Economy

Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF

High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks

IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’

World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026

CNBC Daily Open: Trump defends diesel deal

Trump defended temporarily easing sanctions on Russian diesel despite bipartisan criticism.

'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil

Singapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.

Singapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitiveness

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.

Jim Cramer says the bull market's remarkable 4-year run offers a crucial lesson for investors

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the market’s incredible four-year run shows why investors should stay invested rather than trying to time the market.

Squeezed by inflation, more Americans are falling behind on debt payments

October 12, 2026 / 4:29 PM EDT / CBS News

Bear to bull: A double upgrade of Salesforce illustrates the folly of the 'SaaSpocalypse'

Jim Cramer said bets against Salesforce were always wrong.

Would access to Russian diesel help drive down prices in the U.S.?

Updated on: October 12, 2026 / 3:52 PM EDT / CBS News

Katie Stockton says retail stocks could be primed for a counter-trend rally. These stocks may lead the bounce

Retail stocks are stabilizing following their recent correction.

Microsoft, Micron and Meta Make News. Here's What the Updates Mean for Our Stakes

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

The bull market turned 4 years old on Monday. Investors say reaching a fifth birthday could be challenging

The S&P 500 has climbed almost 120% since its closing low on Oct. 12, 2022.