Bitcoin briefly rose above $89,000 after U.S. CPI cooled, then pulled back to about $88,374 amid volatility, ETF outflows, and shifting rate-cut expectations.
Mortgage rates hold at 6.37%, Fed decision eyed for December
Lower, steadier mortgage rates under 6.64% and anticipated Fed rate cuts support housing market momentum into 2026 while AI boosts worker productivity.
A government shutdown could delay news of next Social Security raise
An October CPI delay could affect the Social Security COLA announcement; beneficiaries still receive January checks, but verification and new card issuance would stop.