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The S&P 500 Hits a New Record High, Powered by Tech-and Not Much Else

Most U.S. stocks are down, but the market's AI engine is firing on all cylinders.

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German Industrial Output Rebounds at Strongest Pace Since Early 2025

Industrial production recovered unexpectedly sharply in August, as manufacturing firms continued to respond to the changeable environment caused by volatile energy prices.

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IMF Chief Tells Economic Leaders: The Time to Act Is Now

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy is caught in a tug of war between an energy shock and an artificial-intelligence boom.

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Inside Bessent's Treasury: Tension, Turnover and Unmet Economic Goals

Ahead of midterms that could turn on high prices and borrowing costs, the secretary dresses down officials.

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France's Economy Is Trapped in a Negative Feedback Loop

The French government desperately needs a return to strong growth if it is to contain its rapidly rising debts.

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India's Central Bank Raises Rates For First Time Since 2023

India's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years as the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high, hurting the rupee and fueling inflation fears.

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The Case for Buying the Long Bond-and What to Know Before You Do

Bond yields are juicy now, and some market mavens believe this is the right time to step in.

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Power Stocks Just Broke Out of a Long Slump. Here's Why.

Companies that sell electricity have finally figured out a way to make money off the data center boom without ending up on the wrong side of the political fight against data centers.

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Wall Street's Record Run Poses Economic Risk to New York, State Comptroller Warns

The securities industry is generating record tax revenue for New York, increasing the city's and state's vulnerability to a downturn, the state comptroller warns.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Send Pending Home Sales Plunging. Market Heads for 'Quiet October.'

Newly pending home sales fell 8.5% in September from the year prior, marking the sharpest yearly drop since September 2023, according to Zillow.

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Canada's August Trade Surplus Widens Sharply Ahead of Fresh Tariffs

Reading marked a sixth consecutive merchandise-trade surplus and the biggest since May 2022, and came in well above the roughly C$1.5 billion economists anticipated.

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Wall Street Bonuses Are Expected to Hit Another High This Year

New York reports that the industry is now on pace for $90 billion in profits this year, leading to higher compensation.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to Largest Level in More Than a Year

U.S. imports were higher than exports by about $106 billion in August, with the U.S. buying more products like crude oil, gold and semiconductors from abroad.

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Why Weaning Markets Off Fed Speak Is Harder Than It Sounds

Kevin Warsh wants investors to focus on the economy and not the Fed. Last week, his top lieutenants stepped in to reset bets on an October rate increase.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 07, 2026 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT)