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The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place: Inflation is down from its peak in mid-2022, growth has held up better than many expected, and yet American households say that things still feel shaky. Uncertainty is the watchword, especially with a major Supreme Court ruling on tariffs on…

“How much can truly change under a single administration?” I asked one source. “Three years is a long time yet,” came the response.

As interest rates trend down, online banks keep an edge on yields, but service, access and flexibility still matter. Here’s how the trade-offs stack up.

After several years of steadily declining, the Australian dollar staged a meaningful recovery in 2025, culminating in a two-cent rally over the past month.

“There are probably enough concerns about the health of the labor market to justify an insurance rate cut by the Federal Reserve next year,” UBS’s Paul Donovan said.

Crucial US employment data due today will reveal whether workers can expect meaningful pay rises in 2026 as the Federal Reserve takes a cautious, wait-and-see stance.

US President Donald Trump has signalled in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he is close to announcing his pick for the next chair of the US Federal Reserve.

What to know about Fed candidates Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris Waller and Rick Rieder.

Ex-Fed governor Kevin Warsh is at top of his list to succeed Powell as central bank’s chair, president says in interview