Date	Attention	Average Attention	Market Sentiment
2026-01-14	14%	16.7%	0.5
2026-01-13	20%	16.7%	0.6
2026-01-12	15%	15.3%	0.6
2026-01-11	13%	14.7%	0.6
2026-01-10	25%	14.6%	0.6
2026-01-09	15%	14%	0.6
2026-01-08	15%	13.3%	0.6
2026-01-07	14%	14.1%	0.6
2026-01-06	10%	13.9%	0.7
2026-01-05	11%	14.3%	0.7

Monetary Policy
1 (-6) Wall Street Vs. White House: CEOs Warn Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Would Freeze Lending Big bank executives warn that President Donald Trump's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would backfire. (https://www.benzinga.com/) 2026-01-14 17:13:29
2 (-7) Opinion: Your wealth and investments are on the line if Trump torpedoes the Fed’s independence When politicians get involved with central-bank decisions, inflation, the dollar and the stock market all become less predictable. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 21:27:00
3 (5) WisdomTree Experts Talk Fed’s Independence, CPI, & More Market experts from the WisdomTree recently discussed how the market is responding to the latest headlines, and where opportunities lie. (https://www.etftrends.com/) 2026-01-14 13:46:24
4 (1) Fed’s Kashkari Says Economy’s Strength Complicates Case for Rate Cuts Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari says the U.S. economy has remained stronger than expected under higher interest rates, complicating the Fede’s decisions on when and how much to cut interest rates this year. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 20:14:00
5 (-3) How the Powell Probe Could Blow Up Trump’s Fed Plans The much-criticized criminal inquiry triggered some rare GOP pushback. It may leave Powell at the Fed for longer while making rate cuts less likely. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 21:43:15
6 (-5) Trumponomics: How the Powell Probe Could Blow Up Trump’s Fed Plans Understand every aspect of the global economy – and know how to make your next move. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 21:38:47
7 (-5) Ways the Fed can maintain independence under Trump pressures The topic of the Federal Reserve's independence from the US executive branch continues to worry economic experts as Department of Justice (DOJ) officials launch a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell while President Trump searches for a nominee to replace the central bank head when his term expires. Wilmington Trust chief economist Luke Tilley — alongside Argent Capital Management's Jed Ellerbroek — explains why the Fed's loss of independence would be "really troubling" and how Powell could hold a voting position at the central bank after his term ends in May. Tilley also served as an economic advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-01-14 21:03:13
8 (-6) Opinion: Your wealth and investments are on the line if Trump torpedoes the Fed’s independence When politicians get involved with central-bank decisions, inflation, the dollar and the stock market all become less predictable. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 21:27:00
9 (0) Stocks & Markets Podcast: Powell, Trump and the fight over Fed independence What the Fed says, what politicians want, and what investors should really pay attention to — TheStreet Pro's Chris Versace and Bob Lang break it down. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-01-14 19:15:50
10 (3) Fed Governor Miran Says Deregulation Could Justifying Lowering Interest Rates Miran argues that deregulation removes barriers to production, which the Fed should accommodate with lower rates. Not all of his colleagues would agree. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 17:03:00
11 (5) Carlyle’s Schwartz Calls US Fed Autonomy ‘Incredibly Important’ Carlyle Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Harvey Schwartz said that an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underscores the importance of the US central bank’s independence. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 18:52:17
12 (-2) Trump vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Money Pros Weigh In As President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Fed chair Jerome Powell, investment professionals explain why his pressure tactics are unlikely to work. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 16:32:00
13 (3) Fed Governor Miran Says Deregulation Could Justifying Lowering Interest Rates Miran argues that deregulation removes barriers to production, which the Fed should accommodate with lower rates. Not all of his colleagues would agree. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 17:03:00
14 (-5) Trump vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Money Pros Weigh In As President Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Fed chair Jerome Powell, investment professionals explain why his pressure tactics are unlikely to work. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 16:32:00
15 (5) Fed Governor Miran Says Deregulation Could Justifying Lowering Interest Rates Miran argues that deregulation removes barriers to production, which the Fed should accommodate with lower rates. Not all of his colleagues would agree. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 17:03:00
