U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, with job creation much stronger than expected though the broader picture of...
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United unveils basic Polaris business fare in premium cabin overhaul
United Airlines new Polaris seat on one of its Boeing 787 DreamlinersLeslie Josephs/CNBCDoes it matter where you sit if you're...
United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb
United AirlinesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines hiked its checked bag fee by $10 on Thursday, becoming the second...
The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | ReutersNonfarm payrolls...
Trump Iran speech live updates: President again says war is nearly over, vows ‘extremely hard’ hits in coming weeks
Trump admin. has rephrased its 4 objectives on IranSecretary of State Marco Rubio applauded Trump's speech and reiterated what the...
Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private sector employment growth was a bit better than expected in March, but health care and construction continued to provide...
Fed Governor Miran still backs cuts, says interest rates could be 'about a point' lower this year
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Monday continued his campaign for lower interest rates, telling CNBC that policymakers should disregard...
Apartment rents weaken further as war and job cuts weigh on demand
Key PointsMarch rents were down 1.7% on an annual basis, according to Apartment List.That's the largest drop since Apartment List...
While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, higher earners grow nervous as markets fall
Higher oil prices due to the Iran war are straining an already strapped lower-income consumer . But as equities fall,...
Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts
Gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty...
Opendoor acquires Doma's closing and escrow business in bid to lower mortgage refinance costs
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new...
Oil prices reverse course to fall as traders assess Trump comments on Iran war
A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian...
Evercore ISI predicts 'inflection point' is days away, plans to commit capital if S&P 500 drops to this level
A week of "maximum uncertainty" should deliver a key opportunity for investors, according to Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel. "We're getting...
China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Pickleball paddle producer Devi Wei has a message for U.S. shoppers."Americans will have to pay more," the Chinese businessman told...
Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no need to hike rates because of oil shock
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a wide-ranging talk at Harvard University, said Monday that he sees inflation expectations as...
Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to an economics class at Harvard
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Monday to the Harvard University Principles of Economics class.This will be one of Powell's...
Analysis: A new oil shock is building. The next few weeks of war will be decisive for the economy.
The clock is ticking on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The emerging view from oil industry executives and analysts is that...
New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump
USPS and United Airlines.Joe Raedle | Grace Hie Yoon | Anadolu | Getty ImagesAs the U.S.-Iran war enters its fifth...
Pricy airfare, airport chaos test travelers' willingness to fly this year
Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas,...
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump'
President Donald Trump speaks during the Future Investment Initiative Summit in Miami, March 27, 2026.Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty...
