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US Holiday Retail Sales Projected to Hit Record $1.70 Trillion in 2026

October 5, 2026 (just now)

Retailers brace for a record-breaking holiday season as forecasts predict spending will climb up to 4.8% to reach $1.70 trillion, according to…

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AI Investment Boom Hits $800 Billion Despite Calls for Development Slowdown

October 5, 2026 (just now)

An $800 billion investment surge in AI development persists despite mounting pressure from safety advocates to slow the pace of innovation, raising…

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U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 29K in September as GDP Revised to 2.2%

October 5, 2026 (9 hours ago)

September nonfarm payrolls missed expectations at 29K, while Q2 real GDP saw an upward revision to 2.2% and core PCE inflation printed…

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California Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal Sparks Exodus Concerns

September 23, 2026 (11 days ago)

Proposed California wealth tax triggers warnings of a billionaire exodus, with critics claiming the measure will drive away entrepreneurs and reduce long-term…

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Fed Governor Barr Signals Further Rate Hikes as Business Activity Surges

September 23, 2026 (11 days ago)

Fed Governor Barr advocates for further rate tightening as S&P Global PMI data reveals a 62-month high in business activity and accelerating…

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6 Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Economic Downturns

September 22, 2026 (12 days ago)

Financial experts identify six common mistakes, including draining emergency savings and closing credit lines, that can exacerbate the impact of an economic…

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Goldman Sachs Attributes Record Low Consumer Confidence to General Unhappiness

September 22, 2026 (12 days ago)

Goldman Sachs suggests that a broad decline in American happiness and trust in institutions is distorting consumer confidence metrics, decoupling them from…

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S&P 500 Hits 40x CAPE Ratio as 2026 Economic Growth Signals Persist

September 22, 2026 (13 days ago)

While macroeconomic data points to continued growth, the S&P 500's extreme Shiller CAPE ratio of 40-41 warns investors that future market returns…

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News 🌐 Macro — 📊 Neutral

10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5% as Debt Concerns Mount

September 21, 2026 (14 days ago)

Surging Treasury yields above 5% signal a potential fiscal crisis as rising interest costs on $40 trillion in debt spark alarm among…

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California Billionaire Wealth Tax Risks Mass Entrepreneur Exodus

September 20, 2026 (15 days ago)

California's proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires faces backlash from business leaders who warn it will drive entrepreneurs out of the state…

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Retirement Account Ownership Among 50-Somethings Stagnates at 61 Percent

September 20, 2026 (15 days ago)

Despite a tripling in median retirement balances to $162,000, 30% of Americans in their 50s lack formal retirement savings or pensions, highlighting…

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S&P 500 Rallies 11% Above Prewar Levels Despite Widespread Consumer Stress

September 20, 2026 (15 days ago)

Despite a 16% drop in consumer sentiment and persistent inflation, the S&P 500 remains 11% higher than prewar levels as households tap…

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