The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here’s what to expect

Consumer confidence shows improvement; job opportunities and jobs fell

A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in the window of a restaurant in Medford, Massachusetts, US, January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | Reuters Non-farm payrolls are expected to fall back – slightly – in March as consumers tune in for what is shaping up to be a healthy labor market. The US economy is estimated to … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump hints Iran war could end soon

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump hints Iran war could end soon

US President Donald Trump visits to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hi, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Global markets weighed down by the US-Iran conflict continued … Read more

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

High oil prices due to the US-Iran war are straining already strapped low-income consumers. But as rates fall, there is a sign that high earners are also starting to feel the heat. Internal data from Bank of America on credit and debit card usage revealed that from the start of the war through March 21, … Read more

Air fares, airport chaos are testing travelers’ willingness to fly this year

Trump sends ICE agents to airports as DHS shuts down

Travelers line up at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, US, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty Images TOKYO/NEW YORK – Genevieve Price considers himself a major airline criminal. The 35-year-old naturopathic doctor who lives in San Diego often buys basic … Read more