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Bond market flashes signs of worry over shutdown-induced economic damage

More than a week after the U.S. government’s partial shutdown began on Oct. 1, bond-market traders were starting to express a greater degree of concern about the economic fallout.

Trump suggests ‘massive increase’ of tariffs on China. Here’s what’s behind the threat.

Trump calls off meeting with Xi in South Korea after rare-earth move.

The fourth quarter’s biggest and best surprise for bulls could be an energy-price dividend, reckons Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett

An easing of tensions in the Middle East may reduce the risk premium currently built into oil prices,

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the most successful Broadway composer ever, on why he never invests in his own shows

The composer of “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “Evita” and many others, is enjoying a new — and busy — chapter in his decadeslong career

What the new 2026 tax brackets mean for Roth IRA conversions

There are a few simple steps to calculate if taking money out of your IRA is worth the tax bite.

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will improve soon.

Social Security’s COLA announcement is back on as some furloughed workers return to produce September inflation report

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is expected to be as high as 2.8%.

Medicare open enrollment begins amid the government shutdown. Here’s everything you need to know. 

Evaluating your plan can save you thousands of dollars

Medicare and seniors may be blowing billions on useless drugs

Every bit of savings counts, and all moves to make the government more efficient will be cheered by all taxpayers. But it’s not much compared with U.S. deficits.

I started collecting Social Security at 67, but I worked until 70. Will I get more money now? 

Continuing to work could result in increased benefits, the Social Security Administration said.

Stop worrying about the AI bubble: SocGen strategists tell clients the dollar and fundamentals will sustain this rally.

Société Générale polled clients about which aspects of U.S. markets were cause for greatest concern.

This money-saving hack could save you over $700 a year — and it’s in the palm of your hand

Financial experts agree that cutting out social media can tackle an underlying cause of overspending.
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