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Global Economy & Central Banks 02 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Senate Races Could Shape the Future of Social Security as 2032 Trust Fund Deadline Looms

The 2026 Senate elections may prove pivotal for Social Security, with lawmakers elected this November likely to be in office when the retirement trust fund is projected to face depletion in 2032. That timeline is intensifying the political stakes around one of the United States' most popular and financially strained entitlement programs. As the program approaches a projected funding shortfall, the next Senate class could be forced to confront benefit cuts, tax increases, or a broader overhaul of the system. The issue is emerging as a defining test of fiscal policy, political will, and intergenerational equity.

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Global Markets & Equities19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Social Security’s 3.6% COLA Faces Two Big Risks, Experts Warn

The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, but retirement experts say the headline increase masks two major problems for beneficiaries. The adjustment may fail to keep pace with older Americans’ real expenses, while higher Medicare premiums and taxes could erode much of the gain before it reaches monthly checks.

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Global Markets & Equities19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Senator Warns the Social Security Clock Is Ticking as Trust Funds Near Exhaustion

A senior U.S. senator has warned that the nation is running out of time to shore up Social Security, underscoring a fiscal deadline that could force automatic benefit cuts if Congress fails to act. The warning lands amid renewed scrutiny of how retirees across income levels depend on the program and how politically difficult any fix is likely to be.

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Global Markets & Equities18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Medicare Premium Hike Could Erase a Slice of Retirees’ 2027 Social Security Raise

Retirees may see part of their 2027 Social Security cost-of-living increase absorbed by higher Medicare premiums, limiting the net benefit of the annual adjustment. The issue is drawing fresh scrutiny after the Social Security Administration confirmed a 3.6% benefit increase, while analysts warn that rising health-care costs could leave many older Americans with only a modest gain in take-home income.

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Global Markets & Equities16 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Social Security’s Funding Clock Is Ticking as Reform Options Narrow

The U.S. Social Security system is moving closer to a funding shortfall that could force automatic benefit cuts within the next decade if Congress does not act. Economists and policy analysts say the program’s long-term imbalance is well understood, but the political path to fixing it remains deeply constrained by the scale of the changes required and the sensitivity of retirement benefits for tens of millions of Americans.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Social Security COLA Set for a Larger 2027 Boost as Retirees Brace for Higher Costs

U.S. Social Security beneficiaries are on track for a notably larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with current projections pointing to the biggest increase since 2023. The expected boost comes as older Americans continue to warn that even a 3.5% adjustment may not fully offset rising living expenses, especially for housing, health care and essentials.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

Three Major Social Security Changes Set for 2027 Could Reshape Retirement Income

Social Security is headed for a consequential year in 2027, with three changes expected to affect benefit checks, tax treatment, and the broader retirement-income landscape. The most immediate impact will come from a cost-of-living adjustment that is shaping up to be one of the largest in recent years, but the policy and market implications extend well beyond monthly payments.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 09:51 AM IST

Social Security Announces 3.6% Cost-of-Living Increase for 2027, Lifting Average Checks by $75

The Social Security Administration said retirement benefits will rise by 3.6% in 2027, a change that will increase the average monthly check by about $75. The adjustment reflects the program’s annual inflation-linked formula and arrives as retirees continue to face elevated costs for housing, food, and health care.

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