yields rise — and what does it mean for stocks?

Also in Weekend Reads: Adjustable-rate mortgage loans, Gen Z entrepreneurs and advice from the Moneyist.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Why bond investors quickly lost their enthusiasm for weak labor figures

A weak U.S. jobs report did what bad news hadn't done in a while: It made U.S. debt look like a safe haven again — albeit briefly.

2 days ago - Market Watch

Goldman Sachs's Jan Hatzius reacts to September jobs report

Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss September jobs report, future activity of The Fed, and more.

2 days ago - CNBC Television

SPX Equal Weight Sees 7th Week of Losses, Hidden Strength in September Jobs Report

There's some strength under the surface of the weaker-than-expected September jobs report, though as Collin Martin of @CharlesSchwab states pointing to stability for the labor market. However, Treasur...

2 days ago - Schwab Network

A Divided Stock Market Looks Scary. It Could Be the Setup for a Serious Rally.

A yawning gap has opened up inside the stock market that to some looks like an abyss. We see an opportunity.

2 days ago - Barrons

Jobs Report Misses: Why This Is Actually Bullish for Bitcoin

The SEC wants your financial advisor holding actual crypto. The SEC proposed a framework this week that would let registered investment advisers and regulated funds hold crypto directly, not only thro...

2 days ago - Yahoo Finance

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Advances as Jobs Report Miss Sends Rate Hike Odds Lower

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 0.42% on Friday after a weak jobs report sent rate hike odds lower. In September, the U.S. economy added 29,000 nonfarm payrolls, well below…

2 days ago - TipRanks

Nasdaq Index: Record High as Weak Payrolls Cut Rate-Hike Bets and Yields Fall

Nasdaq hits a record as weak payrolls lower October hike odds, Treasury yields retreat and chip stocks lead a broad risk-on move.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes in Focus as Near-Term Rate-Hike Prospects Dim

The Federal Reserve's minutes for its September meeting are due Wednesday and will mark the highlight of the coming week.

2 days ago - WSJ

U.S. Labor Market Shifts to a Lower Gear

The economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment ticked up, while inflation has maintained pressure on markets and raised costs.

2 days ago - NYTimes

Powell Can Decide Own Future, NEC's Hassett Says

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says it's unusual that Jerome Powell is still a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after being replaced as chairman. When asked if Powell...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The sector in the cross hairs of the bond sell-off looks poised for a bounce, says Mike Khouw

An interesting tug of war is happening in one of the market's hottest sectors: utilities.

3 days ago - CNBC

U.S. Savings Rate Drops to 4.1% as Household Budgets Tighten while Bitcoin Risks Keep It From Being a Safe Haven

Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the U.S. personal savings rate dropped to 4.1% in August 2026. That reading marks the lowest level for household savings since November…

3 days ago - TipRanks

'PRODUCTIVITY BOOM': Economic council says MAJOR shift could be taking shape

White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett joins Stuart Varney to discuss the September jobs report. Hassett argues that supply-side policies are boosting GDP and successfully drivin...

3 days ago - Fox Business

US adds just 29,000 jobs in September as July and August are revised lower

The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, according to the Labor Department, with health care, construction and manufacturing adding jobs while government shed them. July and August were revised ...

3 days ago - Yahoo Finance

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 10/2/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Friday with gains of 1.04% and 1.56%, respectively. Falling rate hike expectations at the October 28…

3 days ago - TipRanks

Private Equity Has a Problem. Uncle Sam Says Your Wallet Can Fix It.

A government proposal would help fund managers sell alternative investments to a wider audience.

3 days ago - WSJ

Soft Jobs Report Boosts Market Bets Fed Will Skip October Rate Increase

The odds of an interest rate change at the Federal Reserve's meeting in late October have dropped following a softer jobs report and strong signaling from bank officials.

3 days ago - NYTimes

Former Cleveland Fed President Mester reacts to September jobs report

Loretta Mester, adjunct professor of finance at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and former Cleveland Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the September jobs report, what it mea...

