This Week in Money (September 4, 2026)
Here are a few of the stories in money you may have missed this past week.
U.S. stocks fell today after a stronger than expected jobs report raised concerns that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher to combat inflation.
The S&P 500 declined 0.4%, the Dow fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.3%, although the S&P 500 still finished the week slightly higher, finishing 0.1% higher overall.
The traditional 4% retirement spending rule suggests withdrawing 4% of a retirement portfolio in the first year and adjusting that dollar amount for inflation annually to sustain retirement income over 30 years.
This article explores the “Die with Zero” philosophy, which encourages retirees to spend their money on enjoying life rather than maintaining a significant balance. While many retirees underspend, financial advisers emphasize that this approach requires careful planning to ensure you don’t run out of money or sacrifice important goals.
This article explores why markets become more volatile in September and looks at the unusual conflict where the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury are enacting opposing policies. Investors are weighing a more hawkish Federal Reserve, rising long-term Treasury yields, inflation, and Fed data, all of which could influence stocks and bonds.
In this less than 3-minute video, Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferré talks about the biggest contributors to the rise in agriculture commodities.
Food inflation is already elevated: in July, food prices rose 3.4% year over year, with food at home up 3% and food away from home up 2.7%.
This article looks at the latest data on the strength and weakness of the U.S. labor market, suggesting a labor market that is stable but not especially dynamic.
Private employers added 38,000 jobs in August, with the healthcare sector accounting for most of the new jobs added, while manufacturing and professional services declined.
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%.
Until next week - stay informed, stay intentional. ✨
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