Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met
Iran’s parliament speaker says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven conditions tied to a June agreement are satisfied, as Qatar continues mediation.
Target Cuts Prices on Nearly 2,000 Home and Apparel Items
Target says it has lowered prices on nearly 2,000 home and apparel items ahead of the holiday season. Here are examples and the limits shoppers should check.
OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Researchers Over Information-Handling Claims
OpenAI confirmed it parted ways with three researchers over alleged mishandling of sensitive information, while declining to detail the material involved.
G7 Orders 100 Million-Barrel Emergency Oil and Diesel Release
G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves over four months, with diesel supplies front-loaded in the first 20 days.
U.S. Added 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rose to 4.2%
U.S. payrolls increased by 29,000 in September while unemployment rose to 4.2%, according to the Labor Department's October 2 report.
FAA Hires Record 2,235 Air Traffic Controller Trainees
The FAA hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in fiscal 2026, but the lengthy certification process means staffing gains will arrive gradually.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Touches 5.34% in Global Bond Selloff
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.34% on October 1, its highest level since 2002, before easing as a global government-bond selloff continued.
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna Narrow Some Medicare Advantage Networks for 2027
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna say more 2027 Medicare Advantage plans will limit provider access, making annual network checks especially important during open enrollment.
U.S. Construction Spending Rises 0.9% in August but Remains Below 2025
U.S. construction spending increased 0.9% in August 2026 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.203 trillion, while remaining 1.7% below the August 2025 level.
U.S. Manufacturing Holds at 54.5 in September as Input-Price Index Jumps
The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 54.5 in September 2026, marking a ninth straight month of expansion as new orders and employment improved while the prices index rose sharply.