Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update 'underwhelms' Wall Street
Tesla's long-awaited Cybercab update failed to dazzle investors.
Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination
Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.
World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings
Norway's $2.3 trillion investment fund says it can diversify into new areas with greater risk and returns.
Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of 'my money' to help Republicans in midterms
Trump's pledge would dramatically increase MAGA Inc.’s spending after the Trump-aligned PAC kept most of its $403 million war chest on the sidelines.
Women accounted for almost all of job gains in August. Here's why
Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.
U.S. sanctions Turkish bank accused of enabling Iran as Bessent says he 'hopes for' no further bank penalties
President Donald Trump hyped the sanctions plan as "economic D-Day" against Iran, but the U.S. has so far taken few steps to implement it.
Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries
Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.
The big business of personal protection: How private security became a $50 billion industry
Private security spending and guard employment have climbed as companies and communities respond to high-profile attacks, even as violent crime falls.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
Engelbert oversaw a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA, but has faced criticism from players over her leadership.
Cybercabs are a game changer, says Mike Khouw. Here's how he's trading Tesla
The strategist at YieldMaxETFs breaks down how a bullish bet on Tesla could pay off for options traders.
Analysis: Lower Treasury yields could require a weaker economy. Trump won't fix them
Long-term Treasury yields are being held up by Trump-era policy risk, heavy government borrowing and AI-driven corporate debt.
Labor Day marks the start of 'fallcations' as wealthy travelers avoid summer crowds
Wealthy travelers are moving their typical summer getaways to autumn.
U.S. 'Economic Outcast’ operation gains momentum as EU joins sanctions; South Korea weighs military backing
The EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Lululemon stock plunges 20% on disappointing earnings and outlook
Lululemon posted another quarter of disappointing results and a sales slowdown as the company struggles to turn its business around.
What strong jobs data means for rates — plus, an out-of-favor trade shines this week
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Global bond sell-off likely not over yet, Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC
In a wide-ranging interview, the renowned economist also said the U.S. Treasury had taken "a step too far" with its market intervention.
Why Nvidia's 'defensive move' to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips
Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal could protect its open AI ecosystem, deepen ties with developers and keep the platform from rivals.
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain
Argentina's President Javier Milei has renewed the country's claim to the Falkland Islands and threatened sanctions on oil companies.
2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates
Treasury yields rose as the hot jobs report along with sticky inflation may give the Fed more cover to hike interest rates in September.
The wealth of the world's billionaires reached $15.1 trillion last year, per a new report
The global billionaire count hit a record of 3,795 people last year, with the biggest wealth gains for the richest of the rich, per a recent Altrata report.
Gloria Steinem hosted salons in her living room for decades—how to bring people together for connection, says expert
Steinem's living room "cracked open opportunities to lend support, let ideas flow, and build trust face-to-face," says journalist and author Allison Gilbert, founder of More Connected.
Bitcoin heads for third winning week in a row as macro pressures mount
Bitcoin headed for its third straight winning week, as traders searched for refuge amid volatile moves in equities, currencies and bond markets.