Economy

The oil market is in 'backwardation'

Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began.

European markets finish lower amid Iran peace talks uncertainty

European stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors weigh mixed messages on the status of Middle East peace talks.

'Grin and bear it': How investors are navigating the Trump-Iran market whiplash

The U.S. and Iran appeared to diverge on accounts of potential peace deal, with Washington touting progress in diplomatic setup while Tehran denying interest in any bilateral talks.

USPS to Add Temporary Fuel Surcharge, Raising Some Postage Prices as Transportation Costs Jump

Updated on: March 25, 2026 / 9:58 PM EDT / CBS News

MUST-WATCH: Former Green Beret Michael Yon Predicts Economic Great Reset Calamity Looming On Horizon If Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Worthington Steel, Karman, MillerKnoll and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

U.S. Postal Service seeks 8% fuel surcharge for package deliveries as Iran war raises oil prices

Oil prices have jumped more than 40% since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

How the Iran war could crush the U.S. housing recovery, and it's not just about mortgage rates

A combination of higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are reversing what was expected to be a recovery year in the housing market.

How the Iran war could rattle the global economy long after hostilities end

A reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed to oil tankers, won't immediately restore the world to its pre-conflict state.

These dividend stocks are higher since the Iran war began. Wall Street believes they have more room to run

Wall Street loves these small- and mid-cap dividend stocks.

Why Trump's meeting with Xi matters for Boeing, and Honeywell inks a deal with the Pentagon

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

Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says, but buying remains a challenge

For years, single men who were first-time homebuyers had higher annual income than their female counterparts, according to the National Association of Realtors.