Economy

Millions of Labor Day travelers facing higher gas prices and airfare

Millions of Americans are set to face higher gas prices and higher airfare this Labor Day weekend due to disruptions connected to the Iran war and other conflicts. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.

Etihad CEO says airline is doubling down on growth despite Iran war

Etihad’s Group CEO explains why the airline is still adding planes and routes after the Iran war derailed its record-profit momentum.

Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.

Updated on: September 4, 2026 / 4:35 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump allows ranchers to process their own beef and sell across state lines

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Friday allowing farmers and ranchers to slaughter their own livestock and process their own food, a measure meant to lower beef prices ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Investors zero in on August inflation data in the week ahead after yields spike to levels not seen in years

Next week's inflation data takes on even greater importance for investors as they try to determine where the Federal Reserve could go with interest rates.

How much interest can a $40,000 3-year CD earn at today's rates?

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See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest

Updated on: September 4, 2026 / 3:22 PM EDT / CBS News

These companies are growing their dividends and may see upside, Morgan Stanley says

September is typically a rough patch for stocks, but adding a few dividend payers may help smooth the ride for investors.

What strong jobs data means for rates

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Women Accounted for Almost All of Job Gains in August. Here's Why

Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.

What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan right now?

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‘There’s no plan’: as instability in global bond markets rises, what are the knock-on effects?

From mortgages to inflation, concerns about the public finances of major economies have wide-reaching consequences