Temperatures in 2026 are near or above past records, but regional highs may not translate into a confirmed global record.
Markets are pricing in more rate cuts as inflation cools and the labor market softens, despite hawkish Fed guidance.
Recent model releases and compute deals have raised expectations for OpenAI’s next frontier model, putting its launch timeline in focus.
The federal minimum wage has stayed at $7.25 since 2009, while bills, elections and state-level pressure could shape a federal increase by 2028.
High mortgage rates constrain buying power, while housing supply shapes the US median home price’s path toward $450,000 in 2027.
Labor market strength could sustain spending, making jobs, GDP and Fed policy key to assessing US recession risk through 2027.
Delays to Starship HLS and SLS put NASA's goal of returning astronauts to the Moon by the end of 2028 at risk.
Oil prices and refinery output shape whether AAA’s national regular-gas average can fall below $3 by the end of 2026, easing drivers’ fuel costs.
Funding uncertainty, Central Valley construction challenges and political disputes could push California high-speed rail passenger service beyond 2033.
Starship's test flights, FAA approvals and crew preparations will determine whether SpaceX can put people into orbit on the rocket by the end of 2027.
Projected Social Security trust fund shortfalls in the 2030s put pressure on Congress to act before benefits are cut.