5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
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From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
Personal finance is too complex for most people to navigate, two economists contend in a new book. Is there a better way to help people deal with money?
Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
"Prices, prices, prices," that's what shopper Julie Jones said brings her shopping on Thanksgiving.
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
The Downtown Development Authority, Flagler Business Improvement District and the City of Miami designed a five-phase plan to turn Miami's oldest street into a brick, curbless, festival-style space capable of hosting large outdoor events. However, delays hounded the project.
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch.
Nearly 40,000 Americans in 21 states received an impending layoff notice last month, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
Employers have slashed nearly 1.1 million jobs through October this year, up 65% from a year ago, new labor data shows.
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
President Trump will speak to a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements.
According to the Unidos Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026, 53% of Latino voters cite the cost of living and inflation as their leading concern.
Jim DeFede sits down with Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for an in-depth interview about the state's review of spending across several counties.
"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
Millions of voters across Florida headed to the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the state primary.
All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers won Tuesday, while several House members moved closer to seats in the state Senate.
Investigators said Khalil Smith requested a test drive, pushed the salesperson out of the way and then stole the BMW.
Bryston Stott's two-run single in the sixth inning helped the Phillies rally to beat the Marlins, 6-4, for their fifth straight win.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
Millions of voters across Florida headed to the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the state primary.
All 16 Florida House incumbents facing primary challengers won Tuesday, while several House members moved closer to seats in the state Senate.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.