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Classic 'TACO'? Investors shrug off Trump's latest tariff announcement

Global equity markets were muted as Trump’s latest tariffs came into effect at 10%, a lower-than-expected rate.

Defensive stock outperformance is flashing a warning sign for the stock market

Something bad may be happening under the hood in the stock market.

Warner Bros. Discovery reviewing sweetened bid from Paramount Skydance

February 24, 2026 / 9:01 AM EST / CBS News

Fed's Goolsbee calls for a hold on cuts as current rate of inflation is 'not good enough'

The Chicago Fed president said Tuesday that cuts aren't appropriate until there's more evidence that inflation is on its way down.

Epstein Files Highlight How the Wealthy Borrow Against Art Collections

Art loans are typically used by the wealthy to provide ready cash, leverage financial investments and avoid hefty tax bills.

Trump tariffs: what 'powerful' trade weapons are at the US president's disposal?

A 10% levy has been put in place, but the US leader has other economic 'bazookas' he can fire in his trade battle.

The State of the Union we need to hear

If I were writing the State of the Union address this year, it would begin with a sentence every American deserves to hear plainly, specifically that the state of our economy is strong, but the financial state of our nation is not.

U.S. has breached trade deal and Europe is ready to retaliate, top trade lawmaker tells CNBC

The U.S. has breached the terms of its trade deal with the European Union "several times," top EU trade lawmaker Bernd Lange told CNBC.

‘We’re losing accessibility’: America says goodbye to the mass-market paperback

The so-called ‘pocket book’ sold in supermarkets is being phased out across the US, the latest sign of an ongoing shift in how people are choosing to read

Trump's economic talking points for the State of the Union

Voter unhappiness with inflation and the economy will play a key role in President Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Here is a look at what he might say on the economic front.

Tesla's Europe problem keeps getting worse. Here's why

Tesla's new car registrations fell 17% year-on-year in January, marking the 13th consecutive month in which sales have shrunk across Europe.