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Egg prices have plunged from a record $6.23 per dozen to roughly $2.58, giving American households their first meaningful grocery relief in years as poultry flocks recover from avian influenza.
With 108,000 job cuts in January and hiring at record lows, millions of Americans are turning to Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart. The gig economy now encompasses 70 million workers.
Baby boomers hold $84 trillion in wealth, but healthcare costs, the SECURE Act's 10-year withdrawal rule, and taxes threaten to consume much of the inheritance millennials were promised.
Congress rejected virtually every spending cut proposed by Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. Only 1 of 30 targeted programs was eliminated as lawmakers kept funding flowing.
Mortgage refinance activity has more than doubled year-over-year and now accounts for 60% of all applications, while all-cash home purchases have fallen to their lowest share since 2020.
Danaher's $9.9 billion acquisition of Masimo at a 40% premium is the largest medtech deal in three years and marks the start of a new wave of healthcare M&A.
Medicare's first-ever negotiated drug prices took effect January 1, 2026, covering 10 of America's most expensive medications. Nearly 9 million enrollees are expected to save $1.5 billion.
Over 12 million people lost commercial insurance coverage for Wegovy in 2026 as employers drop GLP-1 medications from their plans, citing premium increases of up to 14%. The access gap is widening.
Early projections for the 2027 Social Security COLA range from 1.2% to 3.1%. With healthcare and housing costs outpacing the adjustment formula, 70 million beneficiaries face an erosion of purchasing power.
The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminates income-driven repayment for new Parent PLUS loans after July 1. With processing taking up to 8 weeks, March is the last practical window to act.
Mass retailers and traditional supermarkets have reached the same 79% grocery penetration for the first time. Walmart's share jumped 6 points in a year as consumers trade down.
January saw 108,435 layoffs, the worst start to a year since 2009, while hiring announcements hit record lows and JOLTS data showed openings at the lowest level since 2020.