What to expect from July's jobs report

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the upcoming jobs report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the state of the economy. (Sponsored by AT&T Business)

• Aug 4

Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"

President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.

• Aug 3

Oil giants see profits surge amid Iran war

America's biggest oil companies are reporting massive profits as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with analysis.

• Jul 31

New poll shows reactions to economic state

A recent CBS News poll shows many Americans feel Republicans and Democrats are hurting their cost of living. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Aaron Navarro report.

• Jul 31

Dow has worst day since April 2025

Investors reacted sharply on Wednesday to the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged amid persistent inflation and spikes in energy prices. Emily Russell, commentary and policy editor at Barron's, joins with analysis.

• Jul 29

3 Fed members voted to hike interest rates

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the decision was not unanimous: three members voted to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins with analysis.

• Jul 29

Will the Fed increase interest rates?

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but some believe inflation warrants a rate hike. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.

• Jul 29

Global oil prices hover around $90 per barrel

Global oil prices are hovering around $90 per barrel as the U.S.-Iran conflict remains volatile. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is set to make an interest rate decision on Wednesday. Madison Mills, a senior AI reporter for Axios, joins with more.

• Jul 27

Mixed close on Wall Street amid Iran war, tariffs

Stock markets closed mixed on Friday as the Iran war continues to upend energy prices. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

• Jul 24

How Houthi rebels are impacting Iran war

Trade routes are under escalating pressure as troubles continue in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.

• Jul 24

Trump considering "massive attack" on Iran

A major escalation in the Iran war may be coming, with President Trump telling Axios on Thursday he's considering a "massive attack." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.

• Jul 23

Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea

The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.

• Jul 23

Trump speaks before dignified transfer

President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of the remains of the service members killed in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac, Mr. Trump said that a poll shows that "Americans aren't against the war" with Iran.

• Jul 22

Rising gas prices amid Iran war

The national average for a gallon of gas is just over $4, which is up about 17 cents from only a week ago and 91 cents higher compared to this time last year, according to AAA. It comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran. Cristian Benavides reports.

• Jul 22

AAA: U.S. gas back up to $4 a gallon average

As fighting with Iran ramps up, a gallon of regular gas is once again $4 on average, up 13 cents in one week, according to AAA. Severin Borenstein, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, joins with analysis.

• Jul 20

Gas prices jump again as Iran war intensifies

AAA says the national average for a gallon of gas has jumped to $4 once again amid recent escalations in the U.S.' war with Iran, causing many Americans to struggle. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jul 20

Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.

• Jul 20

Gas prices climb up amid U.S.-Iran conflict

Gas prices crept back up amid increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Joe Ciolli, the executive editor of Business Insider, joins with more.

• Jul 20

Gas prices on the rise again

Gas prices are on their way up again as the U.S. and Iran continue to launch strikes at each other and ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dries up. Lindsey Reiser has more.

• Jul 19

Moynihan: "Affordability is a challenge"

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he has been hearing from customers that "affordability is a challenge" amid rising gas and food prices and inflation, but he added that "in the last couple months, we're seeing the wage growth of all income cohorts kind of coalesce together around 3 to 4% which is good."

• Jul 19

Oil markets fluctuate amid U.S.-Iran war

Gas prices have increased again as tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran. Axios reporter Madison Mills explains how oil markets have reacted to the war.

• Jul 17

Major utility bill increases requested

Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss.

• Jul 14

New inflation data from June

Recently released Labor Department data indicates inflation cooled more than expected in June due to falling gas prices following U.S. diplomatic efforts with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.

• Jul 14

Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare

Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.

• Jul 10

Oil prices jump amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting

Oil prices rose more than 7% to a two-week high after President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over. Joseph Majkut, director of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.

• Jul 8

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