Economy

Real wages up 1.9% in Trump's first year back in office

Despite the constant and steep vicissitudes throughout his first year back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has ended it with a Goldilocks economy.

Fire engulfs Cuban oil refinery as crippling oil crisis deepens

One of Cuba’s key oil refineries was engulfed in flames on Friday, worsening an already crippling oil crisis.

The January CPI report is the best inflation news we've had in months. Here's why.

Updated on: February 13, 2026 / 4:00 PM EST / CBS News

How to maximize your chances of qualifying for debt forgiveness this February

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Here's how the price of silver has changed over the past year

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Debt collection practices borrowers should watch for now

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