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Consumer Sentiment Sours Despite Solid Jobs Numbers as Goldman Sachs Points to Falling Happiness

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published September 19, 2026
The glass tower of Goldman Sachs' headquarters at 200 West Street in Lower Manhattan under a blue sky, with leafy trees in the foreground and neighboring office towers to the left.

CNBC reports Goldman’s Joseph Briggs says falling happiness may partly explain sour U.S. consumer sentiment despite steady job growth.

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Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023: What It Means for Your Wallet

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published September 17, 2026 · Updated September 19, 2026
Kevin Warsh, chair of the Federal Reserve, in an official White House photo.

The Fed raised rates a quarter point to 3.75%-4.00%, its first hike since 2023. See how it affects mortgages, credit cards, savings and auto loans.

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2027 Social Security COLA Estimates Range From 3.2% to 3.6% Ahead of October’s Official Number

By Plainly Now News Desk · Published September 5, 2026 · Updated September 19, 2026
AI-generated illustration: 2027 Social Security COLA Estimates Range From 3.2% to 3.6% Ahead of October's Official Number

The raise Social Security recipients can expect in 2027 is still an estimate, not a decision.

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