Economy

Trump administration aims to prevent private equity from buying individual homes and driving up prices

To hear President Donald Trump tell it, he’s bringing back the American dream of mass home ownership.

U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15% and boosting financing for U.S. semiconductor operations

January 15, 2026 / 3:15 PM EST / CBS News

More Americans are filing for bankruptcy. Here's what's behind the surge.

Updated on: January 16, 2026 / 10:05 AM EST / CBS News

Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the January Fed meeting?

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Over 800,000 student loan borrowers remain in backlog for forgiveness, affordable repayment plans

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, Taiwan Semi, Eli Lilly & more

Here are some of the names making big moves in midday trading.