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Investing, Personal Finance

“Average 401(k) balances plunged 23% year-over-year due to market volatility, Fidelity says”

“The average 401(k) balance sank for the third consecutive quarter and is now down 23% from a year ago to $97,200, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments, the nation’s largest provider of 401(k) plans. The financial services firm handles more… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“55% of Americans are behind on saving…”

“Around 55% of Americans say they’re behind on saving for retirement, a recent Bankrate survey found… But many Americans aren’t meeting those milestones. Those between 25 and 34 have median 401(k) balances of just over $14,000, per a report by investment firm Vanguard.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Turkey prices are 73% higher than last year and might stay that way through Thanksgiving, commodities strategist says”

“The ongoing spread of bird flu will likely affect the price and availability of turkeys this Thanksgiving. Right now the price per pound of an 8 to 16 pound turkey is $1.99, up from $1.15 last year, according to USDA data. This is a 73% increase…… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“66% of American workers are worse off financially than a year ago due to inflation, report finds”

“…As inflation pressures continue, two-thirds of working adults said they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a recent report by Salary Finance. To make ends meet, many are dipping into their cash reserves or going into debt.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Forecast for US Recession Within Year Hits 100%…”

“The latest recession probability models by Bloomberg economists Anna Wong and Eliza Winger forecast a higher recession probability across all timeframes, with the 12-month estimate of a downturn by October 2023 hitting 100%, up from 65% for the comparable period… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage Rates in US Surge to 20-Year High, Reaching 6.92%”

“…The average for a 30-year, fixed loan climbed to 6.92% from 6.66% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday… Mortgage rates have been pushing toward 7% in recent weeks. Other measures have signaled that borrowing costs have crossed… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business, Economy

“SoftBank plans at least 30% staff cuts to Vision Fund, source confirms”

“SoftBank is planning to cut at least 30% of staff at its ambitious investment arm, the Vision Fund, a source confirmed to CNBC. At least 150 out of 500 Vision Fund workers will be impacted by the cuts, according to Bloomberg,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s flood of new electric cars cost 20% more to insure than fuel-powered cars”

“…In general, the insurance premium for new energy cars — which includes electric — is about 20% higher than it would be for comparable traditional fuel-powered cars, said Wenwen Chen, director at S&P Global Ratings, who leads the firm’s research… Continue Reading…

Economy

“2 in 5 Americans say inflation will change their holiday shopping habits this year…”

“…According to a recent survey conducted by Bankrate, two out of five (40%) survey respondents said inflation will change the way they shop for the holidays this year. Recent results from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index Summary also showed… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey cuts interest rates again as country struggles under 80% inflation”

“Turkey’s central bank surprised markets once again with its decision Thursday to cut its key interest rate, despite inflation in the country surging beyond 80%. The country’s monetary policymakers opted for a 100 basis point cut, bringing the key one-week… Continue Reading…