Mar 25, 2026 • 3 min

How the Iran war could crush the U.S. housing recovery, and it's not just about mortgage rates

A combination of higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are reversing what was expected to be a recovery year in the housing market.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 5 min

How the Iran war could rattle the global economy long after hostilities end

A reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed to oil tankers, won't immediately restore the world to its pre-conflict state.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 4 min

Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says, but buying remains a challenge

For years, single men who were first-time homebuyers had higher annual income than their female counterparts, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 1 min

The other Strait of Hormuz shock

Disruption to commodities far beyond oil and gas will have a long-lasting impact

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Mar 25, 2026 • 2 min

White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 2 min

Space stocks rally on reports of SpaceX's imminent IPO filing

Space stocks, including AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace, rallied after a report that SpaceX may file to go public this week.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 4 min

As March Madness unfolds, NY Fed highlights sports betting toll on consumer credit health

As sports gambling becomes more popular and less restricted, consumer credit health is suffering, according to a new report by the New York Fed.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 3 min

Trump administration waives summer gasoline regulations to address surging fuel prices

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the waivers will help prevent a fuel supply disruption in the U.S. during the Iran war.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 4 min

Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial

A jury reached a verdict in the L.A. trial focused on Meta and YouTube, a case that experts have characterized as social media's "Big Tobacco" moment.

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CNBC Finance

finance

Mar 25, 2026 • 3 min

Microsoft's diversity chief is leaving as company continues 'AI-powered transformation'

Hiring and retaining top talent is becoming more critical as Microsoft seeks to develop top-class artificial intelligence models and products.

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CNBC Finance

finance

Mar 25, 2026 • 7 min

Gen Z brothers bought a $4,000 pickup truck to start their business—now it brings in $3 million a year

Kirk and Jacob McKinney found entrepreneurial inspiration at a local dump, launching junk removal and reselling business Junk Teens while still in high school.

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CNBC Finance

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Mar 25, 2026 • 3 min

The research firm whose AI paper knocked the whole stock market is out with another big call

Citrini Research said persistently high energy prices risk weighing on consumers and corporate earnings, creating a tough backdrop for equities.

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