Nearly half of Americans are using downturn to shore up finances

Nearly half of Americans say they've either saved more money or paid down debt since the pandemic started.

• Aug 25, 2020

More Americans are going hungry

According to census data, almost 20% of Americans with kids at home could not afford to give their children enough food. Professor Mariana Chilton teaches health management and policy at Drexel University and joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has impacted hunger in America. She also comments on Senator Martha McSally's asking supporters to fast for a meal so they could donate to her reelection campaign.

• Aug 24, 2020
• 07:21

Businesses held sway over state reopening plans, emails show

Governors across the U.S. were inundated with reopening advice from businesses including campgrounds and car washes.

• Aug 24, 2020

Pandemic, racial injustice take toll on Black communities' mental health

The coronavirus pandemic, the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis that sparked weeks of protests for racial justice, have all taken a mental toll. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Aug 23, 2020
• 02:22

Battleground Tracker: Republicans see U.S. as better off now than 4 years ago

And after the Democratic convention, Biden has solidified Democratic support, according to the latest CBS News poll.

• Aug 23, 2020

Without government help, the economy is slumping again

Bank of America says the economy needs an additional $1.4 trillion to keep the recovery going.

• Aug 21, 2020

Apple and Tesla announce stock splits

Apple and Tesla are both splitting their stocks to make them more affordable for small investors who can't afford to buy individual shares at their current prices. Akiko Fujita, an anchor and reporter for Yahoo Finance, joins CBSN to discuss what that could mean for the companies and investors.

• Aug 20, 2020
• 06:14

Pennsylvania graduates continue to face uncertainty amid pandemic

Recent college graduates like Sarah Sporko are still feeling the effects.

• Aug 19, 2020

Women, minorities pushed into early retirement

CBS MoneyWatch spoke to The New School's retirement expert, labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci, about why women and workers of color are more likely to be forced into early retirements during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Aug 12, 2020
• 02:03

S&P 500 reaches new high, defying economic gloom

Benchmark index surpassed its previous record on February 19 amid expectations for an economic rebound in 2021.

• Aug 18, 2020

Biden and Trump focus on economic plans

As the Labor Department released new unemployment numbers, a Monmouth University poll reveals a sharp shift in views on race along party lines. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the campaign trail and the future of the president's rallies.

• Jul 9, 2020
• 07:09

Trump speaks on economy in Minnesota

President Trump gave a campaign speech in Mankato, Minnesota, where he touted his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to revive the U.S. economy. Watch a portion of his remarks.

• Aug 17, 2020
• 03:37

S&P 500 on cusp of all-time high despite pandemic's toll

Goldman Sachs expects stocks to rise even farther, predicting an economic resurgence in 2021.

• Aug 17, 2020

Gas prices have jumped significantly in the past couple of weeks and analysts believe prices are only going to go higher

Gas prices have jumped significantly in the past couple of weeks and analysts believe prices are only going to go higher. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 01:21

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says a public discussion about the merits of tax reform will be "healthy"

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says a public discussion about the merits of tax reform will be "healthy."

• Feb 26, 2014
• 00:45

Vinita Nair meets a mother of four who moved her family from Missouri to Illinois in search of work. Instead, Faith Keating says the bitter cold has made it difficult to get back on her feet

Vinita Nair meets a mother of four who moved her family from Missouri to Illinois in search of work. Instead, Faith Keating says the bitter cold has made it difficult to get back on her feet. Vinita Nair reports.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 01:32

President Obama warns that the U.S. must step up its spending on infrastructure if it hopes to remain economically competitive

President Obama warns that the U.S. must step up its spending on infrastructure if it hopes to remain economically competitive.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 02:30

President Obama designated Chicago and Canton, Mich., as new high-tech manufacturing hubs that bring together the resources of government, business and universities to maximize innovation the field

President Obama designated Chicago and Canton, Mich., as new high-tech manufacturing hubs that bring together the resources of government, business and universities to maximize innovation the field.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 03:30

Two real-estate reports are expected to confirm that national price increases are slowing down from last year's brisk pace. However, another report finds that housing affordability still varies dramatically across the country

Two real-estate reports are expected to confirm that national price increases are slowing down from last year's brisk pace. However, another report finds that housing affordability still varies dramatically across the country. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Feb 22, 2014
• 01:26

President Obama commends Democratic governors for pushing to raise the minimum wage in their states, saying it's smart politics that will also benefit the economy

President Obama commends Democratic governors for pushing to raise the minimum wage in their states, saying it's smart politics that will also benefit the economy.

• Feb 21, 2014
• 03:40

The extreme cold weather and heavy snow have put construction sites on hold, while one measure of builder confidence is at its lowest since last May

The extreme cold weather and heavy snow have put construction sites on hold, while one measure of builder confidence is at its lowest since last May, and factories reported a drop in production last month. But as Michelle Miller explains, some industries couldn't be happier for the snow.

• Feb 19, 2014
• 02:11

A report released by the Congressional Budget Office found that President Barack Obama’s plan to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 could slow job growth even as it lifts some low-income Americans out of poverty

A report released by the Congressional Budget Office found that President Barack Obama’s plan to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 could slow job growth even as it lifts some low-income Americans out of poverty. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Feb 18, 2014
• 01:17

In this year's address, President Obama discussed the state of the U.S. economy, immigration reform and plans for a minimum wage hike, and offered a vigorous defense of his health care plan

In this year's address, President Obama discussed the state of the U.S. economy, immigration reform and plans for a minimum wage hike, and offered a vigorous defense of his health care plan. Scott Pelley, Norah O'Donnell, Bob Scheiffer and Major Garrett offered analysis from Washington.

• Jan 29, 2014
• 01:26:53

Bone chilling ice and snow has been slowing commutes to a crawl all winter, but the relentless storms aren't just slowing traffic, they're freezing car sales

Bone chilling ice and snow has been slowing commutes to a crawl all winter, but the relentless storms aren't just slowing traffic, they're freezing car sales. Brandon Scott reports.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 02:04

The big storms that recently hit several states are leading to some big discounts at car dealerships

The big storms that recently hit several states are leading to some big discounts at car dealerships. Also, a new study has found that people who make more money are more likely to find a romantic partner. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 01:07

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