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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.
Hyatt Hotels reported Q4 EPS of $1.33 vs. $0.41 expected, a 224% beat, with RevPAR up 4% and its World of Hyatt loyalty program crossing 63 million members.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.06% after January CPI cooled to 2.4%, triggering a sharp rally in REITs and rate-sensitive assets as traders revive June rate cut bets.
Traders raised odds of a June Fed rate cut to 83% after January CPI cooled to 2.4%, its lowest since May 2025. The timing aligns with Jerome Powell's term ending in May and Kevin Warsh's expected takeover as Fed Chair.
Wendy's reports Q4 2025 earnings beating EPS estimates at $0.16 but missing revenue expectations at $439.6 million. Global systemwide sales declined to $14 billion and 2026 guidance of $0.56-$0.60 EPS signals continued pressure.
Medicare will begin covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound by mid-2026 at approximately $50 monthly copays under the new GENEROUS program, expanding access to 10% of Medicare beneficiaries with obesity.
The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will reach $1.853 trillion in 2026 and the national debt will hit a record 120% of GDP by 2036, driven by the One Big Beautiful Bill's $4.7 trillion in added deficits.
The Trump administration is working to narrow its 50% steel and aluminum tariffs as the affordability crisis intensifies ahead of midterm elections and six House Republicans vote to terminate Canada trade duties.
McDonald's beat Q4 estimates with $7.01 billion in revenue and $3.12 EPS. Global same-store sales rose 5.7% as the fast-food giant reached $140 billion in annual system-wide sales while tech stocks cratered.
Robinhood reported record $4.5 billion in 2025 revenue, record earnings per share of $2.05, and 68% asset growth. The Gold Card, margin lending, and event contracts have transformed the once-controversial brokerage into a financial super app.
Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta are spending a combined $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026. Alphabet's $32 billion bond sale, including a 100-year note, shows how far tech giants will go to win the AI race.
Global central bank gold reserves have crossed $4 trillion for the first time in history, exceeding U.S. Treasury reserve assets. With 95% planning to increase holdings, gold at $5,066 per ounce may be just the beginning.