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Oct 19, 2026 9:54 AM
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US bank stocks' longest losing streak since 2008 clashes with earnings picture
US bank stocks have fallen for six consecutive weeks, their longest losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis, despite major banks reporting resilient customers, lower loan losses, and nearly 10% lending growth. Investors remain concerned that persistently high interest rates could eventually strain borrowers, while credit managers increasingly expect corporate defaults and junk-bond spreads t... more
Oct 19, 2026 7:31 AM
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S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as AI-linked stocks recover ahead of earnings
U.S. stocks rose Monday as AI-related shares recovered from last week's selloff and oil prices eased, while investors awaited major corporate earnings. The prior decline was fueled partly by concerns that higher interest rates and heavy borrowing could make AI infrastructure investments harder to finance. The Dow edged lower, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq advanced.
Oct 19, 2026 6:41 AM
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Earnings live updates: All eyes on Musk and Meta as Q3 earnings rev up
Investors are watching a busy earnings week, led by Meta, Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix, with results expected to offer insights into major technology companies and the AI trade. FactSet estimates S&P 500 earnings growth at 29.6%, which would be the third consecutive quarter above 25%. Other reporting companies include General Motors, IBM, United Airlines, and Procter & Gamble.
Oct 19, 2026 3:01 AM
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How many Fed rate hikes are left?
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler speaks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how many Federal Reserve rate hikes may remain in the current cycle.
Oct 19, 2026 1:26 AM
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3 Words From Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Suggest the Worst Is Yet to Come for Wall Street
Persistent inflation driven by tariffs, geopolitical conflict, and rising AI-related hardware costs prompted the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00% in September. The article warns that the increase could be the start of a broader rate-hiking cycle.
Oct 18, 2026 8:59 AM
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'Just another scare': Wall Street sees the AI trade strong despite tech's latest rout
Technology stocks fell amid concerns about financing costs and cash flow at AI infrastructure companies, with CoreWeave and Nebius dropping more than 25% for the week. Some analysts viewed the sell-off as a temporary reassessment rather than a collapse in AI demand, citing strong customer commitments and continued optimism from major industry players.
Oct 16, 2026 11:42 AM
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Warsh’s silence on resurgent inflation is deafening
After two hotter-than-expected inflation reports, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to decide whether to raise its benchmark rate again at its October meeting. Chair Kevin Warsh has abandoned forward guidance, while several Fed policymakers argue that clearer signals would help households, businesses, and markets plan. The article also notes that AI investment is boosting demand now, though Warsh... more
Oct 16, 2026 11:28 AM
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U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting
The article states that higher interest rates are increasing borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.
Oct 16, 2026 5:57 AM
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Why CoreWeave, Nebius, and other neocloud stocks are being pounded: Goldman Sachs explains
Shares of AI-focused cloud companies CoreWeave and Nebius fell sharply as investors reassessed the financial risks of the AI infrastructure buildout amid persistently high interest rates. Goldman Sachs reported that spreads on AI-related high-yield debt widened significantly, especially for corporate bonds and data-center financing, reflecting concerns about borrower credit quality, energy costs, ... more
Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM
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When Will the Fed Move on Rates?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that he is not inclined to raise borrowing rates at this month’s meeting, though persistent inflation could eventually pressure the Fed to increase rates.
Oct 15, 2026 1:40 PM
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The Troubling Picture Emerging From US Consumer Data
Economic growth is rising while consumer sentiment is falling. Another interest-rate hike could help reduce inflation but may not ease the financial frustrations of the middle class.
Oct 15, 2026 11:01 AM
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Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022
Wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in September, with producer prices up 6.3% year over year and 1.3% month over month, driven largely by soaring fuel and transportation costs. Consumer inflation also increased, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise or hold rates higher. Higher policy rates could increase borrowing costs, including mortgage rates.
