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- 1Japan's METI downgrades view on retail sales▼JAPAN METI DOWNGRADES ITS VIEW ON RETAIL SALES FOR 1ST TIME SINCE SEPT 2025 REPORT, NOTING S/A 3-MONTH MOVING AVERAGE POSTS 3RD STRAIGHT DROP IN AUG
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has cut its assessment of retail sales for the first time since its September 2025 report. The downgrade reflects a third consecutive monthly decline in the seasonally adjusted three-month moving average of retail sales as of August, a signal officials and markets may read as weakening consumer demand in the world's third-largest economy.
- 2Best CD rates today: up to 4.40% APY▼Best CD rates today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Lock in up to 4.40% APY
Savers can lock in certificate of deposit rates of up to 4.40% APY, according to a daily rate roundup published Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The piece compiles the top CD offers currently available from banks and credit unions. Rate roundups like this draw steady attention from readers weighing whether to lock in yields before potential Federal Reserve rate cuts reduce returns on deposits.
- 3NC 12 detour opens after storm damage strands Outer Banks ferry travelers●NC 12 detour opens after storm damage leaves hundreds waiting for Outer Banks ferry
A detour on North Carolina Highway 12 has opened after storm damage forced its closure, leaving hundreds of travelers waiting for ferries to and from the Outer Banks. The route, a key link along the barrier islands, was cut off by the storm, forcing motorists onto ferry services that quickly backed up. The new detour is expected to ease the backlog and restore access to affected communities.