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Stock Market Sails Through Shutdown's First Week. What Keeps the Rally Going.
Investors seem more focused on the start of third-quarter earnings season than the political drama. The major indexes are on track to hit new highs.
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U.S. Services-Sector Activity Unexpectedly Stagnates
The ISM's purchasing managers index for services providers fell to 50.0 in September from 52.0 in August. Economists expected it would remain at the same level of expansion.
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Goldman Sachs's CEO says he 'sleeps very well' over the bull market, but a pullback is coming
David Solomon said the bull market for stocks doesn't keep him awake at night. But a reckoning will be coming for AI technology's winners and losers.
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Trump Administration Withholds $2.1 Billion of Federal Funds From Chicago
The administration has been freezing funds for projects in Democratic-led cities and states during the government shutdown.
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It's Jobs Friday Without a Jobs Number: Here's Where to Look for Alternatives
The monthly government jobs numbers didn't arrive on time. But private firms are helping fill the gap.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Focus on Fed Minutes, U.S. Shutdown Developments
Focus in the coming week will center on any developments with the U.S. government shutdown. Wednesday's minutes for the last Federal Reserve meeting will attract a good deal of attention.
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Bank of Japan Still on Path to More Rate Hikes, Governor Says
The Bank of Japan remains committed to further interest-rate increases, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, amid growing speculation over the timing of the central bank's next move.
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World Food Prices Fall Slightly on Cheaper Sugar, Dairy
Global food prices eased slightly in September, with sugar prices plunging 4.1%, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
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French Industrial Output Continues to Shrink Amid Political Stalemate
Production unexpectedly fell back again in August in a sign that France's political deadlock is weighing on activity.
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Sedate Iron-Ore Market Might Be About to Stumble
Since the start of 2025, iron ore has been virtually glued to the $100 mark, where it opened the year.
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SEC Probes Scientology Connections at Startup Stock Exchange
Investigators have questioned former Dream Exchange employees about allegations that it misappropriated funds, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Behind Job Weakness Are Hints of a Productivity Revival. Is AI the Reason?
The artificial intelligence investment boom resembles the tech spree that brought a productivity renaissance three decades ago.
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Asset-Backed Investing Moves Mainstream.
The packages of loans, once a niche in professionally managed portfolios, are increasingly being added to public and private funds for yield and diversification benefits.
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October 03, 2025 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)
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