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10/29/2026

Daylight Saving Time is almost here! Don’t forget to check your clocks on Sunday, November 1st

10/26/2026

Here is this week's news and updates in the market! https://www.navigatewpg.com/weekly-market-commentary

10/22/2026

Heating oil prices are climbing, and some households are facing difficult decisions as winter approaches.

In Maine, the average price reached $5.97 per gallon in early October. One homeowner estimates her family could spend nearly $5,000 heating their home this winter.

Nationwide, the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects households that rely on heating oil to spend 21% more than last winter.

Some fuel suppliers say customers are ordering smaller deliveries because filling an entire tank has become too expensive.

For families already managing rising everyday expenses, keeping the house warm may take an even larger share of their household budgets this winter.

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Amid surging inflation and a rise in fuel prices, Americans who rely on heating oil to warm up their homes this winter are bracing for increased financial strains.

10/15/2026

Treasury yields pulled back from their recent highs after a strong auction eased some concerns about demand for government debt.

The 10-year Treasury yield climbed as high as 5.35%, its highest level since 2002, before easing following the Treasury's sale of $39 billion in 10-year notes.

Demand at the auction was stronger than average, particularly from indirect bidders such as global central banks, which accounted for 80.3% of the sale, compared with a 10-auction average of 72.4%.

The broader backdrop is still one of elevated yields, with investors weighing persistent inflation, rising energy prices, and expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise rates again before year-end.

For now, the auction offered a little reassurance that demand for longer-term Treasurys remains strong even as yields sit near multidecade highs.

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U.S. Treasury yields came off their highs after a solid sale of 10-year notes.

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities.

It is a day to reflect on the deep-rooted heritage that shapes our shared landscapes and to acknowledge the resilience and vibrant traditions that continue to influence our community today. We join in celebrating the voices and stories that enrich our history.

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We take this time to honor the strength of those who have faced a diagnosis, support those currently going through it, and recognize the families and communities who stand beside them.

Awareness matters. Support matters. Presence matters.

We stand with you.