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Inflation in Spain has risen to its highest level in three and a half years, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The surge adds to concerns about mounting price pressures across the eurozone, with economists watching whether the European Central Bank will respond to accelerating consumer prices in the region.

Goldman Sachs' board has discussed a plan to name John Waldron, currently president and chief operating officer, as the bank's next chief executive, according to the Wall Street Journal. The reported succession planning has drawn attention across financial circles, as it signals the likely successor to David Solomon at one of Wall Street's most powerful banks.

JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has published a Wall Street Journal opinion piece outlining what he calls a plan for reviving the Western world. The essay addresses economic and political challenges facing Western nations, drawing on Dimon's position as one of the most prominent voices in global finance. His policy arguments routinely spark debate given his influence over banking and markets.

Major Wall Street banks are scheduled to begin reporting second-quarter earnings next week, opening the latest corporate earnings season. Analysts have published expectations for the results, and investors will be watching trading revenues, interest income and any guidance on loan performance. The reports are widely seen as a barometer for the broader US financial sector and the health of the economy.

Bank of America has issued a fresh price target implying roughly 33% upside on a quantum computing stock that has been rallying sharply. The call adds to growing Wall Street attention on quantum computing names, which have surged on optimism about commercial progress in the technology. Investors are watching whether analyst endorsements can sustain momentum in the volatile sector.

The Wall Street Journal published its latest Financial Services Roundup, a recurring Market Talk feature collecting the day's notable commentary on finance, markets and banking. The roundup distills analyst and trader remarks into short items for busy financial professionals, and circulates via the paper's markets feed.

A new essay examines the contributions of Jewish immigrant bankers to the development of American finance, arguing they have not received adequate recognition for building the country's credit and banking systems. The piece revisits the careers of immigrant financiers who helped shape Wall Street and underscores ongoing debates about how financial history is remembered and credited.

Savings rates published for September 29, 2026 show high-yield accounts offering up to 4.50% annual percentage yield, according to a Wall Street Journal roundup. The report tracks the top rates available to depositors, giving savers a benchmark as banks continue adjusting yields in response to prevailing interest rate conditions.

Central banks are moving in different directions on interest rates as rising energy prices raise the risk of renewed inflation. The Wall Street Journal reports that policymakers face conflicting pressures: some may hold or cut rates to support growth, while others warn energy costs could keep inflation elevated and warrant tighter policy, leaving global monetary policy increasingly out of step.

The highest certificate of deposit annual percentage yields on offer for September 29, 2026 range from 4.15% to 5.00%, according to a rate roundup published by The Wall Street Journal. Savers comparing CDs can still find returns near 5% at leading institutions, though rates vary widely between banks and terms. The figures come as deposit rates remain elevated but gradually drift lower from recent peaks.