Breaking News: Economy
- Your CEO wants to be a social media influencer. Is it cool or cringy? - Executives and founders were sold on the idea that social media is good for business. But they're learning the hard way that it's not all it's cracked up to be.
- Waller had a 'strong interview' for Fed chair with Trump as president appears to turn focus to job market - The positive description of the Waller interview by officials was not necessarily an indication that he was a favorite candidate for the job.
- Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await Bank of Japan decision - Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors on look toward the Bank of Japan decision coming out later in the day.
- Trust these numbers? Economists see a lot of flaws in delayed CPI report showing downward inflation - Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected inflation report for November, and economists are already questioning its significance.
- Here’s the inflation breakdown for November 2025 — in one chart - The consumer price index cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists said the data should be interpreted with some caution due to the government shutdown.
- November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows - Economists polled by Dow Jones expected CPI to have risen 3.1% on an annualized basis.
- November's inflation report is the first to be released after the shutdown. Here's what to expect - November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.
- Watch live: President Trump addresses the nation from the White House - President Trump will address the nation Wednesday as his approval ratings are dipping according to several polls.
- What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks - Reclassification to a Schedule III drug and possible Medicare coverage for pot could unlock new investment from pharmaceutical companies.
- Hassett says Fed independence is ‘really important’ and chair candidates shouldn’t be disqualified for being Trump’s friend - Hassett declined in a CNBC interview to directly address his own candidacy but said forging consensus is an important part of the job.