65 h. ago Markets reach new highs despite U.S. government shutdown and economic ‘data vacuum’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index reversed earlier losses to finish in positive territory and continue its streak of record highs, while U.S. markets also gained despite a U.S. government shutdown preventing the release of economic data. “The market’s hitting all-time new highs … we were looking for some jobless claims data today from the […]

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3 d. ago Lantronix Edge AI Drone Solution Integrates Gremsy and Teledyne FLIR Platforms for Longer, More Efficient Flight Times

Strategic Collaboration positions Lantronix for long-term, high-margin growth in defense and commercial drone markets projected to reach $57.8B by 2030* IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions powering Edge AI applications, today announced that its NDAA/TAA-compliant solution has been selected by […]

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3 d. ago Stock markets hit new highs despite U.S. economic data, government shutdown

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued to reach new highs, while U.S. markets also pushed further into record territory as investors shrugged off new data on the U.S. jobs market and a government shutdown. Theresa Shutt, chief investment officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management, said markets were “clearly not slowing down” on concerns about the […]

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3 d. ago Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy. The absence will be felt almost immediately, as the government’s monthly jobs report scheduled for release Friday will likely be delayed. […]

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4 d. ago A U.S. government shutdown may affect interest rates — in Canada, too

U.S. statistical agencies that provide key economic data to the U.S. Federal Reserve are among the agencies impacted by a shutdown, and an interest rate meeting is looming.

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5 d. ago US Stocks Edge Higher; New Tariffs, Shutdown Worries Limit Gains

US stocks advanced on Monday, beginning the week on a positive note even as concerns around new tariffs, the potential for a government shutdown and looming key economic data kept gains in check.

Economics