March

Federal student loan changes effective July 1, 2026, require borrowers to switch repayment plans, face new loan limits, and address the end of the SAVE plan. Borrowers must check their repayment status on studentaid.gov and act within a 90-day window to transition from the discontinued SAVE plan.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed targeting each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March, leading to concerns of another border clash. The tensions between the two countries have been ongoing. A new clash may escalate the situation further.

The article discusses the biggest mid-cycle earnings acceleration on record and its implications for the stock market. A trader reflects on missing the stock-market surge from late March. The article aims to understand the reasons behind the surge.

Restaurant traffic fell 2.3% in March compared to the year-ago period, according to Black Box Intelligence, due to high gas prices affecting sales. This decline is specifically noted in the restaurant industry.

Lower-income drivers tried to cut back on gas usage when prices surged in March, but still felt the impact, while higher-income drivers showed little reaction. Gas price increases affected different income groups differently. The surge in gas prices had varied effects on drivers.

Hackers have been exploiting a critical vulnerability in Weaver E-cology office automation since mid-March to run discovery commands. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-22679. This exploitation has been ongoing for several months.

Inflation in the U.S. rose to 3.5 percent in March, driven by the war in Iran, according to the Commerce Department. The annual rate increased from 2.8 percent, as measured by the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index.

US Treasury yields reached their highest levels since March as oil prices surged, indicating potential inflationary pressures and impacting financial markets.

The article highlights a buildup of older liquidity since March, reaching 96k, and predicts a price increase into the 80s due to consistent weekend consolidation and a strong bullish sentiment. It advises against shorting and recommends buying and holding.

US retail sales experienced a significant increase in March, primarily driven by higher consumer spending on gasoline. The surge highlights a shift in consumer behavior toward energy-related expenditures.

Retail sales increased by 1.7% in March compared to February, primarily due to higher gas prices. Shoppers spent most of their additional money at gas stations.

Rachel Reeves claims her economic plan is effective despite mixed employment data, as unemployment unexpectedly fell but March saw job losses and only the public sector received notable pay increases.

Inflation spiked substantially in March, potentially influencing mortgage interest rates and impacting borrowers. The article explores the relationship between inflation trends and lending rates in the housing market.

Inflation surged in March according to a new report, prompting advice on opening a CD account as a financial response to rising costs.

Retail footfall saw an early Easter boost in March, indicating improved consumer spending. However, rising cost of living concerns may negatively impact future retail performance.

Wholesale used car prices reached a nearly three-year high in March 2023. This surge is attributed to tight supply conditions and the timing of tax refund season.

March was the most abnormally hot month on record for the continental United States since records began in 1880, according to NOAA data.

US retail spending declined in March as consumers reduced spending due to recessionary fears. The banking crisis intensified these concerns, leading to a pullback in consumer activity.