Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and ranking member of Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers to economic questions surrounding the Iran war, ticking off a list…
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Washington state’s proposed new income tax includes the largest “marriage penalty” in the nation, placing higher taxes on certain couples who file jointly,…
Gold and silver bars of various sizes at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum in Munich. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Gold prices rebounded slightly on Friday, but silver prices sank further, after both metals suffered heavy selling pressure in the previous session. By 6:17 a.m. ET, spot gold was 0.3% higher…
While many NFL teams have bolstered their rosters through early free agency and the trade market, all 32 teams still have holes — of various sizes — as we approach the draft. So, what is each team’s biggest need? Let’s break that down for each NFC team — along with the ideal fit to fill each…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as he speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026. Abdul Saboor | Reuters The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it will task the U.S. Department of the Treasury with collecting on defaulted student loans. Currently,…
Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Nexstar Media Group closed its acquisition of fellow broadcast station group owner Tegna after sealing regulatory approval, despite antitrust lawsuits filed against the deal in recent days. Nexstar’s $6.2 billion merger with Tegna brings together more than 260 local broadcast TV affiliate stations across the…
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy. The 10-year Treasury yield — the benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — added 6 basis points to 4.342%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note, which is more sensitive to short-term Federal Reserve rates…
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday expressed caution about current economic conditions but still sees the opportunity for interest rate cuts later this year. Previously an advocate for rate cuts, Waller said in a CNBC interview that recent developments in the labor market as well as the uncertainty of the war with Iran require…
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the “Winning the AI Race” Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters The Trump administration on Friday issued a legislative framework for a single national policy on artificial intelligence, aiming to create uniform safety and security guardrails around the nascent…
Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year’s budget. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images British…
