Are home renovations worth the cost?

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger dives into the state of the housing market and offers tips for deciding which home renovations to invest in.

• Apr 1

Jamie Dimon on Iran war's economic impact

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sat down with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil to weigh in on the economic impacts of the Iran war, the state of the global economy and the future of AI.

• Apr 1

Average gas price spikes above $4

The U.S. is pressing forward with its strikes against Iran as the White House pushes for Tehran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady, Eleanor Watson and Nancy Cordes report.

• Mar 31

Rising oil costs hurting farmers, small businesses

AAA announced Tuesday that the average U.S. gas price has topped $4 a gallon. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports on how the costs are impacting businesses. Then, Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins with analysis.

• Mar 31

Farmer says he's spending hundreds more on fuel

The average U.S. gas price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since August 2022, AAA announced on Tuesday. Diesel fuel prices have also jumped significantly since the start of the war in Iran. CBS News' Lana Zak and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.

• Mar 31

Average U.S. gas prices hit $4 a gallon

Gas prices in the U.S. on Tuesday topped $4 a gallon on average for the first time in more than three years, the latest sign of how the Iran war is driving up fuel costs for U.S. motorists. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

• Mar 31

Stocks end mixed as crude oil prices rise

Wall Street had a shaky start to the week on Monday, as U.S. stocks ended mixed and crude oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins to discuss.

• Mar 30

Farmers feel financial pain from Iran war

American homes and businesses are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Iran. Gas prices are averaging $3.97 a gallon nationwide, up about one dollar in a month, and the largest four-year increase in 30 years. Lana Zak reports from Iowa.

• Mar 28

Dow drops over 700 points amid war uncertainty

The Dow Jones dropped more than 700 points on Friday, while the S&P 500 posted its fifth straight weekly drop. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss.

• Mar 27

Consumer confidence slides amid concerns over the Iran war

Stock market volatility is hitting higher-income Americans, driving a sharper drop in consumer sentiment.

• Mar 27

CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing

As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.

• Mar 26

Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies

Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.

• Mar 19

3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.

• Mar 19

Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure

Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

• Mar 19

Economic uncertainty fuels Fed's rate decision

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, citing economic uncertainty, including potential impacts from the war in Iran. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has the details.

• Mar 18

Oil prices edge lower after news of Iraq deal

Oil prices edged slightly lower on Wednesday as markets reacted to news of a deal between Baghdad and Erbil that would resume oil exports out of Iraqi Kurdistan. Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's, joins with more.

• Mar 18

Goldman warns of Iran war's economic repercussions

Since the start of the Iran war, gas prices have increased by 27%, and diesel prices have increased by 34%. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins to examine the potential impact of the war on the overall economy.

• Mar 17

Open: "Face the Nation," March 15, 2026

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid new strikes from Israel and Iran in the Middle East, Margaret Brennan speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett. Plus, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Sen. Mark Warner join.

• Mar 15

War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply

The economic risks of the war in Iran are getting real for Americans at home. Stock markets ended the week down again as the conflict dragged on. This as U.S. crude oil costs are pumped up. Andres Gutierrez has more on the energy shock.

• Mar 14

How to avoid tax season scams

"CBS Saturday Morning" offers tips for avoiding scams this tax season.

• Mar 14

Strait of Hormuz becomes Iran war focal point

Iran continues to harass vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospect of U.S. naval escorts appears more likely. But when that would occur remains a mystery. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Aaron MacLean have the latest.

• Mar 13

Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought

GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

• Mar 13

U.S. sees rounding problem as pennies dwindle

Months after the U.S. minted its last penny, Americans are experiencing a shortage of the one-cent coin. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details on how some states are working on legislation to address the rounding issue in cash purchases.

• Mar 12

How rising diesel prices may affect inflation

For American drivers, the cost of the war with Iran is already showing up at the pump. But there's a bigger warning light flashing for the economy: diesel. Kelly O'Grady explains.

• Mar 12

Iowa farmer on fertilizer prices amid Iran war

The Fertilizer Institute says the war with Iran is disrupting the fertilizer supply chain and pushing prices up roughly 30% in the past few weeks. Lance Lillibridge, a farmer in Vinton, Iowa, joins CBS News to discuss the impact he's seeing.

• Mar 12

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