October 16, 2026
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a three-year high in May, keeping interest-rate pressure in focus for consumers, businesses and markets.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
Oil prices moved lower as more tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns despite an attack near Oman and ongoing Middle East tensions.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
CNBC reports that AI-driven demand for memory chips is raising costs for Apple, Microsoft and smaller electronics makers, a squeeze that could mean higher device prices for consumers and businesses.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
A Federal Reserve official’s shift toward a possible rate increase highlights the pressure inflation is putting on borrowing costs, markets and consumers.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
SpaceX is set to enter the Nasdaq-100 in July, potentially forcing new demand from index funds and ETFs tied to the benchmark.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Bank for International Settlements says public debt, fragile markets and uncertainty around the AI boom are increasing risks for the global economy.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
Comcast says it plans a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate public company, a deal that would leave shareholders with stakes in both businesses and reshape a major U.S. media portfolio.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Supreme Court allowed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in office for now while her challenge to President Donald Trump’s removal effort continues, a case watched by markets for its implications for Fed independence.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
Global equities are closing a strong quarter as AI-linked stocks rally, while a stronger dollar and shifting Federal Reserve expectations pressure gold and the yen.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in June, but a weaker view of job availability signaled continued caution among households.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
