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- Urgency level L2 DowngradedMacro Economy
US Social Security confirms 3.6% benefit increase for 2027, affecting 76 million people
The Social Security Administration confirmed a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, versus 2.8% in 2026. The automatic increase affects roughly 76 million Americans across Social Security and SSI, with an estimated $75 monthly increase for the average retired worker. Payments change in late December or January, not immediately.
- Urgency level L2 DowngradedAI & Technology
Delaware jury finds Arm breached Qualcomm license, awards $2 as multibillion-dollar royalty question remains open
A Delaware federal jury on October 13 found Arm breached its architectural licensing agreement with Qualcomm and interfered with Qualcomm's dealings with Meta, but awarded only $2 in nominal damages. The judge has not decided Qualcomm's bid to suspend royalty payments for five years, and several other claims favored Arm.
- Urgency level L2 DowngradedCredit & Debt
Federal Reserve survey finds sharp rise in US household debt stress despite real income gains
New 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances shows 8.6% of families spending over 40% of income on debt payments, up from 6.5% in 2022; nearly one in five reported falling behind on loans.