16 (7) Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates Fintech giant Bilt announced an overhaul of its credit cards on Wednesday, which notably will include an introductory rate on all card users’ interest rates at 10% for one year. The promotion comes at a time of heightened political rhetoric around the cost of credit cards, with President Donald Trump announcing last week that he also is seeking a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10%. New York-based Bilt, which originally built its business model around earning rewards on rent and other routine purchases, has been branching out into other financial products as its grown. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-01-14 17:06:06
17 (0) Read Jerome Powell's letter to senators following his testimony about renovations to the Fed building The Fed Chair sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee in July that extensively responded to their inquiries on the Fed building renovation. (https://www.businessinsider.com/) 2026-01-14 05:02:01
18 (-2) New Zealand central bank chief rebuked over support for Federal Reserve’s Jay Powell Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. (https://www.ft.com/) 2026-01-14 06:32:50
19 (-2) How Independent Is The Federal Reserve? ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-01-14 09:40:00
20 (-5) Are Central Bankers Willing To Truly Upset Markets So Trump Backs Off? ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-01-14 10:30:00
21 (7) Philly Fed President Paulson Hints at More Interest-Rate Cuts in 2026 Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson signaled that interest rates could move lower later this year if inflation continues to ease and the labor market stabilizes. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 15:46:00
22 (6) Philly Fed President Paulson Hints at More Interest-Rate Cuts in 2026 Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulson signaled that interest rates could move lower later this year if inflation continues to ease and the labor market stabilizes. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 15:46:00
23 (8) Angola Delivers Biggest Rate Cut Since 2023, Inflation Eases Angola’s central bank delivered its biggest interest-rate cut in nearly three years on expectations that inflation will continue to slow. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 14:16:16
24 (6) Fed’s Goolsbee Says Central Bank Independence Key to Low Prices Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee defended central bank independence, arguing it’s necessary for achieving low and stable prices. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 14:31:40
25 (-7) Trump's war on the Fed threatens global financial stability, European central bankers warn European central bankers said an "obedient" Fed under White House control would be "extremely grave" for global financial stability. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 13:53:00
26 (7) Fed's Miran says Trump's deregulation will help lower inflation, justifying rate cuts WASHINGTON, Jan 14 () - The Trump administration's deregulation effort will put downward pressure on inflation and is another reason for the U. central ​bank to cut interest rates, Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said ‌on Wednesday. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-01-14 15:33:56
27 (8) US Mortgage Rates Slide to One of Lowest Levels Since 2022 The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped 7 basis points to 6.18% in the week ended Jan. 9, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday. The rate on a five-year adjustable mortgage plunged nearly a half percentage point to 5.42%, the second-lowest since May 2023. Against a backdrop of cheaper home-financing costs, MBA’s purchase index increased nearly 16% last week to the second-highest level since February 2023. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-01-14 12:34:56
28 (0) Why Trump’s Threats To Fed Independence Aren’t Troubling Stocks Stocks barely moved after news of a Justice Department investigation tied to Fed Chair Powell. History and data suggest why pressure on the Fed doesn't spook stocks. (https://www.forbes.com/) 2026-01-14 06:30:00
29 (-2) Powell May Skip Congressional Testimony, Key Republican Says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may skip his next scheduled appearance before Congress because of subpoenas served on the central bank by the Department of Justice, according to a key Republican lawmaker. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 13:42:00
30 (-3) Here’s When Markets Will Start Caring About Fed Independence Central bankers are vexed by the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on the Fed. Markets have so far been less worried, but that could change. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 12:00:01
Fiscal Policy
