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Consumer spending data reveals a widening gap between high-income households powering the economy and lower-income Americans cutting back on everything from dining out to groceries.
The US Dollar Index has fallen below 97 to its lowest level since February 2022, declining nearly 10% over the past year as rate cuts, trade uncertainty, and fiscal concerns weigh on the greenback.
Gold has surged past $5,000 per ounce for the first time in history, driven by record central bank buying, geopolitical turmoil, and waning confidence in fiat currencies.
Fidelity reports a record 654,000 401(k) millionaires as of Q3 2025, with millennials representing the fastest-growing segment. Here's what's driving the surge and what it means for retirement planning.
With tariffs raising household costs by $1,300, hiring slowing to its weakest pace since 2003, and the Fed holding rates steady, here are five practical money moves to protect your finances in 2026.
The Trump administration has acquired equity stakes in at least 10 companies including Intel, creating an unprecedented experiment in American state capitalism that experts warn poses serious risks.
The U.S. Chamber Small Business Index hits record 72.0 as 74% of business owners express optimism for 2026 despite concerns about tariffs and inflation.
The U.S. personal savings rate has fallen to just 3.5%, its lowest level since before the 2008 financial crisis. What the exhausted savings buffer means for consumers and the economy.
New research reveals Gen Z begins saving for retirement at age 19—a full decade earlier than Baby Boomers. Here's what it means for the future of retirement.
Goldman Sachs sees 2.5% GDP growth while JPMorgan puts recession odds at 35%. Here's what the economic forecasts mean for your investments and financial planning.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick forecasts 5-6% GDP growth in 2026 while Wall Street economists predict 2-2.5%. The gap reveals a fundamental disagreement about where the economy is heading.
With the dollar at four-year lows and Fed independence under scrutiny, here's how to position your portfolio, savings, and spending for the year ahead.