The Christian Science Monitor | Business https://www.csmonitor.com Tools and Guides, Finance Questions en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:32:38 EDT 300 The Christian Science Monitor | Business https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com The price of diesel keeps rising. Why it’s about to hit American consumers. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0919/diesel-fuel-price-inflation?icid=rss 83f8ede5d24f2a518a543f56fa89d3a0 The average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. is at a record high, raising the cost of transporting goods as the nation’s economy is burdened with persistent inflation. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:29 -0400 Victoria Hoffmann Laina Gustafson Buc-ee’s gas stops are beloved. But has its beaver become a ‘trademark bully’? https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0915/buc-ees-trademark-disputes-beaver?icid=rss 156ce8c0c953e0d81bfb656d42f2aee7 The roadside oasis Buc-ee’s is known for brisket tacos and immaculate bathrooms. But its aggressive lawsuits alleging infringement of its beaver logo are sparking controversy. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:11 -0400 Patrik Jonsson Trump has prioritized oil and minerals. Lower prices haven’t followed. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0912/trump-gas-prices-energy-policy?icid=rss 487dd7889a5b639e2cfa55085083c51d President Trump says America should take advantage of its natural resources to grow jobs and cut household energy bills. Those goals remain out of reach. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0910/taylor-swift-wealth-tax-rhode-island?icid=rss 0b94b3436454fb7b385926ac5cdcbcc4 A new tax on vacation homes in Rhode Island targets pricey beach properties, such as the one owned by pop star Taylor Swift. At stake is whether the effort can raise funds for affordable housing without driving away vacation-home owners who contribute to the economy. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Cameron Pugh Trump threatens Bombardier ban as Canada tariff deadline looms https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0907/canada-carney-tariffs-trump-trade-war?icid=rss c5206ca6dd024425e3eae7f03bc200a8 Facing tariff deadline, President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier jet sales in the US unless the Canadian firm builds its planes domestically. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:47:00 -0400 Bhargav Acharya and Allison Lampert Job growth rebounds in August, opening door for Fed to act on inflation https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0904/job-growth-inflation-fed?icid=rss 7dbf24d084dea4f1bcbc054d8f1a4144 The U.S. economy’s 162,000 jobs far outpaced expectations for August. The Labor Department also revised upward its June and July figures. But in the information sector, job declines might signal effects of artificial intelligence. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:11:09 -0400 Laurent Belsie Where to next on interest rates? Warsh, Bessent point in opposite directions. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0828/warsh-bessent-inflation-economy?icid=rss d52eae1a6310bfa8755ef4af8060fbf5 While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to lower interest rates a bit, Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve, tasked with fighting inflation, might have to raise short-term rates. That, in turn, could push up rates on business and consumer loans. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:39:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie Meta settlement aims to protect kids. Much more is needed, experts say. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0827/meta-settlement-facebook-instagram?icid=rss 94f0000c4b133514d60698e9d3ed9843 Meta’s settlement to protect children from its social media platforms will require more than the promised safeguards, experts say. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:40:23 -0400 Cindy Carcamo Trump tests the limits of economic leverage against foe – and friend https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0825/trump-canada-tariffs-iran-sanctions-carney?icid=rss 3eb441d45afaac72a3ca049ed4872727 President Trump is trying economic tools – sanctions on Iran and tariffs on Canada – to exert power. Iran isn’t flinching. Canada is punching back. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:15 -0400 Laurent Belsie AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here’s why. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0812/inflation-prices-costs-federal-reserve?icid=rss b67e3598376e4c057162e90c48ccd233 The AI boom is driving up prices for energy, chips, and software, boosting inflation and complicating the Federal Reserve’s targets. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:51:14 -0400 Laurent Belsie Who wins when Congress calls the plays in college sports? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0811/ncaa-college-football-nil?icid=rss 8aa5eae9abe67335e77beeb458e126cc Lawmakers are stepping into the new era in college sports, but it remains unclear who will benefit. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:58:00 -0400 Ken Makin The US lost jobs in July. Here’s why unemployment didn’t rise. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0807/us-job-market-unemployment-economy?icid=rss bdd3d49ca2cd899307b0b297388a0200 One 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 -0400 Laurent Belsie As advanced AI models go rogue, the Trump administration steps in https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0805/ai-anthropic-rogue-hack-trump?icid=rss 09412d23ded8ba522e9f009f5f3f5c9e Anthropic and OpenAI say their latest models hacked other companies’ systems. The Trump administration is now balancing security and competition. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:51:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie The US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0804/electricity-prices-grid-expansion-backlog?icid=rss 4fe909514bf23c79da3952847edc93c6 Efforts 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 -0400 Laurent Belsie College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0729/unemployment-youth-jobs-work-economy?icid=rss 4a4921374294f5ad7d8024cc31a78e80 Unemployment is stubbornly high for young workers in major economies. How young people are charting next steps. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Laurent Belsie Currie Engel Takehiko Kambayashi Trump moves to rebuild tariff wall. Will the results be different? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0723/trump-tariff-wall-trade-economy?icid=rss 47d71fd0aa8dd6cb87b14e9e2703fa4d As 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 15:00:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie Inflation fell in June as Iran war receded. Now, it might roar back. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0715/inflation-iran-war-oil-hormuz?icid=rss 23b13ceb05984b5450e7a240f5d00175 A 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 05:00:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie Quantum computing promises new technological possibilities. How close are they? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0627/quantum-computing-research-cybersecurity?icid=rss f2843781d55d6336ca68f87adc055187 The 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 05:00:00 -0400 Donald Keough Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0615/global-economy-iran-peace-deal-oil?icid=rss bb0159de152a7ed1609143b815f56e37 The 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 -0400 Laurent Belsie They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0612/ai-humanoid-robot-workforce?icid=rss 7c27e2f828306c4de9b6a79698077075 Humanoid robots are evolving and are expected to be the future of automation. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Laurent Belsie