Retail Investors 2026: The New Sophistication Reshaping Markets
Retail investors have evolved from meme stock gamblers to sophisticated market participants. Here's how individual traders are professionalizing and what it means for 2026.
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Fed Minutes Preview: What Wednesday's Release Could Mean for 2026 Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve releases December meeting minutes on Wednesday. With seven officials wanting no 2026 cuts, the notes could reveal how divided policymakers really are.
Trump's Tariffs: What the 18% Import Tax Means for Your Wallet in 2026
Trump's tariffs have raised the average effective rate to 15.8% - the highest since the Great Depression. Here's how the $1,400 annual household burden affects your spending.
Housing Market 2026: The 'Great Reset' Is Finally Here
After four years of pandemic extremes, the housing market enters a new era in 2026. Redfin forecasts a 'Great Reset' with modest price growth and improving affordability.
The K-Shaped Economy: How Wealthy Americans Are Driving All the Growth
America's economy is increasingly K-shaped, with wealthy households driving growth while working-class families struggle. The top 10% now account for 50% of consumer spending.
Wall Street's 2026 Predictions: Strategists See S&P 500 at 7,500-8,000
Wall Street strategists predict the S&P 500 could reach 7,500-8,000 by end of 2026, representing 8-15% upside. Key drivers include AI earnings and moderate Fed easing.
Gold Futures Touch $4,579: The 54th Record High of 2025
Gold futures reached $4,579.60 per ounce on December 27, marking the 54th record close of 2025. The precious metal is up 70% year-to-date, its best performance since 1979.
Year-End Portfolio Checkup: What 2025's Winners and Losers Mean for 2026
With days left in 2025, review the year's biggest winners (gold, Nvidia, small caps) and losers (Nike, Oracle) to position your portfolio for 2026.
Personal Loans Explained: When They Make Sense and When to Avoid Them
Understanding personal loans: how they work, what they cost, when they're helpful, and when other options make more sense for your financial needs.
Holiday Retail Sales on Track for First-Ever $1 Trillion Season
Holiday retail spending is on track to surpass $1 trillion for the first time ever. E-commerce led growth with a 7.8% increase, despite weakening consumer confidence.
Gold Hits $4,469: The Yellow Metal's Best Year Since 1979
Gold futures hit $4,469 per ounce, up nearly 70% for 2025. Geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cuts, and dollar weakness are driving the historic rally.
U.S. Economy Grew at 4.3% in Q3: The Fastest Pace in Two Years
The U.S. economy expanded at a 4.3% annualized rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding expectations and complicating the Fed's rate-cut calculus for 2026.