Why China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices
US Top News and Analysisby Anniek Bao7h ago
China's central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.
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top 76%Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details
US Top News and Analysisby Garrett Downs13h ago
President Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" as the countries trade blows on energy infrastructure, but it's unclear whether either side has agreed to a...
Justice Department opens antitrust probe as White House press-access fight escalates
US Top News and Analysisby Liz Napolitano13h ago
The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether the White House television press pool's decision to suspend coverage of President Donald Trump violated antitrust laws.
AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise?
US Top News and Analysisby Corynn Winston19h ago
U.S. software development job postings have risen since February 2025, the launch date for Anthropic's Claude Code, even as overall job postings fell, complicating predictions that AI would rapidly...
I’m a psychologist who studies couples: The No. 1 way to end a fight before it escalates—it works ‘almost immediately’
US Top News and Analysisby Mark Travers; Contributor20h ago
Couples tend to slide off-course when they argue. You might start out talking about something real and specific.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year
US Top News and Analysisby Jessica Golden20h ago
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as 2027, potentially transforming how officials make calls on the basketball court.
Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
US Top News and Analysisby Azhar Sukri; Terri Cullen20h ago
President Donald Trump said he is considering joining Saudi Arabia in its retaliation against Tehran-backed Houthis in Yemen after a deadly attack on Riyadh's main airport, a move that could draw...
AI’s quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the spotlight
US Top News and Analysisby Ashley Capoot21h ago
Two months ago, independent evaluators occupied a relatively sleepy corner of the multitrillion-dollar artificial intelligence industry. Now they're being asked to come to its rescue.
Microsoft's Nadella says AI needs an ‘emergency brake’ that humans control
US Top News and Analysisby Greg Iacurci1d ago
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Saturday called for advanced artificial intelligence systems to be built with containment, independent controls and an "emergency brake" that lets...
JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity
US Top News and Analysisby Julian Torres1d ago
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is making a bullish call on an underinvested market group: high-quality fixed income.
Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says
US Top News and Analysisby Azhar Sukri1d ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed Tehran's vision for a possible end to the war in Iran to U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian state media reported Saturday.
I work hard to stay close to my friends. A researcher says it’s good for my well-being—and these 3 habits can help
US Top News and Analysisby Renée Onque1d ago
Not to brag, but without realizing it, I've become a model friend — someone my loved ones admire for how well I maintain my relationships. At least, so they tell me.
How Supreme Court justices are leaning in major 401(k) case over private funds and underperformance
US Top News and Analysisby Cheryl Winokur Munk1d ago
The Supreme Court heard a major case this week concerning an Intel retirement plan which could result in a decision that influences employers' appetite for private investments in 401(k)s.
Hollywood takes on Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman amid widespread anxiety over AI
US Top News and Analysisby Stephen Desaulniers; Julia Boorstin1d ago
This weekend marks the kickoff of a slew of films centered on some of the biggest figures in technology and artificial intelligence, as public concern about the industry grows.
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
US Top News and Analysisby Ryan Baker1d ago
Retailers are trimming assortments in an effort to clean up their balance sheets. As shoppers cut spending in the face of high gas and food prices, businesses have pulled more levers to boost...
Nvidia GPUs are everywhere. Here are the ways companies are accessing them
US Top News and Analysisby Jordan Novet1d ago
Nvidia GPUs are the most sought-after processors in AI, and they're in such demand that the chipmaker's stock climbed to yet another record this week, lifting its market cap close to $6 trillion.
Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings kick off as banks and chipmakers face big tests
US Top News and Analysisby Alexa LoMonaco2d ago
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday said the start of earnings season next week will give investors a clearer picture of corporate performance and the strength of the artificial intelligence trade.
Junk bonds are 'flashing yellow.' Watch these warning signs
US Top News and Analysisby Michelle Fox2d ago
Cracks are forming in the junk bond market as investors demand higher payouts for owning the market's riskiest debt.
Two massive trades just happened in Micron and Nvidia. What they could mean for chips
US Top News and Analysisby Oliver Renick2d ago
Bears continued to build up positions against the semiconductor group on Friday, as a series of eyebrow-raising trades in Micron and Nvidia dominated the tape and called into question the move in...
Trump created a committee to dig into the Fed's Lisa Cook. What is it and what comes next?
US Top News and Analysisby Matt Peterson; Luke Fountain2d ago
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unusual legal step: He created a committee to help him decide whether to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.