Economy

Gold breaks $5,000 per ounce record price: Everything to know now

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: January 27, 2026?

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Tax season is officially underway. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.

January 26, 2026 / 3:42 PM EST / CBS News

Amazon closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and cashierless Go stores

January 27, 2026 / 11:01 AM EST / CBS News

Gold tops $5,000. Why the metal keeps pushing higher and higher

Spot gold eclipsed $5,100 an ounce for the first time ever — and could run even further.

Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump pressure. Here’s what that means for borrowers

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.