Ex-Fed President Mester says here's what's making the FOMC rate cut decision so difficult

Dow Transports up 0.47%, Industrials down 0.27%. SOX gains 0.32%. Global markets mixed with major European indices down.

US tech giants pledge £31B to UK AI & quantum computing; Nvidia, Microsoft, Google lead with massive investments.

Nikkei 225 futures see mixed action, with some contracts down 135 pts. Volume steady at 15K, open interest dips.

Chip stocks rally 9 days straight, up 8.7%! NVDA +30%, AVGO +55%. AI demand fuels sector, watch for overbought conditions.

Morgan Stanley CIO pushes 60/20/20 portfolio, says gold now stronger hedge than Treasuries Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson backs a 60/20/20 portfolio with gold as the key hedge.

US retail sales jump 0.6% in August, defying tariffs & job fears. Consumers keep spending, signaling a resilient economy.

PUMP rallies 77% despite overbought RSI! Traders eye $0.009 resistance; $2.9B cap faces bearish prediction.