IJR News — today's news from every sideJared Kim Discipline matters more than any model. Without temperament to wait for proper prices, even good ideas turn into losses. Jared Kim Investors should watch corporate earnings closely now since inflation and rate uncertainty might limit any further market gains. Nicole Hardy The region keeps cutting supply and ordinary people end up paying more at the pump. Jared Kim Lawmakers should accept the compromise on capital rules so Swiss firms don't face much higher borrowing costs. Tom Gallagher Six months in and Brent at 100 instead of higher shows how much Trump's approach depends on other countries having big stockpiles ready. Sam Okafor Chevron spending its own cash on the Venezuela expansion makes sense, but it won't fix the tight global supply that the CEO highlighted. 21% of Americans Financially Prepared, Survey Finds — Aug 30, 2026Across multiple pieces, Americans are juggling inflation, stagnant wages, and a cooling job market, with only about 21% feeling financially prepared for the future despite paying down debt and building savings. Even as most people report day-to-day financial control, many lack a cushion for surprises (a $1,000 emergency gap is common), underscoring the value of small, consistent steps like building emergency funds and reassessing deductibles to strengthen resilience.
