How America’s Businesses Get Moving

The cost of insuring against losses on the debt of hyperscalers and chipmakers that are fueling the AI build-out has spiked in recent days.

Small-business banking customer satisfaction rose for the fifth consecutive year in 2026, driven by improvements across nearly all aspects of banking experience, according to a new survey by JD Power.

The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.24% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.6%.

Persistent investment in AI infrastructure and resilient consumer spending continue to support economic activity.

September PCE data highlights the strength of aggregate demand and the persistence of inflationary pressures, with sustained energy price increases contributing to the acceleration in headline inflation.

Starting next year, the Federal Open Market Committee will hold one less vote annually to set monetary policy, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said.