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Finance · Bakersfield
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Markets
ClosedAs of Sep 25, 2026, 07:30 AM PDTSource: Yahoo Finance
Quotes may be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.
Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
Dow Jones
51,505.55 USD
▼ 0.01%
Nasdaq
26,919.62 USD
▼ 0.06%
NIFTY 50
22,363.35 INR
▼ 0.70%
FTSE 100
10,673.04 GBP
▼ 0.30%
SENSEX
71,924.68 INR
▼ 0.76%
Nikkei 225
66,364.20 JPY
▲ 1.30%
DAX
25,357.73 EUR
▼ 0.21%
United States markets
3 quotes| S&P 500 | 7,704.24 USD | -1.790 | ▼ 0.02% |
| Dow Jones | 51,505.55 USD | -6.040 | ▼ 0.01% |
| Nasdaq | 26,919.62 USD | -16.42 | ▼ 0.06% |
World markets
11 quotes| NIFTY 50 | 22,363.35 INR | -157.1 | ▼ 0.70% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,673.04 GBP | -32.26 | ▼ 0.30% |
| SENSEX | 71,924.68 INR | -547.7 | ▼ 0.76% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,364.20 JPY | 850.21 | ▲ 1.30% |
| DAX | 25,357.73 EUR | -52.90 | ▼ 0.21% |
| Hang Seng | 24,510.09 HKD | -324.0 | ▼ 1.30% |
| ASX 200 | 8,665.00 AUD | -100.3 | ▼ 1.14% |
| CAC 40 | 8,065.81 EUR | -15.62 | ▼ 0.19% |
| SSE Composite | 3,797.24 CNY | -16.55 | ▼ 0.43% |
| All Ordinaries | 8,845.60 AUD | -110.6 | ▼ 1.23% |
| Straits Times | 5,711.12 SGD | 1.21 | ▲ 0.02% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,301.40 USD | 3.40 | ▲ 0.08% |
| Silver | 64.21 USD | 0.7500 | ▲ 1.19% |
| Copper | 6.73 USD | 0.01400 | ▲ 0.21% |
| Platinum | 1,769.30 USD | 20.20 | ▲ 1.15% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 93.45 USD | -1.160 | ▼ 1.23% |
| Brent Crude | 98.86 USD | -7.740 | ▼ 7.26% |
| Natural Gas | 3.18 USD | -0.1170 | ▼ 3.55% |
Crypto · USD
6 quotes| Bitcoin | 83,629.96 USD | -749.1 | ▼ 0.89% |
| XRP | 1.57 USD | 0.03900 | ▲ 2.54% |
| Ethereum | 2,686.55 USD | -0.7500 | ▼ 0.03% |
| Dogecoin | 0.09701 USD | 0.001300 | ▲ 1.32% |
| BNB | 773.10 USD | -3.400 | ▼ 0.44% |
| Solana | 119.68 USD | 2.67 | ▲ 2.28% |
FX
5 quotes| EUR/USD | 1.1403 USD | 0.0021 | ▲ 0.18% |
| GBP/USD | 1.3243 USD | 0.0001 | ▲ 0.01% |
| USD/JPY | 157.4540 JPY | -0.8100 | ▼ 0.51% |
| AUD/USD | 0.7020 USD | -0.0014 | ▼ 0.20% |
| NZD/USD | 0.5661 USD | -0.0013 | ▼ 0.23% |
Markets news
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Insurance Australia Group Settles $2 Billion Credit Suisse Lawsuit Over Greensill Collapse
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said on Friday it had agreed to settle an A$2.8 billion ($1.96 billion) Credit Suisse lawsuit over losses linked to the
insurancejournal.com · 25 Sep 2026
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Vanadium Miners News For The Month Of September 2026
Vanadium price update: China spot V2O5 & ferrovanadium rise, VRFB demand surges, and major deals/stockpile moves—get the latest market insights now.
seekingalpha.com · 25 Sep 2026
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Dale Gillham: Why Rate Hikes Alone Won’t Fix Australia’s Economic Squeeze
In February 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Australia faced…
themarketherald.com.au · 25 Sep 2026
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Bannerman Energy wraps up strategic financing transaction for Etango uranium project
Bannerman Energy has completed the transaction related to the funding, development and operation of the Etango uranium project in Namibia.
themarketherald.com.au · 25 Sep 2026
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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares good value in 2026?
Want to value the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price? Here are 6 key metrics you need to consider.
raskmedia.com.au · 25 Sep 2026
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Healius (ASX:HLS) share price jumps 6% on Agilex Biolabs sale for $160 million
The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price is under the spotlight after the company announced it was selling Agilex Biolabs for $160 million.
raskmedia.com.au · 25 Sep 2026
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S&P 500 Today: Markets Rise, Bakersfield Investors React
Stock market update: S&P 500 rose 0.39% today. Bakersfield investors monitor global markets, gold prices, and oil trends affecting retirement savings and pension balances.
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Kern County Adds Workers in Fourth Quarter as Services Sector Expands
The latest Kern Economic Journal shows local employment gains concentrated in services while energy and goods-producing jobs declined.
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Bakersfield Housing Shift Alters Local Job and Talent Market
Rising inventory and extended selling times are changing how workers weigh employment options in the city.
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Bakersfield Entrepreneur Builds Success Despite Market Challenges
In a fluctuating economic climate, a Bakersfield entrepreneur showcases resilience and innovation that offer hope to the city’s business community.
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Bakersfield Economic Indicators and Investment Flows Explained Clearly
Unemployment figures, labor force counts and a major logistics project on Coffee Frontage Road offer a direct read on local conditions.
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Bakersfield’s Economy Shows Signs of Growth Despite High Unemployment
As Kern County leads California in oil and agriculture output, Bakersfield emerges as a key economic bellwether amid persistent local challenges.
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Bakersfield Labor Costs Draw Employers as Unemployment Eases
The region's hourly wage average and home values below state norms create openings for local employers in oil, agriculture and freight while the unemployment rate ticks lower.
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Bakersfield Economy Faces Global Uncertainty: What Residents Must Know Now
With global and national tensions adding uncertainty, here’s what Bakersfield residents should keep in mind about their economic outlook.
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What Bakersfield Residents Need to Understand About Local Housing Conditions
Median prices held near $418,000 through May while buyer demand fell 22 percent and active listings climbed above 1,000 homes in Kern County.
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S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Bakersfield investors and retirement balances.
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Bakersfield Businesses Monitor Supply, Costs, Demand to Stay Ready
Firms in the region review supply, cost and demand patterns to adjust plans without relying on unconfirmed forecasts.
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Emerging Economic Shifts Are Reshaping Bakersfield's Job and Talent Market
Recent global economic trends are influencing local employment patterns and talent dynamics in Bakersfield's business community.
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Bakersfield Businesses Face Headwinds This Year
Firms in the city's commercial sector deal with multiple pressures affecting daily operations and planning.
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Bakersfield Firms Review Supply Chains Amid Shifting Global Trade Patterns
Local firms should examine vendor contracts and inventory buffers as worldwide trade patterns evolve.
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Bakersfield Unemployment Hits 10% as Food Prices Surge 3%
Local firms face mixed signals from unemployment near 10 percent and food price gains above 3 percent year over year as the city tracks statewide hiring and spending patterns.
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Bakersfield Housing Market Shifts Toward Opportunity as Competition Eases
Moderate price rise and inventory shifts create new openings for buyers amid persistent affordability challenges.