Physical Oil Cargoes Top $130 as Saudi Supply Disruptions Deepen
Some physical crude oil cargoes in Europe traded above $130 a barrel Tuesday as the…
20-Year Treasury Auction Yield Hits 5.42% as Demand Weakens
The U.S. Treasury sold $13 billion of 20-year bonds at a high yield of 5.420%…
Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 16: Who Gets Paid Today
A new round of Social Security payments is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, for beneficiaries…
New York Factory Gauge Drops to 7.6 as Price Pressures Rise
New York manufacturing growth slowed sharply in September while factory price pressures increased, giving Federal…
Fed Decision Sept. 16: New Dot Plot Could Shift 2027 Rate Outlook
The Federal Reserve’s September interest-rate decision arrives Wednesday with something potentially more important than the…
Bessent Faces Congress as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing lawmakers Tuesday as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed…
30-Year Treasury Auction Hits 5.308% With Strong Investor Demand
The U.S. Treasury sold $22 billion of 30-year debt at a high yield of 5.308%…
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.76% Before Fed’s September Decision
U.S. mortgage rates climbed again just days before the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting, adding…
White House Says Nearly 1 Million ACA Enrollees Set for $500 Refunds in October
Nearly 1 million Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health plans are set to receive…
IRS Sept. 15 Estimated Tax Deadline: Who Must Pay by Tuesday
Millions of taxpayers who earn income without enough federal tax withholding face an important IRS…
Inflation Outruns Pay as Real Hourly Earnings Fall 0.1% in August
U.S. workers received higher hourly pay in August, but consumer prices rose even faster, causing…
U.S. Household Wealth Jumps $12.8T to Record $195.9T
U.S. household wealth surged by $12.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, lifting aggregate…
U.S. Dollar Hits Two-Week High as Oil and Fed Hike Bets Surge
The U.S. dollar climbed to a two-week high on Monday as another jump in oil…
Trump Says U.S. Should Have World’s Lowest Rates Before Fed Meeting
President Donald Trump intensified his pressure on the Federal Reserve days before its September policy…
10-Year Treasury Yield Nears 5% as Fed Hike Odds Reach 90%
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield came within a fraction of 5% on Monday as financial…
Goldman, JPMorgan and HSBC Now Expect a September Fed Rate Hike
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and HSBC now expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by…
U.S. Deficit Reaches $1.97 Trillion With One Month Left in FY2026
The U.S. federal budget deficit reached about $1.97 trillion through August, leaving just one month…
Consumer Sentiment Falls to 47.8 as Inflation Expectations Hit 4.6%
U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in early September as households grew more worried about their…
Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Would Need Congress and Cost About $1.2T
President Donald Trump’s promise to give every adult U.S. citizen a $5,000 “Trump dividend” would…
Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack Raises New Inflation Risk Before Fed Decision
Saudi Arabia has shut down its East–West oil pipeline after multiple attacks, adding a new…
Kevin Warsh Faces Defining September Fed Test as Inflation Stays High
Kevin Warsh is heading into the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 15–16 meeting with a decision that…
How Do 401(k) Contributions Reduce MAGI?
Traditional 401(k) contributions can reduce your current federal taxable wages, which generally lowers your adjusted…
Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 9: See Who Gets One
A new round of Social Security payments is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, and the…
Bank Holidays and Direct Deposits Labor Day 2026: Payment Schedule, Processing Rules, and Timing
Labor Day fell on Monday, September 7, 2026, and it changed the normal banking calendar…