Stocks Post Late Rally After Trump Strikes Deal With Pfizer
Gains in pharmaceutical stocks lifted indexes, despite the threat of an imminent government shutdown.
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Government Shutdown Begins as Funding Lapses
Some federal services will be halted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed.
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Japanese Manufacturers’ Mood Brightens Slightly as Tariff Fears Ease
Sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers brightened as a trade deal between Tokyo and Washington soothed tariff angst.
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South Korea’s Exports Jumped in September, Beating Expectations
Semiconductor shipments, which account for roughly one-fifth of the country’s total goods exports, surged to a monthly record.
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White House Withdraws Nominee to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
The agency has been without a leader since August, when Trump fired its chief and nominated E.J. Antoni.
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As stocks power higher, investors have no choice but to keep riding the bull market
A popular quote, often attributed to former Citigroup CEO Chuck Prince, is once again making the rounds on Wall Street these days: “As long as the music is playing, you’ve got to get up and dance.”
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Why bitcoin may hit $200,000 by year’s end, as it enters what’s historically its best quarter
Bitcoin is about to enter what has historically been its best quarter, which could see the cryptocurrency set a new all-time high by year’s end, one analyst says.
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Treasuries Are Delivering Best Gains Since 2020. The Party Isn’t Over Yet.
A government shutdown could keep the gains coming.
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Oil Price Outlook Steady as Brent Navigates Supply Glut Worries, Geopolitical Risks
Major Wall Street banks have kept their oil-price forecasts for the year largely stable as investors weigh concerns about an impending supply glut against risks of disruption to Russian supplies.
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U.S. Labor-Turnover Was Steady in August
The rate of layoffs in the economy was mostly steady at 1.1% from July. Hiring was largely steady as well, with the rate of new job offers holding at 3.2%.
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BOE Deputy Governor Sees Inflation Resuming Fall After ‘Hump’
The recent pickup in inflation, which is projected to hit 4% this month before declining, is unlikely to have long-lasting consequences, said Sarah Breeden.
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Chicago Business Activity Unexpectedly Weakens as Demand, Employment Drags
Business activity in the Chicago area unexpectedly weakened further this month, hampered by softer orders and a deteriorating jobs market, a monthly survey showed.
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Texas Stock Exchange Could Start Listing Shares Next Year
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the upstart’s application Tuesday.
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Investors Are Fretting That the Stock-Market Rally Is on Borrowed Time
Stocks’ run to records yields worries about overheating and stretched valuations.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 01, 2025 01:15 ET (05:15 GMT)
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