Economy

Gold price jumps on Middle East turmoil. What to know before investing

Although gold is generally viewed as a safe-haven investment during turbulent times, it's important to know what you're investing in before jumping in.

What student loan borrowers need to know about judge's ruling on SAVE plan

Here's what experts recommend student loan borrowers do after a recent victory in court for the Biden administration-era SAVE plan.

Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis

Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran

How high can oil and gas prices go because of the Iran war? Here are the scenarios

Oil prices could move higher still if Iran targets Persian Gulf energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz closure is prolonged.

As Iran strikes disrupt flights, why travel insurance may fall short

Travel insurance policies generally exclude coverage tied to military action, experts said. However, much depends on the fine print.

We're cutting one of our financial stock positions due private credit concerns

We signalled to Club members on Friday that we leaned toward selling some of this stock.

More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.

Updated on: March 2, 2026 / 2:19 PM EST / CBS News

Apple's New Budget Version of its iPhone 17 is a Positive for Investors

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch, an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices

A near-halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation

As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens new price pressures

The conflict involving Iran threatens another price spike that could undermine the president's central case for lower interest rates.

Energy set up for volatility near term but is turning the corner long term, says Katie Stockton

Long-term large-cap energy outlook remains bullish, supported by higher WTI crude oil. But the surge in BKR and XOM makes short-term charts look stretched.

Federal appeals court rejects Trump administration's push to delay start of tariff refund process after Supreme Court ruling

Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday declined to delay implementation of the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated most of President Trump's tariffs, allowing next steps in processing of tariff refunds to begin swiftly, following the high court's decision last month.