In 2025, real median household income in the U.S. increased by 2.6% to $87,460, while the official poverty rate declined to 10.2%, according to new Census Bureau data. The improvements were driven by a stronger labor market, benefiting working-age families and those with children more than retirees. Despite these gains, some poverty measures tied to social safety net benefits remained unchanged, and upcoming tax and policy changes may affect future assistance programs. The Federal Reserve is currently assessing whether to raise interest rates further to combat inflation, which still impacts lower-income earners the most.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a 2.6% increase in real median household income for 2025, reaching $87,460, alongside a poverty rate decline to 10.2%. For readers following U.S. stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 16, 2026 02:51 WIB: out of 150 priced US stocks, 44 rose and 106 fell. Notable movers include Li Auto Inc (LI) down 3.45% at USD 11.75, SoFi Technologies Inc (SOFI) down 3.37% at USD 17.05, and Upstart Holdings Inc (UPST) down 3.18% at USD 25.27.
FS Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Matthew D. Mullet as a director on the boards of both the company and its bank, 1st Security Bank of Washington, effective October 22, 2026. Mullet, who has been President since 2024 and CEO since 2025-2026, brings exte...
The global protein ingredients market, valued at $42.3 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $65 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.3%. Growth is driven by rising consumer demand for health-focused, protein-enriched foods, sports nutrition, and sust...
AX1 has launched Console 2.0, a platform on the Base blockchain that lets AI agents perform tasks and get paid in USDC using the x402 payment standard by Coinbase. This new version simplifies setup, allowing users to deploy AI agents quickly to work ...
The global generator cooling systems market is projected to grow from $3.76 billion in 2026 to $5.03 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 6.0%. Growth is fueled by rising demand for reliable backup and continuous power in expanding data centers, industrial f...
The global computed tomography (CT) market is undergoing significant innovation driven by photon-counting technology, AI integration, mobile imaging, and point-of-care applications. These advancements are enhancing image quality, workflow efficiency,...
