Trade news — September 24, 2026

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1. BusinessTaxTradeEquities

   Sep 24, 2026, 20:17 UTC

   

   U.S. Mortgage Rates Top 7%

   Mortgage interest rates in the United States have surpassed 7%, reaching their highest level in nearly two years. This marks the first time rates have exceeded 7% since January 2025. The average 30-year mortgage rate has risen significantly, impacting the housing market and causing concern among homeowners and potential buyers.

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2. BusinessTradeSoftwareHardware

   Sep 24, 2026, 15:44 UTC

   

   McDonald's Expands Chicken Menu to Boost Sales Amid Beef Price Hike

   McDonald's is focusing on chicken to attract customers and boost sales, as beef prices soar. The fast-food giant aims to increase its global chicken market share by 1.5 percentage points by 2030, without compromising its beef burger sales leadership.

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3. BusinessBudgetTrade

   Sep 24, 2026, 14:34 UTC

   Wall Street Opens Lower, Dow Down, Nasdaq Up

   The U.S. stock market opened lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) down 0.34% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.45%. The DJIA was trading at around 51,324.21 points, while the Nasdaq was at approximately 26,726.75 points. The S&P 500 was also down, losing 0.49% to trade at around 7,666.77 points.

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4. PoliticsTrade

   Sep 24, 2026, 09:32 UTC

   

   UK Banks Complete First Interbank Transactions Using Tokenised Deposits

   The UK's largest banks, including Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays, and HSBC, have successfully conducted the world's first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits. This marks a significant step towards the adoption of blockchain-based bank money, favoured by the Bank of England over privately issued stablecoins.

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5. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommodities

   Sep 24, 2026, 05:17 UTC

   

   Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

   Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, consisting of 100 firm orders and 50 options. The deal, valued at $16 billion, was finalized in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The aircraft are expected to be delivered between 2033 and 2037, primarily strengthening domestic and international short and medium-haul flights.

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6. SportsTradeLogisticsCommodities

   Sep 24, 2026, 04:19 UTC

   Supertanker Daily Charter Price Hits Record High Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

   The daily charter price for supertankers carrying crude oil has reached an all-time high of $1.2 million, driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly those surrounding Iran, and increased demand on routes between the Middle East and Asia. According to shipping broker Braemar, this cost has more than doubled since late August and has also seen a significant increase on routes from Brazil to China.

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7. BusinessTradeMarketsEquities

   Sep 24, 2026, 02:22 UTC

   Hang Seng Index Breaches 25,000 Points; Heavy Selling Pressure on Mainland Financial Stocks

   The Hang Seng Index breached 25,000 points, falling over 250 points to touch 24,836 points, with the tech index also breaching 4,400 points. Mainland financial stocks faced heavy selling pressure, with Ping An, ICBC, and China Life all down 1%. Individual property and consumer stocks rose.

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