Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence
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What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.
CNBC Daily Open: Tech rebounds in the U.S., but Asia isn’t buying it yet
The Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1% after last week’s sell-off, led by advances in Tesla, Nvidia and Alphabet.
U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China
U.S. Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems.
Brent crude holds near five-month high on Middle East tension
Oil prices advanced, with Brent hovering around a five-month high as traders priced in a geopolitical risk premium from Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.
Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Copper is outshining gold this year. Investors say the rally can survive an AI correction
Copper is up 15.8% in 2026 as investors point to AI, grid and national security demand, tight supply and tariff-driven U.S. stockpiles.
Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the Middle East
Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs
FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
'Cannot play hide and seek': Minister's warning over haze sends Singapore agricultural stocks lower
Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam said the Singapore Exchange had questioned seven firms about their operations and possible links to the haze.
WPP AI chief says AI will start shopping for you, changing how brands advertise
WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme joins Arjun Kharpal to explore how AI is transforming advertising, from creative campaigns and audience insights to AI agents that could one day shop and make recommendations for us. They also discuss AI safety, testing and the future of human creativity.
Bank Indonesia faces mounting pressure to hike after MSCI threat fuels market rout
Bank Indonesia faces growing pressure to raise rates after MSCI’s threat to cut its market to standalone status triggered a rout in stocks, weakened the rupiah.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
'I'm fed up of swiping': Why singles now want to meet IRL
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
Should you trust personal AI agents? What security experts say.
The more access you give personal AI agents, the more capable they can be. But should you trust them?
Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won't replace heavy industry
Nvidia's Jensen Huang is urging German manufacturing companies to combine their expertise in physical machines with artificial intelligence to, as he put it, “re-engineer” the economy
Top business leaders sound the alarm over skilled worker shortage
From the people who keep us safe on the roads to those who wire our homes and are building the infrastructure powering the AI boom, America needs skilled workers. But a new report finds that the nation isn’t doing enough to keep up with demand. NBC’s Christine Romans sits down exclusively with BlackRock’s Larry Fink…
US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.
California billionaire tax could backfire, Stanford study says
A new analysis from Stanford economists cautions that enacting a billionaire tax could have unintended consequences.
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour to depart network after 43 years
“I’m very sorry to see her go, but I’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally,” CNN chief executive Mark Thompson said.
Elon Musk and Anthropic make promises to give the public a piece of the AI pie
Elon Musk and officials at AI giant Anthropic are pledging to give coveted shares in their companies to the general public as concerns about AI’s economic and societal impact continue to pile up.
Supreme Court will review Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in homes
People who want the right to distill spirits in their private homes are celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to hear their case
Elon Musk pledges to give a SpaceX share to every U.S. child
The SpaceX CEO wrote on social media on Monday that the gift "will be the first of many."
Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Uzbekistan promoting trade and ties with Central Asia
Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
U.S. consumers are uneasy about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting prices
China's economy accelerates on robust exports as domestic weakness persists
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago
Anthropic commits 5% of its stock to a new 'public benefit' fund
Anthropic says it is committing 5% of its shares to a new “public benefit” fund, with the amount potentially increasing as its shares grow in value
Neighboring Gas Stations Compete to Offer Lowest Prices
NBC’s Hallie Jackson runs through the Highs and Lows of the week on Sunday TODAY including the neighboring gas stations that went head-to-head to offer low prices in Georgia, the dad who took his daughters to see Olivia Rodrigo and rocked out even more than they did and more.
In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms
Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. CBS News spoke with Michiganders to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.
2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting voters?
Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. With the 2026 midterm elections just weeks away, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes traveled to Michigan to find out how the economy is…
California's proposed billionaire tax: How does it add up?
California voters will decide whether to adopt Proposition 40, which would impose a new tax on billionaires' wealth. "Sunday Morning" examines whether the measure would deliver the benefits its backers promise — and why some progressives oppose it.
California's Proposition 40: A tax on billionaires
California voters will decide whether to adopt Proposition 40, which would impose a new tax on billionaires' wealth. Correspondent Jo Ling Kent examines whether the measure would deliver the benefits its backers promise — and why some progressives oppose it.
10/18: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: California's Proposition 40; singer Rosalía; actor John Turturro; "Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston; "Other Desert Cities" on Broadway; the legacy of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner; consumer sentiment at the midterms; and a frog-jumping contest.
Tech stocks erase $1 trillion of wealth as oil surges to $110 for the first time since May
Tech stocks shed more than $1 trillion in value Friday, as the price of oil soared to its highest levels in five months.
Norway faces public dilemma over divesting from companies involved with war in Gaza
Norway has the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, but it's facing a self-imposed dilemma. Should the fund's investments include companies that contribute to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war?
Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays
Elon Musk showed off the new Tesla Roadster prototype Thursday that can briefly launch itself into the air using rocket-inspired thrusters.
Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office
The two major candidates vying for an Alaska Senate seat squared off Thursday night over issues ranging from the war with Iran to controversies during the Democratic nominee’s time in Congress in a debate that at times flared into personal attacks.
What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know.
Kevin Warsh says Fed is focused on taming rising prices, but gives no hint about next rate hike
Two inflation reports this week set the stage for a rate hike potentially sooner than previously expected.
Despite bad inflation report, Trump says economy is doing fine
The latest tough inflation report reinforces the challenge for President Trump and GOP candidates ahead into the midterm elections.
The Chicago Fed President answers questions on inflation numbers
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about the inflation data that was released on Wednesday.
Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Older Americans are struggling with food affordability
High food prices are pushing some older adults to make difficult budget decisions when it comes to what's available to eat. That can mean scaling back on produce in favor of cheaper, processed foods and relying more on food pantries
What ice cream has to do with this year's Nobel Prize in economics
Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.
Two Americans win Nobel for economics
This year's Nobel Prize for economics was awarded to two Americans, for their work on ways to limit booms and busts in the business cycle.
Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.
DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.
Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.
Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.
Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.