Analysis & Explainers
Longer reads on stocks, crypto and markets - the context behind the headlines.
Federal ReserveFed's 12-0 Rate Hike Signals Unified Front on Inflation
A unanimous Fed vote to raise rates sent markets lower as investors read the decision as a sign the central bank is fully aligned on fighting inflation.
Federal ReserveTrump Backs Fed Chair Warsh but Presses for 1% Rates
The president said he still has confidence in his Fed chair while publicly pressing for rates at or below 1%, according to a CNBC report.
Federal ReserveFed Expected to Raise Rates Wednesday: What It Means for US Households
Economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and say more increases could follow. Here is how rate changes reach American budgets.
EconomyCongress Retires the Penny as Inflation Erodes the Dollar's Buying Power
Lawmakers celebrated solving the penny problem, but the inflation that made the coin worthless is still working on the dollar itself.
EconomyRising Energy Costs, Sticky Inflation and Federal Debt Cloud US Outlook
A new report points to rising energy costs, stubborn inflation and growing federal debt as the forces weighing on the US economy and American household budgets.
Oil and 10-Year Treasury Yields Move in Lockstep, Tightest Link Since 2019
Oil prices and 10-year Treasury yields are moving in near lockstep, with their correlation the strongest since 2019, according to a CNBC report.
EconomyFederal Film Tax Credit Weighed as Production Moves Overseas
A proposed federal tax credit for film and TV production is being weighed in Washington, with supporters hoping it keeps shoots in the U.S. rather than abroad.
MarketsFed Meeting and Conference Slate Dominate Week Ahead for US Markets
A Federal Reserve meeting and a crowded slate of conferences are the two items CNBC says it is watching in the US stock market this week.
EconomyUS Inflation Tops Wage Growth Again as Prices Rise 3.4%
Consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year in August while wages grew 3.1%, according to CNBC, leaving the average paycheck behind inflation.