Secret Service agents fired on a gunman near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Suspect arrested after fleeing, leaving behind an AK-47-style rifle.

Incident occurred two months after Trump was grazed by gunfire at a campaign rally.

Suspect identified in media as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, from Hawaii.

Routh was an outspoken supporter of Ukraine who traveled there after Russia's 2022 invasion.

Fed to cut interest rates for the first time in four years on Sep 18.

Scale of overall easing and impact of U.S. election remain uncertain.

Global investors and central banks looking to Fed for economic guidance.

Rate cut could influence currencies, bonds, stocks and commodities globally.

Emerging markets may gain more room to ease their own monetary policies.

Your mortgage or loan rates might finally start to ease up. Time to celebrate with a slightly less expensive avocado toast! 🥑

Your stock portfolio might get a boost if the rate cut leads to a "soft landing." But remember, the market can be as unpredictable as your cat's mood swings.

If you're into precious metals, your gold investments might shine brighter. It's like your own personal economic bling. 💎

Keep an eye on your savings account interest rates, they might dip.

Tesla's Supercharger network expansion has slowed, with new port openings down 28% from May to August compared to last year.

The slowdown follows widespread layoffs in April that affected the team responsible for installing new chargers.

Tesla is under pressure to expand its network and open it to non-Tesla vehicles; several automakers already having access or agreements in place.

The company has received millions in government funding for new charger installations but faces challenges in rolling out to other automakers.

Tesla is attempting to rebuild its Supercharger team and get back on track with expansion plans.

Your next road trip might involve a game of "Supercharger Roulette" as you compete with an increasing number of EV drivers for those precious charging spots. 🎰

On the bright side, your non-Tesla driving friends might finally stop giving you the cold shoulder at EV meetups. Just don't expect them to bring any adapters to the party. 🤷‍♂️

Mortgage rates dropped to 6.2% from 7.79% last fall.

Home prices have climbed over 50% since 2019.

Homeowners with mortgages had $17.5 trillion in equity in July.

90% of homeowners with mortgages could borrow against equity.

Mortgage rates need to fall below 5.25% for median-priced homes to be cheaper than rent.

If you're a homeowner, you might consider refinancing to take advantage of lower rates.

Tapping into home equity through HELOCs becomes more affordable with expected rate cuts.

As a renter, the housing market remains challenging due to high prices and limited inventory. 🏡