Economy

Will talk of 'Trump Boom' backfire at the ballot box?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promising that 2026 will be the year of the “Trump boom,” but some economists wonder if President Donald Trump’s chief economic messenger is writing checks that the White House can’t cash.

Who’s turning up for oil rig work in post-Maduro Venezuela?

A long history of underinvestment, extreme political risk, and organized crime. These are just some of the issues that U.S. oil and minerals companies might face if they were to set foot into Venezuela now that there appears to be a ray of light following the removal of the country’s dictator, Nicolas Maduro.

Gold, inflation and Social Security: Protecting your purchasing power in 2026

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Will gold keep climbing in 2026? What older investors should do

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First Brands founder Patrick James and brother Edward indicted on fraud charges

January 29, 2026 / 4:29 PM EST / CBS News

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

Updated on: January 30, 2026 / 10:45 AM EST / CBS News