Economy

Economy added 50,000 jobs in December: The key facts and figures

The economy added 50,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.

Consumer sentiment rises to highest level since September

Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level this month since September 2025, although it remains at historically low levels.

When can you file your taxes in 2026? IRS says the tax filing season start date is Jan. 26.

January 8, 2026 / 1:02 PM EST / CBS News

Gold vs. silver investing: 5 big differences to know this January

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Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

President Trump said on social media Thursday that he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he argued would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: January 9, 2026?

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