Student debt can make it harder to rent an apartment

Student debt can make it harder to rent an apartment

Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images If you’ve fallen behind on your student loans, it may be more challenging to get a property manager to approve you for rental housing, financial experts say. “Delinquency is a bad sign for creditworthiness, and landlords may choose not to rent to potential tenants who are having a…

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Classic-car auctions hit .8 billion this year, set for strong 2026

Classic-car auctions hit $4.8 billion this year, set for strong 2026

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The strength in the classic-car market is expected to continue in 2026 as a new generation of collectors revs up demand, said the…

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AAA says a gallon hits 4-year low as holiday travel starts

AAA says a gallon hits 4-year low as holiday travel starts

Customers at the GasWay Xpress Mart at 1120 Erie Blvd. pump gas on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Schenectady, N.Y. Lori Van Buren | Albany Times Union | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images Holiday road-trippers are feeling some relief at the pump this year. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website The average price of unleaded…

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Southwest stock is up more than any other U.S. airline in 2025

Southwest stock is up more than any other U.S. airline in 2025

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane arrives at Los Angeles International Airport from San Francisco on March 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Southwest Airlines‘ profit fell 42% in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2024. But its stock…

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Inside the leather trade war hitting handbags, boots and couches

Inside the leather trade war hitting handbags, boots and couches

Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes, Texas. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty Images Bootmaker Twisted X — known for its Western footwear — was thrown into chaos overnight when President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports in April. The…

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Gold, silver price today: How much these precious metals cost in your city today; check rates for Delhi, Bengaluru & more

Gold, silver price today: How much these precious metals cost in your city today; check rates for Delhi, Bengaluru & more

Silver and gold continued their glittering rallies on Monday. Silver extended its record-breaking rally to a sixth consecutive session as strong investor demand and supportive global cues pushed prices to fresh highs in the futures market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery surged by Rs 14,387, or 6%, to touch…

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Silver prices crash! Silver drops Rs 21,000 in just an hour after hitting life-time high of Rs 2.5 lakh per kg- what’s the outlook?

Silver prices crash! Silver drops Rs 21,000 in just an hour after hitting life-time high of Rs 2.5 lakh per kg- what’s the outlook?

So far this year, silver has surged 181%, outperforming gold. (AI image) Silver price today: After a stunning rally, silver prices for the MCX Silver March futures crashed sharply on Monday, dropping by a huge Rs 21,000 per kg in just an hour of afternoon trade. MCX Silver march futures dropped to an intraday low…

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RBI rate cuts, reforms to support India’s growth in 2026: Invesco Report

RBI rate cuts, reforms to support India’s growth in 2026: Invesco Report

NEW DELHI: India’s outlook for 2026 improved amid geopolitical challenges due to ongoing reforms and optimism in the US-India relations, said a report by Invesco Strategy & Insights.In its “2026 Annual Investment Outlook Resilience and rebalancing”, Invesco mentioned that despite equity market underperformance amid geopolitical tensions, we are cautiously optimistic on India in 2026, due…

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Income Tax department emails rattle taxpayers! Tax refunds, ITR processing on hold over claim mismatches – here’s what’s happening

Income Tax department emails rattle taxpayers! Tax refunds, ITR processing on hold over claim mismatches – here’s what’s happening

The income tax notices suggest that the assessment of income tax returns and the release of refunds have been paused for these categories of taxpayers. (AI image) Income Tax alert! The Income Tax Department is sending emails and SMSes to taxpayers, just ahead of the year-end, alerting them of mismatches in their deduction and exemption…

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Record foodgrain production! Indian agri sector remains strong despite US tariffs — Here’s how GST cuts helped

Record foodgrain production! Indian agri sector remains strong despite US tariffs — Here’s how GST cuts helped

The agriculture sector is expected to end 2025 with record high foodgrain production, despite global trade headwinds. The strong figures come on the back of strong monsoon-driven sowing and major cost savings thanks to GST cuts on key inputs. For the upcoming year, 2026, stakeholders are waiting for major bills on seeds and pesticides to…

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