Wages have largely kept up with inflation since the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2020 — but for many workers, it hasn’t felt like much of a win. Price increases and pay gains have seesawed over the past five years, leaving inflation-adjusted wages roughly flat overall since 2020. Meanwhile, inflation reached a post-pandemic peak of 9.1%…
When it comes to identifying great ideas, billionaire Barry Diller has a simple piece of advice: Don’t be a cynic. Diller is a big fan of “creative conflict” group brainstorming sessions, he said in an interview for an episode of CNBC’s “Leaders Playbook,” set to air on Wednesday. In a creative conflict setting, team members…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks were mostly lower Tuesday as investors digested the latest consumer inflation data , big bank earnings , and rising geopolitical tensions overseas. The financials were…
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, major cryptocurrencies trade higher after new data showed inflation was lower than expected in December. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee releases the full text of proposed market structure legislation ahead of its markup this week….
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president, arrives for a hearing at the Constitutional Court of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korea’s special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his short–lived martial law declaration in 2024. The…
Municipal bond prices are off to a strong start so far this year. Yields fell by about 10 basis points last week thanks largely to rising demand meeting less supply, said Tom Kozlik, head of public policy and municipal strategy at HilltopSecurities. Bond yields move inversely to prices. “Lower yields are a reminder for investors…
The market has not seen much volatility from President Donald Trump’s latest policy demands. If anything, traders have reacted with a strange calm. But now Bank of America thinks investors should position for tumultuous times. In recent days, Trump has made numerous calls related to easing costs on Americans, proposing a 10% interest rate cap…
Texas Children’s Hospital’s Kangaroo Crew members walk through the hallways during a simulation at the hospital in Houston on Sept. 23, 2025. Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images About 22.8 million Americans have so far signed up for 2026 health insurance via the Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to data issued Monday by the Centers…
President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Jan. 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters As the Justice Department continues its investigation into the Federal Reserve, the next front in the central bank’s quest to maintain political independence shifts to the Supreme Court. On Jan. 21, the high court will hear arguments…
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. Mahsa | Afp | Getty Images Crude oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled all meetings with Iranian officials and promised protesters that help is on the way. U.S. crude oil rose…
