What to Make Of the January Employment Report

Published on February 19, 2026

Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.

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AI Disruption Fears Spread to Multiple Industries

February 19, 2026
All three major stock indices finished in the red last week as AI disruption fears continued to grow. The S&P 500, an index of large US companies, returned -1.3 percent for the week, making the index flat year to date.

I Chase Credit-Card Points. Bilt Changed My Mind.

February 19, 2026
It is hard to say if there is much economic benefit or cost to increased bank profits. On the one hand, it may allow banks to issue more credit to lower-income borrowers with worse credit.