Business & Economy · Oct 22, 2026
Alaska Air Group beat Wall Street on adjusted third quarter earnings on Oct 22, 2026, yet the carrier warned that surging fuel costs will deepen its 2026 loss and restrain near term cash flow. Management signaled strategic growth moves even as it tightened guidance, a development that could reshape competitive dynamics on Pacific and West Coast routes.
Business & Economy · Oct 21, 2026
On October 21, 2026, the Treasury is selling large volumes of short term bills and reopening a 20 year bond as the federal government faces record net interest costs. The move comes amid elevated yields that are raising the bill for servicing the national debt.
Business & Economy · Oct 18, 2026
A hotter than expected producer price reading and a surge in crude driven by Strait of Hormuz attacks pushed energy costs higher and added pressure on US markets and consumers, complicating the Federal Reserve’s outlook ahead of its late October meeting.
