Gas Prices Set to Hit 5-Year Low in 2026: GasBuddy Forecasts $2.97 Average
GasBuddy projects gas prices will average $2.97 per gallon in 2026—the lowest since the pandemic. American households could save $11 billion compared to 2025.
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Consumer Sentiment in Focus: January Preliminary Data Could Set the Tone for 2026 Spending
The University of Michigan releases preliminary January consumer sentiment data today. After December's 52.9 reading—near historic lows—investors are watching for signs of stabilization heading into 2026.
JPMorgan Survey: Midsize Business Optimism Plummets to 39% as Economic Uncertainty Clouds 2026
JPMorgan's annual business survey reveals a sharp drop in optimism among midsize companies, with only 39% confident in the national economy for 2026—down from 65% a year ago.
Friday's Jobs Report Looms as First Major Test of 2026: What Investors Need to Know
The December 2025 employment report due Friday could shape Federal Reserve policy for months. Here's what economists expect and why it matters for your portfolio.
The Great Consumer Retrenchment: January 2026 Brings the 'Spending Breather' Wall Street Feared
American consumers are pulling back after the holiday rush, with real spending growth expected to drop to just 1.5% in 2026 as debt levels and tariff fears weigh on households.
2026 Could Bring the Cheapest Gas Prices Since COVID: What Drivers Should Expect
Forecasters predict 2026 will deliver the lowest gasoline prices since the pandemic, with potential savings of hundreds of dollars per household as oil markets enter a supply glut.
The 'Vibepression' Economy: Record Stock Gains Meet Near-Historic Consumer Pessimism
Consumer sentiment sits 30% below year-ago levels even as stocks hit records. Economists call it a 'vibepression'—a sentiment depression alongside GDP growth.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: What the 2.8% Increase Means for 65 Million Americans
Social Security benefits rose 2.8% in January 2026, adding $56 to the average monthly retirement check. Here's what recipients need to know about the increase and Medicare costs.
Friday's Jobs Report Preview: December Hiring Expected to Cap the Weakest Employment Year Since 2009
The December employment report, due Friday, is expected to show approximately 55,000 new jobs—confirming 2025 as the slowest year for hiring since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
The Tariff Pass-Through Begins: Why JPMorgan Says 2026 Is When Consumers Feel the Trade War
U.S. tariffs have hit 15.8%—the highest in 80 years. JPMorgan warns that businesses absorbed 80% of the cost in 2025, but that ratio is about to flip dramatically.
California's 2026 Employment Law Revolution: What Workers and Employers Need to Know
California's minimum wage rises to $16.90, 'stay-or-pay' agreements face new restrictions, and pay equity rules expand. Here's how the changes affect your paycheck.
The Healthcare Cost Crunch: Why Your Health Insurance Premiums Will Jump 7% in 2026
Employer health insurance costs are projected to rise 6-7% in 2026, the highest increase since 2010. Learn what's driving the surge and how to protect your wallet.