All articles tagged with #september
The piece presents a September edition of MLB power rankings, selecting one key player for each team to watch as the playoff race heats up or teams pivot toward 2027, highlighting stars, veterans on the mend, and promising youngsters who could influence the stretch run.
With playoff odds still slim, September offers the Pirates a chance to shape next season: a strong finish could influence offseason decisions; how the team handles the workloads of young starters (Ashcraft, Chandler, Jones, Skenes) will matter for 2027; Rafael Flores Jr. may cement the catching role with Endy Rodriguez out and Henry Davis slumping; Camilo Doval's arbitration year makes the bullpen a focal point; and September call-ups (Dotel, Barco, Simon) could alter depth and future projections.
U.S. stock futures sit near flat after August’s rally, with the Dow up 1.3% for the month and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher; sentiment cooled late as oil rose and rates climbed after U.S. strikes on Iran, fueling risk-off pressure. Investors expect September to be challenging amid a heavy economic calendar (manufacturing/services data this week and Friday’s jobs report) and ongoing Middle East tensions, keeping markets mixed and Asia weaker.
An analyst contends that September’s historical ugliness for the S&P 500 may not apply this year. Ryan Detrick notes breadth is broad (roughly 70% of S&P 500 stocks above their 200-day moving average) and earnings are solid across 10 of 11 sectors, with SPY up about 5.5% in the last month and 12.8% year-to-date. The market also shows low volatility, but the 10-year yield near 4.67% and potential Fed moves keep duration risk in play. In short, seasonality looks less predictive given the strong fundamentals and breadth, though yields and policy are watch points.
With September approaching, this piece ranks all 30 MLB managers across six security tiers—from 'Happily Married' to 'Lame Ducks Walking'—and notes three in-season changes since last year. The Dodgers’ Dave Roberts and the Rays’ Kevin Cash sit at the safest end, while several others remain secure in the 'Seemingly Safe' and 'Honeymoon Phase' groups. Interim managers Don Mattingly (Phillies), Andy Green (Mets) and Chad Tracy (Red Sox) sit in limbo, and the two most at risk are Astros skipper Joe Espada and Angels manager Kurt Suzuki in the 'Lame Ducks Walking' category. The piece also flags a critical September for figures like Aaron Boone and Torey Lovullo to prove their futures beyond 2026.
Bloomberg reports Apple is running a lottery for U.S. store employees to staff its September iPhone event, which is expected in the first half of September (likely September 9), with pre-orders possibly starting September 11.
After a PlayStation State of Play highlighted a September-heavy slate of major game releases, analysts expect several titles to slip to avoid GTA VI’s shadow. The crowded calendar, plus a fragile industry economy, could pressure publishers and potentially lead to layoffs or tighter sales, though some releases may still proceed on schedule.
Nintendo has announced a global price increase for the Switch 2, with US pricing rising from $449.99 to $499.99 and most European prices from €469.99 to €499.99 from September; UK pricing will be confirmed later, and Japan prices rise later this month. Nintendo apologised, citing market conditions and higher RAM/storage costs, as it noted nearly 20 million Switch 2s sold since last June and a 52% year‑on‑year profit increase. The move follows similar price hikes by Sony for the PS5.
China's industrial profits surged by 21.6% in September, the largest increase in nearly two years, driven by government policies to curb price wars and support manufacturing, despite ongoing trade tensions and economic challenges such as weak consumer confidence and a housing downturn.
In September, consumer prices increased at a 3% annual rate, the highest since January, signaling a rise in inflation according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US inflation in September rose 3.0% year-over-year, slightly below expectations, which may influence the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates. The report was delayed due to the government shutdown, but a core team was recalled to ensure its release, impacting Social Security COLA calculations, which will increase by 2.8% next year.
US consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in September, increasing by 0.3%, which supports the Federal Reserve's plan to cut interest rates again next week, amid ongoing concerns about data collection disruptions due to the government shutdown.
China's consumer prices declined more than expected in September, remaining in deflationary territory, with persistent producer price deflation highlighting ongoing sluggish domestic demand and trade tensions, despite some signs of policy impact and industrial profit recovery.
This week, from September 15th to 21st, a total of 26 new PS5 and PS4 games are being released, including titles like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and Dying Light: The Beast, along with new PS Plus games such as WWE 2K25 and Persona 5 Tactica.
The Orioles are on an impressive 8-1 winning streak in September, sweeping the Pirates and preparing for a challenging series against the Blue Jays, with key players and strategic considerations highlighted.