U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran war spreads and oil surges above $110
The U.S. ordered non-emergency government staff to leave Saudi Arabia as the widening Iran war rattled markets and sent oil prices surging above $110 per barrel.
Oil surges above $110 a barrel; Trump says 'small price to pay' for defeating Iran
Gulf Arab oil producers are cutting production as they run out of storage space because they can't export through the Strait of Hormuz
TSA staff shortages lead to hourslong security lines for travelers at some airports
Travelers are facing hourslong waits at some airport security lines amid TSA staffing shortages.
Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader: Media reports
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.
Asia markets tumble as oil nears $120 a barrel; marks largest one day gain in almost 40 years
Brent futures spiked 26.1% to $116.08, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped 27.6% to $116.03.
China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases
China's consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending.
Trump vows legislative blockade until SAVE America voter-ID bill is passed
The SAVE America Act is all but certain to fail in the Senate, where Democrats will use the filibuster to sink it.
War disruptions may send oil to $150 to $200 a barrel. Here's my advice for stock investors
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer explains how investors should navigate a continued surge in oil prices.
'E-shaped' economy is replacing a K-shaped one in 2026, economist says: The middle class is 'spending in a nervous way' now
Economist Heather Long says the U.S. economy is diverging into three tiers of consumer behavior instead of two, amid an ongoing affordability crisis.
China says 'thorough preparations' needed as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in the balance amid Iran war
China's top diplomat Wang Yi signaled preparations are underway for a planned meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and China.
Online age-verification tools spread across U.S. for child safety, but adults are being surveilled
New age-verification laws and tools are designed for child safety on social media and the internet, but adults are in the crosshairs, say privacy experts.
In a jobs apocalypse, look to ‘AI-proof’ skilled trades, career experts say
The skilled trades are considered more insulated from AI-driven job cuts, experts say.
Why the world's top-performing stock market in 2025 is seeing historic volatility
South Korea's stock market has swung wildly in recent days, underscoring how the world's best-performing equities market last year can also be among its most volatile.
Global week ahead: Diplomacy in ruins as G7 meets on Iran
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors are set to convene for a key meeting as diplomatic tensions escalate over the Iran conflict.
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks despite ongoing volatility
TipRanks compiles some of the best stocks to own amid the current volatility, according to the Street's top analysts.
Iran war could make affordability bigger issue in 2026 elections
The 2026 midterm election will determine whether Democrats can win back majorities in both chambers of Congress, and check President Donald Trump's policies.
Middle-income homebuyers have $30,000 more buying power than a year ago, research finds. It's still not enough
While the amount that a median-income household can afford is higher than it was a year ago, it is still below the median price for a single-family home.
I've studied over 200 kids—parents who raise emotionally intelligent kids regularly ask their children 9 questions
Raising emotionally intelligent kids starts with everyday conversations at home, says child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied over 200 kids. Here are some questions parents can use to get started.
FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions
Vinay Prasad is leaving his post as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
GOP 'big beautiful bill' poised to deliver 'shock' to ACA marketplace, health policy experts say
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" made administrative tweaks expected to reduce enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace by millions of people.
One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’
An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.
Iran war threatens $11.7 trillion global travel industry as passengers get caught in crossfire
Travelers who are far from falling missiles, drone attacks and other geopolitical flashpoints aren't immune to ripple effects.
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel on working with Buffett, Kraft Heinz and using all his salary to buy the stock
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, generated some significant headlines during a roughly half-hour live interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
How China is challenging the U.S. to become the next great space power
A new report warns that the U.S. could lose its dominance in space to China in the next few years.