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October 3, 2026 | Week of September 28–October 2 Trade with Evidence. Decide with Discipline. The big picture Hiring slowed, consumers kept spending, and factories continued expanding. Meanwhile, higher mortgage rates added pressure to housing affordability. These signals deserve to be considered together before deciding that the economy is either strong or weak. 1. Treasury…
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 When Diplomacy Moves Oil Oil fell below $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iranian officials met in New York, raising hopes that diplomacy could reduce supply disruptions connected to the Middle East conflict. European stocks advanced as cheaper oil eased some inflation concerns and technology shares benefited from continued AI enthusiasm.…
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Monday, September 21, 2026 The week begins with a useful reminder: markets react to several connected forces, while exciting industries and promising IPOs still require careful examination. 1. Three Forces Lift the Open U.S. stock futures rose as AI-related shares strengthened, oil prices declined and Treasury yields eased. Lower energy prices reduced some inflation concerns,…
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Friday, September 18, 2026 Today’s stories reinforce three important ideas: money flows reveal sentiment, leadership succession matters and international diversification can introduce risks beyond ordinary business performance. 1. Money Moves to the Sidelines Investors withdrew $23.21 billion from global stock funds during the week ending September 16—the largest weekly outflow in nine months—as higher oil…
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 Good morning, I’m Steven with The Practical Trader™. Today’s stories offer three useful lessons about interest rates, index membership and the difference between strong demand and a company’s ability to meet it. 1. The Fed Raises Rates U.S. stock futures rose after the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate to…
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Five Market Stories Beginning Traders Should Know Today Markets are reacting to a combination of rising oil prices, inflation concerns, higher interest rates, new technology and changing consumer behavior. Here are today’s five important stories—and what each one can teach a beginning trader. 1. Oil Above $100: The Toll That Travels Brent crude oil climbed…