The May 2026 Personal Income report confirms a trend that has been developing for several months. While inflation and elevated borrowing costs continue to pressure household finances, the U.S. consumer remains remarkably resilient. Real personal consumption continues to expand, supported by steady wage growth, government transfers, and a willingness to draw down … [Read more...] about Personal Income – May 2026: Consumer Strength Continues Despite Income Pressures
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March 2026 Eco-Employment Report: Real Weekly Earnings Are Losing Ground as Inflation Surges
The March 2026 eco-employment report sends a clear message: inflation is now eroding real weekly earnings across large parts of the US economy, and that shift is likely to shape consumer behavior, market sentiment, and short-term trading conditions in the weeks ahead. Real Weekly Earnings Matter More Than Annual Averages In practical terms, employed households … [Read more...] about March 2026 Eco-Employment Report: Real Weekly Earnings Are Losing Ground as Inflation Surges
What about social security by 2032 the US gov will only be able to pay 75% of benefits owed?
Social Security, Transfer Receipts, and the Real Macro Risk: Why “75% Payable” Is Not a Footnote The Social Security debate is often reduced to a single headline: “Around 2032–2033, the system can only pay ~75% of promised benefits.” That framing is incomplete. The bigger issue is macroeconomic: transfer receipts have become a structural pillar of U.S. personal … [Read more...] about What about social security by 2032 the US gov will only be able to pay 75% of benefits owed?