Economy

Tim Dowling: Help! I’m being held hostage by a car salesman

liberal

Tim Dowling: Help! I’m being held hostage by a car salesman

We’re trying to buy an electric car. But my bank and the showroom ‘manager’ have other ideas

2 months ago

economy

Ships face uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, slowing oil recovery

conservative

Ships face uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, slowing oil recovery

Vessels crossing through the Strait of Hormuz face uncertainty and safety concerns even as the Trump administration negotiates peace with Iran.

2 months ago

economy

Financial analyst details how he's building "coffee can portfolio" for his kids in new book

liberal

Financial analyst details how he's building "coffee can portfolio" for his kids in new book

Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 2:21 PM EDT / CBS News

2 months ago

economy

The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Not everyone qualifies.

liberal

The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Not everyone qualifies.

The Education Department on Thursday said it is temporarily cutting interest rates for some federal student loan borrowers, a move aimed at easing repayment costs as delinquencies climb to their highest level in six years.

2 months ago

economy

Fedspeak vs. war deal: Here are the things that drove this week's stock market

liberal

Fedspeak vs. war deal: Here are the things that drove this week's stock market

The S&P 500 surged on Thursday, making up for losses seen after central bankers convened.

2 months ago

economy

What's Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2026? Find Out if Banks, USPS and Stores Are Operating.

liberal

What's Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2026? Find Out if Banks, USPS and Stores Are Operating.

Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 1:05 PM EDT / CBS News

2 months ago

economy

From Chalamet to Messi, prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands

liberal

From Chalamet to Messi, prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands

Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 12:45 PM EDT / CBS News

2 months ago

economy

Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane

liberal

Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane

The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.

2 months ago

economy

The riskiest SpaceX stock trade of all had a big first week

liberal

The riskiest SpaceX stock trade of all had a big first week

SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.

2 months ago

economy

29-year-old making $250k in tech went 'undercover' at a coffee chain before opening her own matcha cafe

liberal

29-year-old making $250k in tech went 'undercover' at a coffee chain before opening her own matcha cafe

Michelle Yeung wasn't happy in tech, despite earning $250,000 a year. Before opening Matcha House, she spent months learning the business.

2 months ago

economy

Here are the most overbought and oversold names after a volatile week

liberal

Here are the most overbought and oversold names after a volatile week

Applied Materials and Citigroup were among this week's most overbought names, while Accenture and Fox Corporation were on the opposite side.

2 months ago

economy

Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada

liberal

Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada

The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.

2 months ago

economy