1 (8) Kelly Evans: The deficit is down big The deficit was stuck around $2.1 trillion on a rolling 12-month basis, or 7.3% of GDP--the largest non-emergency deficit we've ever had. For the first three months of the fiscal year (October through December), the deficit is down $109 billion, or 15% from a year earlier. The market had been anticipating some improvement, as we wrote last summer. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 14:06:31
2 (-4) Changing Defense Department's name to Department of War could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-01-14 16:45:00
3 (-7) Matthew Lau: Shut down the tax-financed Canada Pension Plan Contribution rates (i.e., payroll taxes) have only gone up while the CPP's bloated investment arm repeatedly misses its benchmarks. Read on. (https://financialpost.com/) 2026-01-14 11:00:23
4 (-6) California's billionaire tax would cost more than 5%, warns think tank Tax Foundation says some founders, tech executives, and other ultra-wealthy residents could face 'dramatically higher' consequences. (https://www.investmentnews.com/) 2026-01-14 19:18:06
5 (-2) Department Of Defense’s Name Change To ‘Department Of War’ Could Cost Up To $125 Million The Congressional Budget Office noted a “modest implementation” of the name change would cost around $10 million. (https://www.forbes.com/) 2026-01-14 16:15:44
6 (2) Trump Holds Off on Critical Minerals Tariffs After Trade Probe President Donald Trump is holding off on new tariffs targeting imports of critical minerals, following a months-long review to determine whether foreign shipments threatened US national security. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 20:36:05
7 (-3) Trump’s ‘Department of War’ Name Change Could Cost $125 Million President Donald Trump’s move to revive the name “Department of War” could cost anywhere from a few million dollars to more than $125 million, depending on how aggressively the Pentagon tries to carry out the change, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 20:29:37
8 (-2) Wall Street is now wondering how Trump’s tariffs align with his ‘affordability’ pivot Doubts have begun to emerge on Wall Street about how current tariff levels fit with the Trump administration’s new affordability push. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 19:26:00
9 (3) UK’s Reeves Challenges Farage to Back £45 Billion Rail Plan UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves challenged Nigel Farage to endorse plans to invest up to £45 billion ($61 billion) on a major rail development in northern England, the latest sign that the Labour government sees Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party as its biggest threat. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 16:32:29
10 (2) A Fed-Treasury asset trade? One analyst says a swap could help the struggling housing market. The White House is proposing a flurry of policies to stimulate the moribund housing market, and one analyst is proposing another twist. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 13:07:00
11 (-3) Latest IRS budget cuts may be lower than expected, but still could impact taxpayers, experts say House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget. Here's what that may mean for taxpayers. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 14:12:13
12 (-4) Here’s What The Richest Californians Would Pay Under The Proposed Billionaire Tax The Golden State’s billionaires might have to hand over anywhere from $50 million to $13 billion apiece, depending on their individual net worths. (https://www.forbes.com/) 2026-01-14 06:30:00
13 (-2) Inside The Billionaire Tax Plan That Has Rich Californians Ready To Move The proposal, which could be put to state voters in November, is a novel bid to extract more from the state’s ultra-wealthy, who some claim aren’t paying their fair share. (https://www.forbes.com/) 2026-01-14 06:30:00
14 (-3) Home Builders Are Surging. Trump’s Housing Plan Is the Wild Card. Proposed U.S. housing policies risk pressuring builders to increase housing supply, potentially hurting profit margins. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 08:00:00
15 (-3) Trump Adds to Customs Confusion With Latest Tariff Threat For customs brokers who handle US tariff payments and paperwork, the job just got a lot more complicated (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 12:05:59
16 (3) A Fed-Treasury asset trade? One analyst says a swap could help the struggling housing market. The White House is proposing a flurry of policies to stimulate the moribund housing market, and one analyst is proposing another twist. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 13:07:00
Regulatory Changes & Compliance
1 (0) SEC vs. Retail Traders: The New Market Rules Every Investor Must Know (https://www.benzinga.com/) 2026-01-14 17:24:25
2 (3) Trump Holds Off on Critical Minerals Tariffs After Probe Trump, in a presidential proclamation released Wednesday following a US Commerce Department investigation, said he would instead seek to negotiate agreements with foreign nations to “ensure the United States has adequate critical mineral supplies and to mitigate the supply chain vulnerabilities as quickly as possible.” The president is floating price floors on imports — not just traditional percentage-based tariffs — to develop the supply chains for those materials that run through US-aligned nations. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) 2026-01-14 23:44:19
