Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
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Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
In a focus group conducted by Axios in Michigan, some battleground state voters expressed second thoughts about supporting President Trump in the 2024 election. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" with analysis.
Batch Brewing Company owner Stephen Roginson raised the issue of local breweries closing. While he's been able to keep his doors open, the same can't be said for many of his friends in the industry.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.
Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession?
The U.S. labor market has been slowing, but today's jobs report isn't yet reflecting the layoffs ordered by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Canada, Mexico and China are hitting back with retaliatory tariffs. The moves raised fears of higher prices for U.S. consumers and a trade war.
Ukraine also brings divisions; Trump's immigration efforts rate well, but many look for more inflation focus.
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
Figures do not include layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency. Analysts expect those to show up in coming weeks.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
If you spend money celebrating Saturday's Lions game, you'll contribute to an economic boost for Detroit.
The Detroit Auto Show is revving up in the motor city. According to Visit Detroit, hundreds of thousands of folks are anticipated to attend which means big bucks for the city's economy.
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Inflation has cooled from its most recent peak, but progress in getting it to a 2% annual rate has been slow.
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.
