Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds
Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
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Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
President Trump is expected to hold a rally outside Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday. He's working to shore up Republican support ahead of the midterm elections. The party is at risk of losing control of both the House and Senate as economic issues remain top of mind for Americans. CBS News’ Gwen Bumgardner reports.
Unemployment ticked up to 4.2% in September, while employers pulled back on hiring amid economic headwinds.
Most commercial vehicles and farm equipment rely on diesel. Diesel is also used to produce goods and to transport them — so these higher diesel prices are a double whammy of cost, felt unevenly across the economy.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect overnight, extending the trade war between the two countries. CBS Detroit takes a look at the potential impact on Michigan's economy.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with progressive faith leaders in Detroit to discuss how religion shapes his campaign platform ahead of Tuesday's primary.
The wildfire smoke that blanketed part of the U.S. for days resulted in $4 billion in economic losses in Michigan alone, a study says.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
Many Michigan residents are wondering when the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and Detroit will open. Others are asking whether the infrastructure could be a big boost for business in Southwest Detroit. Julia Avant spoke with an expert who says it's more than just another way across the border.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
President Trump is spending the weekend in New Jersey after a roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin on Friday. During the discussion, Mr. Trump discussed the higher-than-expected employment figures for the month of May. Wendy Gillette reports.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Michigan is playing a key role in the U.S. space industry, contributing to the Artemis II rocket mission.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
