Is This the End of American Capitalism? If interest rates stop being market signals and become policy decisions, what survives may look less like capitalism—and more like permanent crisis management. Reason · Jan 6
Rates hike still on the table despite softer inflation A sharper-than-expected fall in inflation will encourage the Reserve Bank of Australia, but underlying price growth remains too hot for comfort. AAP · Jan 6
Stocks Supported by AI Investment and Strength in Miners The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.23%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 6
Stocks Edge Higher on Strength in Chip Makers and Data Storage Companies The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.63%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.33%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 6
The 6 Best Ways To Save At The Grocery Store In 2026 Your grocery cart is rolling down the aisle, the shelves are glowing with promises, and your budget is quietly begging for mercy. In 2026, grocery shopping feels like a high-speed game where prices shift, apps ping, and choices matter more than ever. Food inflation has cooled compared to earlier years,… The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 6
Will Your Savings Plan Work If the Economy Slows More Than Expected? The economy doesn’t send a polite warning text before it swerves, and that’s exactly what makes this question so electric. One minute markets are humming, job boards are busy, and savings apps look reassuringly green, and the next minute headlines turn jittery and forecasts get trimmed. Suddenly, that tidy savings… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jan 6
Best savings accounts and cash ISAs still paying up to 4.5% on your money in January 2026 Interest rates fell four times last year but you can still earn enough on your cash to outstrip inflation The Independent UK · Jan 6
Trump's trade tariffs are turning out to be a huge dud and Wall Street is pretty happy about it Revenues are tracking well below the White House’s expectations, research from Pantheon suggests. Fortune · Jan 6
3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning this year For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions The Independent UK · Jan 6
French inflation eases on energy costs ahead of eurozone data release Energy prices fell more dramatically in December while food prices increased at a faster rate. Euronews · Jan 6
Shoppers spent average of £476 at supermarket in December as inflation eased Some 92% of shoppers indulged in premium own-label products, with sales of the lines exceeding £1 billion for the first time, figures show. Evening Standard · Jan 6
Shop price inflation driven up by rising food costs Food inflation increased to 3.3% in December, outstripping wider shop price inflation of 0.7%, according to newly published figures. Evening Standard · Jan 6
'I'm Definitely Waiting For Him': Three-Time Trump Voter Exposes Brutal Economy Reality Under POTUS A three-time Trump voter in Pennsylvania says she is still 'waiting' for promises to fix the economy as inflation, housing, and food costs squeeze families, underscoring deep voter dissatisfaction. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
Janet Yellen warns the $38 trillion national debt is nearing a red line economists have warned about for decades Top economists fear the era of fiscal dominance is here, and we’ve abandoned the debt problem already. Fortune · Jan 5
Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 5 8 Foods That Are Suddenly Cheaper Due to Overstock If you have been conditioned to wince every time you check out at the grocery store, you might be missing a quiet shift in the market. While the general narrative of inflation dominates the headlines, the reality on the ground in early 2026 is shifting. Thanks to specific gluts in…
The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 5 Risk Scenario: 8 What-Ifs Every Pre-Retiree Should Consider The countdown to retirement can feel like the opening credits of an adventure movie, all promise and possibility. You’ve worked hard, dreamed big, and imagined mornings without alarms and afternoons without meetings. But every great adventure needs a smart plan, because surprises love to crash the party when expectations get…
Euronews · Jan 5 Tehran's method of governance has reached a dead end, former top adviser tells Euronews Saeed Laylaz, an economist and adviser to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, spoke to Euronews about Iran, from the country's economic situation to the downfall of Nicolás Maduro, one of Tehran's most important allies, and how domestic and external circumstances affect Iran.
Barchart · Jan 5 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Stay Calm Despite Venezuela Tumult, U.S. Jobs Data Awaited March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.27%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.64% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street despite fresh geopolitical tensions following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Barchart · Jan 4 CES 2026, Sector Rotation and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter 2026's first full trading week with an extraordinary convergence of events including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas where Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su will deliver keynote speeches that could significantly influence AI infrastructure investment narratives
Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 4 Grocery Chains Are Repricing Family Packs After the Holidays After the holiday rush, grocery stores are shifting their pricing strategies—and family packs are at the center of the change. Once a go-to for bulk savings, these larger packages are now being repriced in ways that may surprise even the savviest shoppers. With inflation still lingering and consumer habits evolving,…
GOBankingRates · Jan 4 I Asked ChatGPT To Create My 2026 Investment Plan: Here’s What It Said Discover ChatGPT’s recommended 2026 investment plan, portfolio strategy and key trends, like AI and inflation to help shape your smartest money moves.
Saving Advice · Jan 4 19 States Just Saw a Minimum Wage Hike: What it Means for Your Wallet If you noticed a little extra in your first paycheck of the year, you might be part of the historic wave of raises sweeping the...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4 From the AI bubble to Fed fears: the global economic outlook for 2026 Analysts and investors voice caution about tech valuations and Trump’s influence on the US central bank
GOBankingRates · Jan 4 Trump’s Tariffs: 6 Popular Food Items That Increased in Price Since April President Donald Trump's broad 2025 tariff campaign is now clearly visible in grocery aisles, reshaping prices on everything from beef to bananas.
Saving Advice · Jan 3 10 Everyday Items Costing More Due to Packaging Changes If you’ve noticed that your grocery bill is climbing despite slowing inflation, the culprit might be the container, not the contents. In 2026, a “perfect...