liberal Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in IndiaGold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Why Western playbooks fail in ChinaChina’s $7 trillion consumer market was once a reliable growth engine for Western brands, but as competition intensifies and trends move at digital speed, success if no longer a given. Still, they haven’t given up. Global companies are now turning to private equity partners to navigate a market that is less forgiving than before, but will that be enough to stay competitive?5 months agoeconomy
liberal Gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrelUpdated on: March 18, 2026 / 5:52 PM EDT / CBS/AP5 months agoeconomy
liberal Iran missile attack on Qatar causes 'extensive damage' to facility housing huge gas plantIran's Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Here are the five key takeaways from this week's Fed meetingWhile no one expected the Fed to cut — much less hike — at this meeting, the market always looks for clues about what's next.5 months agoeconomy
conservative Georgia seeks to suspend state gas tax amid price uncertainty from Iran warThe Georgia House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to put a 60-day halt on the state’s gas tax as the war with Iran hits prices at the pump.5 months agoeconomy
conservative 'Historic' bidding at first Trump oil and gas lease sale in North SlopeOil and gas companies are answering President Donald Trump’s call to “drill, baby drill” in Alaska, as the administration’s first auction for oil and gas leases in the North Slope drew hundreds of bids in what officials have called one of the “top sales” ever for the region.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing elevated economic uncertaintyUpdated on: March 18, 2026 / 4:53 PM EDT / CBS News5 months agoeconomy
liberal Analysis: The Fed's Powell just delivered a new blow to Warsh's plans for swift rate cutsOil prices were always going to be a problem for the next Fed nominee. On Wednesday, Jerome Powell outlined another worry.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Odds of a Fed rate hike by June are now higher than the chances for a rate cutSomething unusual is happening.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Inflation dominates Powell's remarks, pressures stocks. Plus, big earnings tonightEvery weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.5 months agoeconomy
liberal These income-generating plays can yield up to 6% as the Fed holds rate steadyShort-term bond funds, bank loans and cash assets still offer solid yields.5 months agoeconomy
