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- 1Nikkei Climbs 0.8% as Chip Stocks Lead GainsβNikkei Rises 0.8%, Led by Chip-Related Stocks https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/nikkei-rises-0-8-led-by-chip-related-st
Japan's Nikkei index rose 0.8%, with semiconductor-related shares driving the advance. Chip stocks have been a key engine of Asian market moves recently as investors track global technology and AI demand. Traders are watching whether the momentum in Japanese technology names can hold amid fluctuating global sentiment.
- 2On This Day in 1892, Union Leaders Faced Treason Charges After HomesteadβToday in Labor History September 30, 1892: In the wake of the Homestead Steel Strike, union leaders were prosecuted for
On September 30, 1892, in the aftermath of the Homestead Steel Strike, union leaders were prosecuted for treason for the first time in U.S. history. Henry Clay Frick, chairman of Carnegie Steel, persuaded the chief justice to pursue the case, part of a broader crackdown on organized labor after the violent 1892 dispute at the Pennsylvania plant.
- 3US inflation rises less than expected in AugustβUS inflation rises less than expected in August; consumer spending surges
US inflation rose less than economists expected in August, while consumer spending surged over the same period, according to Reuters reporting. The combination of cooling price pressure and resilient household demand is being read as a positive sign for the economy, suggesting consumers continue to spend even as inflation eases. Markets and policymakers will watch how the two trends shape expectations for interest rates.
- 4EU Construction Costs Up 48% Since 2015βConsumer And Construction Producer Price Indices EU27, 2015-2025 Construction Costs vs. Consumer Inflation in the EU: Th
New EU data shows construction producer prices for new residential buildings rose 48.2% between 2015 and 2025, with the sharpest surge occurring during the 2021-2025 inflation shock before a slowdown. Observers are comparing the rise in building costs with consumer inflation, highlighting how much more expensive housing construction has become relative to everyday goods across the EU.
- 530-Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.34%βMortgage Rates Today, September 30, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.34%
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.34% as of September 30, 2026, according to figures reported by the Wall Street Journal. The increase adds to the financial pressure on homebuyers, with borrowing costs remaining well above the levels seen in recent years. Homeowners looking to refinance face similar headwinds, and higher rates continue to weigh on housing affordability.
- 6Gold surges as US economy grows 2.2% in Q2βGold price rockets to session highs as US economy rises 2.2% in Q2, PCE inflation rises 0.2% in August
Gold prices jumped to session highs after new US data showed the economy grew 2.2% in the second quarter, while the PCE price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose just 0.2% in August. Traders read the combination of solid growth and muted inflation as supportive for bullion, boosting expectations of further interest rate cuts.
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Asian stock markets rose, driven by a rally in technology shares. The gain lifted major regional indexes, with tech stocks leading advances across exchanges in the region. Traders and analysts are watching whether the momentum in technology names can be sustained in upcoming sessions, as the sector continues to steer broader market direction in Asia.
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Shares in British engineering company Smiths Group rose after the firm reported financial results that beat analyst expectations. The market reaction reflects investor confidence in the company's performance, though details of the specific figures behind the beat have not been disclosed in the available coverage.
- 9Israeli airline stocks surge after suspected attack on Flydubai flightβIsraeli airline stocks surge after suspected terror attack aboard Flydubai flight
Shares of Israeli airlines rose following reports of a suspected terror attack aboard a Flydubai flight. The incident, still under investigation, has drawn attention to aviation security and prompted a market reaction favouring Israeli carriers, with investors appearing to shift toward them amid heightened regional travel concerns.
- 10Prosecutors say money was root cause of Abby Choi murderβMoney the βroot causeβ behind Hong Kong socialite Abby Choiβs murder, prosecutors say
Hong Kong prosecutors argue that money was the root cause behind the murder of socialite Abby Choi, a high-profile killing that has drawn wide attention since her disappearance and death in early 2023. The case, involving multiple defendants, remains one of the city's most closely followed criminal trials.
- 11Delegations walk out of UN General Assembly as Netanyahu speaksβBREAKING NEWS: Delegations Walk Out Of The UN General Assembly As Israeli PM Netanyahu Begins Speech
Multiple delegations walked out of the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rose to deliver his address, in a visible show of protest during the annual gathering in New York. The mass exit came as world leaders and diplomats remain deeply divided over Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza. Netanyahu continued his speech before the remaining attendees, with the walkout drawing wide international attention.
- 12Abby Choi killing in Hong Kong linked to financial dispute, say prosecutorsβProsecutors say killing of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi likely linked to a financial dispute
Hong Kong prosecutors say the killing of socialite Abby Choi was most likely connected to a financial dispute. The 28-year-old model and influencer was found dead earlier this year in a case that shocked the city, with family members among those charged over her death. Prosecutors laid out the financial motive as the trial proceedings continue.