Consumer confidence falls to five-month low on job concerns

US consumer confidence fell in September to a five-month low on growing concerns about job prospects and the broader economy. The Conference Board’s gauge of confidence decreased 3.6 points to 94.2, data released Tuesday showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 96. READ MORE: Mortgages with rates […]

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Fed’s Jefferson: Uncertainty around economy ‘especially high’

Al Drago/Bloomberg Key Insight: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said immigration and tariff policies have clouded his economic outlook and placed pressure on the central bank’s dual mandate. However, because tariffs have had a smaller-than-expected impact on inflation, he said he expects disinflation to resume after this year. Expert Quote: “I view the uncertainty

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2025 RealTrends Verified GameChangers: firms reshaping the future of brokerage

Every year, RealTrends recognizes brokerage firms that are rewriting the rules of growth through its RealTrends GameChangers ranking. The list identifies companies that have grown by transaction side percentage at extraordinary rates over the past five years, as measured against the RealTrends Verified 500. For 2025, 24 brokerage firms earned the GameChanger distinction. Each grew

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