timef 03/20/2026

The layoffs affected several dozen employees at the news division, which is owned by the technology heir David Ellison.

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.

AI industry leaders have opposed state-level regulatory efforts, arguing that a "patchwork" of laws would hobble innovation and give China a competitive edge.

The overall economy has proved resilient in recent years, even as many households have struggled. The war with Iran is following the same pattern.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check.

Three charts show the extent of the U.K. government's borrowing woes.

CNBC's Katie Tarasov shares her key takeaway's from the world's most valuable company's annual AI conference

The IEA warns of "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Energy experts forecast more pain for consumers and businesses as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of easing.

Brokers now expect the ECB to hike interest rates this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act. 

The metals saw bumpy trade on Friday morning, after joining a broad sell-off the previous day.

Economic gains are people's main aspirations for AI, but analysts warned that not everyone stands to benefit equally.

U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher as investors navigated inflationary pressures caused by the Middle East conflict.

Facing financial straits, the founder is betting on a skunkworks for A.I. experiments.

Recently released data from the Education Department showed that by the end of last year, 7.7 million borrowers had defaulted on $181 billion in federal student loans.

Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.

The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars.

Across the United States, plasma centers are opening in wealthier areas as more people struggle with the high cost of housing, groceries and health care.

Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.

The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade.

Shares listed in Europe opened in the green after a week of volatility.

Most enterprise AI projects have failed since 2018, a sobering track record for an industry awash in enthusiasm.

The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate.

The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks.

Market volatility and geopolitical tensions have choked liquidity in India’s IPO market, forcing high‑profile companies to hit pause.

Factors playing into early trade include the threat of a "ground component" from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.

Alibaba cut its staff by roughly 34% over the course of 2025, as the company disposed of peripheral holdings to focus on its AI business.

Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.

One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.

As China and other major suppliers of refined oil in the region restrict exports, import-dependent countries are desperate to secure fuel supplies.

A sensitive historical moment came up in the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi.

The $6.2 billion deal with Tegna consolidates 265 stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.

During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for "stepping up" to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, "unlike NATO."

U.S. oil prices extended their decline after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.

Asia-Pacific markets were poised to largely fall following volatile trading on Wall Street .

The U.S. government has been trying to crack down on illegal shipments of top-tier Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China.

This article outlines how leaders can identify high-potential talent within the first 30 days by observing the subtle behaviors that signal accelerated growth potential.

Regulatory change is inevitable, but how leaders operationalize it often determines whether their organization stays in control — or falls into reactive chaos.

Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President Trump’s envoy in the region.

A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.

Netanyahu's comments came after President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, said earlier that he would not send U.S. troops to the Middle East.

A candid look at emotional intelligence and leadership blind spots.

As an entrepreneur, you can't afford vague messaging. When your value proposition is unclear, every sales conversation becomes harder than it needs to be.

Jensen Huang is building a new moat with open-source AI — not out of generosity, but necessity, our tech columnist writes.

Democrats are vying for competitive seats across farm country in 2026, and fertilizer shortages spurred by the Iran war give them a new affordability angle.

Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.

Energy dips, brain fog, irritability and stalled focus are not always signs of burnout or distraction.

The tool pokes fun at LinkedIn posts and their corporate spin on events.

A day after announcing the Horizon Worlds would only be available on a mobile app starting in June, Meta said it changed its mind.

The next phase of small business growth will belong to those treating digitization not as a nice‑to‑have, but as essential infrastructure for resilience, scale and global reach.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.

Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found batteries with an “extremely high failure rate.”

After major rallies, metals were under pressure on Thursday as rising oil prices increased both inflation and growth worries.

Fly By Jing's founder, Jing Gao, reveals the secret ingredient for turning cultural pride into a thriving business.

Executives for high-end brands worry that a prolonged war will hurt sales in a city important to the future of the luxury industry.

Strategy matters. Capital matters. Timing matters. Yet the entrepreneurs who consistently can nail their pitch with impactful storytelling have an extra edge.

The changes, long sought by bank lobbyists, will reduce the capital banks must hold in reserve to mitigate risks.

The deal provides cash to Rivian and is part of Uber’s attempts to stay relevant in a driverless future.

Bond yields have surged as Europe's central banks grapple with new inflation fears.

Rising energy costs and concerns about inflation have helped lift borrowing costs for a home mortgage for the third consecutive week.

Coupons aren't just nice-to-haves anymore. They often make or break a sale, especially for younger shoppers who see discounts as proof that the price is fair.

During Cook's tenure, Apple’s market value has soared from under $1 trillion to multiple trillions.

Adding more AI tools won't fix broken systems. If your operations aren't connected, your AI won't deliver real growth.

Most traders lose money — not because they lack skill, but because the human brain is poorly designed for probabilistic decision-making. AI is beginning to shift that statistic.

A new study examined nearly 400,000 messages between users and AI chatbots, revealing many people fell into "delusional spirals."

This browser-based AI assistant brings ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into one tab for a one-time price.

Entrepreneur Media and Athletes First are bringing together the biggest names in business and sports.

Multiple investors anointed as "The Next Warren Buffett" have ended up in prison, bankruptcy, or obscurity.

The winning ticket was purchased in October in South East London. If no one steps forward by the deadline, the prize goes to charity.