The US treasury secretary has threated Iran with “the single greatest financial offensive ever”, claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was “entering its endgame”. Scott Bessent said the US would sever all economic ties with the country in “an economic D-Day” and that any nation partnering with Iran financially would also be isolated. Bessent’s threat…
The Treasury could use its near $1 trillion General Account to help fund its recently announced plans to increase purchases of government bonds, according to two senior Treasury officials. Using the TGA would provide the Treasury with considerable firepower to influence long-term bond yields. The Treasury surprised markets last week with an announcement that it…
Millions of people roll money from a workplace retirement plan to an individual retirement account each year — and mistakes can prove both costly and irreversible. Federal law allows for tax-free “rollovers” at various trigger points, such as a job change or upon retirement. Rollovers have gotten more common as baby boomers hurtle into their…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Monday. As Coca-Cola works to automate dirty soda and refreshers, CNBC’s Amelia Lucas takes readers inside the secretive labs where the soda maker is planning its next wave of innovation. Stock futures are modestly lower this morning. The three major indexes…
Ekadashi is observed twice every lunar month by millions of Hindus as a day of fasting, prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet, alongside the tradition of observing the fast, a question has also persisted in some families: should married women, particularly women whose husbands are alive, keep an Ekadashi fast?The belief that married or…
Whether you’re chasing a fall PR or just trying to make your daily miles more comfortable, now’s a great time to upgrade your running gear. From cushioned sneakers to moisture-wicking layers built for cooler temps, brands like Vuori, Lululemon and Alo are marking down some of their most popular running essentials for up to 53…
New Zealand is to introduce a bill seeking to ban under-16s from using social media. Under the latest proposals, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, will have to take steps to check users are over 16 and platforms that fail to meet their obligations could face fines of up to 10% of their global…
The image is for representation purposes only. For centuries the waters of the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river, have concealed the remains of a remarkable Roman engineering feat. The river is currently at extremely low levels, and parts of a 1,600-year-old bridge are emerging from the water, giving archaeologists a rare glimpse of a structure that…
A person walks past a UPS delivery truck outside a UPS distribution center on March 17, 2026, in New York City. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images United Parcel Service is investing more than $2 billion into its business across its international, healthcare and supply chain solutions businesses, the company told CNBC exclusively…
Old steel utensils can lose their shine over time. Regular use can leave behind cooking oil, food residue, and water marks. These build up gradually and can make the surface look dull and stained. Even utensils that once looked bright and polished can lose their original appearance with repeated use. That does not mean it…