In today's episode of Finance Daily, we examine the market's performance as we enter October and the fourth quarter. We'll discuss the surprising strength of September's market, the Federal Reserve's recent comments on interest rates, and the economic data that investors will be watching closely this week. Plus, we'll touch on the potential impact of the longshoremen's strike on the East and Gulf Coasts.

In today's episode of Finance Daily, we examine the market's performance on the last trading day of September and the third quarter. We'll discuss the month's and quarter's gains despite a slight dip today, analyze the factors behind the market's resilience, and look ahead to what investors can expect in the fourth quarter. Plus, we'll explore the historical context of October trading and the potential for a year-end rally.

In today's episode of Finance Daily, we examine the market's positive response to new inflation data that suggests further progress in taming price pressures. We'll discuss the performance of major indexes, the implications of the latest PCE price index, and how this data might influence the Federal Reserve's future decisions. Plus, we'll recap the week's market performance and highlight key economic indicators that are shaping investor sentiment.