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Supply chain issues impact holidays
Supply chain issues are having an impact on the holiday shopping season. John Quelch, dean of the Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Senate to debate Biden's social spending bill
The Senate will work to pass President Biden's social spending bill when lawmakers return to Washington this week. The legislation passed the House and faces challenges in the upper chamber. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Inflation: A crash course in the economic cycle
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to wane, prices are up, because supply and demand are in an historically out-of-whack phase. Correspondent David Pogue (with an assist from the David Pogue Thespian Ensemble) illustrates the economic pressures that are affecting the prices of everything from oil to consumer goods.
Supply chain issues to affect holiday shopping season
The backlog in the U.S. supply chain is going to cost consumers more money and make some gifts harder to find this holiday season. Keesa Schreane, global partner director at the London Stock Exchange Group, spoke with Christina Ruffini on CBSN about how long these issues are expected to last.
Biden details plan to increase gas supply
President Biden spoke Tuesday about how his administration is tapping an emergency oil reserve to increase supply and help lower gas prices at the pump. He also spoke broadly about the state of the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Biden to address gas prices, economy
President Biden will speak about rising gas prices and the state of the economy as his administration plans to release some oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an attempt to lower prices at the pump. Sean Sullivan, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden takes steps to reduce gas prices
President Biden will speak this afternoon on the current state of the economy. Earlier, he announced plans to release oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to help combat rising gas prices. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more.
Poll: Inflation hurting Biden job approval
A CBS News poll shows just 33% of Americans approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, with only 44% approving of the job he is doing overall. As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, Mr. Biden is hoping to build economic stability by reappointing Jerome Powell for another term as Federal Reserve chairman. Alex Gangitano, a White House correspondent for The Hill, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how the economy could shape the future of Biden's presidency.
Poll: Rising prices take toll on Americans' wallets, and Biden's numbers
The president is also facing criticism on his handling of immigration.
Congressman on how to fix supply chain issues
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing this week on current supply chain issues. Congressman Peter DeFazio, the chairman of that panel and a Democrat from Oregon, joined CBSN to discuss the supply chain and the recently-passed infrastructure bill.
Biden to meet with leaders of Canada and Mexico
President Biden will meet Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the first time since the Obama administration that the leaders of these three countries are meeting. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
U.S. expected to hit debt limit in December
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit, or she says the U.S. will be unable to pay its bills by December 15. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN with the latest.
U.S. retail sales beat expectations in October
Retail sales had the biggest gain in months in October, but many retailers are struggling to fill holiday job openings amid a labor shortage. Meg Oliver takes a look.
A look into the rising cost of Thanksgiving dinner
Prices are rising throughout the country, making 2021's Thanksgiving dinner one of the most expensive holiday meals ever? Norah O'Donnell speaks to a farmer in Maryland about the skyrocketing costs of Thanksgiving feasts.
Biden signs infrastructure bill into law
President Biden signed a sweeping bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. It's the largest investment in America's roads, bridges, ports, and broadband internet in decades. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Latest Child Tax Credit payments sent out
Millions of parents should have more money in their bank accounts Monday. The government is shelling out around $15 billion to about 36 million families with the fifth payment from the Child Tax Credit. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Janet Yellen on U.S. labor shortages
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke exclusively with "Face the Nation" about the increasing labor shortages, and said many of the issues are because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. Moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that interview and more.
A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September
Employers are still trying to fill 10.4 million open jobs, unchanged from the prior month, latest government data show.
October's inflation spike steepest in 30 years
Americans are paying more for a broad swath of goods, ranging from basics like food to big items such as automobiles.
U.S. faces rising prices for food and housing
The U.S. is facing rising consumer prices and supply chain problems. Americans are seeing increasing costs for food, energy and housing. Sarah House, director and senior economist for Wells Fargo's corporate and investment bank, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Child tax credit deadline approaching
American households that qualify for enhanced child tax credit payments have until November 15 to sign up to receive payments this year. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on how much money some families could still receive.
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