Economy

‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war

Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go round

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee sees inflation from Iran war as risk to 2026 rate cuts

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee thinks that the Iran war risks fueling inflation, which would make it harder for the central bank to ease interest rates in 2026.

3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks

The economic fallout from the Iran war is starting to ripple through the U.S.

Is a HELOC or a home equity loan the better option this April?

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Furniture chain offers $50m in refunds if UConn teams reach NCAA title games

20,000 customers of Jordan’s Furniture could be repaid

Reese’s chocolate heir accuses Hershey of altering recipes: ‘It wasn’t real peanut butter’

Grandson of Reese’s cups inventor claims Hershey faked a pledge to switch back to original chocolate recipes

Here's how silver's price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now)

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Several vessels, including French container ship, pass through strait of Hormuz

Reports say CMA CGM vessel and three tankers linked to Oman have exited the Gulf despite the ongoing blockade

How to know if you're judgment-proof from debt collectors

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‘Linen is meaningful in Belfast’: how an old industry is weaving the city a new identity

Fabric that once defined Northern Ireland’s capital is at heart of its stylish revival, embraced by designers, royalty and heritage farmers alike

Employers Added 178,000 Jobs in March, Blowing Past Forecasts as Job Market Rebounds

Updated on: April 3, 2026 / 10:45 AM EDT / CBS News

How much interest can $25,000 earn in a 2-year CD?

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