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The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose to 57.3 in February 2026, its third consecutive monthly increase. But the gains were driven entirely by households with stock market exposure while sentiment among non-investors remained at depressed levels.
The best CD rates have dipped to 4% APY and falling as three Fed rate cuts take their toll on savings yields. With markets pricing in more cuts in 2026, savers have a narrowing window to lock in guaranteed returns.
The Department of Government Efficiency is slashing 7,000 Social Security jobs and closing 47 offices. Wait times already exceed 3 hours, and 72.5 million beneficiaries face unprecedented service disruptions.
President Trump announced on February 13 that the U.S. will impose 'reciprocal tariffs' on all countries with trade barriers starting in April. The move could reshape global commerce and raise prices on everything from electronics to groceries.
Fannie Mae reported $14.4 billion in full-year 2025 profit and a record $109 billion net worth. Combined with Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises are building toward a planned Q2 2026 public offering that could reshape American housing finance.
The Federal Reserve has cut rates three times since September 2025, but the average credit card APR remains near 23%, barely budging from its all-time high. With Americans carrying $1.21 trillion in revolving debt, the disconnect is costing consumers billions.
The January CPI report showed appliance prices surging 2.6% in a single month, providing the clearest evidence yet that tariff costs are being passed directly to American consumers.
President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a Senate confirmation fight complicated by a building renovation dispute and independence concerns as Jerome Powell's term nears its end.
Morgan Stanley announced an 11.7% dividend increase and a renewed $20 billion multi-year share repurchase program as a friendlier regulatory environment unlocks massive capital returns for Wall Street's biggest banks.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates Graduate PLUS loans entirely, caps Parent PLUS loans at $20,000 per year, and limits graduate student borrowing to $20,500 annually starting July 1, 2026.
University of Michigan data reveals a 'sentiment schism' where consumers with stock portfolios hit six-month highs while households without equity exposure remain near historic lows.
Cameco's Q4 2025 earnings beat estimates as the uranium giant posts $422 million in annual profit, driven by surging nuclear energy demand from AI data centers and global decarbonization.