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Visa reported strong fiscal Q1 2026 results with revenue up 15% as consumer spending remained resilient despite record-low confidence levels. The paradox reveals a divided American economy.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ends its first year with mixed results: federal employment dropped 9% from 3.015 million to 2.744 million workers, but government spending continued rising.
More than 100 companies have announced layoffs in January 2026, with Amazon, UPS, Dow, and Meta leading a wave of restructuring driven by AI adoption, tariff concerns, and economic uncertainty.
Pending home sales reached their highest level since February 2023 as mortgage rates near 6% and rising inventory bring buyers back to the housing market in early 2026.
Dow Inc. announced 4,500 job cuts—13% of its workforce—as part of a $2 billion 'Transform to Outperform' restructuring that embraces AI and automation amid a challenging chemical industry environment.
Amazon announced 16,000 job cuts in its second round of mass layoffs in three months, part of a broader plan to eliminate 30,000 corporate roles while funneling $125 billion into AI infrastructure.
The One Big Beautiful Bill brings major tax changes for 2025 returns including a $40,000 SALT cap, enhanced senior deduction, and new car loan interest deduction.
HELOC and home equity loan rates have fallen to their lowest levels since 2023 following Fed rate cuts. Homeowners have a window to access equity at favorable rates before potential market shifts.
CarMax cuts prices and increases marketing as used-vehicle sales decline 8%. The retailer's pricing reset signals a buyer-friendly shift in the used car market heading into 2026.
Core PCE inflation remains stuck at 2.8%, well above the Fed's 2% target, as tariff costs and sticky housing prices complicate the path to rate cuts in 2026.
USDA forecasts overall food prices to rise 3% in 2026, with food away from home increasing 4.6% while grocery inflation moderates to 1.7%—creating a growing wedge between dining out and cooking at home.
The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to 5.99%, breaking below the psychological 6% threshold for the first time since summer 2025, offering hope for spring homebuyers.