A report covering October and November personal income, consumer spending and PCE inflation data will be published on Jan. 22. An initial estimate of GDP over the final three months of 2025 will follow on Feb. 20. ...

The CIO of Crossmark Global Investments also expects that inflation will remain sticky for another year. ...

Key Points Donald Trump's first year was generally above average for the stock market investors. But the second year might be different. Some of the biggest risks for stock market investors have nothing to do with Trump's policies. Consumer spending, tariffs, and AI spending will all factor into how the market does in 2026. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Generally, politics can cause short-term market movement, but doesn't have a significant impact on long-term stock m ...

The S&P 500 was hovering between gains and losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 28 points, or 0.1 per cent. The Nasdaq Composite was also marginally higher by 0.1 per cent. Both the S&P 500 and the Dow had closed at all-time highs in the previous session.US equity futures were mixed before the opening bell, with S&P 500 futures slipping less than 0.1 per cent, Dow futures rising 0.1 per cent and Nasdaq futures down 0.2 per cent.“Global uncertainty continues to deepen,” Tan Boon Heng of Mi ...

Key Points The retail sector's challenges now present long-term investment opportunities. Target's new CEO promises a return to its traditional roots after recent struggles. Kohl's sales slump has continued, but the market has sharply lifted its stock price. 10 stocks we like better than Target › The stock market had a good year in 2025, with the S&P 500 index producing a total return of 17.9%. However, with consumers facing various economic challenges, the retail sector didn't fare as well. The ...

As I was wading through the waters of all our predictions, readers painted a picture of possibilities and pressure in the private markets.AI, on one hand, is a force multiplier—on the other, it will be unevenly impactful and the losses as the industry consolidates will be staggering. Liquidity, meanwhile, is making a comeback, albeit with a new normal. Velocity is increasing, but so is fragility. There was also an echo of “bigger, fewer, and with more power,” that the wave of capital concentrating at the la ...

Deposit account rates are on the decline. The good news: You can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates above 4%. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers. Where are the best CD rates today? CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. Currently, the best short-term CDs (six to 12 months) generally offer rates around 4% to 4.5% AP ...

Group 1 - Euro zone inflation stood at 2% in December, aligning with the European Central Bank's (ECB) target, down from 2.1% in November [1] - Core inflation, excluding volatile prices, decreased to 2.3% in December from 2.4% in November, while services inflation fell to 3.4% from 3.5% [2] - The ECB maintained its key deposit facility rate at 2% for the fourth consecutive time in December, with the last rate cut occurring in June [2] Group 2 - The ECB's rate-cutting cycle has reduced rates from a record high of 4% in 2024, with indications that the easing cycle may be nearing its end [3] - Following the inflation data release, the euro and Stoxx 600 remained unchanged, but the return to the ECB's target could indicate potential future rate cuts [4] - Analysts suggest that the current inflation levels provide the ECB with justification to consider further interest rate cuts in 2026, although the recent changes are viewed as minor [5][6]

6 January 2026 | 9:13PM IST Economics Research ASIA ECONOMICS ANALYST India 2026 outlook: Policy Put to Cushion Growth Proactive policy pivot: With steep US tariffs, prior fiscal consolidation and macro-prudential tightening in CY24, Indian policymakers decisively pivoted to support growth in CY25. Financial conditions eased through a combination of a 125 basis point policy rate cut, benign liquidity, regulatory relaxations for banks, and a weaker exchange rate. Central government fiscal consolidation moder ...

Key Takeaways Gas prices have been trending lower for years, but the average American still pays more at the pump today than they did before the pandemic. Will the overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro change that? Don't count on it. Venezuela is home to nearly 20% of the world's known oil reserves, but decades of underinvestment, government corruption, and, beginning in 2017, U.S. sanctions on the country's state-run oil company, have decimated its petroleum industry. The country pumped an avera ...