Economy

Trump announces $180 million to boost mining education

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Trump announces $180 million to boost mining education

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS News

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On this edition of CBS Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

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July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, missing economists' forecasts

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July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, missing economists' forecasts

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 7:46 PM EDT / CBS News

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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions

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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions

August 7, 2026 / 6:51 PM EDT / CBS News

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Trump reveals $180 million in grants to expand mining education

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Trump reveals $180 million in grants to expand mining education

President Donald Trump announced more than $180 million in grants to expand mining education across the country as part of his administration’s goal to boost the critical mineral industry.

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The Fed was expected to hike interest rates in September. Don't bet on that now, economists say.

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The Fed was expected to hike interest rates in September. Don't bet on that now, economists say.

Updated on: August 7, 2026 / 4:58 PM EDT / CBS News

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BlackRock is finding solid tax-free yields in this corner of the bond market

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BlackRock is finding solid tax-free yields in this corner of the bond market

The municipal bond market has attractive opportunities, and it pays to be particular.

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The stakes for next week's inflation data just got higher. Here's what's ahead

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The stakes for next week's inflation data just got higher. Here's what's ahead

Friday's jobs report for July complicated the monetary policy outlook.

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Nevada energy company sues data center in first-of-its-kind fight over who should pay for AI buildout

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Nevada energy company sues data center in first-of-its-kind fight over who should pay for AI buildout

August 7, 2026 / 2:31 PM EDT / CBS News

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Prediction markets take center stage in latest round of quarterly earnings reports

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Prediction markets take center stage in latest round of quarterly earnings reports

Recent quarterly reports from DraftKings, Flutter Entertainment and others offer a view into prediction markets businesses and their performance.

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Gold bugs spend $180 million betting all's clear for metal as bond yields stall

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Gold bugs spend $180 million betting all's clear for metal as bond yields stall

Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions.

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Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain

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Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain

Burger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by system-wide sales.

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