Segments From This Episode

• Markets respond to news of shutdown's potential end

  by David Brancaccio

  We're coming off the worst week for Nasdaq stocks since what the Trump administration called "Liberation Day" tariffs whipsawed financial markets in April. This morning, stock index futures are pointing to a strong opening, given the news of a potential end to the government shutdown in sight. Let's consult with economist Julia Coronado for more.

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• Cinemas are optimistic for holiday ticket sales thanks to big-budget sequels

  by Henry Epp

  

  “Wicked: For Good,” “Zootopia 2,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” are all hitting theaters near the end of the year and could help push the movie industry to its best fourth quarter in six years.

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• Why aren't banks talking more about CRE lending?

  by David Brancaccio and Justin Ho

  It was an avalanche of information from the country's big banks reporting quarterly results in recent weeks. We heard from a lot of regional lenders, too. Executives talked about investment banking and stock and bond trading revenue. But what we're not hearing much about is commercial real estate.

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