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The blue-collar revolution isn’t just for Gen Z. Six in 10 white-collar professionals say they’d switch for the right trades job

Even Jerome Powell is wondering what happened to college, exactly: “I’m struck by how the U.S. educational attainment kind of plateaued.”

Fortune · Sep 30, 2025

Stocks Post Modest Losses on Mixed US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.10%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.06%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2025

Dollar Slips on Likelihood of a US Government Shutdown

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13 %. The dollar is under pressure today on the likelihood of a government shutdown on Wednesday. Also, lower T-note yields today have weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials. In addition, comments today from Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson hint at...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2025

Back in the ’90s a Fed chief warned about ‘irrational exuberance’ in the markets. Stocks rose 105% over the next 4 years

Even if Fed chairs see a market that’s overvalued, that doesn’t mean a crash is near.

Fortune · Sep 30, 2025

4 Real Estate Players Recede In Momentum Despite A Fed Rate Cut

Four real estate stocks have shown a marked decline in momentum in recent weeks, even as the Federal Reserve advanced into a rate-cutting cycle.

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025

The Dollar Is Declining So Fast That It Will Bring Even More Inflation, Says Market Analyst: 'Position Yourself Accordingly'

The U.S. dollar is in the midst of its steepest annual decline in over five decades, triggering renewed inflation concerns among leading market experts.

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025

Asian shares trade in a narrow range as traders brace for a possible US government shutdown

Asian shares are little changed in narrow trading as investors brace for a possible U.S. government shutdown

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Stocks Rise, Gold Hits Record As Rate Cuts And Shutdown Loom

Equities rallied for a second day and gold hit another record Tuesday on growing Federal Reserve interest rate optimism, though traders were preparing for a possible US government shutdown that could affect the release of key economic data.

International Business Times · Sep 30, 2025

Stocks Finish Higher as Bond Yields Slip and Chip Makers Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.44%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.24%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Sep 29, 2025

Russell 2000: Small-Cap Surge Signals Opportunity Amid Seasonals & Fed Rate Cuts

Fall is prime time for small caps! Barchart data shows Oct & Nov as top months for IWM returns. MRCI’s 87% win rate (Nov 25 > Sept 30) is tempting, but don’t chase patterns alone—blend with tech & fundamentals. Are you ready?

Barchart · Sep 29, 2025