Consumer Spending's 2026 Slowdown: Why Moody's Predicts Growth Will Fall From 3% to 1.5%
Moody's Ratings predicts real consumer spending growth will slow to 1.5% in 2026 from the 2.5-3% levels of recent years, signaling a 'spending hangover' ahead.
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Brian Moynihan's Bullish Case for 2026: Why Bank of America's CEO Sees Consumer Resilience Powering the Economy
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan declares he's 'bullish on the U.S. economy in 2026' as trading revenue surges 10% and the bank projects 5-7% NII growth.
America's Auto-IRA Revolution: 18 States Now Help 54 Million Workers Save for Retirement
Minnesota and Hawaii become the 17th and 18th states to launch automatic retirement savings programs as $2.75 billion has been saved through state-run plans.
Retail Investors' Record $308 Billion Inflows Reshape Wall Street's Power Balance
Individual investors poured a record $308 billion into U.S. stocks in 2025, surpassing the 2021 meme stock peak by 14% and fundamentally changing how Wall Street operates.
Bitcoin ETF Flows Stabilize After Record $4.57 Billion Two-Month Exodus
JPMorgan analysts see 'signs of bottoming' in Bitcoin ETF flows after the worst two-month stretch since the funds launched in January 2024.
America's Holiday Shopping Officially Crossed $1 Trillion: Inside the Record-Breaking Season That Defied Pessimism
The National Retail Federation confirmed that 2025 holiday sales exceeded $1 trillion for the first time in history. What drove consumers to spend at record levels?
ASML Crosses $500 Billion: The Chip Equipment Titan Joins Tech's Most Exclusive Club
ASML's market capitalization crossed $500 billion on January 15, 2026, as the chip equipment maker's stock surged 7% on TSMC's bullish outlook. Analysis of what's next.
Goldman Sachs Shatters Wall Street Record: $4.31 Billion Equities Trading Quarter Rewrites the Playbook
Goldman Sachs reported a record $4.31 billion in equities trading revenue for Q4 2025, the highest quarterly total in Wall Street history. What drove the breakthrough?
Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: What 14 Million Borrowers Need to Know
President Trump calls for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, down from the current 23.79% average. Here's what the proposal means for your wallet.
Regional Banks' Recovery Moment: Why the Sector Is Finally Poised to Break Out in 2026
Nearly three years after the SVB crisis, regional banks are approaching historic highs with analysts projecting earnings growth exceeding 30% for sector leaders.
Record Household Debt and Soaring Housing Costs Squeeze American Budgets as 2026 Begins
New MMI data shows average unsecured debt tops $32,600 as 47% of credit cardholders carry balances. Nearly half expect their debt to grow in the year ahead.
Bank Stocks Suffer Worst Day Since April Despite Record Earnings as Policy Risks Mount
Major bank stocks fell sharply despite beating Q4 earnings expectations, as Trump's credit card rate cap proposal and Fed independence concerns spooked investors.