853,000 Americans filed new jobless claims

The economy continues to suffer amid the coronavirus outbreak. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss the latest jobless claims report.

• Dec 10, 2020
• 10:07

Co-CEO on race inequalities in corporate U.S.

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, talks to Tony Dokoupil about the inequalities in corporate America. She shares suggestions to create a diverse workplace and explains why it's so important.

• Jun 24, 2020
• 5:28

Mass. governor announces reopening rollback

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the state will roll back some of its reopening measures beginning Sunday. He said new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are "showing disturbing trends." Watch his remarks.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 3:59

Possible tax issues loom for remote workers

There are only a few weeks left in 2020, and that means it will soon be tax season. But due to the pandemic, paying them might be a little more complicated for those who are working from home. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 6:41

Las Vegas tourism declines as COVID-19 surges

Businesses across the country are facing new restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge. Las Vegas' economy has been hit hard. David Begnaud reports.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 3:35

Biden says economy is stalling

President-elect Joe Biden will inherit a fragile economy brought on by the pandemic when he takes office in January. In response to the latest jobs report Friday, Mr. Biden said the U.S. is in the midst of "one of the worst economic and job crises in modern history." Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, joined Omar Villafranca to discuss jobs and the economy.

• Dec 5, 2020
• 4:16

COVID and the looming eviction crisis

Coronavirus has already had a devastating economic impact: One in four American households has experienced job loss or diminished income during the pandemic. Potentially, millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes starting January 1, when a government moratorium on evictions ends. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with tenants and a landlord, and with Pulitzer Prize-winner Matthew Desmond ("Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City"), about an impending housing crisis.

• Dec 6, 2020
• 11:28

Biden says no national COVID vaccine mandate

With Friday's latest jobs report revealing more signs of a slowing economy, President-elect Joe Biden said there is no time to lose and urged President Trump and Congress to reach a deal on another stimulus. As Nikole Killion reports, Mr. Biden also said he would be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine when available, but would not require it for all Americans.

• Dec 5, 2020
• 2:53

Job growth slowed in November

The latest job numbers show the U.S. added 245,000 jobs in November as growth slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Diane Swonk, chief economist for Grant Thornton, joined CBSN with the latest on the economy.

• Dec 4, 2020
• 7:49

Millions face eviction as protections set to expire

Sally Lee and Robert Cho are facing eviction after losing their income and have relied on a neighbor for heat. Mark Strassmann shares their story.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 2:32

Lawmakers optimistic about COVID stimulus

As the pandemic continues to worsen in the United States, Washington appears more optimistic about the possibility of passing additional coronavirus aid. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what Americans should expect with key programs set to expire this month.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 12:25

712,000 Americans file unemployment claims

The Labor Department has released the latest jobs numbers, showing a slight decrease in the number of Americans filing for unemployment the last week in November. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest jobs numbers mean for the U.S. economy.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 8:54

Biden urges Congress to pass new COVID bill

President-elect Joe Biden is urging lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package as he announces a historically diverse economic team. He also named Janet Yellen as the first woman to be Treasury Secretary. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 2:41

Biden to meet with small business owners

President-elect Biden is scheduled to meet Wednesday with workers and small business owners who have been affected by the pandemic-driven economic crisis. It comes as a small group of bipartisan senators introduced details about their COVID-19 relief plan Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 6:17

Pandemic's hit to economy? Nearly $5 trillion over two years

Researchers' "best case scenario" points to 15% plunge in GDP, a bigger hit than seen during the Great Recession.

• Dec 2, 2020

Biden names diverse economic team

President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled the team that he said will be responsible for rebuilding the American economy. The incoming economic team stands out for its diversity, with two Blacks and four women total. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 1:44

Biden introduces his economic team

President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced the officials who will lead his economic team, which is poised to take the helm of the federal government as the nation grapples with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 15:30

Biden unveils senior members of economic team

President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled senior members of his economic team. His nominee for treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, would be the first woman in that role, and his choice for budget director, Neera Tanden, would be the first woman of color to run the Office of Management and Budget. CBS News political producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to discuss what lawmakers are saying about those picks as well as the latest on coronavirus relief.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 7:43

Biden to formally announce economic team

President-elect Joe Biden is formally announcing his economic team today, including Janet Yellen as his nominee for treasury secretary and Neera Tanden for White House budget chief. However, several top Republicans are already criticizing Tanden, claiming she's too partisan and divisive. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 10:28

12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits

A new study estimates that 12 million people who lost their jobs during the Coronavirus pandemic will lose crucial unemployment benefits on December 26. Some experts say it could have a detrimental impact on the nation's already struggling economy. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins Omar Villafranca to discuss.

• Nov 28, 2020
• 8:14

Biden visits doctor after twisting his ankle

President-elect Joe Biden is getting checked out by a doctor after slipping and twisting his ankle. Nikole Killion reports.

• Nov 29, 2020
• 1:15

A Black Friday unlike any other

A surge of Americans are shopping from home, while millions who are out of work are struggling to pay bills. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Nov 27, 2020
• 2:03

Retailers prepare for different Black Friday

Retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are banking on Black Friday more than ever -- but shoppers can expect a very different experience. Nikki Battiste explains.

• Nov 26, 2020
• 1:58

Congress deadlocked on new aid package

Millions of Americans are in dire need of additional coronavirus relief this Thanksgiving. More than 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week. An estimated 12 million Americans are expected to exhaust their benefits by the end of the year. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has the latest on the next round of coronavirus relief.

• Nov 26, 2020
• 6:40

Economists fear "double dip" recession is coming

Job losses may accelerate, experts warn, if Washington politicians fail to pass a stimulus bill by the end of the year.

• Nov 26, 2020

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