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U.S. stock and bond markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, giving investors time to assess what Trump's second year in office might bring for portfolios.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent finds himself caught between loyalty to President Trump and protecting market stability as the DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell intensifies.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new report shows Americans paid $160 billion in credit card interest in 2024, with average rates near 21% and debt exceeding $1.2 trillion.
The IRS begins accepting 2025 tax returns January 26, with new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest potentially leading to larger refunds for millions of Americans.
Leading economists see 2026 as the beginning of housing market recovery, with affordability improving as income growth outpaces home prices despite persistent challenges.
The Education Department is resuming wage garnishments for defaulted student loan borrowers while 800,000 remain stuck in a processing backlog for affordable repayment plans and forgiveness.
After three years of hesitation, private equity firms are deploying nearly $1 trillion in dry powder as deal activity surges 20% in early 2026, signaling a new era for M&A.
Luigi Mangione faces a federal death penalty trial for the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. His lawyers argue a conflict of interest should block capital punishment.
The IRS opens 2026 tax filing season on January 26 with $370 billion in expected refunds. New tax breaks for tips, overtime, and seniors could boost average refunds by $1,000.
Housing inventory is up 20% year-over-year as the mortgage lock-in effect begins to break. Experts predict 2026 will deliver the most balanced market in a decade, with neither buyers nor sellers holding the upper hand.
Initial jobless claims remain near historic lows at 208,000 for the week ending January 10, 2026. What the data means for the Fed, economy, and your job security.
BlackRock reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 15, 2026, with assets under management crossing $14 trillion as the world's largest asset manager extends its dominance.