Economy

Unilever enforces global hiring pause due to 'significant challenges' amid Middle East conflict

The Middle East conflict is impacting several sectors as supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures are expected to push costs higher.

Gas prices: Over $4 per gallon, highest since 2022

The national average price for regular gas continued its upward trend on Tuesday, rising to $4.018 per gallon on the last day of March, according to AAA. It is highest gas prices have been since August 2022, after increasing by over one dollar per gallon in the last month.

'Everybody’s making money': how two backstreets became the vape capital of Britain

In Cheetham Hill, Manchester, there are more than 50 shops specializing in vapes and vaping paraphernalia. Why did they open here? And how long can they last?

Gold sees worst month since 2013 as Iran war drags on

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

UK house prices rose sharply in March but Iran war expected to cause slowdown

Price of typical UK home increased by 0.9% in March but surging mortgage rates expected to put brake on activity

I nearly lost my new home because of a NatWest banking error

I transferred money to my current account for exchange of contracts, but the bank refused access to the funds

European stocks post worst month since 2022 as Iran war drags on

European stocks rose on Tuesday but rounded-off their worst monthly performance in six years, as uncertainty over the trajectory of the Iran war lingers.

JetBlue hikes bag fees to offset higher fuel costs. Here's what travelers will now pay.

Updated on: March 30, 2026 / 7:24 PM EDT / CBS News

Evercore ISI predicts 'inflection point' is days away, plans to commit capital if S&P 500 drops to this level

A week of "maximum uncertainty" should deliver a key opportunity for investors, according to Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel.

Global Demand Destruction: Subsidies, Empty Gas Stations, Rationing, Flight Cancelations, Export Limits, Price Controls

The global energy shockwave from the Iran oil is crushing demand around the globe, forcing government to step in to avoid economic collapse.

Nike Has a Lot to Prove to Keep Investors in Its Corner. Here's Where It Needs to Start

Nike's performance in China will be under the microscope.

Morgan Stanley says to watch rates as stock correction is almost over

Markets have priced in a scenario where oil supply is constrained but doesn't trigger a recession, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Wilson.