This live blog is refreshed periodically throughout the day with the latest updates from the market. To find the latest Stock Market Today threads, click here. Happy Friday. This is TheStreet's Stock Market Today for Sept. 26, 2025. You can follow the latest updates on the market here in our daily live blog. Update: 10:08 a.m. ET Data Drop: Consumer Sentiment The UM Consumer Sentiment survey just dropped for the month of August, coming in at 55.1, just shy of the 55.4 estimate. At the same time, expecta ...

The monthly survey's sentiment index fell to 55.1 in September, from 58.2 in August amid worries about high prices and the labor market. ...

US Consumer Sentiment Falls to Four-Month Low on Income Worries https://t.co/vFQW7cq1QX ...

The University of Michigan’s final Consumer Sentiment Index for September 2025 stood at 55.1, down from 58.2 last month, with 44% citing high prices hurting their finances. One-year inflation expectations eased slightly to 4.7%, while long-term expectations rose to 3.7%. https://t.co/kGfK1QHTsd ...

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JD Sports touted an overall increase in revenue in the first half of fiscal 2026 but continued to see declines in its North American business segment. The U.K.-based company reported group revenue increased 18 percent in the first half to 5.94 billion pounds compared to 5.03 billion pounds the same time last year. Profit before tax and adjusted items was 351 million pounds in the first half, down 13.5 percent from 406 million pounds last year. More from WWD JD Sports chief executive officer Régis Schultz ...

Economic Overview - The economy is characterized by a bifurcation, with disparities between high-income and low-income consumers, as well as differences in capital expenditure (capex) related to AI versus traditional sectors [2][3] - The stock market reflects these bifurcations, with strong performance in AI infrastructure and data center sectors, while traditional defensive areas are underperforming [3] Currency and International Markets - The dollar has shown weakness, influenced by the Fed's cautious rate outlook and economic data from Germany, with expectations of growth slowing in the US while accelerating in the Eurozone [4][6] - A weak dollar has contributed over 1000 basis points to international stock returns for US investors this year [7] Consumer Sentiment and Spending - There is a noted disconnect between Wall Street performance and the broader economy, with concerns about concentration risk among companies reliant on consumer spending [8] - Consumer sentiment is currently mixed, with robust consumption observed in higher-income brackets, while demand destruction is noted in tariff-impacted goods [10][11] Chinese Market Dynamics - Recent optimism in the Chinese market is highlighted by the Shanghai composite reaching a 10-year high, with a shift in perception from "uninvestable" to potential investment opportunities [12][13] - The MSCI China index has seen a year-to-date gain of over 35%, primarily driven by multiple expansions rather than earnings growth, raising questions about sustainability [14]

Car prices are near all time highs and yet sales are rising, and that's mainly thanks to the rich. Eight months into 2025, the share of new cars costing more than $50,000 is almost double what it was six years ago. It's not just because automakers are charging more across the board, it's because the share of vehicles at the highest prices has grown.Reality is, the automakers are in the business to make money. And this market, because of higher-income households buying a greater percentage of the vehicles, h ...

Danish consumer sentiment dropped to its lowest level in more than two years as looming mass layoffs at pharmaceutical giant Novo weigh on households’ outlook https://t.co/RGfdGXQoEq ...

Core Insights - The restaurant industry is increasingly focusing on value offerings to attract budget-conscious consumers, with McDonald's leading the charge by reintroducing its Extra Value Meals, which provide an average savings of 15% compared to purchasing items separately [1][9][14] - Industry experts predict that McDonald's strategy will compel its competitors to implement similar discount strategies, particularly during breakfast hours, to retain and attract customers [2][4][13] Industry Response - Following McDonald's announcement, IHOP introduced an everyday value menu featuring four complete breakfast meals for $6, available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. [5][8] - Jack in the Box plans to increase cup sizes by approximately 25% and lower prices across its drive-thru menu, with over 60% of its combo meals priced under $10 [11] - Burger King has also launched promotional deals for its loyal customers, offering free items tied to a $1 order during a week-long celebration [12] Market Conditions - The fast-food sector is currently facing challenges such as margin pressures from supply chain issues and rising labor costs, alongside a general decline in customer traffic, with exceptions noted for brands like Chipotle and Cava [16] - As of July, menu prices at limited-service restaurants rose by 3.3% year-over-year, peaking at 8.2% in April 2023, indicating a trend of increasing costs in the industry [17]