3 (-8) Cyber Breach Affected 750,000 Canadian Investors, Regulator Says Personal information of about 750,000 Canadian investors has been impacted by a “sophisticated phishing attack,” according to the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, in an update on the fallout from a major breach disclosed in August. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 21:29:53
4 (-3) Under threat from Trump, Wall Street banks wager they can fend off credit card price controls Five days after Trump's demand to cap credit card rates, bankers and lobbyists told CNBC they have yet to receive any formal or written guidance on the policy. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 20:01:43
5 (-6) China's ban on cybersecurity software roils three of our stocks — here's our view Chinese authorities have told domestic companies to stop using software from a handful of U.S. and Israeli firms. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 20:24:03
6 (6) Delaware Rights Its Wrong In Tesla Case The state’s high court recommitted to the rules that underpin corporate America’s success, Zi “Nancy” Ning writes in a guest commentary. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 15:14:00
7 (-4) US Supreme Court Silence Keeps Trump Tariff Risk Alive Market Analysis by covering: . Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com (https://www.investing.com/) 2026-01-14 19:11:50
8 (0) Investors need clarity on Supreme Court's views about tariffs and on Trump's credit-card proposal, according to Carson Group The potential for a U.S.-Iran conflict is not necessarily the No. 1 thing weighing on the minds of stock investors right now. Market participants need clarity on the Supreme Court's views about tariffs and the likely impact of President Donald Trump's proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 1 (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 09:38:03
9 (-2) Big bank pushback is brewing over Trump credit card plan Big lenders aren’t taking this latest White House idea quietly. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-01-14 14:47:00
10 (6) Delaware Rights Its Wrong In Tesla Case The state’s high court recommitted to the rules that underpin corporate America’s success, Zi “Nancy” Ning writes in a guest commentary. (https://www.barrons.com/) 2026-01-14 15:14:00
11 (1) Treasury Turns A Little-Known Financial Weapon On Minnesota Benefits Fraud A little-used reporting order, normally aimed at money laundering, is now at the center of a sweeping federal response to alleged fraud—and a broader political fight. (https://www.forbes.com/) 2026-01-14 06:43:18
12 (-3) Polymarket Steps Into Legal Gray Area by Hosting Trades on War Even as prediction-market platforms have tested legal and regulatory norms like never before, most have drawn a line at one category: direct wagers on war. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 10:30:00
13 (-5) Subaru settles long-running driver-assistance class-action lawsuit Plaintiffs alleged that for more than a decade, Subaru sold vehicles with defects in its EyeSight program. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-01-14 00:03:00
Macroeconomy
1 (7) 5 Signals From the Fed’s Beige Book That Explain the Economy Right Now The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report delivered a somewhat brighter view of the U.S. economy. (https://www.barrons.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
2 (5) 5 Signals From the Fed’s Beige Book That Explain the Economy Right Now The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report delivered a somewhat brighter view of the U.S. economy. (https://www.barrons.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
3 (-7) Here’s how the housing market can rebound from one of its worst years in decades Sales of existing homes stalled in 2025 at a 31-year low, as high mortgage rates and elevated prices made it tough for many Americans to buy homes. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
4 (5) Here Are the 'Hazards' JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon Thinks Loom Over the U.S. Economy The U.S. economy is "resilient," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday, but investors should remain wary of a range of possible "hazards" ahead. (https://www.investopedia.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
5 (3) How To Combat Inflation In 2026? Prices are still pretty high, but inflation appears to have continued to cool or decelerate in 2025. Will this trend continue in 2026, or will inflation become an issue once again? Inflation did continue to cool last year, as the World Economy Weighted Inflation dropped from 4.4% to 3.3%. Supply chain pressures are low, and […] (https://www.seeitmarket.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
