Is the Economy Improving Heading Into 2026?

From jobs to inflation and retail sales, here’s what investors learned from a week of highly anticipated economic data.

Weekly Markets Wrap: Distorted Data Leaves Stocks Drifting

Stocks end the week little changed. Meanwhile, Rivian jumps 22%, while Nike falls.

'I'm terrified I'll be homeless when my husband, 76, stops working': We only have $100K. What happens to people like us?

I'm sick of reading how many millions everyone has. We have, maybe, $100,000 in the bank. I'm terrified I'll be homeless when my husband stops working. He's 76 and I'm retired. Our house is big, but ...

Bovespa Index Ends the Week 1.43% Lower at 158473.02 — Data Talk

The Bovespa Index is down 2293.35 points or 1.43% this week to 158473.02 --Largest one-week point and percentage decline since the week ending Nov. 21, 2025 --Today it is up 549.68 points or 0.35% ...

S&P/TSX Composite Index Ends the Week 0.72% Higher at 31755.77 — Data Talk

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up 228.38 points or 0.72% this week to 31755.77 --Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Nov 28, 2025 ...

Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 5 PM ET: Tesla Wins Final Court Fight Over Elon Musk's Pay Package | Medtronic ...

Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 5 PM ET: Tesla Wins Final Court Fight Over Elon Musk's Pay Package | Medtronic ... Delaware's Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision to cancel the CEO's ...

IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends the Week 1.15% Lower at 63966.98 — Data Talk

IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends the Week 1.15% Lower at 63966.98 — Data Talk The IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones is down 745.09 points or 1.15% this week to 63966.98 ...

S&P MERVAL Index Ends the Week 5.38% Higher at 3139466.65 — Data Talk

The S&P MERVAL Index is up 160401.57 points or 5.38% this week to 3139466.65 --Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Nov 28, 2025 ...

Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 5 PM ET: U.S. Stocks Close Near Fresh Records | Consumer ...

Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 5 PM ET: U.S. Stocks Close Near Fresh Records | Consumer ... U.S. stocks rallied to close the week near fresh records as technology shares continued their rebound ...

'I'm not looking to leave any money to the kids': We're in our 60s with $1.5 million in IRAs. Can we retire next year?

I'm 64 and my wife is 65. We have $1.5 million in 401 (k)s and IRAs and $90,000 in a Roth IRA. We are looking to retire next year. I will receive $3,000 in a monthly pension that my wife will inherit ...

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index Gained 3.89% to $87960.93 — Data Talk

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index is up $3291.82 today or 3.89% to $87960.93 --Largest percentage increase since Dec. 2, 2025, when it gained 6.60% --Worst weekly performance since the week ending Nov. 21, ...

Dow Jones Top Energy Headlines at 4 PM ET: PosiGen Faces Creditor Doubt Over Its Ability to Manage Funds | Oil ...

Dow Jones Top Energy Headlines at 4 PM ET: PosiGen Faces Creditor Doubt Over Its Ability to Manage Funds | Oil ...