This Week in Money (November 6, 2026)
Here are a few of the stories in money you may have missed this past week.
U.S. stocks finished mixed today as tech sectors tried to recover from Thursday’s severe AI sell-off. While the S&P 500 stabilized today, its steep drop on Thursday marked its worst single-day decline since April 2025. The broader market remains volatile following the blue tsunami of the midterm elections, which sparked concerns about potential restrictions on AI data center construction.
The S&P 500 rose 0.3%
The Nasdaq gained 1.1%
The Dow Jones fell 0.5%
10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.86%
This article highlights how U.S. stock market performance has historically been influenced by election cycles and political uncertainty. Stocks have averaged 2.4% gains in November during election years, compared with 0.9% in non-election years. Contested election results or political instability can trigger market volatility.
Check it out to see what all the historical data has to show.
According to a new survey (with a sample size of 1,547 students), 34% of college applicants are ruling out schools based on the political climate in their states. Liberal-leaning students are avoiding schools in states like Alabama and Florida and conservative-leaning students are staying away from California and New York.
The IRS has announced inflation-adjusted federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027. The seven federal income-tax rates remain unchanged: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%.
Check out the article for a breakdown of income thresholds at each tax rate in 2027, according to the IRS.
Investors may be able to use their 401(k) to gain exposure to gold, but most employer-sponsored plans don’t allow direct purchases of physical gold. This article highlights gold’s potential diversification benefits while explaining risks, fees, storage costs, and tax considerations associated with investing in physical gold for retirement.
With in-store holiday shopping in full swing, you’re bound to hear the inevitable checkout question: “Would you like to open a store card?” While promotions of 30% to 40% can provide significant savings, risks like high interest rates, the temptation to overspend, and credit score impacts may outweigh the benefits.
This article offers three things to consider before opening a store card.
In this article, researchers explore how brain structure may help predict impulsive decision-making, particularly the tendency to favor immediate rewards over larger future benefits, known as delay discounting.
The findings suggest that brain anatomy may offer insights into impulsivity and mental health conditions like ADHD, although researchers emphasize that behavior is not biologically predetermined and further research is needed.
Until next week - stay informed, stay intentional. ✨
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