The Daily

Rate hike odds just swung sharply, inflation cooled and the latest jobs report underwhelmed, so interest rate sensitive growth and technology stocks are suddenly back in focus for anyone watching the Fed. This mix of softer data and slower wage gains is reshuffling which companies benefit or lag. The article looks at three U.S.

US stock futures moved slightly lower on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates, developments in the Middle East and a decline in oil prices.

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International mutual fund investors are seeing a familiar pattern: funds open for fresh investments and then close again within days.

According to Value Research, Invesco Mutual Fund reopened three international funds on 28 September, but stopped accepting lump-sum investments again from 29 September.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund had also reopened three funds on 24 September,

What happened with interest rates last month?

The first five Fed decisions of 2026 were holds, but the Fed met in mid-September and officially announced a rate hike — the first increase since 2023. As of now, top high-yield savings accounts are now offering up to 5.00% APY,

If you plan to keep working after claiming Social Security benefits, it’s important to know how the “earnings test” works. Whether you stay in your current position, find a new job, work part-time, or start your own business, earning money could affect your benefits.