As 2026 unfolds, shifts in tariff policies, manufacturing rebounds, and a sizzling housing market raise important questions for your finances. Plus, how Argentine political newcomer Javier Milei’s bold reforms might be signaling fresh opportunities in emerging markets. Let’s dive into the trends set to shape your financial decisions this year.

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have modestly dropped, returning to their lowest levels in two months as markets await Friday’s crucial jobs report.

After years battling hyperinflation and food shortages, Venezuela was showing faint signs of economic recovery — until President Trump’s sanctions campaign slammed the brakes on progress.

After a year marked by war, mass mobilization, and missile attacks, Israel’s economy stands as a surprising beacon of strength and innovation. What lessons does it offer compared to vast, oil-rich nations with peaceful borders?

Donald Trump asserts that recent tariff policies have not only bolstered America’s economic and national security but are expected to generate over $600 billion in revenue, despite media skepticism, boosting the U.S.’s global standing.

Did Trump’s promises of a manufacturing comeback and cheaper prices really pan out? Catherine Rampell breaks down the latest data to reveal the truth behind MAGA’s economic claims.

Moody’s senior economist Mark Zandi forecasts sustained economic growth in 2026 but warns of weaker job creation, rising unemployment, and persistent inflation that could pressure key market sectors.

Minnesota’s manufacturing sector shrank notably in 2025 as rising tariffs hit smaller companies hardest, pushing manufacturing managers’ confidence lower and creating an uncertain outlook for recovery.

From 2013 to 2025, Venezuela’s economy spiraled into catastrophic collapse under Maduro’s leadership. This deep dive unpacks the self-inflicted wounds that turned a resource-rich nation into a cautionary tale of economic failure.

A recent University of Nebraska-Lincoln report reveals Tyson Foods’ Lexington plant closure is expected to cause significant economic losses and job losses for the state, amounting to billions of dollars in impact.