What are today's top business/market headlines?

Here’s where markets stand as of Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (U.S. morning ET):

•Nasdaq sets another record close as AI-linked tech leads; S&P 500 hovers just below its peak.[1]

•Oil pulls back again: Brent briefly dipped below $98 on Tuesday, keeping pressure off inflation-sensitive sectors.[2]

•Treasury yields ease further after last week’s spike; the 10-year slipped back below 5% as risk appetite improved.[3]

•After the Fed’s September 16 rate hike (target now 3.75%–4.00%), policymakers’ tone remains firm on inflation, a key backdrop for markets.[4]

•Geopolitics on deck: China’s President Xi arrives in Washington today for a state visit; investors are watching for signals on trade and tech policy.[5]

Want intraday movers (biggest gainers/losers) or sector/commodity snapshots for today?

Citations (5)

1rthk.hkNews and media
Nasdaq sets record high while oil dips - RTHK
Backs: “Nasdaq sets another record close as AI-linked tech leads; S&P 500 hovers just below its peak.”
evidence, article. Claim: Nasdaq sets another record close as AI-linked tech leads; S&P 500 hovers just below its peak.
2apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil briefly falls below $98 per barrel
Backs: “Brent briefly dipped below $98 on Tuesday, keeping pressure off inflation-sensitive sectors.”
evidence, article. Claim: Oil pulls back again: Brent briefly dipped below $98 on Tuesday, keeping pressure off inflation-sensitive sectors.
3marketscreener.comNews and media
Wall Street rallies as AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat | MarketScreener
Backs: “Treasury yields ease further after last week’s spike; the 10-year slipped back below 5% as risk appetite improved.”
evidence, article. Claim: Treasury yields ease further after last week's spike; the 10-year slipped back below 5% as risk appetite improved.
4federalreserve.govGovernment
Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Backs: “After the Fed’s September 16 rate hike (target now 3.75%–4.00%), policymakers’ tone remains firm on inflation, a key backdrop for markets.”
evidence, official document. Claim: After the Fed's September 16 rate hike (target now 3.75%–4.00%), policymakers' tone remains firm on inflation.
5apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Backs: “China’s President Xi arrives in Washington today for a state visit; investors are watching for signals on trade and tech policy.”
evidence, article. Claim: China's President Xi arrives in Washington for a state visit; investors watch for signals on trade and tech policy.