Global Markets Rise as Dollar Remains Under Pressure
U.S. stock futures were up again at the end of a week when all the major indexes hit record highs, fueled by soaring AI and tech valuations.
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White House Senses Political Risk on Healthcare Despite Shutdown Bravado
Aides to President Trump are discussing proposals to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies on which millions of Americans rely.
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It’s Jobs Friday Without a Jobs Number: Here’s Where to Look for Alternatives
The monthly government jobs numbers won’t arrive on time. But private firms are helping fill the gap.
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Behind Job Weakness Are Hints of a Productivity Revival. Is AI the Reason?
The artificial intelligence investment boom resembles the tech spree that brought a productivity renaissance three decades ago.
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World Food Prices Fall Slightly on Cheaper Sugar, Dairy
Global food prices eased slightly in September, with sugar prices plunging 4.1%, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
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French Industrial Output Continues to Shrink Amid Political Stalemate
Production unexpectedly fell back again in August in a sign that France’s political deadlock is weighing on activity.
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Bank of Japan Still on Path to More Rate Hikes, Governor Says
The Bank of Japan remains committed to further interest-rate increases, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, amid growing speculation over the timing of the central bank’s next move.
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Sedate Iron-Ore Market Might Be About to Stumble
Since the start of 2025, iron ore has been virtually glued to the $100 mark, where it opened the year.
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Trump Explores Bailout of at Least $10 Billion for U.S. Farmers
Farmers are harvesting one of the largest crops in history, while China holds off on buying U.S. soybeans.
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Asset-Backed Investing Moves Mainstream.
The packages of loans, once a niche in professionally managed portfolios, are increasingly being added to public and private funds for yield and diversification benefits.
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Why the Stock Market Keeps Going Up-Even During a Government Shutdown
The government shutdown is causing a data blackout for investors. But Wall Street is shrugging this off for now.
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South Korea’s Market Ignores Tariff Threats. AI Is Driving the Rally.
Korean stocks stand a lot more to gain from global markets’ artificial intelligence mania than they do to lose from the Trump administration’s tariffs.
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Eurozone Joblessness Rises but Remains Close to Record Low
Unemployment rose to 6.3% in August, strengthening the possibility that the European Central Bank will lower interest rates next year after a period of pauses.
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October 03, 2025 07:15 ET (11:15 GMT)
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