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The August Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a monthly expansion of 0.4%, lifting headline figures to an annual rate of 5.4%.

Young adult apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $1.38 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.79 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the August Producer Price Index rose 5.4% year-over-year and crude oil climbed past $100 per barrel, fueling renewed fears of stubborn inflation and extended borrowing costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4% month-over-month in August, driven largely by rising energy and diesel fuel costs. The 5.4% annual increase topped forecasts, underscoring persistent wholesale cos

Higher oil prices and a sovereign bond sell-off sent stocks lower, but all eyes are on tomorrow’s CPI reading.

The prospective loan would put project-scale federal capital behind Fluidstack, the AI cloud company supporting TeraWulf’s multibillion-dollar Lake Mariner buildout.

But futures were mixed, with S&P 500 futures marginally up, while Dow and Nasdaq futures slightly eased.

Wholesale inflation, an oil price spike, and surging bond yields collided in one trading day, and the S&P 500 fell 0.6% as a result.

The S&P 500 undercut its 50-day as Treasury yields and oil prices surged. Oracle jumped late on earnings. The CPI inflation report could lock in expectations for a Fed rate hike next week.

Justin and Travis Maderia, Lobsterboys co-founders, join Asking For A Trend host Josh Lipton to discuss the impact of fuel prices and the effects of tariffs exchanged between the US and Canada.

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Oil prices surged Thursday as advances by Yemeni rebels threatened the flow of crude supplies while yields on long-term US Treasury bonds reached new multi-year highs following data showing an uptick in US wholesale inflation.Longterm US Treasury bond yields continued to climb, with the 30-year bond reaching 5.36 percent, a new peak since 2007.

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U.S. stocks fell for the fourth straight session and Treasury yields hit multiyear highs as U.S. oil prices topped the $100-per-barrel level while August inflation data revealed the toll energy costs are taking on commercial users.

Oil prices extended their run higher Thursday, lifting Treasury yields ahead of Friday's critical inflation update and next week's Fed meeting.

Stocks fell for the fourth straight session ahead of tomorrow's critical inflation report, as the market was dragged down by surging oil futures and bond yields. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.

A House Democrat is calling for federal action against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) after an NBC News report identified 43 videos appearing to show people asleep behind the wheel of moving Teslas, including 17 this year. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) asked...

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, reviews a tense week as renewed U.S.-Iran conflict and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea pushed oil prices up nearly 10%, with Brent nearing $105 a barrel. That spike reignited inflation fears, driving Treasury yields to new YTD highs and pushing odds of a Fed hike next week to roughly 70%, alongside an ECB hike and an expected BOJ move. The S&P 500 fell about 1.5%, testing its 50-day average near 7,600, while AI hardware stocks outperformed and healthcare and materials lagged. Looking ahead, Friday's CPI report sets the stage for next week's FOMC meeting.

Fitch Ratings says an AI-led market collapse could send U.S. share prices down 35% over six months and push the economy into recession, as American growth becomes increasingly dependent on technology spending. The ratings firm modeled the outcome as a...

Bitcoin couldn't escape today's inflation-driven selloff, but a bearish pattern on its chart is about to flip for the first time since November.

Today's wholesale inflation data sets the stage for tomorrow's consumer price index release, with investors watching closely for signs inflation is spreading beyond energy. The producer price index rose as expected in August, which prompted a move lower in equities, intensified bond yield rises, and caused a jump in odds of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 dropped 0.6% while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.6%.

Rate-hike odds for next week's Fed meeting jumped to 70%.

Investor Peter Schiff said he doesn’t believe the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week, arguing that even if it does, a quarter-point move would do nothing to curb inflation in an environment of surging commodity prices. ‘They Should...

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO) shares fell nearly 16% Thursday after mixed second-quarter results, with revenue modestly above consensus even as reported earnings got a significant boost from tariff refunds. Consolidated sales rose 8% to $1.38 billion, with comparable sales up 6%,...

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Investing.com -- Canadian copper miners Ero Copper and HudBay Minerals tumbled on Thursday as a sharp reversal in copper prices from record highs triggered a broad selloff in mining equities, while uncertainty over U.S. tariffs on refined copper added to investor concerns. Ero Copper shares fell 7.9% to CA$48.70, after opening at CA$49.48 and touching a session low of CA$47.80. HudBay Minerals dropped 7.3% to $36.90, extending the pressure across copper-focused Canadian miners. The selloff follo

The August consumer price index is due Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET and could determine whether the Federal Reserve raises interest rates next week, with the decision potentially coming down to whether core prices rise 0.2% or 0.3%. Markets are...

Sept 10 (Reuters) - The steep premium paid for aluminum in the U.S. will not drop significantly even if Washington halves the tariffs on metal from neighboring Canada, because imports from other

Three indexes, one identical decline. Oil above $105 is casting heavy shadows over Wall Street.

The U.S. Commerce Department is investing up to $300 million for minority equity stakes in D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantinuum, reinforcing balance sheets and reshaping quantum computing's valuation outlook.