Stocks soar on latest signs that inflation is slowing
Wall Street jumped after a government report showed U.S. inflation slowed more in November than analysts had expected.
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Wall Street jumped after a government report showed U.S. inflation slowed more in November than analysts had expected.
The pace of wage growth has shown signs of losing steam as investors look closely at the labor market and how it could affect the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. Erica Pandey, business reporter for Axios, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano on why wages are rising at a slower rate.
The Federal Reserve is meeting next week to decide on interest rate hikes. Geetu Sharma, founder and investment manager of AlphasFuture, discussed the state of the stock market.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index that was released today, the prices of wholesale goods in the U.S. rose 0.3% for the month of November. Meanwhile, investors are trying to remain optimistic about the stock market heading into 2023. CBS News contributor and Axios managing editor of business and markets Javier David joins us to discuss.
As Wall Street anticipates next week's Federal Reserve meeting, the market may have caught a break as China began to ease its strict "zero-COVID" policies. David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group joins CBS News to discuss why some investors are bullish on the effect of China's new policy.
"It's more of that 'good news is bad news,'" said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.
The U.S. added more than 260,000 jobs in November despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool off the economy by raising interest rates. J.D. Durkin, host of "TheStreet," joins CBS News from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to discuss investors' reaction to the new report.
Stronger-than-expected wage data raised expectations Fed hikes will be more aggressive to get inflation under control.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared out of a bear market this week. But other indices are still lagging.
Consumer confidence declined for a second straight month in November. Steve Odland, president and CEO of the Conference Board, joins CBS News to discuss what the latest Consumer Confidence Index means for the U.S. economy.
Worker protests and COVID lockdowns in China are causing major issues for Apple, and that's spilling over into other parts of the stock market. Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush Securities, joins CBS News at the closing bell to discuss.
Investors were fueled by hopes that cooling prices could influence Federal Reserve ahead of its December meeting.
It was another disappointing week for the stock market with all major indices in the red. CBS News' Catherine Herridge speaks with Yahoo Finance reporter Alexandra Semenova about what we might expect in the coming weeks.
It has been a trying week for the stock market and investors, with all major indices in the red on Friday. Hope King, business reporter for Axios, discusses what may be coming next, and how you can protect your money.
The stock market tumbled Friday after a stronger-than-expected September jobs report, creating fears among investors that it could lead to yet another rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Colby Smith, U.S. economics editor for the Financial Times, joined Catherine Herridge to discuss what the report could mean to the U.S. economy.
According to a monthly report released by the Labor Department Thursday, the consumer price index rose 7.7% from October 2021 to October 2022, an indication that inflation may finally be easing. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joined John Dickerson to discuss the latest inflation data, and what it means for the economy.
Markets surged Thursday as investors cheered the lower-than-expected October Consumer Price Index. John Leer, chief economist at Morning Consult, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss the potential impact on interest rates and the overall economic outlook.
The consumer price index rose 7.7% in October from a year earlier. Javier David, managing editor for business and markets at Axios, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen with a look at how the markets are reacting.
The world's largest cryptocurrency firm Binance has pulled out of a deal to save its rival FTX, triggering panic selling in the markets. Jennifer Schonberger, a senior reporter for Yahoo Finance, joined John Dickerson to discuss what's going on with the crypto market.
The stock market fell more than 600 points on Wednesday, erasing Tuesday's gains. Managing Director of Wedbush, Dan Ives, joins CBS News to discuss the markets' reaction, the recent fall in demand for mortgages, and tomorrow's Consumer Price Index report.
Wall Street is waiting to see if balance of power in Washington shifts, but hot inflation remains main focus.
The Dow Jones rose more than 420 points on Monday ahead of Election Day. Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of "The Balance," joins CBS News to discuss what she expects and the trends we've historically seen have following the midterms.
Amazon announced it's pausing hiring for corporate positions in a move to try to cut costs amid concerns about a potential recession. Meanwhile, mortgage rates fell below 7% this week, but they're still higher than they were last year. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Lindsay Owens, executive director of Groundwork Collaborative, about where the U.S. economy stands.
"Hawkish" policy statement from Fed leads investors to abandon hope of easing rate increases.
Uber is set to release its earnings report for the third quarter on Tuesday. Dan Ives, managing director of Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss what the report could mean about the status of the economy and a Labor Department proposal to reclassify ride-hailing workers as employees.
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding their nominees for both governor and for Senate.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
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Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
"The boulders that were coming down were so heavy they were like shaking the ground," resident Alice Birnbaum told CBS News.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
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The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
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The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.
Opening statements were delivered in Tupac Shakur's long-awaited murder trial on Monday. Nearly 30 years ago, the iconic rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, a pivotal moment in music history. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
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The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
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A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
The defense began its work on Monday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children. Her mother and sister took the stand and Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges. Michael George reports.
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Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
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