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December existing home sales jumped 5.1% to 4.35 million annualized units, the highest level since early 2023, as mortgage rate relief begins to unlock pent-up demand.
Redfin predicts the housing market will find equilibrium in 2026 as inventory rises 7.5% and mortgage rates stabilize near 6.3%. Home prices expected to rise just 1% as buyers gain negotiating power.
Dallas Fed research reveals the wealthiest 20% of Americans account for 57% of consumer spending, the highest share on record. The concentration is reshaping retail strategy and economic policy.
The S&P 500 fell 0.5% this week while the Dow lost 0.6%, marking the first consecutive weekly declines since June. Intel's 17% plunge and Goldman's retreat weighed on sentiment ahead of a pivotal week.
Mortgage rates have stabilized near 6% as the housing market enters its most balanced state in almost a decade, setting the stage for an active spring buying season.
Holiday sales beat expectations with 4% growth despite consumer sentiment hovering near recession lows, revealing a paradox that has economists puzzled and retailers relieved.
Delta and United Airlines report strong Q4 2025 earnings with record revenues as affluent travelers and premium cabin demand power airlines to new heights in 2026.
American Express reports Q4 2025 earnings January 30 with analysts expecting another earnings beat as affluent cardholders continue spending despite broader economic headwinds.
The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF is testing $70, a level analysts say would definitively end the post-Silicon Valley Bank crisis era for the sector.
TransUnion forecasts the smallest credit card balance growth since 2013 and stable delinquency rates, signaling improved consumer credit behavior in 2026.
Starbucks stock has gained 14% in 2026 as new CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround strategy shows results with the first positive same-store sales in seven quarters.
NextEra Energy is emerging as a sleeper AI infrastructure play, with 15 gigawatts of data center deals with Google, Meta, and others. Q4 earnings drop Monday.