For: September 4, 2026

>>Watching Wall Street

(New York, NY)  --  The opening bell rings this morning after stocks closed higher Thursday.  It comes as investors have hopes that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged later this month.  Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he'd be inclined to support holding interest rates steady barring surprises in inflation data.  At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 624 points to 53-686.  The S&P 500 gained 81 points to 77-47.  The Nasdaq rose 366 points to 26-584.

 

>>Jobs Report Due 

(Undated)  --  The government's always highly-anticipated monthly jobs report is due out today.  Most analysts are expecting to see at least 53-thousand new, non-farm payrolls added in August.  That would be a major improvement from the unexpected loss of 23-thousand jobs the month prior.  

 

>>Mortgage Rates Hit New High For 2026

(New York, NY)  --  Mortgage rates are hitting a new high for 2026 as they drive closer to seven-percent.  The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to six-point-seven-one-percent this week, according to Freddie Mac. It's the highest level since July 2025, putting new pressure on potential buyers and homeowners hoping to refinance. 

 

>>Burlington Coat Factory Moving To PA

(Burlington, NJ)  --  Burlington Coat Factory is moving its headquarters out of the New Jersey city that bears its name, and across the Delaware River to Pennsylvania.  The discount clothing retailer announced Thursday the company is investing 370-million dollars into relocating its corporate base to West Philadelphia.  Burlington was founded in 1972 in Burlington, New Jersey, and promised to continue operating stores in the Garden State.  The defection comes after Exxon Mobile and Samsung Electronics both announced plans this summer to move their American headquarters from New Jersey to Texas.  

 

>>Trump Coins Sold Out

(Washington, DC)  --  The Trump coins are already sold out.  The U.S. Mint released one-dollar gold-colored coins on Wednesday featuring President Trump's likeness.  The currency became available for purchase at noon and sold out within hours.  The U.S. Mint's order page says a 25-coin roll is "currently on backorder," while the 100-coin bag is "currently unavailable."  There's been no mention yet on when the coins will be restocked.