Payrolls Rebound: 178,000 Jobs Added in March
U.S. hiring bounced back in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs, the Department of Labor reported. The gain topped expectations and came after a steep drop in February.
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Why California Gas Is So Expensive — No Gouging Found
A six-month CBS News California investigation concluded that California’s record-high pump prices are not the result of illegal price gouging by oil companies, but of a complicated mix of state policy, market structure...
Hershey Restores Classic Reese's Chocolate Recipes in 2027
Hershey said Wednesday it will return all Reese's products to their classic milk- and dark-chocolate recipes beginning in 2027, reversing recent formulation changes that drew public criticism.
Jamie Dimon: Capitalism Works, Fix Policies to Broaden Opportunity
Jamie Dimon defended capitalism in a wide-ranging CBS Evening News interview, arguing that critics who say the system no longer benefits most Americans are mistaken while acknowledging it has serious flaws.
Jamie Dimon on AI, Iran, Housing and America’s Future
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon spoke with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil about the state of the U.S. economy, geopolitical tensions, the rise of artificial intelligence, and steps both policy and business can...
Jamie Dimon: A Crusade to Restore the American Dream
In an interview with Tony Dokoupil, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged that the American dream is becoming harder to reach for many and said he is "on a crusade to change that." He urged action: "We have a lot...
Trump, Iran and the Economic Ripple Effects
President Trump told CBS White House correspondent Weijia Jiang that he expects gasoline prices, which have climbed above $4 per gallon on average, to come down “when we leave” Iran — a remark reflecting his view that...
U.S. Gasoline Tops $4 Amid Iran War Concerns
Updated: March 31, 2026 / 4:02 AM EDT / CBS News The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbed above $4 on Tuesday for the first time in more than three years, AAA reported. The average was $4.018...
Iran Conflict Strains Already-Struggling U.S. Farmers
Vinton, Iowa — March 28, 2026 Lifelong farmer Lance Lillibridge of Vinton says the Iran conflict has arrived at the worst possible time for spring planting. "It couldn't have come at a worst time," Lillibridge told CBS...
Rising Diesel and Fertilizer Costs Squeeze U.S. Farmers
American households and businesses are beginning to feel the downstream effects of the war in Iran as energy and farm input costs climb, tightening margins for U.S. farmers heading into spring planting.
12 Tons of KitKats Missing After European Truck Heist
Updated March 28, 2026 — A 12-ton shipment of Nestle KitKat bars — 413,793 pieces from the brand’s new chocolate range — was reported stolen last week while being transported between production and distribution sites in...
Iran Conflict Pushes U.S. Gas and Oil Prices Higher
March 27, 2026 — CBS News The military confrontation with Iran has driven up crude oil and gasoline prices, straining budgets for U.S. drivers, delivery workers, farmers and the U.S. Postal Service. Analysts warn prices...