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Economic News News 13 October 2025 - 17 October 2025

US Bank Scare Wipes Out $100 Billion: Global Markets Plunge as “Cockroach” Fears Spread

US Bank Scare Wipes Out $100 Billion: Global Markets Plunge as “Cockroach” Fears Spread

US Regional Bank Troubles Spark Global Selloff Financial markets were hit by a flash of déjà vu as two U.S. regional banks revealed shock loan problems that sent their stocks into freefall and spooked investors worldwide. On Thursday, Zions Bancorporation of Utah announced it would write off $50 million on two commercial loans and even alleged borrower fraud, while Arizona-based Western…
17 October 2025
Fraud Scandals at Regional Banks Spark Global Market Jitters as Gold Hits Record High

Fraud Scandals at Regional Banks Spark Global Market Jitters as Gold Hits Record High

Fraud Shock at Zions and Western Alliance Triggers Selloff Zions Bancorp (a Utah-based regional lender) stunned investors mid-week by disclosing a major credit mishap involving apparent fraud. In an Oct. 15 SEC filing, Zions said it discovered “misrepresentations and contractual defaults” in two large commercial loans totaling about $60 million at its California Bank & Trust unit ts2.tech ts2.tech. The bank…
17 October 2025
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Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

Stocks Surge on Trade Optimism and Fed Cut Hopes – Is a New Bull Run Brewing?

Key facts: U.S. stock indexes jumped in mid-October as trade-war fears eased and Fed officials signaled more rate cuts. The S&P 500 closed near 6,671 (up ~0.4%) and the Nasdaq around 22,670 (+0.7%), while the Dow was roughly flat Reuters. Futures point higher: on Oct. 16 morning, Dow futures were +0.4% and S&P 500 futures +0.2% Indiatimes. Major banks led…
16 October 2025
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Powell’s High-Stakes Speech Spurs Markets – Fed Signals More Rate Cuts in 2025

Fed Cuts Rates — But Mortgage Rates Refuse to Fall, Tech Stocks Surge to New Highs

Fed Policy and Mortgage Rates The Fed’s pivot to easier policy has not yet translated into cheaper mortgages. In September the Fed delivered its first rate cut of 2025 (bringing the federal funds target to 4.00–4.25%) and Fed officials like Governor Michelle Bowman signal more cuts are coming Reuters. Futures markets now imply a roughly 95% chance of another 25 bp…
16 October 2025
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Market Shock: Dow & Nasdaq Futures Plunge Amid Trade War Fears; Gold Hits Record, Crypto Slumps

Market Shock: Dow & Nasdaq Futures Plunge Amid Trade War Fears; Gold Hits Record, Crypto Slumps

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange monitor screens as futures opened lower on Tuesday Reuters. U.S. stock-index futures fell on trade-war jitters despite a tech-fueled rebound on Monday. U.S. Markets and Fed Watch Wall Street futures opened lower on Tuesday as investors fretted over renewed trade tensions with China. U.S. stock-index futures dipped – Dow futures were off about…
14 October 2025
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Cryptocurrency Market Update: October 2025 Rally Ends with Tariff-Driven Selloff

Crypto Carnage Erupts: Trump’s Surprise Tariff Tweet Sparks Historic $200B Sell-Off

Tariff Bombshell Sends Crypto into Tailspin On Friday evening, Oct. 10, President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Nov. 1. The tweet blindsided markets. Within minutes, a “risk-off” stampede hit global assets – and crypto fell hardest. Bitcoin plunged from about $122,000 to ~$114,000 in hours ts2.tech, ultimately bottoming…
14 October 2025
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Nasdaq Climbs Record Highs Then Retreats Amid Trade and Tech News

Nasdaq Surges 1.7% on Monday After Trump Calms Trade War Fears – Tech Stocks Lead Wild Comeback

Market Summary – Nasdaq Composite & Nasdaq-100 Performance Monday’s session saw a sharp recovery in equities after Friday’s selloff. The Nasdaq Composite rebounded to 22,513.52 at the close, up 1.39% for the day Investing. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 also climbed to 24,697.77, up 1.97% Investing. These gains came as U.S. futures jumped and major tech names surged (see below). By comparison,…
13 October 2025
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Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?

Markets in Limbo: Stocks Soar on Trade Truce Hopes – But Is a Pullback Imminent?

Market Snapshot and Reactions Last Week’s Close: U.S. indices ended sharply lower on Friday, Oct 10 (the last trading day). The Dow Jones Industrials fell 878.82 points (−1.9%) to 45,479.60 Nasdaq. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 820.20 points (−3.6%) to 22,204.43 Nasdaq — its steepest drop since April 10. The S&P 500 lost 182.60 points (−2.7%) to 6,552.51, its largest…
13 October 2025
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Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

U.S. stock futures roared higher Monday as traders seized on softer trade rhetoric. Trump had threatened on Friday “massive” new tariffs on China, briefly sparking the Nasdaq’s worst single-day drop in months Investopedia. He warned of 100% levies and cutting a summit with China’s Xi Jinping, which sent Friday’s S&P 500 down 2.7% and Nasdaq down 3.6% Investopedia. But over…
13 October 2025
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Stocks Retreat as AI Hype Meets Shutdown and Trade Fears – What’s Next?

Stocks Retreat as AI Hype Meets Shutdown and Trade Fears – What’s Next?

Market Update: Rally Pauses, Tech Leads Losers U.S. stocks gave back early gains as investors “paused to assess the optimism around AI and interest-rate cuts” X. On Friday Oct. 10, the Dow closed around 45,480 (down ~1.9%), the S&P 500 about 6,552 (–2.7%) and the Nasdaq roughly 22,204 (–3.6%) Reuters Nasdaq. Over the week, the S&P and Nasdaq had their worst weeks…
13 October 2025
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Will You Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in October 2025? (And Why Stocks Are Soaring Anyway)

Will You Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in October 2025? (And Why Stocks Are Soaring Anyway)

The IRS and Congress insist no new federal stimulus checks are coming in late 2025 ts2.tech ts2.tech. Viral claims of one-time $1,390, $1,702 or $2,000 payments this October are bogus ts2.tech ts2.tech. President Trump’s talk of a “tariff rebate” check of $1,000–$2,000 per person is only a proposal, with no law passed authorizing it ts2.tech Hindustantimes. In fact, the only…
13 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Ends Contract with $192 Million Stock Manager
    February 2, 2026, 9:37 PM EST. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's board of trustees has terminated its New York-based investment manager responsible for overseeing approximately $192 million in stock market investments. This move marks a significant shift in the management of the system's equities portfolio. The decision reflects the trustees' response to performance or strategic concerns, though specific reasons were not disclosed. The change will affect how the pension fund manages its assets for Arkansas educators. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System provides retirement benefits for public school teachers in the state.
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