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Business & Economy · Oct 30, 2026

Which U.S. business story should I cover from today’s economic releases?

Several U.S. economic reports are scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, including the Employment Cost Index and the Chicago PMI. Do you want a news article about one of those releases once the data is published, or would you prefer a different U.S. business story?

Business & Economy · Oct 28, 2026

Robinhood posts record third quarter revenue but profit dips as crypto activity cools

Robinhood reported record third quarter revenue of about $1.4 billion on October 27, 2026, driven by growth in equities, options and prediction markets, but profit fell from a year earlier as crypto trading slowed and expenses rose. The results underline the companys expanding retail franchise even as pockets of volatility in digital-asset trading pressure near term earnings.

Business & Economy · Oct 27, 2026

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 workers, reshaping U.S. tech labor and corporate spending

Microsoft on October 26 introduced a large voluntary exit program that makes roughly 60,000 employees eligible, a move aimed at trimming payroll as the company pours capital into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The offer has immediate implications for U.S. labor markets, local economies around data center hubs, and wider corporate budgeting for AI.

Society & Lifestyle · Oct 25, 2026

Federal Student Aid pauses PSLF and IDR payment counts as borrowers report missing months and stalled forgiveness progress

Borrowers across the United States report that the StudentAid.gov dashboard has stopped updating qualifying payment counts for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income driven repayment forgiveness, a pause the federal student aid office says is caused by data inconsistencies. The freeze has left some public servants unable to confirm they reached the 120 payments needed for forgiveness and prompted calls for clearer timelines and fixes.

Business & Economy · Oct 20, 2026

U.S. Housing Market Slumps as Mortgage Rates Top 7 Percent, Builders Pull Back

New government data and trade surveys on October 20, 2026 show single family starts and permits falling sharply, while builder confidence hits a 14 year low. Higher mortgage rates and weak buyer demand are driving a contraction in residential construction that could slow economic growth and tighten supply further down the line.

Business & Economy · Oct 15, 2026

Hotter September CPI and AI stock rout send U.S. markets into broad selloff

A hotter than expected Consumer Price Index print on October 15, 2026, ignited renewed bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes and triggered a sharp retreat in AI and chip-related stocks, dragging U.S. equity indexes lower and refocusing investor concern on financing risks for capital intensive technology firms.