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Market Jitters: 'Sell' Signals Flash Across Stock Market Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Softening Economy, S&P 500 Faces Crossroads

Stock Market

Market Jitters: 'Sell' Signals Flash Across Stock Market Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Softening Economy, S&P 500 Faces Crossroads

As of October 16, 2025, the global financial markets are grappling with a confluence of bearish indicators, prompting investors to exercise caution. Despite an underlying bullish sentiment buoyed by robust corporate earnings and an insatiable appetite for artificial intelligence, a series of 'sell' signals have emerged, casting a

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Government Shutdown Jitters: 2026 Social Security COLA Back on Track, Averting Further Economic Uncertainty

Social Security

Government Shutdown Jitters: 2026 Social Security COLA Back on Track, Averting Further Economic Uncertainty

Washington D.C., October 10, 2025 – The highly anticipated 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement, a critical financial marker for nearly 74 million Americans, faced significant headwinds and widespread doubt in early October due to an ongoing federal government shutdown. The disruption threatened to delay the release of vital

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Inflation's Stubborn Grip: September CPI Report Ignites Fed Caution Amidst Shutdown Shadows

September CPI Report

Inflation's Stubborn Grip: September CPI Report Ignites Fed Caution Amidst Shutdown Shadows

The September 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, unveiled in early October amidst a cloud of potential government shutdown, has delivered a sobering message to financial markets and American households alike: inflation, though showing signs of moderation, remains stubbornly elevated. With headline inflation registering 3.3% year-over-year and core inflation

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