Economy

Gold, silver are smashing records to start 2026 after last year's big run. Why it's happening again

The nonstop barrage of news out of Washington in recent weeks — from Venezuela to Iran to Greenland — has added to conviction in the two precious metals.

We're booking profits in a stock looking to cash in on a hot-yet-unprofitable investing craze

We're peeling off some shares, which were bucking Wednesday's broader market decline.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Biogen, Rivian, Bank of America, Airbnb & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

This portfolio stock may be on the chopping block if it doesn't deliver on earnings

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Sen. Warren says Trump called her to work on credit card interest rate caps

Republicans on Capitol Hill have lightly thrown cold water on capping credit card interest at 10%.

Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says

Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.

Exxon Mobil hit a record after Trump threatened to cut it out of Venezuela

Exxon isn't rushing back to Venezeula, but it stands to benefit in other ways.

The Climate Question That Economists Cannot Answer

Models can predict catastrophic or modest damages from climate change, but not which of these futures is coming.

Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022

January 14, 2026 / 10:50 AM EST / CBS News

What are today's mortgage interest rates: January 14, 2026?

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Trump's war on the Fed threatens global financial stability, European central bankers warn

European central bankers said an "obedient" Fed under White House control would be "extremely grave" for global financial stability.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after takeover leads to financial collapse

Debt-riddled retail giant’s demise has cast uncertainty over the future of US luxury fashion