Economy

Treasury yields climb as bonds sell off and fear grows that Fed rate cuts are off the table

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Treasury yields climb as bonds sell off and fear grows that Fed rate cuts are off the table

U.S. Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors anticipated inflationary pressures resulting from the Middle East war.

5 months ago

economy

European stocks finish lower as oil rises and investors bet on rate hikes

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European stocks finish lower as oil rises and investors bet on rate hikes

Shares listed in Europe opened in the green before closing Friday's session in negative territory.

5 months ago

economy

The Iran war is sending shockwaves through the world's busiest IPO market

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The Iran war is sending shockwaves through the world's busiest IPO market

Market volatility and geopolitical tensions have choked liquidity in India’s IPO market, forcing high-profile companies to hit pause.

5 months ago

economy

FCC Approves Nexstar's Purchase of Tegna, Creating Broadcast Giant Hours After Lawsuits Sought to Block Deal

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FCC Approves Nexstar's Purchase of Tegna, Creating Broadcast Giant Hours After Lawsuits Sought to Block Deal

Updated on: March 19, 2026 / 9:37 PM EDT / CBS/AP

5 months ago

economy

What's Going on With the IRS?

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What's Going on With the IRS?

The Trump administration's budget cuts are looming over Tax Day.

5 months ago

economy

U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices, analysis shows

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U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices, analysis shows

Updated on: March 19, 2026 / 5:41 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

Mortgage rates rise as Iran war fans inflation fears and lifts Treasury yields

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Mortgage rates rise as Iran war fans inflation fears and lifts Treasury yields

Updated on: March 19, 2026 / 5:35 PM EDT / CBS News

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economy

Stocks Making the Biggest Moves After the Bell: FedEx, Firefly Aerospace, Planet Labs & More

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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves After the Bell: FedEx, Firefly Aerospace, Planet Labs & More

These are the stocks posting the largest moves after the bell.

5 months ago

economy

Ron DeSantis skeptical of state gas tax pause

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Ron DeSantis skeptical of state gas tax pause

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) expressed skepticism on Thursday about whether the state would step in to cut Florida’s gas tax while fuel prices spike during the war with Iran.

5 months ago

economy

Oil Prices Could Reach Record Highs, Analysts Warn. Here's What It Could Mean for the U.S. Economy.

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Oil Prices Could Reach Record Highs, Analysts Warn. Here's What It Could Mean for the U.S. Economy.

Updated on: March 19, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

US & Japan Announce $40 Billion Nuclear Reactor Deal To Bolster Previous ‘Technology Prosperity’ Agreement

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US & Japan Announce $40 Billion Nuclear Reactor Deal To Bolster Previous ‘Technology Prosperity’ Agreement

The meeting on trade and war went viral when Trump falsely claimed the Japanese attack on U.S. naval assets in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was a "surprise" - Washington was aware the attack was imminent days prior, but chose to do nothing to justify its entry into WWII.

5 months ago

economy

FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

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FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

5 months ago

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