https://www.csmonitor.comTools and Guides, Finance Questionshttps://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:10:40 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0807/us-job-market-unemployment-economy?icid=rssbdd3d49ca2cd899307b0b297388a0200One impact of Trump immigration policies is showing up in the labor force – which faces an unusual period of stagnation. For now, unemployment can hold steady even when jobs decline.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:28:53 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0805/ai-anthropic-rogue-hack-trump?icid=rss09412d23ded8ba522e9f009f5f3f5c9eAnthropic and OpenAI say their latest models hacked other companies’ systems. The Trump administration is now balancing security and competition.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:51:30 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0804/electricity-prices-grid-expansion-backlog?icid=rss4fe909514bf23c79da3952847edc93c6Efforts to modernize the aging electric grid, amid surging demand for power, are running up against challenges, including bureaucratic delays.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:11:17 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0729/unemployment-youth-jobs-work-economy?icid=rss4a4921374294f5ad7d8024cc31a78e80Unemployment is stubbornly high for young workers in major economies. How young people are charting next steps.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:10 EDTLaurent BelsieCurrie EngelTakehiko Kambayashihttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0723/trump-tariff-wall-trade-economy?icid=rss47d71fd0aa8dd6cb87b14e9e2703fa4dAs Trump plans new tariffs, effects of his economic strategy seem muted. One political lesson: Taxes disguised as tariffs have caused little backlash.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:10 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0715/inflation-iran-war-oil-hormuz?icid=rss23b13ceb05984b5450e7a240f5d00175A U.S.-Iran deal in mid-June caused oil prices – and inflation rates – to plunge globally. What happens next depends on the antagonists vying over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:16 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0627/quantum-computing-research-cybersecurity?icid=rssf2843781d55d6336ca68f87adc055187The U.S. and China are racing to develop computers based on the properties of quantum physics – with implications for science and security.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:11 EDTDonald Keoughhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0615/global-economy-iran-peace-deal-oil?icid=rssbb0159de152a7ed1609143b815f56e37The global economy was the clear loser from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as oil prices surged. The expected peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a full restoration of oil flows could take months.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:43 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0612/ai-humanoid-robot-workforce?icid=rss7c27e2f828306c4de9b6a79698077075Humanoid robots are evolving and are expected to be the future of automation.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0611/spacex-ipo-stock-investors?icid=rssfd173b4d2b4689d50e9743e86306a88cSpaceX debuts on a U.S. stock exchange this week in what’s anticipated to be a record-breaking public offering, with high stakes for investors and the U.S. economy.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:16 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0603/mamdani-new-york-economy-jobs?icid=rss764eeeb252696b253b5e54694fa06579With warning signs flashing about New York City’s economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions about whether he has a plan to spur job creation. If he fails on that front, a lagging recovery could squelch his affordability agenda.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTAaron Shorthttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0602/american-economy-shipping-logistics-illinois?icid=rssfe3151cb971d8c8646ec597653ebdb18As the U.S. economy evolves to meet Americans' desire for goods to reach them faster than ever, the infrastructure making it possible is transforming parts of Illinois.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTHarry Bruiniushttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0526/boston-apartment-rental-housing?icid=rss15bf1a4ee3a7ef7c8442a20dcae5945cOur reporter jumps into a housing search in one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. He learns that staying on budget is no easy feat.Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:18 EDTCameron PughMelanie Stetson Freemanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0515/fed-chair-warsh-inflation-trump?icid=rss6a2827e512a27e518a595cc6289dc5ffNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh must navigate surging inflation, making it hard for the central bank to reduce interest rates as President Trump wishes.Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:10 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0511/economy-gas-inflation-iran-war?icid=rss1f7b25da4b26044cde1a71b288bbf19fThe Iran war has degraded Iran’s military strength, but the conflict has imposed high economic costs on the U.S., where consumers are feeling squeezed.Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:16 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0505/prediction-markets-congress-regulation-kalshi?icid=rss9ac99fb9409ef013e2b9862bf09dc64fWith prediction markets facing corruption and manipulation charges, Congress is weighing bipartisan measures to curb insider trading and protect trust.Tue, 05 May 2026 05:05:09 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0503/food-prices-rising-affordability-gas-housing?icid=rsseda38ff44514068f41610de427ce7de3More than half of Americans say everyday life is less affordable. Gas and energy prices are up. But most say rising grocery costs are the main culprit.Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:09 EDTLaurent BelsieVictoria Hoffmannhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0429/trade-tariffs-trump-brazil-china-canada?icid=rss8924617b74dfe9eaf90178d2d18dfd4bA year after President Donald Trump’s tariffs stunned the world, global trade is still expanding – but nations are diversifying beyond the U.S. and China.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:15 EDTLaurent BelsieJulia Dias CarneiroSara Miller LlanaAnn Scott TysonWhitney Eulichhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0421/warsh-fed-chair-hearing-senate-trump?icid=rssa105eb3d499e284a74d02f7cabdc0373At his confirmation hearing, Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, faced questions about his political independence and personal assets.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:14:24 EDTLaurent Belsiehttps://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0411/anthropic-mythos-ai-cyber-risk?icid=rsscb818bd57b647b91f81a6d3f862c2c3eTech leaders are scrambling to address risks after Anthropic found its new artificial intelligence tool can both find and exploit software flaws.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:09 EDTLaurent BelsieCaitlin Babcock