The CPI-Earnings Collision: Why This Week Could Define Markets for 2026
Tuesday's CPI report and the kickoff of bank earnings season create a pivotal week for markets. Here's what investors need to watch as 2026's first major catalyst arrives.
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The Week That Will Shape Markets: CPI, Bank Earnings, and $5.1 Trillion in M&A Under the Microscope
The week of January 12-16, 2026 brings critical market catalysts: the December CPI report, major bank earnings, and scrutiny of Wall Street's record $5.1 trillion M&A year.
Natural Gas Prices Surge to Start 2026: What the Cold Weather Rally Means for Your Bills
Natural gas prices have jumped over 40% from November lows as cold weather grips the US. Here's what the rally means for heating bills, utility stocks, and the broader energy outlook.
Student Loan Wage Garnishments Return: What 12 Million Borrowers Need to Know
The Trump administration has begun sending wage garnishment notices to student loan borrowers in default. With 12 million borrowers delinquent or defaulted, here's what you need to know.
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over building renovations. Powell calls the probe political intimidation.
Auto Loan Delinquencies Hit 15-Year High: Inside America's 7.5-Year Car Payment Crisis
Subprime auto delinquencies reached 6.6% in January 2025, the highest since tracking began in 1994. Consumers are stretching loans to 7.5 years to afford payments.
Gen Z's Investment Revolution: Why Young Americans Are Starting at 20 and Reshaping Markets
54% of Gen Z began investing by age 21, favoring crypto and AI stocks. The generation is reshaping traditional portfolios with private market access and social media-driven strategies.
Private Credit's $5 Trillion Moment: Why Wall Street's Hottest Asset Class Is Just Getting Started
Hedge funds are racing toward $5 trillion in assets while private credit reshapes corporate lending. Inside the forces driving Wall Street's most important transformation.
'Loud Budgeting' Is Reshaping How Americans Talk About Money in 2026
The TikTok-born 'loud budgeting' trend has evolved into a mainstream movement, with Gen Z savers reporting $629 monthly savings by openly discussing their financial limits.
Credit Card Delinquencies Stabilize Near Decade Highs: Inside America's $1.23 Trillion Debt Challenge
After 11 consecutive quarters of increases, credit card delinquency rates have stabilized—but remain at levels not seen since 2011. What the data tells us about the American consumer in 2026.
The EV Tax Credit Era Is Over: What Car Buyers Need to Know About 2026
The federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended on September 30, 2025. Car buyers in 2026 face a changed landscape—here's how to navigate it and what incentives may still be available.
Medicare's 2026 Overhaul: Higher Premiums, New Benefits, and What Enrollees Must Know
Medicare Part B premiums jump to $202.90 monthly in 2026, but new prescription drug caps and Part D premium decreases offer some relief. Here's what beneficiaries need to know.