Economy

Good car leasing deals are harder to find, automotive experts say—here's why

Leasing can still be a cheaper way to drive a new car, but the discounts that were common before the pandemic have become harder to find, experts say.

Money market vs. high-yield savings account: Which will be better if the Fed raises interest rates?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

How can you apply for student loan forgiveness in 2026?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears

Interest rates, now sitting at about 3.5-3.7%, expected to go up if inflation doesn’t come down to Fed’s 2% target

Should you pay collections debt that's past the statute of limitations?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

Trump’s new oil rule is a $750 billion taxpayer scam

The Trump administration recently published a proposed rule that rolls back commonsense oil and gas bonding reforms designed to protect taxpayers from bearing the enormous cost of orphaned well cleanup.

Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market

The announcement targets the sensitive longer-duration part of the Treasury market.

The Case for Chilling Out About Birth Rates

Even if the fertility decline doesn’t reverse itself anytime soon, the consequences are unlikely to be apocalyptic.

What the odd July jobs report means for the Fed

Last month, jobs in the American economy fell by 23,000, yet the unemployment rate improved to 4.1%, giving ammunition to conflicting narratives. The economic pessimists point to falling jobs, and the optimists point to an unemployment rate that matches or beats seven in eight months over the past 50 years.

World’s largest olive oil company surges over 20% as rivals circle in takeover battle

Shares of Spain's Deoleo jumped on Wednesday morning amid an intensifying takeover battle for the world's largest olive oil bottler and marketer.

Goldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it found

Goldman Sachs found that AI is starting to weigh on employment across developed economies.

Oil prices rise to highest levels since July as Iran war continues

Oil prices on Tuesday reached their highest level since July as the war in Iran drags on without an end in site. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.