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Stock Market Week Ahead: Fed Commentary and Rate Hike Odds in Focus

The trading week ending October 2 was another action-packed stretch for investors. Several companies, including Micron ($MU), Nike ($NKE), and Accenture ($ACN), reported their earnings. In addition, i...

3 days ago - TipRanks

US factory orders increase slightly in August

New orders for US factory goods barely rose in August as strong demand for electrical equipment, appliances and components was ​offset by weakness in commercial aircraft orders.

3 days ago - Reuters

S&P 500 Climbs as October Rate Hike Odds Dip Below 20%

The S&P 500 (SPX) is up 0.74% as rate hike expectations at the October 28 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting continue to slip. The odds of a 25-basis-point hike…

3 days ago - TipRanks

Treasury Sec. Bessent, IRS crack down on ETF strategy the wealthy are using to avoid capital gains taxes

The U.S. Treasury and IRS issued warnings this week targeting wealthy investors as well as financial, tax and investment advisors who have been using an ETF strategy to avoid capital gains income taxe...

3 days ago - CNBC

Dow jumps 324 points as weak jobs data cools October Fed hike bets

US stocks rose sharply on Friday after a weaker-than-expected September jobs report increased expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its October meeting. The Dow ...

3 days ago - Invezz

Traders now see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October after weak jobs report

A weaker-than-expected September jobs report altered traders' outlook for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in October, which is now seen as extremely unlikely. The cool jobs report follows a softer-...

3 days ago - CNBC

Dow Jones Rallies Despite Disappointing Jobs Report

The Dow Jones is up 0.80% on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published September’s jobs report. During the month, nonfarm payrolls increased by 29,000, badly missing the…

3 days ago - TipRanks

Fed Is One Bad Inflation Number Away From Hiking Rates, Dutta Says

Neil Dutta of Renaissance Macro Research says an October interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve may be on life support, but that could change with one bad inflation report. He speaks on "Bloomberg ...

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

How Investors Can Survive & Thrive in a Turbulent Bond Market

10-year Treasury yields modestly retreated on the first trading day of October, but those yields still reside near 24-year highs. Add to that, there are routs occurring in ex-U.S. bond markets, confir...

3 days ago - ETF Trends

Brusuelas: Weak September Jobs Report Will Force Fed to Hold Interest Rates

Joe Brusuelas of RSM US discusses the weaker-than-expected September jobs report. The month saw an additional 29,000 nonfarm payrolls against median consensus of 85,000.

3 days ago - Schwab Network

AI Is Hurting and Helping the Stock Market Contributing to Soaring Bond Yields

There is reason to believe that AI is contributing to the recent surge in bond yields that has heaped pressure on the stock market—hurting stocks while also contributing to massive gains in tech.

3 days ago - Barrons

US Adds 29,000 Jobs in September, Jobless Rate Rises

A huge miss on the September US jobs report. Payrolls rose by 29,000, the estimate was for a gain of 90,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports.

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, a slower pace than expected

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September 2026 jobs report on Friday which showed the economy added 29,000 jobs last month, below expectations.

3 days ago - Fox Business

Job growth cools in September — sorely missing forecasts as unemployment ticks up

Investors are largely expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady at its meeting this month.

3 days ago - New York Post

US added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month's gains

US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sharp drop from last month's gains, in the final jobs report before the midterm election.

3 days ago - The Guardian

Hedge funds quietly placing short bets as midterms loom — here's who they're targeting

Wall Street is the ultimate nonpartisan animal when it comes to making money, and the shorts are making their moves.

3 days ago - New York Post

Stock Futures Rise on Lower Oil Prices, Weak Sept. Payrolls Data

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday morning as oil prices fell sharply after reports that the U.K. and Europe were considering releasing strategic fuel reserves. Moreover, investors digested weak Septem...

3 days ago - TipRanks

Stock Market Today, Oct. 2 – Futures Rise as Oil Prices Retreat; Investors Await Jobs Report

U.S. stock futures rose early Friday as oil prices fell sharply after reports that the U.K. and Europe were considering releasing strategic fuel reserves. Investors are also awaiting the September…

3 days ago - TipRanks