Economic news to watch for in 2026
CBS America · Just In
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Just In
With just one day left of trading before the new year, CBS News is taking a look at where things stand today and what might be driving the markets in 2026.
Breakdown
- Major indexes close slightly down, extending a three-day sell-off 7s
- AI-driven rally continues, with Meta buying a Chinese AI company 51s
- Analysts are uniformly bullish on 2026 market prospects 59s
- Fed Chair Powell's replacement is a key risk for investors 1m 8s
- Consumers advised to pay off credit card balances to avoid interest 2m 46s