Reports

A CRFB analysis says retirees this decade receive more in Social Security benefits than they paid, while insolvency could trigger a 22% cut in 2032.

Caitlin Clark came off the bench in Team USA’s World Cup opener but scored 14 points as the Americans overwhelmed China 94-61 in Berlin.

U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, nearly triple forecasts, while July was revised to a gain and markets raised September Fed hike expectations.

Bitcoin holds above $81,000 and Nasdaq futures rise as traders await an August jobs report that could sharply reset Fed rate expectations.

Crude oil prices rise as Brent nears $96 and WTI tops $92 amid Iran risks and upcoming OPEC+ meeting.

A projected 3.6% Social Security COLA for 2027 could lift the average retired-worker benefit above $2,160, though the final increase is not set.

Fed Governor Christopher Waller favors patience as inflation cools, but says a September rate hike remains possible if August data comes in hot.

European gas has surged near €74 as Iran tensions and low storage tighten supply, while U.S. gas falls below $2.90 on record production.

The dollar has reached a two-week high, yet a Reuters poll shows most FX strategists still expect weakness and see the euro reaching $1.18.