On September 24, 2026, the U.S. stock market showed resilience, with the three major indices closing nearly flat despite being exposed to strong headwinds from a sharp rise in long-term interest rates and high oil prices.
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The Iran war has thrown the global oil market into turmoil, disrupting oil routes and supply across the Middle East. It has also exposed the risks of relying too heavily on concentrated supply sources.
US spot Ethereum ETFs just strung together five consecutive days of net inflows, pulling in roughly $746.5 million through September 24. Not a single fund posted an outflow on that final day.
The streak caps a stretch of growing investor appetite for regulated ETH exposure, pushing cumulative net inflows since launch to approximately $13.85 billion.
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As the old market adage advises, it’s usually best to buy low, sell high. When looking at a potential investment, investors typically prefer to pay less rather than more.
But real-world investment decisions can be more complicated than that. In many cases, a business’s stocks falls as it prospects diminish.
Chicago, IL – September 25, 2026 – Zacks Market Edge is a podcast hosted weekly by Zacks Stock Strategist Tracey Ryniec. Every week, Tracey will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds and ETFs and how it impacts your life.
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Late next week, just over seven million benefits recipients in the U.S. are due to get their latest payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) scheme are scheduled to be sent their monthly money for October 2026.
US stock futures moved higher on Friday as investors assessed elevated Treasury yields, developments in oil markets and quarterly results from Costco (NASDAQ:COST).
At 03:12 ET, Dow futures were up 63 points,
Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in 20 months as rising fuel prices and heightened inflation risks weigh on financial markets.
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 7.03%,
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According to the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are surging alongside Treasury yields.
The average 30-year fixed rate today, Friday, September 25, 2026, is 7.21%, up 23 basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently 6.64%,
The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers topped $2,000 this year. Beneficiaries will know in a few weeks how much more money they will get in 2027.
The Social Security Administration will announce the 2027 cost of living adjustment on Oct. 14. The announcement follows the Bureau of Labor Statistics release of September’s Consumer Price Index,
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