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Headline PCE inflation ran at 3.67% year-over-year in June 2026, with energy prices rising 15.84% from a year earlier. — Persistent inflation above targets generally pressures risk assets and suggests a higher-for-longer interest rate environment.
-0.60The US personal savings rate has fallen from 6.2% in Q1 2024 to 2.8% in Q2 2026. — A significant drop in savings indicates weakening consumer cushions, increasing the risk of a consumption slump if economic conditions worsen.
-0.40The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index sat at 49.5 in June 2026, placing it in the bottom 10% of its historical distribution. — Extremely low consumer confidence typically correlates with reduced discretionary spending and slower economic growth.
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The 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.68% on August 12, 2026, sitting in the 96th percentile of its 12-month range. — While high yields can pressure equity valuations, they provide an attractive alternative for income-seeking investors (like the retirees mentioned).
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