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03 Oct 2026, 08:36 UTC · 12h ago
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Projected increases in Social Security COLA and earnings-test limits for 2027 provide a marginal tailwind for senior consumer spending, but the news is largely anticipated by the market.
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The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected by analysts and advocacy groups to be between 3.5% and 3.6%.
Priced inanalysis of existing projections
So whatThis represents a ~70bps to 80bps increase over this year's 2.8% COLA, boosting aggregate senior consumer spending for FY2027.
More positive than 65% of claims this week
The Social Security earnings-test limit is expected to increase in 2027, allowing working beneficiaries to earn more before benefits are withheld.
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Priced inno timing evidence for announcement
So whatCurrently, benefits are withheld at a rate of $1 per $2 earned above $24,480 for those under full retirement age.
More positive than 53% of claims this week
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