Black Friday 2023: Modest spending projected
Black Friday marks the heart of the holiday spending season, so what can consumers and retailers expect this year? CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to explain.
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Black Friday marks the heart of the holiday spending season, so what can consumers and retailers expect this year? CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to explain.
Most people say they'd need a significant pay raise and considerable wealth to achieve contentment, a new poll shows.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger gives us a sense of where things stand and what's ahead in this so-called last mile.
A $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $300 to $2,500. Those with brown or blue seals can sell for hundreds.
CBS News Business Analyst joins us in the studio to discuss the results.
CBS News' Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us to explain why economists were wrong when they thought we were heading for a recession.
Mayor Eric Adams says New York City has reached 4.7 million jobs, recovering nearly a million private sector positions that were lost during the pandemic.
We ask CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger to break it all down for us.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us to break down the results.
Incomes fell in 2022 and more people fell into poverty after the end of pandemic benefits like stimulus checks.
A recent survey found 41% of Americans either don't have life insurance or are underinsured.
The largest drop in pessimism about the economy since summer 2022 has come from Republicans.
Inflation has come down dramatically since peaking last summer, so where did things stand in July?
Though far from its recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022, the figure remains higher than the Federal Reserve's goal of 2%.
Tomorrow morning, the government releases the July employment report. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us with a look at what's expected.
We hear from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger for a look at where the economy stands.
The average price for a Big Mac in the U.S. is $5.35. At the location in Darien, Connecticut, some combo meals top $21.
We sit down with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger to discuss the impact on consumers.
The monthly employment report, a key economic indicator, was released just moments ago. We hear from CBS News' Jarred Hill for the highlights.
Hiring reflects a sharp slowdown compared with May, reflecting economic headwinds facing some businesses.
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled against the Biden administration's plan to cancel student loans, millions of borrowers have a lot of questions. We hear from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger for her answers.
As CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger reports, travel fraud is one of the biggest money makers for criminals.
President Joe Biden is set to host his first campaign event for 2024 on Saturday. He is expected to get a major labor union endorsement ahead of his speech, where he will talk about helping America's middle class. Christina Ruffini reports.
After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
Inflation has been slowing down in recent months, did that trend continue in May? We ask CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger to find out.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The NYPD said the teen operating the bike swerved to avoid hitting the door, but lost control and collided with a truck. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The county's new police drones can be launched to aid in medical emergencies and criminal investigations.
Video shows the boy with a suitcase getting into a car and being driven away outside the family's home in Valley Stream.
The NYPD said it was looking for a woman accused of spraying bear spray that got into the hotel's HVAC system and spread to nearly everyone. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The Sail4th 250 gathering of warships and historic vessels could be the largest ever of its kind. On Monday, CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn boarded one of the ships taking part.
