Economy

First Round of February Social Security Payments Goes Out in Four Days

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in four days.

March Social Security Direct Payment Worth $994 Goes Out in 20 Days

March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 20 days.

Capitol staffers suffer own affordability crisis as Celsius prices rise

Capitol Hill staffers don’t have it easy. They’re overworked to the point of exhaustion, and they aren’t immune to the vagaries of the economy.

Rembrandt lion drawing raises $18m for big cat conservation at US auction

Chalk artwork sold for record price at a New York Sotheby’s auction with proceeds going to the Panthera charity

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Cramer's Week Ahead: A Key Jobs Report. Plus, Earnings from Robinhood, McDonald's and More

The January jobs report next week will help shape the market's expectations of future rate cuts, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

India invests $500 billion as part of US trade agreement lowering tariffs

President Donald Trump announced on Friday the framework of a trade agreement between the United States and India, under which New Delhi will invest $500 billion in American industries over the next five years, and both parties will reduce tariffs.

Dow crosses 50,000 for first time as stocks enjoy strongest day since May 2025

February 6, 2026 / 6:23 PM EST / CBS/AP

Trump signs executive order quadrupling beef imports from Argentina

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at making beef more affordable for Americans by increasing the allowable imports of lean beef trimmings from Argentina.

U.S. and India unveil framework of interim trade deal, move closer to broad pact

The U.S. and India on Friday released a framework for an interim trade agreement they said affirms their commitment to negotiations toward a broader deal.

One of the Most Important Small Town Papers of the Industrial Age Closing

OIL CITY, Pennsylvania — The Derrick will be no more.