Economy

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein talks Wall Street crises, past and future

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Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein talks Wall Street crises, past and future

Updated on: March 8, 2026 / 10:29 AM EDT / CBS News

6 months ago

economy

Energy prices will fall when U.S. destroys Iran's ability to attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Wright

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Energy prices will fall when U.S. destroys Iran's ability to attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Wright

Gas prices have spiked in the U.S. as oil has jumped to over $90 since the war began in Iran.

6 months ago

economy

In a jobs apocalypse, look to ‘AI-proof’ skilled trades, career experts say

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In a jobs apocalypse, look to ‘AI-proof’ skilled trades, career experts say

The skilled trades are considered more insulated from AI-driven job cuts, experts say.

6 months ago

economy

Oil price surge could boost these Chinese stocks, Goldman says

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Oil price surge could boost these Chinese stocks, Goldman says

Goldman Sachs' Asia Pacific energy analysts predict two of China's three oil giants could benefit if Brent prices climb amid sustained Middle East tensions.

6 months ago

economy

These momentum trades have fizzled out and are stuck. Where they might go from here

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These momentum trades have fizzled out and are stuck. Where they might go from here

Big tech, precious metals and small caps all have slowed down after big runs. But there is some hope their rallies will pick up again soon.

6 months ago

economy

Investors may be too complacent about mounting risks with the S&P 500 less than 4% from high

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Investors may be too complacent about mounting risks with the S&P 500 less than 4% from high

The year so far has been marred with geopolitical volatility, leading some to believe the market may not be as concerned as it should be about war in Iran.

6 months ago

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White House worries as gas prices jump amid ongoing US-Israel war on Iran

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White House worries as gas prices jump amid ongoing US-Israel war on Iran

US drivers are largely insulated from higher oil prices caused by Middle East turmoil – but only to a point

6 months ago

economy

War with Iran will impact oil prices much more than the 1980s crises

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War with Iran will impact oil prices much more than the 1980s crises

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran will have a much greater impact on oil prices than the last time Iran jeopardized global oil trade.

6 months ago

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Oil prices ‘could breach $100 a barrel within days’ amid supply disruption from Iran war

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Oil prices ‘could breach $100 a barrel within days’ amid supply disruption from Iran war

Warning from Goldman Sachs comes as crude shipping through strait of Hormuz falls further than bank thought

6 months ago

economy

Big Labor has organized its own downfall

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Big Labor has organized its own downfall

These days, unions have more luck organizing press conferences than actual workers.

6 months ago

economy

U.S. Military-Industrial Complex Agrees to Quadruple Bomb Production as Operation Epic Fury Rages On

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U.S. Military-Industrial Complex Agrees to Quadruple Bomb Production as Operation Epic Fury Rages On

The moment Trump signals Iran is prepared to surrender, defense stocks and crude are likely to plunge as war risk premiums implode.

6 months ago

economy

Kuwait cuts oil production as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global energy market

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Kuwait cuts oil production as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global energy market

Brent oil prices could spike above $100 per barrel if the Gulf Arab countries run out of storage space and shut down production, according to JPMorgan.

6 months ago

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