PFAS Settlement Deadlines Loom: Why Water Systems Must Act Before July 2026
Up to $13.6 billion is available from PFAS 'forever chemicals' settlements, but water systems face critical filing deadlines in January and July 2026.
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The Layoff Wave Rolls Into 2026: 1.2 Million Job Cuts and the AI Reckoning Reshaping Corporate America
Corporate layoffs hit 1.2 million in 2025, up 54% from the prior year. With over 100 companies filing WARN notices for January 2026, the restructuring wave shows no signs of slowing.
JPMorgan Warns of 'Uncomfortably Slow' Job Growth in First Half of 2026 as Unemployment Set to Peak
JPMorgan economists predict unemployment will rise to 4.5% in early 2026 as tariff uncertainty and trade policy confusion keep employers from hiring.
Gas Prices Hit $2.83, the Lowest Since 2020: What Cheap Fuel Means for Consumers and Inflation
The national average gas price has fallen to $2.83 per gallon, the lowest since late 2020. Here's what cheap fuel means for consumers and the inflation outlook.
Small Business Optimism Hits Three-Month High Heading Into 2026 as Uncertainty Clouds Ease
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index climbed to 99 in November 2025, its highest level in three months, as owners express cautious hope that 2026 will bring more stable conditions.
TrumpRx Launches Today: How Medicare's $350 Ozempic Deal Will Reshape America's Weight Loss Market
Trump administration's deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slashes GLP-1 drug prices to $350/month through TrumpRx.gov, starting January 2026. Medicare beneficiaries pay just $50 copays.
The Biggest Payday in Years: 8.3 Million Workers Get Raises as 19 States Boost Minimum Wage
Minimum wage increases take effect in 19 states and 49 cities on January 1, 2026, giving 8.3 million workers higher pay. See the new rates and what they mean for the economy.
General Motors Begins Factory Zero Layoffs: 1,140 Workers Face the EV Slowdown's Human Cost
General Motors will lay off 1,140 workers at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit on January 5, as the slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles forces automakers to adjust production.
I Bonds Pay 4.03% Through April 2026: How Treasury's Inflation Shield Stacks Up
Series I savings bonds offer a 4.03% composite rate through April 2026. See how I bonds compare to high-yield savings accounts and CDs in today's rate environment.
The Pessimism Premium: A Record 1-in-3 Americans Now Expect Their Finances to Worsen in 2026
Financial pessimism has reached an 8-year high, with 33% of Americans expecting their finances to deteriorate in 2026. Here's what's driving the gloom and what it means for the economy.
The Financial Resolution Paradox: 84% of Americans Have Money Goals, But 1 in 3 Expect to Fail
New surveys reveal a stark divide: most Americans have financial resolutions for 2026, but pessimism about success has reached its highest level since 2018.
The 'Affordability Crisis' Could Force Trump to Reverse Course on Tariffs
Veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni predicts rising prices on cars, furniture, and appliances may push the Trump administration to walk back its aggressive tariff policies in 2026.