Core PCE inflation is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, and in 2026 it’s shaping rate decisions that ripple into your savings APY, credit card interest, and job market leverage.
Maya Chen 
Food inflation has cooled from its peak, but prices remain high because of wages, packaging, and supply shocks that reset the baseline—and that changes how to budget and shop in 2026.
Maya Chen 
Weekly jobless claims are one of the fastest reads on layoffs and hiring momentum, and they can help you time job moves, protect cash flow, and avoid panic decisions.
Maya Chen 
Auto loan rates and monthly payments remain stubborn in 2026 even as inflation cools, because lenders price in credit risk, used-car values, and Fed policy. Here’s how to read the market and protect your budget.
Maya Chen 
As markets price in 2026 Fed cuts, banks often lower savings yields faster than loan rates, reshaping the best moves for cash, debt, and big purchases.
Maya Chen 
GDP headlines can sound reassuring, but they don’t automatically translate into lower bills or bigger paychecks. Here’s how to read 2026 growth data in plain English—and what to watch next.
Maya Chen 
Consumer confidence has improved in early 2026, but household budgets are still under pressure from high price levels, uneven wage gains, and expensive borrowing costs.
Maya Chen 
Rent and housing costs remain a key reason inflation feels sticky in 2026, even when other prices cool. Here’s what the latest shelter data signals and how to adapt your budget and housing decisions.
Maya Chen 
Fed and credit-market data shows rising credit card delinquencies in 2026, a sign some households are running out of wiggle room. Here’s what’s driving it and how to reduce interest, lower risk, and defend your FICO score.
Maya Chen