Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.
The costofliving adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month. Source：MarketWatch
Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?
Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers Source：MarketWatch
3 things that are driving inflation higher
Struggling with elevated prices? You don’t have to look much further than your local gas station. Source：MarketWatch
Rising bond yields and higher inflation leave the Fed trapped in a rate-hike dilemma
There isn’t any way to spin Wednesday’s hot consumerprice index report as good, especially when looking at the bond market’s reaction. Source：MarketWatch
Rising diesel prices have helped fuel inflation — and we’re about to see how much worse it could get
Consumer inflation just came in hot. Thursday will provide more clues on the impact of record diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections. Source：MarketWatch
Micron wins praise from Elon Musk for not being too greedy
Top memorychip providers have ample room to raise prices further, but Musk thinks Micron isn’t squeezing its customers to an excessive degree.…
How Iran’s $2 trillion threat puts your AI stocks at risk
The Fed admits it can’t cool Big Tech’s spending spree. Tehran says it can, and it just named the targets. Source：MarketWatch
Social Security’s COLA will be 3.6% in 2027 as inflation persists
The increase is aimed at helping about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. Source：MarketWatch
What analysts are watching with key semiconductor maker TSMC set to report results
Analysts at JPMorgan and Citigroup see further revenue growth for the semiconductor foundry, even after already posting a recordbreaking figure for the third…
Bank of America adds a profit miss to the misery of a $1.2 billion government fine
Bank of America’s stock falls as investor disappointment over the $1.2 billion government fine added to the bank’s downbeat earnings report. Source：MarketWatch
Here’s how much the AI boom is contributing to inflation, according to Goldman Sachs calculations
Goldman Sachs economists have calculated how much the AI boom has contributed to inflation. Source：MarketWatch
Charles Schwab and DoorDash ranked among bargain stocks that could lead the market higher
Thirdquarter earnings growth is expected to be driven by energy and semiconductor companies, but what if the rest of the market shows up? HSBC envisages a…