Economy

What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could EU hit back with ‘big bazooka’?

Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade war

Markets stay calm amid Trump’s gambit, but long-term risks are huge

Traders have learned to live with the US president’s rhetoric, but the EU’s measures could go beyond tariffs and into capital markets

Will mortgage rates drop below 5% in 2026? Here's what experts say.

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Are you a homeowner? Here are some of the tax deductions you might qualify for this tax season.

January 19, 2026 / 12:33 PM EST / CBS News

European industry hits out at Trump’s ‘ludicrous’ demands over Greenland

EU should issue ‘smart’ response to US president’s threat of tariffs against several countries, say business leaders

Is it too late to invest in silver? Precious metals experts weigh in

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What to know about this week's annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

January 19, 2026 / 10:53 AM EST / CBS/AP

World’s oldest monastic brewery to be sold as German beer sales slide

Brewing tradition of nearly 1,000 years at Weltenburg Abbey in Bavaria to be bought up by Munich company Schneider Weisse

'PTO-maxxing' is the key to making the most of your time off in 2026—here's how to do it

PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

65% of workers are interested in 'microshifting' their schedules as an alternative to the strict 9-to-5: It's 'a way to reclaim control'

Some workers who have soured on the 9-to-5 schedule are interested in trying "microshifting," which may offer greater flexibility and control over their time.

Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims

Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows

Here's what Trump's push into mortgage bonds could mean for income investors

The president recently directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase $200 billion in agency mortgage-backed securities. Investors bought on the news.