Halloween spending is expected to hit $13.1 billion in 2025, but adjusted for inflation, this is closer to 8.7 billion in 2009 dollars, about the same as in 2023.
Stocks are set to post an outstanding October return of around 3% as artificial intelligence momentum, a Fed rate cut and a US-China trade truce support optimism for both corporate earnings progression and an economic re-acceleration.
London, United Kingdom, Oct 31, 2025, In a year when financial markets have swung between optimism and restraint, David Randolph , Senior Market Strategist at BrentMarkets.com , believes 2025 will be remembered as the year when realism finally caught up with enthusiasm.
Over ten years after its release, Litecoin (LTC) is still demonstrating that remaining relevant in crypto is not about hype, but stability, reliability, and working technology . Although there are many tokens that arise and fade, Litecoin is a vital component of the digital asset, creating a transition between conventional finance and the implementation of the blockchain.
As October 31, 2025, draws to a close, the cryptocurrency market is grappling with a significant shift: Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to record its first monthly loss in October since 2018, shattering a seven-year streak of gains affectionately dubbed "Uptober" by market participants. This unexpected downturn, with Bitcoin's price
The U.S. stock market concluded Friday, October 31, 2025, on a high note, staging a significant rebound that capped a positive day, week, and month for investors. This surge was predominantly fueled by an exceptional performance from e-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), whose robust
The United States is grappling with the severe economic fallout of a prolonged government shutdown, now stretching through the entire month of October 2025. With federal operations curtailed and hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed, financial institutions like BMO are sounding alarms about a potentially significant and lasting drag on
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan has emerged as a prominent voice of caution within the central bank, expressing significant doubts about the necessity of further interest rate cuts in December. Her recent statements, delivered in late October 2025, underscore a more hawkish perspective within the Federal Open Market Committee
Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4% in October 2025, a development that has immediately captured the attention of economists, policymakers, and market participants alike. This uptick places inflation firmly above the Bank of Canada's (BoC) 2% target midpoint, though still within its broader 1% to 3% control range.
Frankfurt, Germany – October 31, 2025 – The Eurozone is witnessing a significant easing of its headline inflation, a development that is increasingly shaping the trajectory of the EUR/USD exchange rate. With preliminary data for October showing headline inflation at 2.1% year-on-year, inching closer to the European Central Bank's (ECB)
October 31, 2025 – The United States housing market received a significant boost today as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) dipped to 6.17%. This unexpected decline, marking the lowest rate in over a year, has sent ripples of optimism through prospective homebuyers and real estate professionals alike, hinting at a
Baltimore, MD – October 31, 2025 – T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROW), a global investment management organization, has once again underscored its robust financial health and unwavering commitment to shareholder returns with its recent dividend declarations. While the initial declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.24 per share garnered
NEW YORK, NY – October 31, 2025 – The Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: EXG) has once again affirmed its commitment to shareholder returns, declaring a monthly dividend payable on today's date, October 31, 2025. This consistent distribution underscores the fund's appeal to investors prioritizing both a steady
Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ: GOOD), a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in net-leased industrial and office properties, has recently reaffirmed its commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns by declaring monthly cash dividends for November and December 2025, and January 2026. This strategic move underscores the company's dedication to
Carlisle, PA – October 31, 2025 – Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL), a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered products, today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to returning value to its shareholders. This declaration marks another consistent payout from a company renowned for its
Energy price developments have resulted in a tick down in headline inflation, while core inflation remains at 2.4%. Overall, the inflation environment seems to remain very stable around the ECB's target for the moment.
Shares of pop culture collectibles manufacturer Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO)
jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced a merchandise collaboration with Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios for the upcoming video game 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire.'. The partnership introduced the game's main character, Jack Pepper, as a Funko Pop! vinyl figure. This new collectible captured the detective in his signature trench coat and fedora. The announcement highlighted the company's brand strength and tapped into the strong consumer interest in exclusive products within the collectibles market. This collaboration came ahead of the game's planned debut on March 19, 2026, for major gaming platforms.
Glendale, CA - Oct 31, 2025 - RadCred, a leading AI-powered loan platform, today released a survey revealing that 58% of gig-economy workers seek emergency loans at least once every quarter. The findings highlight the financial strain caused by inflation, unstable income, and limited access to traditional credit among America's 70 million gig workers.
Lombok, Indonesia - October 31, 2025 - In a groundbreaking move redefining modern finance and community development, Marina Bay City in South Lombok, Indonesia, has officially announced a ban on all home lending that charges interest. This makes it one of the first cities in the world to completely reject interest-based finance systems within its borders.
Debt Support National has expanded its comprehensive debt relief programs to address the growing financial pressures facing American consumers struggling with mounting credit card balances and other unsecured debts. The expansion comes as recent Federal Reserve data shows household credit card debt has reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans seeking professional assistance to regain financial stability.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.48%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.27%, and D...
Shares of education company Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ:LINC)
fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after a notable increase in short-selling activity suggested some investors were betting on further price declines. Data indicated that the short sale ratio for the company rose to 14.28%. This type of activity, where investors borrow shares to sell them in the hopes of buying them back later at a lower price, pointed to anticipation of further drops in the stock's value. The downward pressure was evident as the stock price fell from a previous close of $22.50.
