American consumers are spending more and not saving as much, according to reporting by Rachel Wolfe, who covers consumer trends for The Wall Street Journal. Wolfe joins CBS News to explain why a reset of priorities after the COVID-19 pandemic could be leading to more immediate spending. Source

Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices. Source

The Titans are 2-2 after four games this season, with wins over the Chargers and Bengals, and losses to the Saints and Browns. Source

Russia may be planning to test a nuclear-powered missile, according to reporting by The New York Times. The outlet cited satellite images that recently captured aircraft moving near a base in the remote Arctic region of Russia. That movement mirrored launch preparations for earlier missile tests in 2017 and 2018, The New York Times report said. Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joined CBS News to discuss what this might mean. Source

At least one candidate had already thrown his hat in the ring as of Wednesday morning. Source

“Jeopardy!” record-holder Amy Schneider joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new memoir, “In the Form of a Question,” which is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS News’ parent company Paramount Global. Source

Rep. Dave Joyce, a Republican from Ohio, voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House on Tuesday. In remarks to CBS News, Joyce lashed out at Rep. Matt Gaetz and the other Republicans who voted for McCarthy’s removal. Source

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will visit parts of Latin America to discourage people from seeking asylum in the U.S. and traveling to the city. New York has stressed its shelters are overwhelmed by the almost 120,000 migrants that have arrived in the city over the last year. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source

Pope Francis opened a global summit of bishops on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday, saying the church needs to welcome everyone and lower its ideological barriers. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more. Source

An investigation by the governor’s office found that the Saudi Arabian-owned farm had violated some of its lease terms. Source