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Signs of rising financial stress, particularly among middle-income Americans, are warning flags about the U.S. economy’s health in 2026, experts say. Spending growth for higher-income Americans remained…

Actor Austin Butler attends the 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, Nov. 16, 2025.Valerie Macon | AFP |…

Key Insight: The FOMC is expected to keep short-term interest rates unchanged at its January meeting, reflecting a cautious approach amid mixed economic signals.Expert Quote: “The…

A significant majority of Americans are now living lives of permanent financial stress, and debt delinquency is on the rise. For bankers, that’s a recipe for…

Superb Images | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesRead more CNBC personal finance coverageBigger tax refunds are coming for 2026 — what it could mean for…

The logos of the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), the stablecoin Tether (USDT) and Binance Coin (BNB) can be seen on the trading platform CoinMarketCap.Silas Stein…

The Harris Poll Canada study commissioned by Scotiabank says more than half of Canadians planning to buy their first home in the next five years feel…

Jeremy Erickson/Bloomberg Key insight: Economists see validity in Fed Gov. Miran’s argument that shelter inflation is coming down, but note the impact to overall inflation may…

China Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions continue over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, on May 12, 2025.Carlos…

Key Insight: Americans are increasingly overwhelmed by all their digital subscriptions, leaving an opening for banks to help organize and save money on them.Supporting Data: In…