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Live Nation settles DC lawsuit for $9.9M
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle a lawsuit with the District of Columbia over deceptive ticket pricing practices, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Monday. The settlement follows an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) into allegations that Live Nation mislead customers about…
Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches
MoneyWatch Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo Updated on...
US spending on ‘reckless’ Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN
Head of UN’s humanitarian agency frustrated $2bn a week cost of conflict comes amid dramtic cuts to aid budgetThe $2bn (£1.5bn) a week that Donald Trump was spending on his reckless war in Iran could have funded saving more than 87 million lives, the head of the UN’s humanitarian agency, Tom Fletcher, said on Monday.He also warned the normalisation of violent language, such as threatening to bomb Iran back to the stone ages, was very dangerous since it encourages every wannabe autocrat to use si...
How to shorten the hiring process (and still find qualified employees)
Sponsored MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money How to shorten the hiring process (and still find qualified employees) 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 Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com...
Dollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – April 20, 2026
BusinessMust ReadDollar and Other Currency Rates Today in Pakistan – April 20, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its official M2M currency rates for Sunday, April 20, 2026. The rates below reflect the ready (spot) interbank buying and selling benchmarks and serve as the primary reference for banks, businesses, and remittance channels operating in Pakistan. Here is a detailed breakdown of the dollar rate in Pakistan today, alongside all major inter...
Trump kicks off $166B tariffs refund process for American companies… but there's a catch
Trump kicks off $166B tariffs refund process for American companies… but there's a catchBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:59, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 18:06, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments
UK regulator proposes allowing Heathrow Airport to recoup $433 million in expansion costs
InternationalUK regulator proposes allowing Heathrow Airport to recoup $433 million in expansion costsBy Reuters -Apr 20, 2026UK’s aviation regulator on Monday proposed allowing Heathrow Airport to recover up to 320 million pounds ($433 million) in early costs related to expansion work, as the UK’s biggest airport pushes forward with plans to add capacity. The proposal comes as UK seeks to boost aviation infrastructure and address long-standing capacity constraints at Europe’s busiest airpor...
Oil Surges After Iran Strait Closure | Open Interest 4/20/2026
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest."Tensions explode in the Middle East as the US seizes an Iranian ship and Tehran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil surging and markets tumbling. A volatile week ahead with earnings, the Fed, and Treasurys all in focus. Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer on fragile US-Iran talks and China’s rising leverage. Ben Kovler on cannabis reform unlocking billions. Todd Miller of Jefferies joins us on the pr...
Over $71b needed to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU
More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to a European Union and United Nations assessment published on Monday. In their final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), the United Nations and the European Union said that more than two years of war in the Palestinian territory "has led to unprecedented loss of life and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis". "Recovery and reconstruction needs are es...
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 20, 2026
BusinessPakistanSaudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 20, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026KARACHI, April 20, 2026: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is trading at Rs74.42 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, according to leading currency dealers in Karachi. The selling rate remains around Rs74.99. The pair continues to stay firmly locked in the same exceptionally narrow, low-volatility channel it entered in early January 2026 — now stretching well beyond twelve weeks of remarkab...
Mortgage rates linger below 7 percent after reaching four-week low
Mortgage rates are lingering right below 7 percent after reaching a four-week low last Friday. The weekly national average for 30-year mortgage rates has hit 6.36 percent, according to Bankrate, and the national average for 15-year mortgage rates has hit 5.73 percent. It follows a February drop below 6 percent for 30-year mortgages, which happened…
Baltic Consults on Benchmark Tanker Route as War Upends Rates
The Baltic Exchange in London is consulting the shipping market about making changes to its benchmark tanker rate after the Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz, rendering part of the normal trade route inaccessible.
Bloomberg Surveillance 4/20/2026
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Russia Sees China Buying Gas at Discount to Europe Through 2029
Russia’s government expects to sell natural gas for several years to China at about a third less than the price paid by Europe, underscoring how a pivot to Asia hasn’t fully offset the loss of most of the country’s Western markets.
$5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest in 2026?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money $5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest 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 t...
FTSE 100 falls back amid renewed US-Iran tension
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شهروندان از وضعیت نان میگویند؛ برکت سفره زیر سایه سنگین کمبود و گرانی
همزمان با روز ملی نان و گندم در ایران، گزارشهای مردمی رسیده به ایراناینترنشنال از کمبود نان در بسیاری مناطق حکایت دارد. شهروندان میگویند که افزایش شدید قیمتها سبب شده بسیاری از مردم برای دسترسی به این کالای اساسی با مشکل روبهرو شوند.
Trump's stinging two-word rebuke of his Energy Secretary after shock admission gas prices could stay high until 2027
Trump's stinging two-word rebuke of his Energy Secretary after shock admission gas prices could stay high until 2027Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:17, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 17:20, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments
WATCH: Houston faces $110M hit as Texas gov lays down law on 'sanctuary' policies
Houston, a major red-state city run by Democrats, is in "crisis" mode as it faces an ultimatum to repay the State of Texas approximately $110 million if it does not repeal a "sanctuary"-type ordinance limiting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The Houston City Council recently voted to end a policy requiring police to wait at least 30 minutes for ICE to arrive if a suspect had an immigration warrant. Afterward, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, drew a line in th...
Over Dh1.8 million in counterfeit goods seized in Abu Dhabi during 2025
Abu Dhabi: More than Dh1.8 million worth of counterfeit and non-compliant goods were seized in Abu Dhabi during 2025, according to the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) responsible for developing and regulating the business sector. The seizures took place during inspection visits and campaigns aimed at protecting trademarks. Additionally, the estimated value of goods linked to consumer complaints resolved during...