U.S. construction spending fell in July, weighed down by high mortgage rates that remain a headwind for housing purchases.

The Dow Jones continued to grapple with the 45,000 handle on Wednesday.

When September begins in an uptrend like it just did, the average return was +0.30% versus -2.7% when the month begins in a downtrend.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) came under fresh downside pressure, challenging once again its key contention zone around the 98.00 level.

Zscaler continues to focus on growth through AI offerings.

For the first time since the pandemic unemployment is above openings.

Cotton was lower on worries about Asian demand looking forward after India and China held meetings over the weekend.

Natural gas prices are back up and trying to bottom. Cold temperatures go from being bearish to potentially bullish as predictions of a cold winter are starting to make the rounds.