The Business News Headlines 30 September 2026

Lots of economic data to share with you today from inflation to consumer spending and the poverty rate. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 30th day of September and thanks for being with us on this the final day of the month. Today: How is it that inflation cooled, consumers are spending yet believe the economy is lousy? In other news, President Trump is saying we have the lowest poverty rate….ever. Is that correct? The economy did grow and we’ll share by how much. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and the long delayed entertainment merger is a go after a federal judge gave a nod to move forward.

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