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$30,000 CD vs. $30,000 money market account: Which will earn more in 2026?

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money $30,000 CD vs. $30,000 money market account: Which will earn more in 2026? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CB...

Trump says currency swap with UAE under consideration

President Trump said Tuesday that the United States is weighing a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates amid the war with Iran. Trump said on CNBC that the UAE had been hit by missiles from Iran amid the war and, when asked if a currency swap was under consideration, he said, “it is.” “It’s…

IMF's 'do more'

A 'do more' list with a call to 'do it within the timeframe' has been handed over to the government by IMF. The global lender seems to believe that it's time to walk the talk, and let stringent reforms be ushered in the body politic of an economy that has long been surviving on borrowed money, and wherein ad hocism is the way to go. The continuation of the $7 billion bailout package extended under the Extended Fund Facility is now subject to a total of 75 conditionalities, in...

Food price cap Bill will be passed this year, Swinney pledges

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HORMUZ TRACKER: Traffic Stays at a Trickle of Iran-Aligned Ships

The Strait of Hormuz remained largely devoid of commercial traffic on Tuesday as Iran continues enforcing a renewed closure of the waterway, leaving only a trickle of small vessels passing through. Most have ties to Tehran but are staying local.

Dollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan — April 21, 2026

BusinessPakistanDollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan — April 21, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its official Mark-to-Market (M2M) currency rates for April 21, 2026, compiled from weighted-average interbank closing data and international cross-rate benchmarks. These rates serve as the authoritative reference for authorized dealers, importers, exporters, and remittance flows across the country. US Dollar (USD) — 278.90 PKR The US Dol...

End of the proud homeowner: Just 1 in 10 new build homes put on open market last year as landlords and affordable housing schemes snap up the rest

End of the proud homeowner: Just 1 in 10 new build homes put on open market last year as landlords and affordable housing schemes snap up the restBy CAMERON CHARTERS Published: 15:39, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 15:42, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Livestock Sector Contributes 35% of Morocco’s Agricultural GDP

Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, said today that the livestock sector contributes around 35% of the country’s agricultural GDP. Bouari made the remarks at a high-level international conference as part of the International Agriculture Fair in Morocco (SIAM). Bouari said animal production is a key pillar in Morocco’s agricultural sector and a major source of income for nearly 1.2 million livestock breeders. A census in 2025 shows Morocco has around 33 million head of...

Trump claims credit for inflation coming down during Biden presidency

Donald Trump has taken credit for inflation coming down while Joe Biden was still in office as president. Speaking on CNBC via phone call on Tuesday (21 April), presenter Joe Kernen told the president that by the time Biden had left office, inflation was “down to about 3 per cent”. Trump responded: “No, it wasn

Odd Lots: QXO’s Brad Jacobs on His Big Insulation Bet (Podcast)

He’s done it again. On Sunday night, building supply company QXO announced that it would be acquiring TopBuild for $17 billion. TopBuild sells and installs insulation for both the residential and commercial markets. For Brad Jacobs, the CEO of QXO, this is just the latest in a lifetime of deals he’s made. In fact, he’s made over 500 deals in his life across numerous public companies that he’s founded, most of which have XO somewhere in the ticker. Brad’s companies all tend to be highly focused o

Two CIA officers killed in Mexico when their car skidded off ravine and exploded after meeting about bust of 'largest ever drug lab'

Two CIA officers killed in Mexico when their car skidded off ravine and exploded after meeting about bust of 'largest ever drug lab'By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:12, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 15:27, 21 April 2026 e-mail 3 View comments

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

InternationalScam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warnsBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose ​vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management ‌firm MARISKS has warned. The US has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, t...

Ugandan Banks Balk at New ‘Foreign Agents’ Registration Law

Ugandan banks are seeking an exemption from proposed legislation requiring all businesses and individuals that receive funds from outside the country to be registered, arguing that the measure will negatively impact their ability to raise capital.

Asian countries face 'desperate' demand for Russian oil — expert

The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia are all actively negotiating with Russia to secure crude supplies following Middle East disruptions, Jaziri Alkaf, the former Senator of the Parliament of Malaysia, said

Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away

President Trump on Tuesday said he would be disappointed if the Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh does not cut interest rates right away — comments that came moments before Warsh’s scheduled confirmation hearing on the Hill.  When asked if he’d be disappointed if Warsh didn’t move quickly to lower benchmark interest rates, the president…

Welsh farmers launch landmark claim against ‘intimidating’ pylon firm

About 500 farmers challenge Green Gen Cymru in high court over alleged disregard for landowners and biosecurityA group of 500 Welsh farmers have brought a landmark legal claim to the high court over the alleged conduct of a green energy developer planning to build electricity pylon routes across their land.The court will hear allegations that Green Gen Cymru “unlawfully sought entry to private land, intimidated landowners, and showed disregard for biosecurity and basic rights”, as well as examin...

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US Natural Gas Ticks Down on Mild Weather, Growing Surplus

US natural gas futures fell slightly as weather forecasts shifted warmer, indicating slightly lower demand for the heating and power-plant fuel. Expectations that domestic stockpiles will move higher above the five-year average may also be putting pressure on prices.

Nestle India profit jumps 26% on strong demand, shares rise

BusinessInternationalNestle India profit jumps 26% on strong demand, shares riseBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Nestle India posted ​a 26% increase in quarterly profit ‌on Tuesday, benefiting from strong demand for packaged foods, including KitKat chocolates and Maggi instant ​noodles. Shares of the company rose 6.8% ​to 1,373.3 rupees after the results. After ⁠a prolonged slowdown in consumption, demand for ​consumer packaged goods in India began picking up ​about four quarters ago, with easing inflati...

UAE’s resilience mirrors strength of women leaders, says Ajman Free Zone chief

The UAE’s ability to adapt, endure and move forward in uncertain times reflects the very qualities that define strong leadership, Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of the Free Zones Authority of Ajman, said on Tuesday, drawing a parallel between the nation’s resilience and the role of women shaping its future.Delivering a keynote address at the Tristar presents Limitless: The UAE Power Women’s Forum, held in association with Gulf News at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Al Naqi described t...