Here's an investment strategy that has consistently outperformed during the 2020s: Bet that the US economy is going to run hotter than either the stock market or the bond market expects.
Why it matters: That strategy is the exact opposite of the way traders made money in the 2010s, which was to bet that the recovery from the 2008-09 global financial crisis would be slower and feebler than the market was hoping.
The collision of inflation and pandemic-era trends has changed the way we shop.
Why it matters: Customers are frustrated by sky-high prices and accustomed to pandemic perks like at-home delivery, curbside pick-up and quick, remote appointments, according to Gallup polling of workers in retail, health care and beyond.
Gen Z is turning toward social media as a search engine, seeking quick, relatable answers amid dissatisfaction with Google's results.
Why it matters: Young internet users'behavior marks a clear departure from that of millennials, who came of age in a golden era of online search and take pride in their "Google-fu," the art of searching like a pro.
For the first time since 2019, April 15 is Tax Day — the deadline to file federal income tax returns and extensions to the Internal Revenue Service — for most of the country.
This week's Consumer Price Index showed insurance prices up 22% over the last year, the largest annual jump seen in data that goes back 40 years. It's the latest sign the American driver is facing the worst price shock in a generation.
The big picture: Costs are soaring at every turn, from decades-high borrowing costs for car loans to insurance rates that are rising at the quickest pace on record.
