ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:50 AM ET

CBS News - Business

U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027 -- The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.

46 minutes ago

What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating. -- Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.

4 hours ago

H-1B visas lottery system being replaced as process for granting them reworked -- The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.

1 hour ago

U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter -- Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.

23 hours ago

Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026 -- The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.

15 hours ago

Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth -- Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.

22 hours ago

Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days -- Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.

15 hours ago

What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices? -- Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge. -- Dec 23

2 hours ago

FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory" -- The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market. -- Dec 23

2 hours ago

What is the silver price forecast for 2026? -- Experts expect silver prices to shift further in 2026 as demand and inflation further impact precious metal prices.

1 hour ago

Will silver outpace gold in 2026? Experts weigh in

1 hour ago

What is the 80/50 rule for silver and why should it matter to investors now?

20 minutes ago

What is the home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2026? -- There could be a shift in home equity rates in the new year. Here's what experts say could happen in 2026.

1 hour ago

How much does a $70,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the December Fed rate cut?

1 hour ago

Here's how to boost your home equity in 2026, according to experts

20 hours ago

Sponsored - Quicken Business and Personal vs. QuickBooks - Not sure whether Quicken or QuickBooks fits your needs? Here's what really sets these platforms apart. 2H ago

46 minutes ago

Quicken Business & Personal product review

8 days ago

Quicken LifeHub product review

1 hour 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.

8 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.

8 months ago

Personal finance advice doesn't work for most Americans, economists say -- Personal finance is too complex for most people to navigate, two economists contend in a new book. Is there a better way to help people deal with money?

21 days ago

How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026 -- Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

1 month ago

The IRS is raising your 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 -- The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.

1 month ago

This word sums up how workers are feeling these days, Glassdoor says -- Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.

13 days ago

For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog -- "It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.

18 days ago

The U.S. urgently needs air traffic controllers. Here's what the job requires. -- Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.

28 days ago