Stock Market, economic data, jobs report, geopolitical tensions, war escalation, unemployment, Oracle earnings, what to watch
March 11, 2026
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War Escalation, Jobs Report Fallout, and Oracle Earnings: What to Watch This Week

The week’s biggest spotlight is on Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index and Friday’s jobs report, which will provide a read on inflation. After last week’s jobs report, investors will also be paying close attention to Friday’s job openings and labor turnover survey data from the University of Michigan, which will offer a broad look at consumer […]

economic data, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, spending growth, February economic report
March 02, 2026
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Consumer Confidence Rises in February, Spending Growth Slows

A key measure of consumer confidence rose modestly in February, coming in above economist expectations at 91.2. While this represents a slight improvement over January’s reading, the broader trend remains downward when compared to the higher levels seen at the end of 2024. Digging deeper into the numbers reveals a mixed picture. The index measuring […]

Economic Trends, economic data, Economic Indicators, data analysis, positive negative data, economic interpretation
February 16, 2026
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How economic data can often be both ‘worse’ and ‘good’

An economic metric can simultaneously be getting worse and be good. It can also be both better and bad. That’s because “worse” and “better” are relative terms, while “good” and “bad” are absolute terms. Think of it like recovering from an illness. You might feel better today than you did yesterday, even though you still […]

Artificial Intelligence, Financial Markets, economic data, walmart earnings, Consumer Trends, spending data, AI disruptions, retail earnings
February 16, 2026
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Walmart earnings, spending data, and more AI disruptions: What to watch this week

Last week, the stock market was dominated by concerns over artificial intelligence, with investors worrying about the scale of disruption AI could bring to various sectors. Software, real estate, financial services, and logistics stocks all faced significant selling pressure. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite finished the week down 2.1%, while the broader S&P 500 and the […]

Market Analysis, Federal Reserve, economic data, walmart earnings, fomc minutes, pce inflation
February 15, 2026
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Walmart earnings, FOMC minutes, December PCE: What to Watch

With markets closed on Monday for Presidents’ Day, the financial world gets a brief pause before diving into another packed week. The break is short-lived, however, as investors will quickly turn their attention to a fresh batch of corporate earnings and crucial economic data that will shape the conversation about the economy. All eyes will […]

consumer behavior, economic data, K-shaped economy, spending patterns, financial trends
February 11, 2026
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K-shaped economy: What new data is revealing about the consumer

Retail sales in December were flat, a quiet backdrop to a more telling story about how households are spending. A recent survey by a leading consulting firm shows that while the holiday season overall spurred a 6.4% increase in consumer spending, the gains were not shared evenly across income groups. The data reveals a classic […]