Economy

Lunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in China

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Lunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in China

The Chinese luxury market is expected to turnaround this year, but Western brands can't afford to be complacent, analysts said.

6 months ago

economy

March Social Security Direct Payment Worth $994 Goes Out in 13 Days

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March Social Security Direct Payment Worth $994 Goes Out in 13 Days

The March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 13 days.

6 months ago

economy

Second round of February Social Security payments goes out in four days

conservative

Second round of February Social Security payments goes out in four days

The second round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in four days.

6 months ago

economy

Fire engulfs Cuban oil refinery as crippling oil crisis deepens

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Fire engulfs Cuban oil refinery as crippling oil crisis deepens

One of Cuba’s key oil refineries was engulfed in flames on Friday, worsening an already crippling oil crisis.

6 months ago

economy

Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, early filing data shows

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Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, early filing data shows

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

6 months ago

economy

Early estimates point to lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

liberal

Early estimates point to lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

6 months ago

economy

Real wages up 1.9% in Trump's first year back in office

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Real wages up 1.9% in Trump's first year back in office

Despite the constant and steep vicissitudes throughout his first year back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has ended it with a Goldilocks economy.

6 months ago

economy

The January CPI report is the best inflation news we've had in months. Here's why.

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The January CPI report is the best inflation news we've had in months. Here's why.

Updated on: February 13, 2026 / 4:00 PM EST / CBS News

6 months ago

economy

Egg prices are dropping in the U.S.—they're down 34% from a year ago

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Egg prices are dropping in the U.S.—they're down 34% from a year ago

Egg prices more than tripled at the height of the bird flu surge, but they’ve since dropped back toward $2 a dozen.

6 months ago

economy

Perspectives on ‘Peak Population’

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Perspectives on ‘Peak Population’

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6 months ago

economy

How to maximize your chances of qualifying for debt forgiveness this February

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How to maximize your chances of qualifying for debt forgiveness this February

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6 months ago

economy

What signal Lilly sends by stockpiling its GLP-1 weight loss pills ahead of FDA approval

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What signal Lilly sends by stockpiling its GLP-1 weight loss pills ahead of FDA approval

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

6 months ago

economy