6 (2) U.S. Producer Prices Rise 0.2% In November, In Line With Estimates A report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed a modest increase by U.S. producer prices in the month of November. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand rose by 0. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
7 (8) U.S. Existing Home Sales Surge Much More Than Expected In December Existing home sales in the U.S. surged by much more than expected in the month of December, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Wednesday. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
8 (2) U.S. Business Inventories Rise Slightly More Than Expected In October A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showing business inventories in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of October. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
9 (8) U.S. Existing Home Sales Surge Much More Than Expected In December Existing home sales in the U.S. surged by much more than expected in the month of December, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Wednesday. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
10 (-3) Global Employment Stable But Decent Jobs In Short Supply: Report Global unemployment remains stable, but progress toward decent work has stalled, according to a new report from the International Labor Organization, which warns that young people continue to struggle in a job market which risks being further undermined by Artificial Intelligence and trade policy uncertainty. (https://www.rttnews.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
11 (-4) Trump Confronts a Voter Disconnect on State of the Economy Americans have a sour outlook on economy despite positive data (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
12 (7) Tax refunds are set to rise in 2026, and these stocks could benefit, Wolfe says Expect filers to be a little more flush this tax season as new tax provisions kick in. That could be great news for a handful of stocks, according to Wolfe. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
13 (-4) Rising wholesale prices during shutdown point to persistent inflation in the economy The cost of wholesale goods and services rose during the government shutdown and showed the persistence of inflation pressures in the guts of the U.S. economy. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
14 (4) Fed’s Beige Book Shows Economy Picking Up, Employment Unchanged Economic activity picked up at a “slight to modest pace” in most parts of the US since mid-November, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book survey of regional contacts. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
15 (-4) Tariff pressures build as some firms begin passing costs to customers: Fed Tariff pressures build as some firms begin passing costs to customers: Fed (https://www.investing.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
16 (7) Fed's Kashkari upbeat on 2026, expects inflation to moderate Jan 14 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday he is optimistic about the economic outlook and expects inflation to wane, but it is unclear ​by how much. economy is one of pretty good growth going forward,” ‌the official said in a virtual event. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
17 (0) Fresh readings on inflation provide first signals for Fed's 2026 interest rate path Fresh readings on consumer and wholesale inflation showed prices remain sticky, underscoring expectations that Federal Reserve officials will not cut interest rates in the near term. Fed officials, meanwhile, are studying the data to predict what inflation might do through 2026 — and how that charts their course for interest rate decisions this year. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
18 (-2) 'The Water's Warm, Come On In': Goldman Macro Trader Dissects The Noise From Signal So Far In 2026 ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
19 (0) Bloomberg Surveillance The economy and the markets are "under surveillance" as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
20 (-5) Student loan borrowers in default may miss out on Trump's 'largest tax refund season of all time' The Trump administration is predicting larger tax refunds for the 2026 tax season, but the millions of student loan borrowers in default may miss out. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
21 (2) Sen. Warren says Trump called her to work on credit card interest rate caps Republicans on Capitol Hill have lightly thrown cold water on capping credit card interest at 10%. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
22 (-7) Here’s how the housing market can rebound from one of its worst years in decades Sales of existing homes stalled in 2025 at a 31-year low, as high mortgage rates and elevated prices made it tough for many Americans to buy homes. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
23 (-7) Here’s how the housing market can rebound from one of its worst years in decades Sales of existing homes stalled in 2025 at a 31-year low, as high mortgage rates and elevated prices made it tough for many Americans to buy homes. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
