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U.S. producer prices rose 6.3% in September from a year earlier, accelerating from 5.6% in August. The increase was the largest since December 2022, adding to evidence of intensifying inflation pressure.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveEconomic data showed that higher oil and gas prices were spreading into shipping, warehousing and other parts of the economy, raising questions about how long consumers can continue absorbing rising costs.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate remained at 7.4%, its highest level in nearly three years. Mortgage rates are being influenced by inflation, Federal Reserve policy and bond-market expectations.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Saudi-led coalition said it thwarted a missile attack on the holy city of Medina. The United Nations Security Council also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea has raised concerns among NATO members that Russia may be testing the alliance’s support for Ukraine. The attacks occurred near Romania and Bulgaria.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveUkraine struck a Russian oil refinery after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would no longer support a U.S.-announced ceasefire covering energy targets. The move deepened tensions between Kyiv and Washington over the proposed truce.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Bank of England is working with banks on stronger cyber-recovery measures because they can no longer assume their defenses are impenetrable against AI-enabled attacks. Officials said banks should prepare for breaches that could disrupt critical financial services.
uk.marketscreener.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA new U.S. government task force on artificial intelligence was scheduled to meet on October 15 as pressure grew on Washington to address risks from rapidly advancing AI. The meeting followed polling showing that many Americans want stronger government regulation of the technology.
marketscreener.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA coalition of voting-rights and civil-liberties groups sued the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of Homeland Security obtained voter files from at least 47 states and combined them with commercial data in violation of federal law. The lawsuit seeks to halt the collection and require deletion of the information.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Capitol Police are investigating suspicious mailings sent to congressional and election offices nationwide. Several packages containing unknown or powdery substances were intercepted or received about three weeks before the November 3 midterm elections.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA new AP-NORC poll found that a strong majority of voters believe President Donald Trump is falling short both domestically and internationally and want major change in the upcoming midterm elections.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveMilwaukee defeated Los Angeles 6-4 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, completing a sweep of the two-time defending champions. The Brewers reached the World Series for the first time since 1982.
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