Economy

Why now is a good time to start house-hunting

February 5, 2026 / 10:49 AM EST / CBS News

How one country is engineering its way out of a construction cost crisis

While a building boom is good for the economy, it presents challenges, with construction costs in Singapore consistently ranked among the highest in the world.

Is olive oil a hobby? When listing unique interests on a resume can help or hurt job seekers, according to experts

A viral post on X said a job seeker lost out on the opportunity to interview for a banking role after listing olive oil as an interest on their resume.

Corporate DEI index sees 65% drop in participation from Fortune 500 companies

Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equity Index saw a 65% drop in participation of Fortune 500 companies willing to disclose their equity practices.

Older workers with student loan debt have less saved for retirement, Fidelity finds

Older workers with student debt have much smaller retirement account balances than their peers without the loans, a Fidelity report shows.

Novo Nordisk CEO addresses U.S. headwinds after guidance shock

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar discusses the pharma giant's Q4 reporting, uptake of obesity drugs and how he plans to navigate price pressures throughout 2026.