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US Government Shutdown Imminent: Markets Brace for Volatility as Midnight Deadline Nears

US Government Shutdown Imminent: Markets Brace for Volatility as Midnight Deadline Nears

US Government Shutdown Imminent: Markets Brace for Volatility as Midnight Deadline Nears U.S. equities saw declines on Tuesday, September 30, as a potential government shutdown loomed with a midnight deadline fast approaching. Despite today’s dip, Wall Street is poised to conclude September with an unexpectedly strong performance. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 43 points. Investors are particularly cautious this time around, citing concerns over a slowing labor…

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Trump’s Surprise EU Tariffs Trigger Market Slump, FEMA Denies North Carolina Hurricane Aid

Trump’s Surprise EU Tariffs Trigger Market Slump, FEMA Denies North Carolina Hurricane Aid

Trump’s Surprise EU Tariffs Trigger Market Slump, FEMA Denies North Carolina Hurricane Aid President Donald J. Trump sparked global economic uncertainty yesterday with an abrupt announcement of a 50% tariff on European Union goods, effective June 1. The President also threatened a 25% tariff on Apple products unless manufacturing shifts to the U.S. These declarations, made without prior negotiation, led to immediate declines in major European and U.S. stock market indexes. The White House quickly attempted to mitigate the fallout,…

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Consumer Caution Hits Fast-Casual Chains: Q2 Earnings Reveal Widespread Slowdown

Consumer Caution Hits Fast-Casual Chains: Q2 Earnings Reveal Widespread Slowdown

Consumer Caution Hits Fast-Casual Chains: Q2 Earnings Reveal Widespread Slowdown Major fast-casual restaurant chains, including Cava, Chipotle, and Sweetgreen, are experiencing a significant slowdown in sales and foot traffic, as cautious consumers grapple with economic uncertainty. This shift marks a stark contrast to the double-digit growth seen just a year ago, leading to substantial stock declines for many industry leaders. Latest financial reports for the second quarter of 2025 show Cava’s same-store sales growth plummeted to 2.1% from a projected…

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