Apple has its best September quarter under its new CEO as iPhone and Mac sales rise sharply
Apple posted record revenue and earnings per share for the September quarter on Monday, even after raising prices on several popular products. Strong iPhone and Mac sales helped drive the results, which mark the first earnings report since John Ternus became CEO. Revenue climbed 12% year over year to $114.5 billion, ahead of analysts’ expectations. […]
Trial date established for the person accused of shooting at the WH Correspondents’ Dinner, September 2027
Trial Date Set for Alleged Shooter in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Incident A trial date in September 2027 has been established for the individual accused of the shooting that occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April. On Thursday, United States District Judge Trevor McFadden confirmed that jury selection for Cole Tomas Allen will […]
September inflation was recorded at 3.9%, aiding in the determination of Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment.
Today marks a significant moment for Social Security: the announcement of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The only other day that might rival this is when the COLA takes effect in January. Starting next year, those receiving Social Security will see a 3.6% increase in their monthly benefits, which is 0.8% more than this year’s adjustment. […]
Grocery Prices Increased by 1.8% in September. Here’s How That Relates to the 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security.
If you feel like your grocery bills keep climbing, you’re right. They are indeed increasing. While food prices at home didn’t change from August to September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that grocery costs were up 1.8% compared to the same time last year. This isn’t a disaster, though. In fact, it’s lower than […]
September CPI: Inflation rose as energy costs impacted consumers
The Big Money Show recently talked about comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who expressed concerns regarding the U.S. economy. The discussion covered various economic risks, the challenges posed by high interest rates, and ongoing inflation issues. Details on the September CPI inflation report will be added as they become available. Inflation increased in […]
Canadian Dollar falters as Canada loses 68.3K jobs in September
USD/CAD Sees Gains Amid Canadian Dollar Weakness On Friday, the USD/CAD pair increased as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) fell sharply following a discouraging domestic employment report. A robust US Dollar (USD) added further support to the pair. Currently, USD/CAD is trading around 1.4276, a level not observed since April 2025. Statistics Canada revealed a decline […]
Reasons for the 11% Increase of the iShares Semiconductor ETF in September
Last month, shares of the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) continued their upward trend, which has been ongoing for quite some time. The semiconductor sector saw a boost in the middle of the month, largely due to positive feedback surrounding Meta Platforms’ new Muse AI personal assistant. This development suggests that we might be entering a […]
Job growth slows in September, falling short of predictions
In September, the hiring pace was slower than anticipated, resulting in a slight increase in the unemployment rate. However, the current situation may still align with the Federal Reserve’s plans for a second interest rate hike in December. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, falling short […]
The U.S. Added 29,000 Jobs in September, Unemployment Rose to 4.2%
The U.S. Economy in September: Job Growth and Unemployment Figures The U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate increasing to 4.2 percent. Analysts had predicted a much higher job gain of around 85,000, expecting the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 4.1 percent. There seems to be a notable change in […]
September jobs report: US economy experienced a slower job growth amidst uncertainty
This evolving story on the jobs report for September 2026 brings some interesting insights and statistics about the current state of the U.S. economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 29,000 jobs were added in September, which falls short of the expected 90,000 that economists had predicted. Key Findings from the September 2026 […]