Breaking down the mastermind economics of Taylor Swift
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss her new book “Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy.”
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N Chandrasekaran Vs Sundar Pichai: How Much Do Indian-Origin CEOs Really Make?
Tata Sons Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran took home a total remuneration of Rs 155.81 crore in financial year 2024-25, marking a 15% increase from the Rs 135 crore he received in financial year 2024. The financial year 2025 compensation includes a salary and other benefits worth Rs 15.1 crore and a hefty Rs 140.7 crore…
With Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates
The Supreme Court during a rain storm in Washington, Feb. 20, 2026. Annabelle Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump’s country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs are unconstitutional, delivering a win for many consumer companies facing higher import costs. But the ruling doesn’t cover all sectors. The Supreme Court…
Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, despite Supreme Court ruling
A worker walks through rows of American-made furniture at Warehouse Showrooms Furniture in Alexandria, Virginia, US. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs officially took hold Thursday, as he barrels forward with his turbulent push to reshape global trade. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariffs”…
Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say
Divided Federal Reserve officials at their January meeting indicated that further interest rate cuts should be paused for now but could resume later in the year only if inflation cooperates. While the decision to hold the central bank’s benchmark rate steady mostly was met with approval, the path ahead appeared less certain, with members conflicted…
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Wingstop, Moody’s, Madison Square Garden Sports & more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Wingstop — Shares of the chicken wing chain jumped about 13% on an upbeat outlook . Wingstop said it sees flat to low-single-digit domestic same-store sales growth for fiscal 2026. In the fourth quarter, the company’s same-store sales declined 5.8% on a year-over-year basis, coming in…
Hassett says authors of New York Fed tariff study should be disciplined: ‘Worst paper I’ve ever seen’
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Wednesday that the authors of a recent New York Federal Reserve paper that found U.S. companies and consumers are shouldering most of the tariff burden should be “disciplined.” In a CNBC interview, the National Economic Council director ripped the report, saying that central bank researchers ignored key aspects…
52 reforms in 52 weeks: Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines massive railway overhaul for 2026
Indian Railways has reached a global milestone in freight operations, securing its position as a premier international logistics hub. Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced today that the national carrier has achieved an unprecedented scale in its logistics division. Highlighting this achievement, the Minister stated, “Indian Railways has become the second-largest cargo carrier in…
Key conversations to have with your loved ones about money
Key conversations to have with your loved ones about money – CBS News Watch CBS News “CBS Saturday Morning” dives into crucial conversations people should have with their loved ones about finances.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The cost of goods and services rose at a slower annual rate than expected in January, providing hope that the nagging U.S. inflation problem could be starting to ease. The consumer price index for January accelerated 2.4% from the same time a year ago, down 0.3 percentage point from the prior month, the Bureau of…