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CBS News - Business

United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices -- Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.

16 hours ago

U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, defying forecasts for job growth -- Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.

23 hours ago

These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds -- The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.

16 hours ago

Oil prices continue to climb, hitting highest level in nearly 2 years -- Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.

23 hours ago

Stocks resume slide as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles -- Stocks dropped after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.

20 hours ago

Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing. -- Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.

1 day ago

Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6% -- Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation. -- Mar 5

16 hours ago

Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question -- Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.

14 hours ago

Will the price of silver hit $200 per ounce this March? Here's what to consider. -- The price of silver is heading upward again, but will it break the $200 per ounce record? Here's what to consider.

17 hours ago

What gold investing alternatives are worth considering this March?

1 day ago

What are the best ways to invest in silver in today's market?

17 hours ago

What are the best ways to stop a wage garnishment this March? -- Wage garnishment can quickly drain your paycheck, but there are ways you may be able to stop the process now.

19 hours ago

What to do if you're being sued by a debt collector this March

19 hours ago

Should you consolidate your credit card debt this March? Here's what to consider first.

21 hours ago

CDs vs. money market accounts: What savers should consider this March -- The decision between the two savings vehicles needs to be viewed through today's unique economic prism.

20 hours ago

Here's how much interest a $40,000 6-month CD can earn if opened this March

20 hours ago

How much interest can a $10,000 18-month CD earn if opened this March?

1 day ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

11 months ago

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

11 months ago

Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals -- More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.

1 day ago

The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement -- Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

1 month ago

How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans -- A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.

1 month ago

More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.

4 days ago

College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

10 days ago

Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview -- "Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.

23 days ago