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U.S. wealth has shifted to stocks from homes. There are big reasons to worry.

MarketWatch Top Stories
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Original Report

The four-year bull market in stocks is riding high because of the AI boom. But it’s also increasing the cost of money.

Glass House Analysis

Inflation is the silent tax that erodes purchasing power, hitting hardest those who can least afford it. When grocery bills rise faster than wages, families face impossible choices between food, medicine, and rent. Unlike market volatility that mainly affects investors, inflation touches everyone who buys groceries, fills a gas tank, or pays rent.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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