Economy

🚨 MAJOR GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS UPDATE: The Closure Of The Strait of Hormuz For Just 4 Days Has Already Pushed Oil Prices Up By 11%, And Experts Warn Oil Could DOUBLE Within 2 Months!

In the current economic climate, this is guaranteed to create a worldwide depression!

Jim Cramer's Main Takeaway From the Market This Week

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he's impressed by the fact the stock market didn't crater despite a historic spike in oil prices.

ECONOMIC CRISIS ALERT!!! Iran's Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Signals the Beginning of a Global Inflationary Recession, Top Economists Warn!

Gold and silver which were already the top two commodities - will only EXPLODE in price in this atmosphere!

Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question

On the day that marks 13 years since the death of Venezuelan socialist strongman Hugo Chávez and two months after the Jan. 3 U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, the scene in Caracas looks strikingly different from the anti-U.S.-imperialism rhetoric that founded Chavismo and was echoed by his successor.

House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.

Updated on: March 6, 2026 / 5:27 PM EST / CBS News

Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern

Palantir's stock had its best week since August and outperformed all of its large-cap tech peers after the U.S. attacked Iran.

Investors brace for what's next as U.S.-Iran war stretches into second week

Only one question is on people's minds: How long will the U.S.-Israel war with Iran last?

United Airlines CEO said U.S. airfares could soon rise as Iran war drives up oil prices

Updated on: March 6, 2026 / 4:28 PM EST / CBS News

Find safety and income in these tax-exempt bonds as the Iran war stirs up the market

Rates on municipal bonds moved higher this week, which many see as an opportunity to lock in yields and stabilize portfolios.

Average IRS Tax Refund Is Up 10.6%, Early Filing Data Shows

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on early filing data. Here's what you can expect.

Robinhood's venture fund, which gives investors access to private companies, tanks 11% on first day

Robinhood's Venture Fund I plunged 11% in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, casting doubt on investors' appetite for riskier investment.

The Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow

A soft labor market, persistent inflation, a potential oil crisis—what could go wrong?