Durable Goods Orders: What the September 25, 2026 Report Means for Investors
The August durable goods orders report arrives September 25. Learn which components, revisions, and definitions investors should check before reacting.
Economy
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Fed Rate Hike 2026: What Changes for Credit Cards, Savings and Mortgages?
The Fed raised its target rate to 3.75%–4.00% in September 2026. Learn how variable credit, savings yields, and fixed mortgage rates can respond differently.
Mortgage Rates Reach 6.95%: The September 2026 Data and What to Watch
Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average rose to 6.95% on September 17, 2026. See the three-week data, what it does—and does not—say, and what borrowers can compare.
US Economic Calendar: September 21–25, 2026 — What Investors Should Watch
Key U.S. releases for September 21–25, 2026 include the Chicago Fed activity index, new-home sales, international transactions, labor-workplace reports, and durable-goods data.
Social Security 2027 COLA: What the CPI-W Data Shows Before October
Social Security 2027 COLA: see what August CPI-W data show, when SSA will announce the official increase, and why dollar estimates are not final.
Lennar Q3 2026 Earnings Preview: What to Watch on September 16–17
Last reviewed: September 14, 2026. For general information only; not personalized investment advice. Quick answer: Lennar earnings are scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 results after the U.S. market closes on Wednesday, September 16, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 17. The most useful preparation is to compare the … Read more
Oil Price Today: What EIA Data Can—and Cannot—Tell Investors
Last reviewed: September 14, 2026. For general information only; not personalized investment advice. Quick answer: “Oil price today” is a useful search starting point, but it can refer to several different things: a futures quote, a spot benchmark, a retail gasoline average, or an energy-stock move. The latest available U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly … Read more
U.S. Economic Calendar, Sept. 14–18, 2026: Fed Hike and Data Recap
This week’s U.S. economic calendar includes the FOMC decision, retail sales, import prices, housing starts, industrial production, and state employment.
August 2026 Jobs Report: Payroll Growth, Revisions, and the Fed’s Next Test
August payrolls rose 162,000 and unemployment held at 4.1%. See the revisions, wage data, and why one jobs report does not settle the Fed’s next move.
Federal Funds Rate vs. Treasury Yields: Why They Can Move in Different Directions
The federal funds rate and Treasury yields measure different things. Learn why the Fed can hold rates steady while market yields move.