Democrats go all in on affordability in bid to turn voters against Trump Party aims to turn tables after struggling to deal with criticisms about inflation during Biden presidency The Guardian - US · Jan 12
How Oil and Gas Investing Can Stabilize Returns and Shield Against Market Volatility: Tips From a Financial Pro Direct exposure to oil and natural gas projects can strengthen a portfolio's long-term resilience with non-market-correlated cash flow and an inflation hedge. Kiplinger · Jan 12
Ray Dalio Principles: The Latest 'One Safe Bet' Middle Class Investment Tip Billionaire Ray Dalio names Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities as his top choice for risk-averse middle-class Americans seeking guaranteed real returns. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
Iran's $7 monthly payments fail to ease spiraling economic unrest as Trump weighs military options against Tehran a week after Venezuela raid The $7 monthly payments offer little relief to beleaguered Iranians who are suffering from food inflation of 64%. Fortune · Jan 11
Earnings Kickoff, CPI and Other Can't Miss Items this Week Markets enter a massive week marking the unofficial start of Q4 earnings season with major financial institutions including JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs reporting results. Barchart · Jan 11
I Asked ChatGPT What Budget Items Could Experience the Biggest Price Increases in 2026 — Here’s What It Said AI analyzed data showing food, housing, healthcare, transportation and utilities will see steepest 2026 price hikes. Here's how to prepare your budget. GOBankingRates · Jan 11
Millions of Americans are grappling with years of declining economic wellbeing and affordability needs a rethink Even when market forces eventually push prices down, the clock is rarely fully wound back and wages often fail to keep pace with the new cost realities. Fortune · Jan 11
No let-up in coffee prices as bean supplies stabilise A stabilisation in commodity prices is welcome news to Australian coffee and chocolate producers, but years of inflation have pushed businesses to their limits. AAP · Jan 10
Jamie Dimon Says These 3 Factors Will Alter the Economy in 2026 He said the following three factors that are set to collide and reshape the economy over the next year or two. GOBankingRates · Jan 10
Is Financial Independence Easier Without Traditional Family Costs? Financial independence looks simple on paper: spend less than you earn, invest the difference, and repeat until work becomes optional. In real life, the path depends on what your household is funding, what it’s avoiding, and what it secretly replaces with other costs. Couples without traditional family expenses often assume… Dinks Finance · Jan 10
Americans’ Top 3 Money Fears Heading Into 2026, According to Fidelity Fidelity revealed the top financial fears Americans face in 2026, from inflation to healthcare costs. Here’s how to prepare. GOBankingRates · Jan 10
MarketBeat Week in Review – 01/05 - 01/09 Stocks had another good week despite a mixed jobs picture; investors will get the latest reading on inflation as another earnings season kicks off next week MarketBeat · Jan 10
Americans Are Worried More About This Money Issue Than Inflation — Here’s Why Inflation isn’t some Americans’ top money worry right now. Here’s the financial issue causing even more concern—and why it matters. GOBankingRates · Jan 10
When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income… Clever Dude · Jan 9
Barchart · Jan 9 S&P 500 Rallies to a New Record High on US Economic Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.02%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.61%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jan 9 Dollar Climbs as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Recede The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-month high on Friday and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support from Friday’s mixed US payroll report, which showed payrolls rose less than expected but the unemployment rate ticked down and average hourly earnings rose more than expected, hawkish factors...
Saving Advice · Jan 9 12 Financial Habits Helping Boomers Stay Ahead of Inflation The economic landscape of January 2026 has been a wake-up call for many retirees. While the Social Security administration announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)...
Saving Advice · Jan 9 Are Social Security Benefits Losing Buying Power Faster Than Inflation? If it feels like each annual increase buys less at the grocery store and the pharmacy, that concern isn’t just pessimism. Social Security cost-of-living adjustments...
Barchart · Jan 9 Stocks Push Higher on US Economic Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jan 9 S&P Futures Tick Higher With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.05% this morning as investors await the all-important U.S. payrolls report for more cues on the path of interest rates this year.
GOBankingRates · Jan 9 3 Things Inflation Will Make Much More Expensive in 2026 Inflation is set to push prices higher in 2026. Here are three monthly costs expected to become much more expensive.
Barchart · Jan 8 Dollar Rises on Solid US Economic News The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 4-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.24%. The dollar moved higher Thursday due to some better-than-expected US economic news. US job cuts last month fell to a 17-month low, and weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, positive factors for...
Budget and the Bees · Jan 8 Stop Hoarding Cash: Why Keeping Over $10k in a Standard Bank Account Is a Mistake There is a specific kind of comfort in seeing a large number in your checking or standard savings account. It feels safe. It feels accessible. For those of us who have lived through recessions or financial instability, cash feels like the only thing we can trust.
Barchart · Jan 8 Dollar Climbs on Better-Than-Expected US Economic News The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17% and posted a 4-week high. The dollar is moving higher today on some better-than-expected US economic news. US job cuts last month fell to a 17-month low, and weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, positive factors for the labor...
GOBankingRates · Jan 8 Retirement Checklist: 9 Things To Do Now in Your 60s, According to Fidelity Keep reading to learn nine money moves to make now, to help ensure financial stability throughout your golden years.