24 (8) Buoyant Consumer Spending Signals Resilient Year-End GDP Growth Americans kept spending through November, with broad retail gains and strong dining out data suggesting real GDP could top 3% in the fourth quarter. (https://www.barrons.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
25 (8) US Home Resales Climb to Strongest Pace Since 2023 US previously owned home sales climbed in December to the fastest pace since 2023, a welcome sign for a housing market that has lacked momentum for several years. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
26 (8) Existing home sales end 2025 with a strong beat, as prices ease further Home sales ended 2025 much stronger than expected, likely thanks to lower mortgage rates and easing home prices. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
27 (7) Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace, according to economic data Wednesday. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
28 (3) US business inventories increase again in October business inventories increased further in October as sales dropped, suggesting inventories could contribute ​to gross domestic product in the fourth quarter.3%, matching the gain in September, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said ‌on Wednesday. (https://finance.yahoo.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
29 (6) The biggest U.S. banks have something shocking to say: The economy is doing just fine The consumer is fine, bank execs said, and talk about a ‘K-shaped’ economy — in which the rich are thriving but the rest of the economy is left behind — is exaggerated. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
30 (7) The biggest U.S. banks have something shocking to say: The economy is doing just fine The consumer is fine, bank execs said, and talk about a ‘K-shaped’ economy — in which the rich are thriving but the rest of the economy is left behind — is exaggerated. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
31 (6) Trump's sweeping proposals for credit cards and student debt could be a big deal for other lenders With Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest rates and new caps on student loans, more Americans might turn to alternative lenders. (https://www.businessinsider.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
32 (-6) US Producer Prices Come In Hot On Heels Of Mysterious Energy Cost Surge ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
33 (-6) US Producer Prices Come In Hot On Heels Of Mysterious Energy Cost Surge ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
34 (7) Why This Star Mid-Cap Fund Likes Ralph Lauren and Planet Fitness Fed rate cuts could boost mid-cap companies—and the earnings outlook is strong. The T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth fund stands to gain. (https://www.barrons.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
35 (8) Mortgage refinance demand surges 40% higher after Trump post briefly tanks interest rates Mortgage rates dropped markedly at the end of last week, causing a huge jump in demand to refinance and a smaller surge in demand from homebuyers. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
36 (0) Inflation data, bank earnings, Saks files for bankruptcy and more in Morning Squawk Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day. (https://www.cnbc.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
37 (8) Homeowners and home buyers race to lock in falling mortgage rates Mortgage rates fell over the last week, pushing the 30-year down and sparking a boost in mortgage demand. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
38 (-4) Wholesale-cost increases during government shutdown point to persistent inflation in U.S. economy The cost of wholesale goods and services rose during the government shutdown and showed the persistence of inflation pressures in the guts of the U.S. economy. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
39 (-6) Early Data Hint at UK Economy Struggling to Rebound After Budget Early indicators suggest the UK economy struggled to bounce back in the weeks after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, with a deepening labor market downturn the biggest threat to hopes for a pickup in early 2026. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) Wed. Jan 14, 2026
Consumer behaviors
1 (-3) Businesses across the U.S. are beginning to pass tariff costs to consumers, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds Only two of a dozen Fed districts reported slight price growth. The rest saw higher costs. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 19:14:00
2 (-6) South East Water supply crisis is familiar tale for customers It's been a time of intense public scrutiny for the public as its performance and chief executive have rarely been out of the headlines, as it experiences its second supply issue in as many months. (https://news.sky.com/money) 2026-01-14 22:04:00
3 (2) Home equity loan pros and cons to know for 2026 Want to borrow with a home equity loan this year? Here are the pros and cons to know before getting started. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-01-14 13:30:11
