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Why Financial Advisors Are Warning About a ‘Retirement Shock’ Hitting Americans Over 62

Retirement looks peaceful on paper, yet financial advisors now flag a growing “retirement shock” that hits many Americans right after age 62. Rising costs, longer lifespans, and shifting income expectations collide in ways that drain savings faster than most people expect. Many retirees assume Social Security and modest withdrawals will…

The Free Financial Advisor

The Careful Consumer: What Q1 Earnings Reveal—And Where Cracks May Appear

Retail earnings from Walmart, Home Depot, and TJX reveal a cautious consumer facing inflation, debt pressure, and economic uncertainty

MarketBeat

Projected 2027 IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Medicare Part B and D

Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.

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Can Rs 2 crore retirement corpus generate Rs 2 lakh monthly income for 20 years after retirement?

Planning your retirement corpus is crucial. A Rs 2 crore fund may not last 20 years with high withdrawals. Experts suggest a bucket strategy for sustainable income. This involves allocating funds for immediate needs, stable income, and growth. Careful planning and realistic withdrawals are key to ensuring your retirement fund…

The Economic Times

Private banks favoured over PSUs as macro headwinds cloud near-term outlook: Digant Haria

Market expert Digant Haria notes strong corporate earnings but rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Private sector banks appear better positioned than PSU banks due to solid fundamentals, though near-term upside may be capped by inflation and currency depreciation. Long-term investors are advised to accumulate, with potential for new highs by Diwali if…

The Economic Times

RBI dividend provides fiscal buffer, but inflation risks loom large: Kanika Pasricha, Union Bank

The Reserve Bank of India's dividend payout provides a small fiscal buffer. However, government finances face pressure from fuel excise cuts and rising fertiliser subsidies. Inflation risks are increasing due to higher fuel prices. This situation suggests a cautious approach to monetary policy as the central bank monitors economic indicators.

The Economic Times

Global equity flows chasing momentum, not value: Anurag Singh

Global equities show firm momentum, driven by US futures near record highs. However, a narrow rally concentrated in mega-cap stocks raises structural concerns, with sectors like healthcare and discretionary consumption showing weakness. Capital allocation is increasingly momentum-driven, with India temporarily out of favor for global investors.

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Global Market: Equity funds see first weekly outflow in nine weeks amid yield surge

Global equity funds recorded their first weekly outflow in nine weeks as rising inflation concerns and surging borrowing costs dented investor sentiment. While U.S. and Asian equity funds saw withdrawals, technology and gold funds continued to attract inflows. Bond funds also remained in demand amid heightened geopolitical tensions and market…

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Bond market pressure tests Trump as Iran conflict fuels yield surge

Rising U.S. Treasury yields and surging oil prices are creating economic risks for the White House, impacting inflation and consumer borrowing costs. Market anxiety intensified amid geopolitical tensions with Iran, complicating the Federal Reserve's inflation concerns and potentially affecting the November midterm elections.

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Wall Street faces macro headwinds after strong earnings season

U.S. equities face increased volatility as investors pivot from strong earnings to macroeconomic concerns like rising inflation and elevated Treasury yields. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are exacerbating these worries, with upcoming inflation data and Fed policy expectations now key market drivers.

The Economic Times

RBI ready to do 'whatever is required' to curb rupee volatility: Sanjay Malhotra

The Reserve Bank of India is ready to act to stabilize the foreign exchange market. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated the rupee may be undervalued. The central bank has tools and reserves to manage volatility. Inflation remains the primary focus for monetary policy. India's economic fundamentals are strong despite global pressures.

The Economic Times

Russia's economy is much worse than it seems, and 'elites are increasingly alarmed' as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction

While Russia has claimed its GDP expanded by about 13% between 2020 and 2024, Sweden's analysis of nighttime luminosity shows the economy actually shrank by 8% during that span.

Fortune

GDP, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter the final week of May with a holiday-shortened trading schedule following Memorial Day Monday closure, compressing important economic data and high-profile earnings into four sessions.

Barchart

The Medicare Premium Increase That Could Consume Nearly One-Third of Some Retirees’ COLA Boost

Social Security recipients usually wait for the annual cost-of-living adjustment with the same excitement sports fans reserve for playoff season, because every extra dollar matters when grocery prices, utility bills, and insurance costs refuse to settle down. Early projections for the 2026 COLA point toward a modest increase, yet many…

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Are Grocery Prices Really Getting Lower — Or Just Smaller Packages?

Headlines in early 2026 are cautiously optimistic, suggesting that food inflation is finally cooling. Shoppers, however, are telling a different story. While the total at the register might have stabilized, the amount of food in the cart seems to be shrinking. This disconnect is driving a heated debate: are prices…

The Economic Times

Gold, silver likely to remain rangebound as US-Iran negotiations near key stage: Analysts

Gold prices are expected to trade sideways next week. Silver, however, is likely to see gains. Traders are closely watching US-Iran negotiations for clues. Investors will also track US economic data and Federal Reserve policy. Crude oil prices saw a correction, easing some inflation worries. The rupee strengthened against the…

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5 Retirement Costs Financial Advisors Say Still Blindside Americans Over 60

Retirement looks relaxing in commercials. A couple sips coffee by the lake, someone plays golf at noon, and every financial problem magically disappears after age 65. Real life tells a very different story. Many retirees enter their golden years with solid savings and a paid-off home, yet unexpected expenses still…

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Pennsylvania Seniors Say Grocery Bills Still Haven’t Dropped Despite Slower Inflation

Inflation may have cooled on paper, but plenty of Pennsylvania seniors still stare at grocery receipts with disbelief. Eggs no longer jump in price every week, and milk prices no longer dominate headlines, yet retirees across the state continue to spend far more at checkout than they did just a…

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Why Some Stores Are Removing Price Matching on Popular Grocery Items

Price-matching policies were once the ultimate weapon for frugal shoppers looking to maximize their weekly savings. Showing a competitor’s flyer to a cashier guaranteed you the lowest possible price on your household essentials. Sadly, many major supermarkets are quietly ending this consumer-friendly policy across their neighborhood retail locations. This shift…

Kiplinger

Inflation Is the New Fixed Expense in Retirement: 5 Things That Actually Work to Address It (and What Doesn't)

Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.

The Guardian - UK

With oil markets nearing the danger zone, a US-Iran deal can’t come soon enough

Global prices are approaching a tipping point that could trigger inflation, shortages and, over time, recession

The Economic Times

US companies, shamed by Trump, tiptoe into $166 billion tariff refund race

After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, U.S. businesses are strategically striving to salvage billions in refunds from now-invalid tariffs. However, they face pressure from former President Trump and the risk of consumer lawsuits, prompting many to operate in secrecy. These refunds could potentially ease financial strains for companies and help…

The Economic Times

Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflation

Global economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crunch. Bond yields have surged to a two-decade high. While the UK saw inflation ease, other nations grapple with rising prices and currency pressures, impacting consumers and businesses worldwide.

The Conversation

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the petrol pump. After all, that is where households feel it first. But when my colleagues and I at the Bureau for Economic Research started digging through South Africa’s fuel data, a different story emerged – one that…

AAP

FED:Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears

A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.

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