Economy

UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war

Anger grows within cabinet over impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’

Why this corner of the muni market shouldn't be overlooked, according to Nuveen

The concerns around housing affordability make this a good time time to consider buying housing muni bonds, according to Nuveen.

Average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, new filing data shows

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, based on new filing data. Here's what you can expect.

We're upgrading our rating on Honeywell

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

Small Cap-Focused Russell 2000 Becomes First U.S. Benchmark to Enter Correction Territory

Small caps are especially sensitive to changes in oil prices and a slowdown in the economic cycle.

The clock is ticking for the stock market as the Iran war stretches into a fourth week

Stocks have been largely calm since the start of the U.S. war in Iran, but the latest headlines could signal a turn for the worse.

Salesforce issues $25 billion in debt to buy back stock. Should we be concerned?

Raising debt to repurchase shares is a move that deserves scrutiny.

Which debts could cause your bank account to be frozen by a debt collector?

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This 'Magnificent Seven' Underperformer Has More Downside to Go, Says Carter Worth

Carter Worth sees the stock falling to our price objective of $550.

U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say

Updated on: March 20, 2026 / 12:46 PM EDT / CBS News

Iran Might Use Its Economic-Doomsday Option

Can Donald Trump keep attacks on energy infrastructure from escalating?

The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher. Here's what to know.

This spring's housing market is on, but economic headwinds are pushing back most of the advantage that buyers have gained over the past year in affordability.