How Tariffs and Inflation Are Hitting Holiday Sweets The Trump administration’s trade war has made home-baked and store-bought treats more expensive. Reason · Dec 24, 2025
3 Financial Moves To Make Now Before Inflation Bites Harder in 2026 Take these three smart financial steps now to protect your money and stay ahead of rising inflation expected to hit harder in 2026. GOBankingRates · Dec 24, 2025
Santa Claus rally or year-end wobble? Global markets close the year on a cautious note World shares were mixed despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, as investors remained wary of inflation, slowing demand and uncertainty over how markets will start the new year. Euronews · Dec 24, 2025
Here’s How Trump’s $2K Dividend Will Impact the Cost of Groceries President Trump has vowed to give qualifying Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend. GOBankingRates · Dec 24, 2025
Introducing Your CD's Edgier Cousin: The Market-Linked CD Traditional CDs are a safe option for savers, but they don't always beat inflation. Should you try their counterparts, market-linked CDs, for better returns? Kiplinger · Dec 24, 2025
Asian markets mostly advance after the S&P 500 hits record high Asian markets are mostly higher after the U.S. benchmark S&P 500 closed at another record high following a report that the U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in July to September The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
10 High‑Inflation Winter Costs Seniors Can Still Control Winter is already an expensive season for older adults, but high inflation is making it even harder for seniors to stay within their budgets. Retirees... Saving Advice · Dec 23, 2025
7 Financial Wins Boomers Are Celebrating This Winter Even with inflation and rising winter expenses, many boomers say they’re experiencing surprising financial wins this season. Retirees who expected a difficult winter are discovering... Saving Advice · Dec 23, 2025
7 Lifestyle Upgrades That Pay Off Financially Over Time Most “upgrades” are really just lifestyle inflation wearing a cute outfit. You spend more, get a quick dopamine hit, and then the new normal becomes your baseline. But some upgrades genuinely pay you back because they reduce recurring costs, protect your health, or increase your earning power. The key is… Dinks Finance · Dec 23, 2025
I Asked ChatGPT What the ‘New Normal’ Retirement Looks Like in 2026 — Here’s Its Blueprint To assess just how different retirement could look, I asked ChatGPT what the "new normal" for retirees will look like next year and how to prepare. GOBankingRates · Dec 23, 2025
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed This was a scary good year for investors The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
RBA reveals what's needed to avert rate hikes in 2026 Two things must occur for the Reserve Bank to be satisfied that current interest rate levels can bring down inflation, board meeting minutes have revealed. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
The Asset Bubble No One’s Talking About That’s Making the Rich Insanely Rich Discover the hidden asset bubble creating massive wealth for the rich and why most investors are overlooking this lucrative opportunity. GOBankingRates · Dec 22, 2025
Holiday Retail Tariffs: How Much Are You Paying This Christmas Season vs. Last Year? How much exactly are you paying this Christmas season compared to last year? Here's what you should know. GOBankingRates · Dec 22, 2025
The Free Financial Advisor · Dec 22, 2025 Could Your Social Security Plans Collapse If The Economy Shifts Again This Winter? The winter season is here, and with it comes a chill that could reach far beyond icy sidewalks and frostbitten noses. Imagine a scenario where the stock market dips, inflation spikes, and suddenly, the financial safety net you’ve been counting on—Social Security—feels shakier than a snowman in a January thaw.
GOBankingRates · Dec 21, 2025 2 Retirement Risks Affluent Americans Often Overlook Even wealthy retirees face two major risks: inflation and healthcare costs. Here’s how to plan ahead.
Latin Times · Dec 21, 2025 Latin America Avoids Recession as ECLAC Projects Continued Expansion Through 2026 South America is expected to lead in 2025, with growth of 2.9%, supported by recoveries in Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador after contractions last year, ECLAC reveals
Barchart · Dec 21, 2025 Holiday Trading, Inflation Data and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter the final full week of 2025 with a significantly abbreviated trading schedule as the Christmas holiday brings early closures and reduced participation that will likely result in light volume and muted price action.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 21, 2025 Grocery Chains Reevaluate Staffing Models Due to Rising Operational Costs From self-checkout kiosks to leaner floor teams, grocery stores across the country are making big changes to how they staff their stores. With inflation driving up wages, utilities, and supply chain expenses, many chains are rethinking their traditional labor models. The goal? Stay profitable without sacrificing customer service. But for…
MarketBeat · Dec 20, 2025 MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19 Money continues to move into the market, raising hopes for a Santa Claus rally; however, the macro story remains mixed, which could bring more volatility
The Mary Sue · Dec 19, 2025 Karoline Leavitt swears Trump has inflation at 2.5%, offering no proof except her signature blend of blind loyalty Karoline Leavitt wants you to believe inflation is “down to 2.5%,” groceries are fine, gas is cheap, and Trump is “digging our country out of the economic hole.” So, why can’t you afford anything? Because CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins is “pushing narratives.”
Barchart · Dec 19, 2025 Nike, Tilray, and Palantir: Their Unusually Active Put Options Will Boost Your Wallet After Christmas Christmas has gotten more expensive this year due to inflation and tariffs. Americans of all stripes can use a break. These six unusually active put options from Thursday trading could boost your wallet the day after Christmas. Ho. Ho. Ho!
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025 FTSE 100 in the green after lower-than-expected US inflation figures Anglo American edged up 0.4% after reporting that it was striving to wrap up the sale of its nickel business.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025 Fact check: Resident doctors’ pay and AI-generated soldier video Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025 What will happen now the £100 contactless card limit has been scrapped? Watchdog says banks will be able to respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology