Economy

Circle heads for its worst day on record as proposed law could limit stablecoin yield

Earning yield, usually in the form of rewards, on stablecoins like Circle's USDC and others is key incentive for users to hold the coins.

QatarEnergy invokes force majeure, choking LNG to Europe and Asia

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on some long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts, affecting customers in Europe and Asia and further crimping global supply.

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Why is the US so expensive? Everything comes in a ‘premium’ version, from doctors’ appointments to movies

Want a good view of the cinema screen? You’ll need to sign up to the VIP scheme. A quick chat with your doctor? An extra $50,000 will let you jump the queue

Texas residents feel homes shake miles away from oil refinery explosion

Images and videos online showed large plume of smoke and flames billowing out from refinery, but no one was injured

Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after scrutiny over suspiciously timed bets

Updated on: March 24, 2026 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS News

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 24, 2026?

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Stagflation alarm bells ring in the euro zone as energy crunch hits the global economy

Economists warn stagflation — high inflation and stalling growth — is facing the region because of the Iran war.

Estée Lauder in talks on merger with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig

Combination of US and Spanish companies would create $40bn fashion and beauty group

‘I’d smoke Biscoff if I could’: how a little Belgian biscuit became a social media sensation

Biscoff-based recipes are breaking the internet – everything from cheesecakes and milkshakes to prawn dishes and salads. A few traditionalists are even enjoying the biscuits on their own. What’s behind this sweet success story?

Comparing the US and Germany proves the US's wiser energy policy

President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the green energy agenda of former President Joe Biden toward a renewed embrace of oil, natural gas, and coal is strengthening the United States. Energy abundance makes America stronger, both economically and politically.

2-year Treasury yield surges after poor U.S. bond auction

The 10-year Treasury yield also rose on Tuesday as renewed volatility in oil markets and continued attacks in the Middle East kept investors on edge.