U.K. Shop Price Inflation Rose in December on Higher Food Prices
U.K. shop and food price inflation ticked higher in December, when shoppers leaned into promotions to alleviate cost pressures, according […]
Finance
Two new studies offer a surprising answer to the question of whether tariffs cause inflation
A blow to consumer and business demand likely explains why tariffs’ impact on inflation is limited. Source link
Everything Student-Loan Borrowers Need to Know About Wage Garnishment
The Education Department is set to soon start docking the paychecks of defaulted borrowers. Source link
U.S. Factory Activity Slides Unexpectedly
The Institute for Supply Management said that its purchasing managers index of manufacturing activity fell to 47.9 in the month,
Capital Account: The U.S. had countless reasons for wanting regime change in Venezuela. Yet one factor appears to have been decisive for President Trump: oil.
Under the president’s version of the Monroe Doctrine, commerce and resources drive U.S. strategic intervention. Is Greenland next? Source link
Growth in China’s Service Activity Slows
A private gauge of China’s service activity showed expansion at the softest pace in six months, weighed by slowing sales.
Heard on the Street: Tax cuts will help pad wallets in 2026, but not across all income levels
The tax cuts should help some people, but changes to programs such as food stamps will hurt low-income consumers. Source
Five Financial Blind Spots That Burden Grieving Spouses
Proactive strategies can help avoid the financial fog of loss later. Source link
Should It Be Easier to Buy Annuities in Retirement Plans? Readers Had Doubts
A recent WSJ article recommended that annuities be a default option in retirement plans. The author responds to readers’ questions
The Year of the Digital Detox
Plus, Charleston on a budget, a new take on the nightcap and how to make your financial discipline last. Source