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News 2026-10-04 19:20 UTC

S&P 500 Index Outlook: Top Catalysts for US Stocks This Week

The S&P 500 Index has moved sideways since August and is hovering near its record high. It ended last week at 7,722 points, about 1.2% below the peak of 7,817 points. This article looks at the key catalysts likely to drive the stock market this week. US Stocks to React to Key Corporate Earnings The main catalyst for th

News 2026-10-01 06:23 UTC

Gold Rises on Soft US PCE Inflation Data

Gold climbed toward $4,200 an ounce on Thursday, recovering losses from the previous session as softer-than-expected US PCE inflation data reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month. The US PCE price index rose 0.3% in August, below the 0.4% forecast, while core PCE increased 0.2%, also co

News 2026-10-01 01:54 UTC

Treasury Yields Scale 24-Year Highs

The US 10-year Treasury yield traded near 5.3% on Thursday, while the 30-year yield stood around 5.64%, with both reaching their highest levels since 2002 amid concerns that persistent energy-driven inflation could prompt tighter monetary policy. Deteriorating fiscal conditions, growing US government debt and weaker-th

News 2026-10-01 01:33 UTC

Dollar Approaches 18-Month High

The dollar index strengthened to around 101.5 on Thursday, nearing its highest level since April 2025 as Treasury yields climbed to multi-decade highs amid concerns that persistent energy-driven inflation could lead to tighter monetary policy. The 10- and 30-year US Treasury yields traded around 5.3% and 5.64%, respect

News 2026-10-01 00:18 UTC

Gold Remains Under Pressure

Gold slipped toward $4,150 an ounce on Thursday after surrendering gains from the previous session, as elevated oil prices and Treasury yields outweighed support from softer-than-expected US inflation data. The US PCE price index rose 0.3% in August, below the 0.4% forecast, while core PCE increased 0.2%, also falling

News 2026-09-30 23:47 UTC

US Futures Rise as New Trading Month Begins

US stock futures edged higher on Thursday as investors looked for fresh catalysts at the start of a new trading month, while markets continued to contend with elevated oil prices and Treasury yields. Dow futures rose around 0.2%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each gained roughly 0.3%. In regular trading on Wedne

News 2026-09-30 20:23 UTC

US Stocks Close Mostly Lower Amid Oil Rebound

US stock indices closed mostly lower on Wednesday as a rebound in oil prices limited gains from slower-than-expected PCE inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% and the Dow shed 444 points, while the Nasdaq gained 0.2%. Financials weighed on the Dow and on the S&P 500 as yields remained elevated amid higher oil prices and lit

News 2026-09-30 17:43 UTC

Inflation Just Got Revised Lower: Economists Say The Fed Won't Be Fooled

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge came in below expectations in August. Technical revisions—not easing price pressures— drove the decline. Annual national accounts revisions from the Bureau of Economic Analysis lowered July headline PCE inflation to 3.4% (from 3.7%) and core PCE to 3% (from 3.3%). Both ra

News 2026-09-30 17:36 UTC

US Bond Yields Rise Further

The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.3% on Wednesday, approaching its highest level since 2002, as the bond market appeared largely unshaken by softer-than-expected inflation data. The PCE price index rose 0.3% in August, below expectations for a 0.4% increase, while core PCE advanced 0.2%, also missing forecasts. M

News 2026-09-30 15:01 UTC

US PCE, GDP, ADP reports: inflation cools, consumer spending strong

August PCE inflation rose 0.3% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year, below expectations. Core PCE rose 0.2% monthly and 3.3% annually, also cooler than predicted. Second-quarter GDP was revised up to a 2.2% annualized rate, while September private sector jobs added by ADP surged to 90,000, exceeding forecasts.

News 2026-09-30 14:10 UTC

US stocks rise as cooler PCE inflation data boosts Fed hopes

Major U.S. stock indexes traded higher as a softer-than-expected PCE inflation report increased hopes the Federal Reserve might hold off on further rate hikes. Headline PCE rose 0.3% in August, below forecasts, while core PCE rose 0.2%.

News 2026-09-30 13:35 UTC

Gold Slightly Up on Softer Inflation Data

Gold rose to around $4,200 an ounce Wednesday, as softer-than-expected US inflation data eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike as soon as next month. The PCE price index rose 0.3% in August, below expectations of 0.4%, while core PCE increased 0.2%, also below forecasts of 0.3%. Annually, headline PCE

News 2026-09-30 13:09 UTC

US Futures Rise on Softer Inflation Data

US stock futures extended gains on Wednesday, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.3% and Dow futures gaining 130 points, as a cooler-than-expected inflation reading boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates again as soon as next month. The PCE price index rose 0.3% in August, below expect

News 2026-09-30 12:58 UTC

US PCE Inflation Strengthens; Consumer Spending Solid in August

August PCE inflation showed strength, with core PCE rising 0.2% monthly and 3.0% annually. Personal consumption expenditures surged by 0.9% to $190.8bn, driven by a significant increase in both goods and services spending. Real PCE rose by a solid 0.6%.

News 2026-09-30 12:54 UTC

Dollar Slips as Inflation Data Eases Fed Rate Concerns

The dollar index slipped to 101.1 on Wednesday as softer-than-expected inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may leave interest rates unchanged in October. The headline PCE price index rose 0.3% mom, while core PCE, excluding food and energy, increased 0.2%. At the same time, consumer spending rema

News 2026-09-30 12:51 UTC

TABLE — US Aug personal income data

Sept 30 (Reuters) — U.S. Commerce Department personal income and spending estimates, in seasonally adjusted annual rates. Percent Changes, current dollars Aug July Personal Income 0.2 0.3 Personal Consumption 0.9 0.1 Saving Rate, pct 4.1 4.6 Percent Changes, chained 2017 dollars Aug July Personal Consumption 0.6 0.1 Pe

News 2026-09-30 09:33 UTC

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Gain as Investors Await Fed's Preferred Inflation Data — MU, AMD, FNGR in Focus

U.S. stocks look set to open in the green on Wednesday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices rising, following Tuesday’s lower close. Before the opening bell, all eyes will be on the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, fo