4 (-6) Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022 Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen. (https://www.cbsnews.com/moneywatch/) 2026-01-14 10:50:10
5 (-7) Record number of telecom complaints reported in 2025, watchdog says Canadians lodged a record 23,647 complaints against their telecommunications providers last year, according to a CCTS annual report. Read on (https://financialpost.com/) 2026-01-14 20:38:51
6 (-8) 106-year-old hotel chain faces multiple closures nationwide Layoffs, declining occupancy, and weaker revenue have pushed several locations of the century-old hotel brand to close across the U.S. (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-01-14 21:37:00
7 (-5) The Costliest Pickup Trucks Now Command Six-Figure Sticker Prices Affordability goes out the window when the industry’s workhorses can be configured like thoroughbreds. (https://www.forbes.com/) 2026-01-14 15:21:35
8 (6) JPMorgan and Citi Aren’t Feeling the Affordability Crisis If Americans are gripped by an affordability crisis, its biggest banks aren’t seeing it. Consumer spending is growing, people are saving and investing too, while losses on bad credit cards are falling. It’s a puzzle when paired with the poor sentiment reported in surveys and a drumbeat of complaints about high prices, but in the eyes of lenders, at least, the economic outlook for 2026 appears strong. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 18:26:21
9 (7) The holiday shopping season got off to a good start, retail sales show. The economy is still chugging along. Better late than never: A long-delayed report on sales at U.S. retailers in November signaled the holiday shopping season got off to a good start. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 13:55:00
10 (-3) Businesses across the U.S. are beginning to pass tariff costs to consumers, Fed’s ‘beige book’ finds Only two of a dozen Fed districts reported slight price growth. The rest saw higher costs. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 19:14:00
11 (0) Not saving up for a home? Tell us what you're spending your money on instead. If you're not saving up for homeownership, Business Insider would like to know what you're spending your money on instead. (https://www.businessinsider.com/) 2026-01-14 17:02:45
12 (7) First look at the new Bilt 2.0 credit cards: Earn points on rent and mortgage payments Bilt 2.0 pre-order launches with three credit cards — with fees ranging from $0 to $495 — and the option to earn rewards on mortgage payments. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 17:14:53
13 (8) The holiday shopping season got off to a good start, retail sales show. The economy is still chugging along. Better late than never: A long-delayed report on sales at U.S. retailers in November signaled the holiday shopping season got off to a good start. (https://www.marketwatch.com/) 2026-01-14 13:55:00
14 (-6) America’s à la Carte Economy Is Making Everyone Feel Poorer Over the winter break, I took my family to see the light show at the Bronx Zoo. Here, among the sea lions and penguins, holiday magic does not come cheap. I expected to have to negotiate some extras with my kids (yes to s’mores, no to the bubble wands). But there were the surprise add-ons, too, from the $4 train ride that went twice around the parking lot to the $7 per person for a spin on the carousel. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 10:30:31
15 (4) One thing that might get workers to embrace AI? The 4-day workweek. Adopting AI has been a struggle at some companies. Embracing a four-day workweek might help get more workers on board, say these authors. (https://www.businessinsider.com/) 2026-01-14 10:19:01
16 (-5) Long-Term Credit Card Debt Is On The Rise Is a Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates Possible? (https://www.thestreet.com/) 2026-01-14 12:30:00
17 (7) US Retail Sales Shrug Off 'K-Shaped' Economy With Upside Surprise In November ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-01-14 08:39:28
18 (7) US Retail Sales Shrug Off 'K-Shaped' Economy With Upside Surprise In November ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero (https://www.zerohedge.com/) 2026-01-14 08:39:28
19 (-8) A Stealth Heat Tax Has Already Cost Americans $1 Trillion A hotter planet is making life more expensive. There’s the big-ticket stuff, of course, like the property losses and higher insurance premiums that come with supercharged natural disasters. But a deeper look shows that climate change is steadily draining wealth in ways that aren’t as obvious, like the hidden charges car dealers add to pad out the cost of a sale, except these are permanent. Call it a stealth heat tax. (https://www.bloomberg.com/) 2026-01-14 11:00:33
20 (2) CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Battle for the recovering luxury market heats up Louis Vuitton’s newest Beijing store opened with celebrity buzz but little fanfare, underscoring how luxury brands are cautiously testing signs of a consumer recovery in China. (https://www.cnbc.com/) 2026-01-14 09:21:18

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