U.S. Auto Sales Expected to Slide 2.5% in 2026 as Affordability Crisis Deepens
S&P Global Mobility projects U.S. auto sales will fall to 15.89 million vehicles in 2026 as high prices, elevated rates, and fading EV incentives pressure buyers.
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China Launches $51 Billion Stimulus Blitz as Consumer Confidence Falters
Beijing unveils massive stimulus package including $9 billion in consumer subsidies as policymakers confront persistent demand weakness and deflationary pressures.
The SAVE Plan's Final Chapter: 7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Face a Dramatic Reset in 2026
The Trump administration's settlement ends Biden's SAVE student loan plan. Here's what 7 million borrowers need to know about new repayment options and higher costs ahead.
The Sector Rotation Blueprint: Where Citi, JPMorgan, and UBS Are Placing Their 2026 Bets
Wall Street's biggest banks have unveiled their sector playbooks for 2026. Here's where the smart money is rotating—and which areas to avoid.
The 60-63 Super Catch-Up: The Most Generous Retirement Savings Opportunity in History
Workers aged 60-63 can now contribute an extra $11,250 to their 401(k) plans in 2026—the largest catch-up contribution ever allowed. Here's how to maximize it.
The Two Kevins: Inside Trump's Fed Chair Decision That Could Reshape Markets This Month
President Trump says he'll announce his Federal Reserve chair pick this month, with Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh as the finalists. Here's what each choice would mean for markets and interest rates.
The Great Consumer Retrenchment: Why December's Surprising Spending Drop Has Economists Worried About 2026
December's 0.1% retail contraction, the weakest holiday performance in nearly a year, has economists revising 2026 GDP forecasts downward as stagflation fears mount.
The 529-to-Roth IRA Revolution: How College Savers Can Now Build Tax-Free Retirement Wealth
SECURE 2.0 now allows 529 plan rollovers to Roth IRAs—up to $35,000 lifetime. Here's how families can transform leftover college savings into retirement gold.
Strategy's Bitcoin Reckoning: Michael Saylor's Company Braces for Multi-Billion Dollar Q4 Loss
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is expected to report a massive Q4 loss as Bitcoin's decline erases billions in unrealized gains, testing the company's controversial all-in crypto bet.
The Holiday Mirage: How Record $1 Trillion Retail Spending Masked Flat Real Consumer Demand
Holiday 2025 retail spending topped $1 trillion for the first time, but inflation-adjusted data reveals real consumer demand barely budged from last year.
Under Armour Surges 8% as Billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Boosts Stake to 16%
Under Armour shares jumped over 8% after Fairfax Financial disclosed a $71 million stake increase, signaling major investor confidence in the sportswear company's turnaround.
The Great Rebalancing: Why 2026 Could Finally Be Value's Revenge on Growth Stocks
After years of growth stock dominance, strategists see 2026 as the year value investing stages its comeback. Here's why the rotation is gaining momentum.