Economy

How much does a $50,000 annuity pay per month in 2026?

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Gold's price is down by over 21%. Where will it head this September?

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Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insults

IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, Treasury watchdog finds

Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 4:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Kevin Warsh just challenged the Fed's artificial speed limit on US growth

The world's largest economy should not be governed by outdated assumptions about how fast it is capable of growing. Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole address to challenge the Federal Reserve to reconsider those limits and rethink its approach to monetary policy.

‘They take the water, the springs dry up’: fear as Guatemalan goldmine plan is revived

After lying dormant for years, the Era Dorada project in Asunción Mita resumed this year and villagers say history is being repeated, despite promises of change

Which US companies have the most to gain from Venezuela oil deal?

The United States and Venezuela have reached a preliminary agreement that establishes U.S. majority control over 17 Venezuelan oil fields holding an estimated 65 billion barrels of crude oil reserves. The deal extends for 25 years.

If toilet paper prices surge, blame the politicians

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, America experienced a disturbing phenomenon: a run on toilet paper. Most of us remember the headlines. “Why Are Stores Running Out of Toilet Paper?” NPR asked. “Why are people stockpiling toilet paper?” asked the BBC.

Summer box office 2026: what can we learn from the hits and misses?

It was a bumper season for Hollywood, almost back to pre-pandemic levels, with Tom Holland blockbusters winning out, but there was still a string of disappointments

10-Year Yield Hits Highest Since January 2025 as Higher Oil Prices Stoke Inflation Worries

Treasury yields increased on Tuesday as investors monitored a reignition of tensions in the Middle East.

Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’

Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis finds

These emerging markets are favored to get 'a wall of money' from carry trades

Emerging markets could attract more capital as Treasury bond buyback plans weaken the dollar and support carry trades, analysts say.