China's industrial profits surged by 21.6% in September, the largest increase in nearly two years, driven by government policies to curb price wars and support manufacturing, despite ongoing trade tensions and economic challenges such as weak consumer confidence and a housing downturn.
In September, consumer prices increased at a 3% annual rate, the highest since January, signaling a rise in inflation according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US inflation in September rose 3.0% year-over-year, slightly below expectations, which may influence the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates. The report was delayed due to the government shutdown, but a core team was recalled to ensure its release, impacting Social Security COLA calculations, which will increase by 2.8% next year.
US consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in September, increasing by 0.3%, which supports the Federal Reserve's plan to cut interest rates again next week, amid ongoing concerns about data collection disruptions due to the government shutdown.
China's consumer prices declined more than expected in September, remaining in deflationary territory, with persistent producer price deflation highlighting ongoing sluggish domestic demand and trade tensions, despite some signs of policy impact and industrial profit recovery.
This week, from September 15th to 21st, a total of 26 new PS5 and PS4 games are being released, including titles like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and Dying Light: The Beast, along with new PS Plus games such as WWE 2K25 and Persona 5 Tactica.
The Orioles are on an impressive 8-1 winning streak in September, sweeping the Pirates and preparing for a challenging series against the Blue Jays, with key players and strategic considerations highlighted.
September is expected to be volatile for stocks due to legal battles over tariffs, Federal Reserve uncertainties, and upcoming jobs data, with historical trends suggesting underperformance but current momentum and economic indicators providing a mixed outlook.
Long-dated bonds are expected to face a challenging September, historically the worst month for such bonds, due to seasonal issuance, inflation concerns, political turmoil, and potential shifts in monetary policy, with global markets showing signs of increased volatility and risk.
September is traditionally the worst month for stocks due to seasonal weakness and increased volatility, but this year might be different as August's strong performance and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could lead to a more positive outlook, especially if the market remains above key indicators like the 200-day moving average.
Multiple sources suggest Nintendo may hold a Direct presentation in mid-September, possibly around September 11 or 12, to coincide with Mario's 40th anniversary and upcoming game releases, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
The final full moon of summer, called the Corn Moon, will occur on September 7, accompanied by a total lunar eclipse visible as a blood moon in parts of the world, with the best viewing times around moonrise in North America and other regions.
Bitcoin may avoid its typical September decline, with technical indicators and a weaker dollar supporting potential gains, possibly reaching new highs within the next 4-6 weeks.