Oct 15, 2026 10:47 AM
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The Fed still has little control over the 2 biggest inflation drivers
A hotter-than-expected September inflation report, driven largely by rising energy costs, increased market expectations of a late-October Federal Reserve rate hike from 22% to 54%. Economists caution that higher rates may do little to curb inflation caused by oil prices and AI data-center investment. Meanwhile, weak wage growth could help ease price pressures over time, though it is squeezing hous... more
Oct 15, 2026 10:46 AM
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Why Nike Stock Was Climbing Today
Nike shares rose as investors rotated out of high-priced technology stocks and into beaten-down consumer-discretionary companies. The article attributes the broader tech pullback partly to concerns about rising interest rates, while noting Nike’s ongoing business challenges and the uncertainty of its turnaround.
Oct 15, 2026 10:39 AM
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Another inflation report just flashed warning signs
U.S. producer prices rose 1.3% in September, the largest monthly increase since March 2022, pushing annual wholesale inflation to 6.3% and significantly exceeding economists’ forecasts. Higher gasoline, fuel, and food prices drove much of the increase. Because PPI contributes to the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, the report—along with hotter consumer inflation—could affect whether the Fed rais... more
Oct 15, 2026 9:49 AM
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Mortgage rates flat this week, but prepare for uncertainty
The article says markets initially welcomed an expected inflation-fighting rate increase, but renewed discussion of a future hike brought back concerns.
Oct 15, 2026 7:22 AM
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Nasdaq slides to near one-month low as AI rout deepens
US stocks fell as persistent inflation data raised concerns about further Federal Reserve rate hikes and higher borrowing costs, worsening the selloff in AI-related shares. Investors shifted toward government bonds, while yields on debt issued by some AI infrastructure companies climbed to record highs.
Oct 15, 2026 7:00 AM
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Wholesale prices bubbled higher in September, keeping a rate hike on the table
September producer prices rose more than expected, with the PPI up 6.3% year over year and core PPI increasing 5.0%. Higher energy and fuel costs drove much of the increase, raising concerns that inflation could spread through supply chains and prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Businesses also reported broader cost pressures from commodities, tariffs, and insurance.
Oct 15, 2026 6:42 AM
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Nvidia leads chip stocks lower as AI trade takes
Chip stocks fell amid concerns about heavily indebted companies and persistent inflation. Higher-than-expected wholesale inflation raised fears that lending costs could remain elevated and affect the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Investors turned to Treasurys, pushing long-term yields lower during the session.
Oct 15, 2026 6:23 AM
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US producer prices post largest increase in 4-1/2 years in September
U.S. producer prices rose 1.3% in September, their sharpest monthly increase in four and a half years, as energy, food, and services costs climbed. The broad-based inflation data may prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates sooner, although markets continued to expect a hike in December.
Oct 15, 2026 3:46 AM
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Global tech selloff deepens as enthusiasm for AI stocks wobbles
Technology stocks fell sharply amid concerns about rising borrowing costs, inflation, slowing AI-related growth, and tougher Chinese competition. Fresh data showed wholesale inflation at its highest level in more than four years, adding pressure to US markets, while chip stocks led steep declines across Asian markets.
Oct 15, 2026 3:35 AM
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IPO Failure Rocks the AI Trade
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said the Fed can wait to assess economic conditions and financial conditions before taking further monetary policy action. Although inflation remains above target, she sees no urgency to act after September’s rate hike; other Fed officials have also suggested taking more time before deciding whether to raise rates again.
Oct 15, 2026 1:22 AM
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Global chipmakers sink as inflation data fuels rate-hike fears, AI rout
Global semiconductor and AI-related stocks fell as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation renewed concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes. September inflation rose to 3.7% annually, while core inflation also exceeded forecasts. Although markets briefly raised the odds of a near-term Fed increase, futures continued to favor rates staying unchanged at the October meeting.
Oct 14, 2026 2:17 PM
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Trading Day: Tech melt
US stocks fell sharply due to stronger-than-expected inflation data which raised concerns about a potential Federal Reserve rate hike, leading to a boost in the dollar. Particularly hard hit were AI-related corporate bonds, which experienced significant declines, prompting worries about rising borrowing costs. The report highlights the negative sentiment towards financing AI initiatives and the po... more
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