Economy

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American Milk Has Changed

A dramatic increase in fat content is causing pains in the dairy industry.

January jobs report will be released on Feb. 11 after shutdown delay

The January jobs report delayed by the brief government shutdown will be released next week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.

Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it sharply scales back news coverage

Updated on: February 4, 2026 / 11:04 AM EST / CBS News

US seeks trading bloc to counter China grip on critical minerals, Vance says

The Trump administration is pushing to form a trading bloc with allied countries to set price floors and coordinate financing on critical minerals to counter China‘s grip on the market, Vice President JD Vance said.

Is olive oil a hobby? When listing unique interests on a resume can help or hurt job seekers, according to experts

A viral post on X said a job seeker lost out on the opportunity to interview for a banking role after listing olive oil as an interest on their resume.

Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says

The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.

Wall Street is concerned about AMD's profitability despite its high spending. Here's a roundup of worries

Wall Street analysts remain largely neutral on Advanced Micro Devices going forward.

Uber reports 20% revenue growth in fourth-quarter, but issues soft profit guidance

Uber said revenue in its food delivery business increased 30%, beating analysts' estimates.

Why are credit card rates so high right now? Here's what experts say.

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The Unsettling Rise of AI Real-Estate Slop

Generated images for listings are disturbing—and not just because they can feel like a scam.

Trump's praiseworthy India trade deal

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and India had reached a landmark trade agreement. While the precise language of the deal has not yet been released, the broad contours are unmistakably positive for both countries.