Americans spending more for the holidays despite dour economic views
Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
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Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
President and CEO of Heritage Financial, Sammy Azzouz discusses the latest interest rate cut with political analyst Jon Keller and what it may mean for the market and the economy.
The survey done by Primerica found that 69% of middle-income Americans say their income is falling behind the cost of living.
The Federal Reserve signaled that more cuts could be coming by the end of the year. WBZ-TV’s Courtney Cole reports.
Prices could tick higher in 2025 as businesses pass tariff costs on to consumers, Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack tells CBS News.
President Trump has ordered his administration to fire the commissioner of labor statistics after the July job report came out. Nik Zecevic reports from Los Angeles.
Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Rooney sat down with WBZ-TV's Jon Keller for a discussion about the Massachusetts economy.
In Massachusetts, inflation and unemployment are running ahead of national levels.
Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
President Trump is marking the 100th day of his second term with a trip to Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry, as the White House announces it's easing some tariffs on automakers, CBS's Erica Brown reports.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Babson College professor Peter Cohan, a financial expert.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
Many Bostonians are wondering if a recession is in the near future. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The president said he might send payments using money saved by DOGE but an economist said the plan is not likely to work.
The president said he might send payments using money saved by DOGE but an economist said the plan is not likely to work. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
President-elect Trump is proposed a universal tariff of 10 to 20% and an additional tariff of up to 100% for imports from China, forcing American companies to pay for more goods. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole spoke with Chuck Zodda, managing partner and Chief Investment Officer at Armstrong Advisory Group, about what we could expect to see in the stock market.
Inflation is down, but grocery prices are up. So is the economy good or bad for voters? Here's what an expert says.
While new job reports show unemployment claims have decreased for the third straight week, voters in Massachusetts said their big concern is the economy and being able to afford things like groceries. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Newly released U.S. Census Bureau data finds a growing income gap that makes it difficult for many Massachusetts families to make ends meet.
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
U.S. markets tumbled for a third consecutive trading day amid recession fears and tensions in the Middle East.
Economic issues hit Sesame Street, as Cookie Monster takes to social media to complain his favorite food is getting smaller.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
There is a new plea for help finding the man who vandalized a community space in Charlestown last year, causing $100,000 in damage.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
WBZ Change Maker Adrian Oomer was honored by the Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands.
The man who had an affair with Ana Walshe before her death testified Thursday at Brian Walshe's murder trial.
A Connecticut teen has been arrested and charged with lighting a Boston police cruiser on fire nearly two months after a "street takeover" in the city.
The weather forecast shows an early season Arctic blast is on the way to the Boston area.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
A woman is recovering from severe injuries after she says a bicyclist spooked her horse during a trail ride in Ipswich.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that New England Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are finalists for the Class of 2026.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.