– The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.25% to 102.27 on Tuesday, October 13, pulling back from its strongest level in 18 months. The index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, had climbed to 102.61 on Monday. That reading
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– The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.25% to 102.27 on Tuesday, October 13, pulling back from its strongest level in 18 months. The index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, had climbed to 102.61 on Monday. That reading
– The U.S. stock bull market entered its fifth year Monday after completing four years of gains. The S&P 500 has advanced about 119% from its Oct. 12, 2022 bear-market closing low, based on Truist analysis. The benchmark finished that
Global equity markets experienced a notable resurgence as investors returned to riskier assets at the end of the trading week. Financial data confirmed that US and European stocks close higher as bond yields ease, reversing a downward trend triggered by
– Gold prices moved higher on Monday as markets absorbed weaker U.S. employment data and a firmer dollar. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,165.49 an ounce by 0901 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery gained 0.8% to $4,194.60. The
– The U.S. Treasury Department will auction $119 billion of notes and bonds next week across three consecutive sales. The schedule starts Tuesday, Oct. 6, with $58 billion of three-year notes. Treasury will follow with $39 billion of 10-year notes
– The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.2% in the second quarter of 2026, a sharp upward revision from earlier estimates. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the revised figure for the April through June period.
Oil prices dropped sharply Monday as Brent crude closed at its lowest level in nearly two weeks. November Brent settled at $100.34 a barrel, losing $3.53, or 3.4%. October West Texas Intermediate fell $4.52, or 4.51%, to $95.78 a barrel.
India warned Washington that proposed tariffs on countries purchasing Russian crude oil could harm bilateral relations and disrupt global commodity trade. The statement followed the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by the United States House
The U.S. dollar climbed to a seven-week high on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The dollar index reached 100.36 against its major peers after gaining 0.7% overnight. That
U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points. The increase lifted the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 631.21 points, or 1.21%, to 51,461.90.
The Federal Reserve concluded its scheduled two day monetary policy meeting on Wednesday, maintaining its key interest rate benchmark target range while releasing updated quarterly economic projections. The decision by the Federal Open Market Committee reflects ongoing evaluations of national
Costco has raised the online price of its Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil to $57.99 for a 10-quart case. The package contains two 5-quart bottles and comes in several common viscosity grades. Costco now limits members to one transaction
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly climbed above 5% on Monday, returning to a level last touched in October 2023. Before that episode, it had not traded firmly above 5% since 2007. The yield later retreated, and the U.S.
U.S. stocks closed lower Monday as artificial intelligence shares and chipmakers fell sharply. The S&P 500 lost 0.5% to 7,619.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 152.09 points, or 0.3%, to 52,421.20. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% to 26,186.41. Losses
Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined a reinforced federal agenda to accelerate domestic manufacturing and secure supply chain independence in response to U.S. trade restrictions. The plan incentivizes domestic capital allocation, supports critical infrastructure, and expands non-U.S. export routes to maintain
Brent crude remained above $100 a barrel on Friday as supply disruptions continued to tighten the global oil market. Brent futures traded at $105.62 a barrel by 0555 GMT, down 1.9% from the previous close. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude
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– Global multidimensional poverty has risen for the first time since the measure began in 2010, reaching 1.2 billion people across 108 countries. The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index covers 6.3 billion people and finds 18.9% live in acute multidimensional
– Firefighters raised containment of the Bike Fire to 81% after the wildfire forced evacuations in Santa Clarita north of Los Angeles. The blaze burned about 172 acres near Cambria Estates Lane and Ravenhill Road in the Sand Canyon area.
– A 45-year-old man killed eight people at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before apparently killing himself, police said. The Friday shooting left nine people dead in total, including the gunman. The victims included a pregnant woman, a 5-year-old boy
– U.S. school book bans affected Canadian authors Margaret Atwood and Ryan North during a record year for removals. PEN America recorded 11,982 bans during the 2025-26 school year, its highest annual total since tracking began in 2021. The group
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The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed
MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned
HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and
Commercial airlines and travel tracking platforms have updated their seasonal price benchmarks, signaling the arrival of crucial booking windows for autumn and winter flight itineraries. According to industry analysis compiled by USA Today, consumers seeking holiday travel airfare deals are
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Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
Audi has unveiled its flagship Q9, establishing the manufacturer’s first large full-size SUV and setting a new internal record for interior space. Slotting directly above the Q7 and Q8 series, the three-row luxury model is engineered to challenge full-size competitors across
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 419,967 vehicles in the United States because front seat belt retractor pretensioners may deploy inadvertently, leaving belts locked and unable to retract or extend properly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall
MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an illuminated front grille
