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As the Federal Reserve prepares for its first policy meeting of 2026, a sense of cautious anxiety has gripped Wall Street. With the January 27–28 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting looming, investors are parsing the latest fragments of inflation data to determine if the central bank’s recent
NEW YORK — As the sun rose over Wall Street on January 22, 2026, investors were greeted by one of the most anticipated and unusual economic reports in recent memory. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released a combined Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report covering both October and November 2025—a
The American consumer has once again proven to be the engine of the domestic economy, as recently released data for November 2025 reveals a retail sector that is far more robust than analysts had initially feared. According to the delayed report from the U.S. Census Bureau, retail sales rose
Investors and analysts are on high alert this morning as the financial world anticipates the 10 a.m. ET release of the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation. In a year defined by "sticky" economic data and a "higher-for-longer" interest rate narrative,
As of January 22, 2026, Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) stands at a critical juncture in its 64-year history. Once the darling of the "off-mall" retail movement, the Menomonee Falls-based retailer has spent the last five years navigating a perfect storm of leadership turnover, activist pressure, and shifting consumer habits. After a tumultuous 2025 marked by [...]
As the sun sets on January 21, 2026, the financial world is bracing for what may be the most significant data release of the young year. Tomorrow morning, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is scheduled to release a combined Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report covering both October and November
The landscape of global retail has shifted overnight following the official launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) at the 2026 National Retail Federation's "Retail’s Big Show." Led by a powerhouse coalition including Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP), and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), the new open standard represents the most significant evolution [...]
The American consumer continues to demonstrate surprising resilience in the face of persistent economic uncertainty. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, retail sales for November rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.6%, reaching a total of $735.9 billion. This figure significantly surpassed the 0.
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for November 2025, released late due to a significant federal government shutdown, showed that wholesale prices rose by a modest 0.2%. This figure came in slightly below the 0.3% consensus expected by economists, initially sparking optimism that the "last mile" of
The U.S. labor market has kicked off 2026 with a surprising display of fortitude. According to the latest data released by the Department of Labor on January 15, 2026, initial unemployment claims fell to 198,000 for the week ending January 10. This figure came in well below the
In a bold move to transcend its identity as a legacy paper commodities giant, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) has launched a massive $48.7 billion bid to acquire Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE), the consumer health powerhouse behind iconic brands like Tylenol and Neutrogena. The cash-and-stock deal, which represents one of the largest
Exactly one year ago, the American consumer—long considered the indomitable engine of the global economy—hit a sudden and jarring roadblock. On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department released a retail sales report for January that sent shockwaves through Wall Street: a 0.9% broad-based decline that
As the financial world braces for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year-end reports, the shadow of last year’s mid-cycle performance continues to loom large over the retail sector. On January 20, 2026, market analysts are still dissecting the "Great Retail Divergence" of early 2025—a pivotal moment when the two
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial sector and the corridors of Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump officially endorsed the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) on January 13, 2026. Characterizing the prevailing credit card "swipe fees" as a "hidden tax" and an "out-of-control ripoff" on the American
The U.S. economy entered 2026 on a surprisingly firm footing as newly released data for November 2025 showed retail sales jumped by 0.6%, comfortably outpacing the 0.4% growth forecasted by Wall Street economists. This unexpected surge, which came to light following a historic 43-day federal government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has sent shockwaves through Wall Street and the payments industry, President Donald Trump officially endorsed the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) on January 13, 2026. The endorsement, delivered via a series of high-profile statements, marks a significant shift in the political landscape for
The traditional e-commerce landscape is undergoing its most radical transformation since the dawn of the mobile web. In a series of landmark announcements during the "Winter '26 RenAIssance" event and the National Retail Federation's "Big Show" this month, Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has unveiled its vision for "Agentic Storefronts." This new infrastructure shift allows products to [...]
Following a historic 43-day federal government shutdown that paralyzed the nation’s data-gathering apparatus, investors are finally bracing for the most critical economic barometer of the year. The upcoming release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which was delayed as a result of the administrative backlog at the
As the 2026 fiscal year begins to unfold, a dramatic shift in global energy markets is emerging as the unexpected hero for the American corporate bottom line. Following a period of stubborn inflationary pressures and volatile energy costs, a persistent global supply surplus has sent crude oil prices tumbling, providing
The U.S. bond market reached a significant technical and psychological milestone this week as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note slipped below the 4.15% threshold for the first time in months. As of January 19, 2026, the yield is hovering at 4.14%, a move that
In a surprising display of late-year momentum, U.S. retail sales rose by 0.6% in November 2025, handily beating the 0.4% growth forecasted by Wall Street economists. The data, released by the Commerce Department on January 14, 2026, after a significant delay caused by a 43-day federal government
The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report for November 2025 has provided a rare glimmer of hope for a cooling economy, as wholesale prices rose by just 0.2%, undershooting the 0.3% increase forecast by Wall Street economists. This data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on
