U.S. stock index futures moved higher in early trading, buoyed by a drop in oil prices, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched consumer...
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October 16, 2026
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Stocks and Bonds Climb After August Inflation Report Offers Relief
U.S. stocks and Treasury bonds rallied after the August inflation report came in, giving investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to...
U.S. Inflation Picks Up in August, Driven by Higher Gasoline Prices
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, pushed higher by a jump in gasoline costs, keeping annual inflation above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The report suggests...
Global economy proves resilient through conflict — but overheating may pose the next challenge
Two major armed conflicts rattled confidence but failed to derail the global economy. Now analysts are shifting their attention to a different kind of risk: an...