Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens next
The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.
Trump sees Iran war ending soon after mid-term elections, predicts oil prices will then fall sharply
Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.
Buffett's confidence in troubled decade-old acquisition finally pays off
Warren Buffett has said he paid too much for Precision Castparts in 2016. Now its complex metal castings are in high demand.
Trump's America-first world is pushing other powers to hedge their bets
Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties
Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.
Dan Chung rebuilt a decimated Alger Management after 9/11. He's still finding the market's winners
The CEO and chief investment officer at Fred Alger Management survived the attack by chance. He was tasked with reconstruction after 35 staffers died.
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.
Cramer’s week ahead: Falling oil could help stocks but Fed is the next big test
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said falling oil prices helped fuel Friday’s rebound, but warned next week’s Federal Reserve meeting will be the next test for stocks.
25 years after 9/11, the U.S. starts rolling back travel restrictions, from liquids to gate access
Years after 9/11, the U.S. government is walking back some security screenings as threats and technology evolve.
Managers are using AI for one of work's toughest tasks: Difficult employee conversations
AI tools let managers rehearse difficult conversations about performance, pay and layoffs, but experts say privacy safeguards and human judgment are essential.
College sticker prices keep rising. Why many schools are still under financial strain
Even with soaring price tags, a growing number of private colleges are in financial distress.
I went to Caracas for Venezuela’s new oil deals. Here’s what stood out
CNBC was one of just a handful of news organizations allowed to travel to Caracas with the U.S. secretary of energy.
Iran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
Stocks stumble on inflation fears, but 2 of our names give us reasons to stay bullish
Stocks came under pressure last week as surging oil prices and bond yields stoked renewed concerns about inflation and the Fed's next move.
Oracle's Larry Ellison adopts trading plan to sell up to $7.5 billion worth of stock
Oracle founder Larry Ellison, the world's seventh-richest person, can sell up to 50 million of his shares in the software company under a new trading plan.
Construction robots are tackling America's housing shortage, but we're a long way from humanoid homebuilders
America's housing market is short inventory and workers, pressuring home affordability. Constructions robots are reality, but to date not humanoid homebuilders.
I worked with Gloria Steinem for 30 years—This was her No. 1 antidote to fear
Take The Lead founder Gloria Feldt recalls working with Gloria Steinem and the part of her legacy she will carry with her.
Dell stock jumps on RBC initiation, now up nearly 350% in 2026
Dell sold about $16.4 billion of AI servers in its second quarter, RBC said.
Election officials ban certain public workers from trading on prediction markets ahead of midterms
Ahead of the midterms, election officials ban certain workers from using prediction markets to reassure the public they are committed to election integrity.
Bonds are going on tilt. How to play them, says Mike Khouw
Warren Buffett once said interest rates are to asset prices what gravity is to matter. If the options market is correct, things could get heavy, says Mike Khouw.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
New government inflation data points to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Here's what experts estimate the change may be.