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The next round of October 2026 Social Security payments is scheduled across the United States for Wednesday, 14 October. It covers most retirees whose birthdays fall between the first and 10th of any month. The widely reported $5,181 (£3,913) monthly benefit, however, applies only to qualifying high earners claiming at age 70.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends most retirement payments on three Wednesdays each month,

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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank’s most recent meeting.

The officials unanimously agreed that inflation was still elevated and had not made much progress toward their 2% target in recent months,

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Uncertainty in the Middle East, elevated Treasury yields and fears about an AI bubble continue to keep global markets on edge. Given this volatile backdrop, investors seeking stable income can consider enhancing their portfolios by adding dividend-paying stocks.

However, the vast universe of dividend stocks can make selection challenging. Tracking the ratings of top Wall Street analysts can help shortlist attractive dividend stocks,

 » Read more about: Top Wall Street analysts prefer these 3 dividend stocks for stable income  »

Nvidia (NVDA -0.52%) likely won’t post its fiscal third-quarter results until November. Last year, the artificial intelligence (AI) chip leader put out the same quarter’s numbers on Nov. 19.

But investors will see the demand behind that quarter long before then.

 » Read more about: TSMC Reports Oct. 15. It's the Best Early Read on Nvidia's Next Quarter.  »

AFTER several years of fluctuating interest rates, global financial markets are once again confronting the prospect of tighter monetary conditions.

Persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and rising commodity prices have prompted central banks to reassess their policy positions, creating both challenges and opportunities for investors.

In Jamaica, the Bank of Jamaica recently increased its policy rate by 50 basis points to 6.0 per cent,

 » Read more about: When interest rates rise: Risks and opportunities for bond investors  »

“I can’t watch stock prices while I’m at work, so maybe I’m not cut out for stock trading.” When you become interested in investing while working as a company employee, I think many people harbor this kind of anxiety. It is true that you cannot be glued to the market all day long.

 » Read more about: I thought about whether swing trading is suitable for people who cannot watch stock prices during work  »

*This article organizes economic events and key points for the following week based on information available as of October 11, 2026.

*Release dates and market forecasts for economic indicators are subject to change. Please check official announcements for the latest information.

*This is not a recommendation to buy or sell specific currencies or stocks.

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Eleven listed energy stocks each have an A+ Growth Grade, including Antero Resources, Calumet, CVR Energy, HF Sinclair, Delek US Holdings, National Energy Services Reunited, Plains GP Holdings, Par Pacific Holdings, PBF Energy, Phillips 66, and Solaris Energy Infrastructure.

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Entering October, the U.S. stock market is once again facing a phase of heightened volatility. With the upside of major indices becoming heavy and adjustment movements appearing in the tech and AI-related stocks that have driven the market so far,

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Columbus Day may be a federal holiday, but it’s not one that the stock market closes for.

Columbus Day commemorates Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer who led an exploration to the Americas in 1492. While it was first celebrated as a federal proclamation in 1892, it’s not one of the federal holidays the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq chose to close for.

 » Read more about: The stock market makes an exception for Columbus Day  »