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DULUTH, Ga., September 30, 2026--The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday necessities, is estimated at 100.6% in August, an increase of 0.1% from July and up 0.4% from a year ago. Average earned income rose 0.3% month-over-month and increased 3.3% year-over-year.

When the 10 year U.S. Treasury yield touches 5.208% and bond income suddenly looks compelling again, insurers and pension asset managers move from background players to key characters in the story. Higher long term rates can reshape how capital flows, which can create winners and leave others behind. This article walks through three stocks exposed to this rate shock and explains why their reactions deserve a closer look. The stocks that follow are just a starter set. The full screen surfaced...