Oil Holds Near $58 as OPEC+ Prepares for Critical January 4 Meeting Amid Supply Glut Fears
Crude oil prices hover near $58 as OPEC+ heads into a pivotal weekend meeting, with forecasts warning of a 3.85 million barrel per day supply surplus in 2026.
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Gas Prices Hit $2.83, the Lowest Since 2020: What Cheap Fuel Means for Consumers and Inflation
The national average gas price has fallen to $2.83 per gallon, the lowest since late 2020. Here's what cheap fuel means for consumers and the inflation outlook.
The No Tax on Tips Revolution: What Service Workers Need to Know About the $25,000 Deduction
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a groundbreaking tax break for service workers. Here's how to claim up to $25,000 in tip income deductions in 2026.
Trump's Tariff Truce: Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets, and Italian Pasta Get New Year's Reprieve
President Trump postponed higher tariffs on furniture and kitchen cabinets while dramatically reducing proposed pasta duties. What it means for consumers and inflation.
The Dollar's 9% Plunge: What the Greenback's Worst Year in Eight Means for Your Portfolio
The U.S. dollar posted its steepest annual decline in eight years, falling 9% in 2025. Here's what the weakening greenback means for your investments in 2026.
The Fed's Identity Crisis: Deep Divisions on Interest Rates Could Define 2026's Economic Path
Federal Reserve minutes reveal unprecedented divisions on interest rates as Powell's term nears its end. How internal disagreements could shape monetary policy and markets in 2026.
OPEC+'s $55 Barrel Crisis: Why the Cartel's Production Freeze Can't Stop 2026's Oil Collapse
Despite OPEC+ freezing production through 2026, oil prices are forecast to plunge to $55/barrel as a 4 million barrel per day surplus overwhelms the market. What it means for gas prices and energy stocks.
The K-Shaped Consumer Divide Widens: High-Income Spending Surges 4% While Lower-Income Americans Retrench
Bank of America data reveals high-income consumer spending surged 4% in November—the fastest growth in 4 years—while lower-income households pull back. The K-shaped economy intensifies.
The Great Housing Reset Is Here: Mortgage Rates Hit One-Year Low as Income Growth Outpaces Home Prices
Mortgage rates have dropped to a one-year low as 2026 begins, while income growth is set to outpace home price gains for the first time since the Great Recession. The housing reset is here.
JPMorgan's $105 Billion Expense Warning Sends Shockwaves Through Banking Sector
JPMorgan's forecast of $105 billion in 2026 expenses—a nearly 10% increase—has investors worried about banking profitability as earnings season approaches. What it means for the financial sector.
The K-Shaped Consumer Economy: How Income Inequality Will Shape Retail in 2026
Consumer spending splits along income lines as high-income households boost spending 4% while lower-income families retrench, creating a K-shaped economy that will define retail strategy in 2026.
First Financial Bancorp Completes $142 Million BankFinancial Acquisition, Expands Into Chicago Retail Market
First Financial Bancorp closes $142 million all-stock acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation, expanding into Chicago retail market with 18 branches and $22 billion combined assets.