NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. stock market is closing the books on a third straight year ‌of double-digit percentage gains. A fourth stellar year in 2026 may be ‌a tall order, requiring strong ...

The American consumer economy is increasingly powered by a narrow slice of households at the very top of the income ladder. The wealthiest 10 percent now account for roughly half of all spending, a ...