Economy

Oil Prices Fall as Iran Signals Safe Passage for ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell after Donald Trump said that Washington and Tehran are "in negotiations right now" and indicated Iran is keen to reach a peace agreement.

Airlines allow passengers to rebook flights for free at some airports amid TSA chaos

Updated on: March 24, 2026 / 7:35 PM EDT / CBS News

Israel, US Strike Gas Facilities In Iran’s Isfahan, Possibly Triggering Retaliation Against Gulf

The war hits at the heart of the global hydrocarbon industry.

Bug Out: the Insect-farming Industry Is Collapsing, for Reasons That Aren’t Hard To Guess

What a surprise: Nobody wants to eat insects

Humanitarian aid ship arrives in Havana after delays

The first of three ships carrying food, medical supplies, solar panels, and other humanitarian aid arrived in Cuba on Tuesday, three days behind schedule, as the island grapples with a worsening economic and energy crisis.

Investors hold $4.8 trillion in these retirement funds—how to choose one for yourself

Target-date funds are a popular option for retirement investors, but pros say you need to look under the hood before investing.

US Effectively Insolvent, House Budget Committee Chairman Calls Debt “Existential Threat” To Nation

While U.S debt surpassed $39 trillion on Wednesday, the country's liabilities are now eight times the value of its reported assets.

Market sell-off lets investors turn straw into gold with these tax-smart moves

A market decline isn't all bad news for investors. There are a few steps you can take to beef up tax-advantaged savings and trim your tax bill.

World has 'never experienced' soaring refining margins like this, TotalEnergies CEO tells CNBC

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the Iran war, the $1 billion deal with the White House, investment in the U.S., and more.

Home Depot Makes Another Pro Deal

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

More than 7 million student loan borrowers are in a defunct payment plan

Here's what student loan borrowers should know about the consequences of remaining in the SAVE forbearance — and what their other options are.

The charts to watch in tech, gold and emerging market stocks as volatility persists

Todd Gordon also talks about the portfolio changes he's made to navigate this environment.