Economy

Friday briefing: Why does your Easter egg feel smaller? Because it is

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Friday briefing: Why does your Easter egg feel smaller? Because it is

In today’s newsletter: Cocoa shortages, climate shocks and global conflicts have collided to ​make chocolate pricier than ever before

5 months ago

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Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

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Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.

5 months ago

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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week

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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week

United Airlines is raising its fees for first and second checked bags, becoming the second U.S. airline to up the price this week.

5 months ago

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Cramer's week ahead: Two key economic reports and earnings from Levi's, Delta

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Cramer's week ahead: Two key economic reports and earnings from Levi's, Delta

CNBC's Jim Cramer outlined what investors should watch in the week ahead, including Middle East developments, major earnings and key inflation data.

5 months ago

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United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb

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United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb

United Airlines became the second U.S. carrier in a week to raise check bag fees as the industry grapples with a more than 80% jump in jet fuel costs.

5 months ago

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Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don’t strike deals to lower prices

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Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don’t strike deals to lower prices

New tax will hit branded drugs and active ingredients while exempting generics for at least one year

5 months ago

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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans

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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans

Updated on: April 2, 2026 / 5:33 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

Brent Oil Spot Price for Actual Cargo Soars to $141, Highest Level Since 2008 Financial Crisis

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Brent Oil Spot Price for Actual Cargo Soars to $141, Highest Level Since 2008 Financial Crisis

The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

5 months ago

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Why You Should Trust Your Gut

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Why You Should Trust Your Gut

Careful, deliberate reasoning can get you only so far in good decision making. You also need to know how to listen to your feelings.

5 months ago

economy

Morgan Stanley’s defensive playbook for spiking oil prices amid Iran war

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Morgan Stanley’s defensive playbook for spiking oil prices amid Iran war

Investors ought to prepare their portfolios for rockier times as energy supply becomes uncertain, according to a team of Morgan Stanley strategists.

5 months ago

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Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here’s how to prepare

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Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here’s how to prepare

Investors within a decade of retirement may want to ensure their portfolio allocation will limit the impact of retiring into a down market, advisors say.

5 months ago

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The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect

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The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect

The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

5 months ago

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