U.S. Auto Sales Outlook 2026: Why 15.8 Million Vehicles May Be the New Normal
After Ford and GM posted solid 2025 results, the auto industry faces a more challenging 2026. Affordability issues, tariffs, and EV uncertainty cloud the outlook.
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Kansas City Fed Research: How Tariffs May Have Cost America 19,000 Jobs Each Month
New Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City analysis finds tariffs may have reduced monthly job growth by 19,000 and pushed unemployment 0.1 percentage points higher in 2025.
McDonald's Consumer Warning: Fast Food Bellwether Signals Growing Economic Divide
McDonald's reports low-income customer traffic down nearly 10% while high-income visits remain solid, providing a stark illustration of America's two-tier consumer economy.
America's 'EV Winter' Arrives: Electric Vehicle Sales Plunge to Lowest Share Since 2022 as Incentives Vanish
Electric vehicle sales fell to just 6.6% of the U.S. market in January 2026 as federal incentive cuts and policy uncertainty drive buyers back to gas and hybrid vehicles.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA Gets Eaten by Medicare's 9.7% Premium Hike: What Retirees Need to Know
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment adds $56 monthly for average retirees, but Medicare Part B premiums jumped $17.90. Here's how to navigate the squeeze.
Nebraska Unemployment Claims Spike 177% After Tyson Foods Plant Closure Devastates Rural Economy
The closure of Tyson Foods' Lexington beef processing plant has triggered a 177% spike in Nebraska unemployment claims, eliminating 3,200 jobs and dealing a $3.3 billion blow to the state's economy.
The K-Shaped Economy Deepens: How Income Divides Are Reshaping Consumer Spending in 2026
Consumer spending is diverging sharply by income level, with affluent households driving growth while lower-income Americans pull back. What the K-shaped economy means for your finances.
Gas Prices Hit Lowest Level Since March 2021: What's Behind the Drop and How Long It Will Last
National gas prices fall to $2.82 per gallon, the lowest since March 2021. Experts expect 10-15% lower prices through 2026 as global oil supply outpaces demand.
January Jobs Report Preview: Why February 6 Could Trigger the Biggest Payroll Revision in Years
The January 2026 employment report arrives Friday with major benchmark revisions that could reshape our understanding of the labor market. Here's what to expect.
Trump Tariffs Mark One-Year Anniversary: How $1,300 in Annual Costs Reshaped American Trade
One year after Trump signed sweeping tariff orders on Canada and Mexico, Americans are paying $1,300 more annually. Here's how the trade war transformed the economy.
Electricity Prices to Climb Another 4.2% in 2026: What Rising Energy Costs Mean for Your Budget
Residential electricity rates are rising 4.2% in 2026, continuing a troubling trend that has seen costs climb 36% since 2020. Here's what's driving the increase and how to protect your budget.
Partial Government Shutdown Enters Second Day as House Delays Vote Until Monday
The partial government shutdown continues into Saturday as the House delays voting on a Senate-passed funding deal until Monday, leaving federal workers in limbo over the weekend.