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U.S. Household Finances Reverse Pandemic Gains Amidst Economic Instability

U.S. household finances, boosted by pandemic stimulus, have sharply declined since 2021, with credit card debt exceeding \$1 trillion, financial well-being scores falling to 49 in 2024 from a peak of 55 in 2020, and a majority of Americans expressing discomfort with their emergency savings.

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Small Business Uncertainty Spikes to Third Highest on Record

A January poll reveals a 14-point jump in the small business uncertainty index to 100, its third highest ever, driven by labor shortages and persistent inflation, despite optimism remaining high at 102.8; decreased capital investments are planned.

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Apple's $500 Billion AI Investment: Vertical Integration and Domestic Focus

Apple announced a $500 billion US investment in AI infrastructure over four years, including a new Texas server facility and expanded domestic chip production, contrasting with Microsoft's pause on a Wisconsin data center and Meta's $65 billion investment.

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Elimination of $7,500 EV Tax Credit Could Cripple U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales

The $7,500 federal tax credit significantly impacts the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., with an average transaction price of $55,544 in December 2024, compared to $49,740 for gas-powered vehicles. Recent proposals in Congress to eliminate this credit could substantially impact ...

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Trump's Tariffs Exacerbate US Inflation, Threatening Economic Stability

Rising inflation in the US, driven by increased egg and fuel prices, is worsened by President Trump's tariff policies which are causing decreased consumer confidence and impacting consumer spending; further tariffs are planned that could exacerbate the problem.

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US Stocks Plunge on Fears of Trump Policies Impacting Economy

US stocks plummeted on Friday, with the S&P 500 falling 1.7%—its worst day in two months—after reports revealed that consumer and business anxieties over President Trump's policies are negatively affecting the US economy; this followed several weaker-than-expected reports on the economy, including o...

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Unexpected 3 Percent U.S. Inflation Surge in January 2025 Delays Fed Rate Cuts"

U.S. inflation unexpectedly rose by 3 percent in January 2025, exceeding forecasts and prompting delays in Federal Reserve interest rate cuts; factors include egg price hikes due to bird flu, shelter and energy costs, and strong consumer demand; President Trump's proposed tariffs could further exace...

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Apple Announces $500 Billion US Investment

Apple announced a $500 billion, four-year US investment encompassing a Texas AI server facility, 20,000 R&D jobs, and expanded US chip production, partly in response to potential tariffs and driven by collaborations with companies like TSMC and Foxconn.

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Record Gold Prices and Potential U.S. Reserve Revaluation

Gold prices surged to $2,940 per ounce, pushing its market cap above $20 trillion due to trade tensions and potential revaluation of U.S. reserves; Elon Musk plans to audit Fort Knox's gold.

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Trump's Proposed Chip Tariffs to Hike Electronics Prices

President Trump is considering a 25% tariff on imported semiconductor chips, which would significantly raise prices for American consumers given the US imports $139 billion worth annually, with Taiwan accounting for 27% of those imports, despite efforts to boost domestic production through the CHIPS...

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Trump Tariffs Could Hike Car Insurance Premiums by 8%

Insurify projects that a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican auto imports could raise average annual full-coverage car insurance premiums by 8% to \$2,502 by 2025, adding to existing inflation-driven increases, primarily due to higher claim payouts from more expensive car parts.

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U.S. Stocks Plunge on Weak Data and Policy Fears

U.S. stocks plummeted on Friday, January 26, 2024, due to weak economic data, including a drop in consumer sentiment and existing home sales, and fears over potential policy changes from the Trump administration. The Dow fell 748 points (1.7%), S&P 500 1.7%, and Nasdaq over 2%.

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