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On a recent Rich Habits Podcast segment, market commentator Ron Santella put it bluntly: “The playbook from last week hasn’t changed. It’s actually gotten more entrenched. Higher for longer is the base case.” For households waiting on a refinance or a first home purchase, he was even more direct: “Today’s report tells you it’s not ... Tariff-Driven Inflation Is Trapping Mortgage Rates, and the Fed Can’t Fix It with Rate Cuts

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Long-term yields remain elevated as investors bet that higher oil prices could keep the Fed on the sidelines...or force it to raise rates. The bond vigilantes have returned.

Costco says approved tariff refunds could start arriving over the following 2 to 3 months.

Costco is among thousands of companies suing the U.S. federal government for a return of tariffs

Investors focused on inflation risks tied to surging fuel demand, rising gas prices, and consumer spending pressures.

Costco reported higher third-quarter profit as the retailer continues to draw inflation-weary consumers.

Costco releases Q3 results late Thursday as retailers warn that higher fuel prices and inflation pressures could hit consumer spending.

The main US stock measures were trending lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid renewed tension

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.54% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields rose after fresh attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on whether an end to the war is imminent.

Investors will get more of a sense for how the American consumer is grappling with wartime inflation today. Earnings are due from retailers like Costco, Best Buy and Dollar Tree, and the personal-consumption expenditures index for April is scheduled for release.

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Thursday, May 28, including earnings from retailers like Dollar Tree (DLTR), Best Buy (BBY), Kohl's (KSS), and Costco Wholesale (COST); the April reading on the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report; and the latest commentary from top Fed officials.

Walmart delivered solid quarterly results, but investors focused on inflation risks and cautious guidance. One fast-growing business segment, though, may deserve closer attention.

You turn 65, sign up for Medicare, and a wall of mail arrives pushing standalone Part D drug plans. The default move for decades has been to pick one and forget it. For 2026, that default deserves a fresh look. The Inflation Reduction Act fully kicks in this year, premiums and surcharges shift, and bundled ... 3 Reasons Retirees Should Reconsider Enrolling in a Standalone Medicare Drug Plan in 2026

US equity investors will monitor closely ongoing talks in the Middle East to end the Iran war, as co

This week, investors will get their latest sense of how the American consumer is grappling with the wartime inflation surge. Earnings are due from retailers like Costco and Dollar Tree, and the personal-consumption expenditures index for April is scheduled for release.

Asking for a Trend Host Brooke DiPalma previews several of the biggest stories to come throughout this week, including the latest filings regarding OpenAI's (OPAI.PVT) planned IPO, earnings out from companies like Salesforce (CRM), and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report for April inflation data. Markets will be closed this Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day Weekend holiday.

These seemingly boring dividend stocks have crushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the last five years.

After the Memorial Day holiday, we will see economic data on consumer prices, GDP, and home sales and prices. Marvell, American Eagle, Gap, and Autozone will also report earnings.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. and a holiday for markets, which reopen Tuesday. Investors will get their latest sense of how the American consumer is grappling with the wartime inflation surge.

The stock market is right at highs with several leaders near buy points. Marvell, Dell and Costco earnings are on tap, along with the Fed's inflation gauge.

Investors weighed falling oil prices against inflation and bond yield pressures, today, May 21, 2026.

Inflation isn’t killing consumer spending—it’s evolving it. Follow the money flow to see the structural shift moving billions into resale, repair, and discount giants. American consumers are rerouting their spending rather than pulling back. With University of Michigan sentiment at 48.2, the savings rate down to 3.6% from 5.1% in early 2025, and energy prices ... The Selective Shopper’s Portfolio: 6 ETFs Positioned for the Circular Economy Shift

The class-action complaint claims Amazon prioritized political goodwill over reimbursing shoppers for invalidated IEEPA tariffs.

Consumer complaint adds legal risk after Supreme Court tariff ruling

A viral X post recycles 2023 Costco CFO comments as fresh recession warnings while US beef prices hit record highs.

Americans are feeling increasingly uneasy about the economy. Consumer sentiment has been alarmingly weak, according to recent University of Michigan sentiment readings. At the same time, inflation has soared since the Iran war broke out. In April, the Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% on a ...

This retailer is well positioned to survive higher gas prices.

I have a theory about Costco. When the economy gets confusing, when tariffs are rising, inflation is creeping back, and nobody is quite sure what happens next, people don't stop spending. They just get smarter about where they spend. Costco (COST) is where smart spending goes. That theory got fresh ...

Nike is the latest brand to come under fire from consumers seeking payback for the tariffs they say they paid in the form of higher prices at retail.