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Inflation and job figures could lead to Fed rate cuts in 2026, China economy shifts to focus more on services, employers tout big AI gains, but employees don’t agree.

The S&P 500 is near an all-time high, trading near 22x forward earnings. Waiting for a pullback seems sensible, but research shows it may not be the most productive approach.

The global economy shows durability with better-than-expected growth in 2025, markets not panicked by Fed Chair Jerome Powell probe, consumer activity steady—for now.

Early 2026 has brought a non-stop barrage of news, from Venezuela to the Fed to Iran to domestic policy. For investors, it’s important to understand how markets react to these stories.

U.S. actions in Venezuela may not have much impact on oil markets, latest jobs data shows gradual slowdown, rule to bar institutional home buying may do little to boost supply.