Average car payments hit a record high of $770 in early 2026.

Jason Katz, a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS, is set to appear on Varney & Company, sharing his market predictions for the latter half of this year. In the first quarter, the average payment for a new car surged to an unprecedented level, as many American households struggle with affordability. According to […]
Homeowners in Manhattan lose an average of $24K when selling their homes: Study

New York City Homeowners’ Profits Show a Mixed Picture In 2025, homeowners in New York City who sold their properties enjoyed a median profit of $70,000 after accounting for taxes and fees. However, this figure masks a more complex reality across different neighborhoods. A recent report by PropertyShark reveals that while suburban sellers reaped significant […]
Gas prices in the US are above average and are not expected to return to pre-Iran-war levels until late fall, according to experts.

Gasoline prices are currently about 30 to 50 cents higher than usual, and even though oil prices have dropped, experts suggest it could be late fall before we see prices that resemble pre-Iran war levels. The outlook for the gasoline market seems quite discouraging, particularly after President Trump called for an investigation by the Justice […]
Survey: One-fourth of Democrats Believe America is ‘Below Average’

Survey Reveals Diverse Opinions Among Americans on National Standing A recent survey by YouGov, conducted just weeks before the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, discovered that a quarter of Democrats perceive America as “worse than average” when compared to other nations. The survey asked participants to assess the position of the United States globally. Results […]
USD/CHF remains above the 200-day moving average as the inverse head-and-shoulders pattern holds.

The USD/CHF exchange rate held steady on Wednesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision on monetary policy, which many anticipate will result in no change to interest rates. As the market stands, the pair is at 0.7932, showing little movement. USD/CHF Price Prediction: Technical Outlook Current price movements indicate that the “inverted head and […]
This is the Potential Increase in Social Security Benefits for Average 62-Year-Olds in 2027

Increasing Social Security Benefits Amid Rising Inflation This year, you signed up for Social Security and, well, the reality might be hitting you hard with inflation creeping up. It’s possible that your payment isn’t as substantial as you had hoped, leaving you to dip into personal savings or depend on your job for support. Looking […]
Silver Price Outlook: XAG stabilizes around $75.50 as sellers target 200-day average

On Friday, the price of silver (XAG/USD) dropped by 0.16%, settling into a range between $75.00 and $76.00, which is quite close to the 50-day simple moving average of $75.70. XAG/USD Price Prediction: Technical Outlook It seems silver will continue to consolidate after breaking below both the ascending channel support trendline and the 50-day SMA, […]
AUD/JPY Price Outlook: Moves up above 113.00, strong trend remains above important average

The AUD/JPY pair is picking up steam around 113.30 during Thursday’s European trading session. The Australian dollar has seen a slight increase against the Japanese yen, likely thanks to a more optimistic outlook after news surfaced about potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to conclude the ongoing conflict. According to officials, Iran is […]
National average price for regular gas climbs above $4.50

Gas Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions Rock Zierman, who is the CEO of the California Independent Petroleum Association, recently appeared on Barney & Company, where he expressed concerns about state policies that he believes are hindering oil production in California. He warned that this situation is leading to higher gas prices and increasing the state’s […]
National average price for regular gas rises by approximately 33 cents in one week

Gas Prices Surge Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran The national average price for regular gasoline in the U.S. saw a significant increase, rising more than 9 cents overnight, from $4.30 on Thursday to $4.392 on Friday. This new figure is $0.333 higher than the average price of $4.059 a week prior. It’s worth noting that […]