
Markets Brace for Key Inflation and Labor Data This Week
Investors are bracing for a pivotal week as key U.S. inflation and labor data releases are poised to heavily influence Federal Reserve policy and market direction.
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Investors are bracing for a pivotal week as key U.S. inflation and labor data releases are poised to heavily influence Federal Reserve policy and market direction.

Millions of Americans are facing sharp increases in health insurance premiums as COVID-era federal subsidies expire, forcing difficult choices about coverage and budgets.

The British pound climbed against the US dollar after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to a 3.50%-3.75% range amid a divided 9-3 policy vote.

Millions of Americans with Obamacare plans are facing sharply higher costs next year, as annual deductibles and monthly premiums continue to rise significantly.

The Social Security Administration's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is viewed as insufficient by 77% of older Americans, who say it fails to cover rising costs.

U.S. stocks climbed and bond yields fell after an unexpected drop in private payrolls intensified investor bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

The British pound reached a four-week high against the U.S. dollar as markets anticipate a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December.

The IRS has released guidance on new "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, effective for the 2025 tax year. Millions of workers can deduct up to $25

U.S. markets surged as technology stocks led a broad rally, while a weakening dollar pushed gold and silver prices to test new highs.

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday as fresh economic data fueled investor hopes for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut before the end of the year.

Medicare Part B premiums will rise to $202.90 per month in 2026, a 9.7% increase that will consume about one-third of the annual Social Security COLA.

Millions of Americans will see their Medicare Part B premiums rise by nearly 10% in 2026, with the standard monthly cost increasing to $202.90.