Kudlow: China is bearing the brunt of trade war with U.S
The White House economic adviser dismissed fears that reciprocal protectionist policies between the two economic giants will harm the American economy and precipitate a potential recession
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CBS poll on the economy: Optimism, but Trump tweets and trade raise concerns
New CBS News poll also finds partisanship plays a role in perceptions of Americans' financial situations
Stocks crumble as U.S.-China trade war heats up
Investors on edge as China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods and President Trump vows to hit back
Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
3 reasons the U.S. economy isn't set to fall off a cliff
Despite mounting fears of a serious slump, the economy remains solid on many fronts, including GDP and hiring
Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
In return to Washington, Trump pushes back on risks of a U.S. recession
Mr. Trump said the economy is "doing very well" and dismissed concerns of recession, offering an optimistic outlook after the stock market's roller coaster week
Trump trade adviser downplays impact of China tariffs on consumers
The U.S. trade war with China helped send stock prices down this week, and Wall Street's wild ride fueled fears of a recession
Carlyle Group's David Rubenstein: "We're due for a recession"
"Whenever we've had an inverted yield curve, we've had a recession – every time since 1955," he said
U.S. prisons facing guard shortage as brazen escapes increase
Staffing shortages are a problem from Oregon to Oklahoma, where jobs often go unfulfilled because of high turnover
Here are the basics of universal basic income
Universal basic income, says presidential candidate Andrew Yang, consists of regular payments to all citizens regardless of income
Stocks, oil plunge on Trump threats of new China tariffs
Investors fear trade war carnage after President vows to slap new duties on $300 billion in China imports come Sept. 1
No college degree? Your best bet might be serving the rich
The growth of "wealth work" is creating new jobs for maids and personal trainers, but there are downsides
Trump exaggerates his role in black job gains: Fact check
Trump claims Democrats have "done so little" for black workers, but the biggest unemployment drop was under Obama
Analysis: How Democratic voters differ on economy, 2020 candidates
There are real differences in how Democrats view 2020 candidates and issues, depending on their level of financial comfort or concern, CBS News polling analysis finds
Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
Behind the protests in Puerto Rico, a tale of economic woe
Outrage over the governor's leaked private remarks is heightening anger over widespread poverty and high unemployment
Scientists say spending habits can predict personality traits
If you are what you spend, your habits may reveal whether you're neurotic, agreeable or extroverted, study finds
China's economic growth slides to lowest level in 26 years
Although the country's economy is still growing fast, a trade war with the U.S. is taking a toll
Trump Fed pick wants to revive gold standard. Here's what that means
Judy Shelton is a fan of a policy abandoned in 1971 and considered a fringe view by mainstream economists
The economic expansion just became the longest on record
One reason for its longevity is its slow-and-steady pace since the Great Recession -- but is it finally petering out?
Apple moving production of U.S.-built Mac Pro computer to China
The disclosure comes after the company last week said it may move 30% of production out of China
For Wall St. bulls, best first half since dotcom era
The S&P 500 finished June up more than 17% for 2019 so far, marking the best first six months to a year since 1997
FedEx warns of headwinds in coming year, posts $2 billion loss
The delivery giant warned about slowing growth in the world economy and its decision to drop an Amazon contract
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