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The Week in Grades
Oct 26–Nov 1, 2026 · 4 reports fact-checked
Every week Clad wraps up what its fact-checks found: the best- and worst-graded coverage, the claims most disputed by the evidence, and the stories that were covered heavily from one side. This is the same review the Sunday newsletter carries — kept here for the record.
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Most disputed claims
Wealth from stock gains and higher interest on savings will drive ~$800 billion in additional spending this year, favoring upper-income earners.
Fed data shows record $12.8T household wealth gain in Q2 2026 largely from equities (~$11T), with documented wealth effect on consumption; $800B annual figure exceeds typical marginal propensity estimates and lacks clear primary source. Read the full report →