IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss Energy costs from Middle East tensions could easily push inflation back up before wages catch up. Sam Okafor At 663 billion dollars these orders remain high, but small monthly changes like this rarely shift the bigger picture. Derek Foss I have been delaying a car purchase and this number tells me to keep waiting a bit longer. Jared Kim This deal shows France prioritizing its own influence over picking the best person for ECB president. Derek Foss Rising household incomes are welcome but with inflation and rates up this growth might not last long into the autumn. Tom Gallagher Upward revisions like July's make the whole picture look more stable than the first reports suggested. U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000, Lowest Since July — Sep 17, 2026US initial unemployment benefits claims fell to 196,000 last week, the lowest since July, with the four-week average dipping to 203,250 and signaling a still-tight labor market. Economists had expected 207,500 claims, and while hiring remains modest, job growth continues to occur, underscoring persistent labor-market resilience.
Sam Okafor Fewer claims like this mean the job market is still solid for workers despite slower overall hiring.
