What are today's top business/market headlines?
Here are the top business/market headlines as of Saturday, September 26, 2026 (U.S.):
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- S&P 500 Posts Weekly Rise, Led by Technology, Communication Services
Backs: “The S&P 500 notched a weekly gain, led by tech and communication services, as Friday’s session capped a steadier week.”
- Battered bonds draw support from falling oil prices | MarketScreener UAE Emirates
Backs: “After surging to multi-decade highs earlier in the week, Treasury yields steadied Friday as traders weighed prospects for further Fed hikes.”
- Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war | MarketScreener
Backs: “Crude fell about 2% on Friday amid tentative U.S.–Iran diplomacy chatter, easing some supply-risk premium.”
- Dollar falls as oil cools but set for weekly gain; yen rallies By Reuters
Backs: “The dollar slipped Friday (still up for the week) while the yen rallied after remarks from Japan’s finance minister about currency concerns raised with the U.S.”
- Monthly Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments Inventories and Orders - Press Releases
Backs: “August durable-goods orders were “virtually unchanged,” signaling softer momentum in big-ticket manufacturing.”
- Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Backs: “Markets continue to digest last week’s Fed rate hike and its implementation guidance, with officials signaling vigilance on inflation.”