The U.S. economy may not be feeling frisky, but stocks are
Financial markets are nearing all-time highs even as economic growth cools and corporate earnings sag -- here's why
Economy
Trump sees strong GDP growth. Here's what business economists predict in 2019
Economists have a dimmer assessment of the U.S. economy, citing a global slowdown and ongoing trade conflicts
FedEx a yellow flag on economy as stock falls
FedEx points to sluggish conditions in International markets and suddenly lighter express package business in U.S.
The U.S. has 1 million more job openings than unemployed workers
Employers posted 7.6 million open jobs in January, close to November's record, signaling businesses are still hiring
Trump's budget disconnect: His GDP forecasts appear way too rosy
The administration's spending proposal assumes economic growth of at least 3 percent. Economists say that's unlikely
Fed chair: "We don't feel any hurry" to raise interest rates
"Can the president fire you?" Scott Pelley asked the Fed chair and Trump Twitter target. "No," Jerome Powell answered
The Federal Reserve, 10 years after the Great Recession
After interviewing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Scott Pelley reflects on his 60 Minutes interview with former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke in 2009
Federal budget deficit leaps 77 percent so far for fiscal 2019
As spending keeps rising, tax revenues are sliding, exploding the October to January budget gap
Last year's economy was hottest in three years
GDP expanded at 2.9 percent in 2018, less than the 3 percent growth President Trump said his policies would deliver
Is it true that Ivanka Trump created "millions" of jobs?
President Trump claimed Monday that his daughter, Ivanka Trump "has created millions of jobs"
5 problems with a $22 trillion national debt
There's no precedent for debt this high during an economy this good, raising several troublesome issues
1 in 3 middle-class families struggles with financial insecurity
Even families with two working adults struggle to pay rising costs for necessities, never mind covering emergencies
Retail sales drop by the most in 9 years
Americans spent less on food and dining, hobbies and ecommerce, which some economists say forecasts a slowdown
Paul Volcker calls out Trump on trade and taxes
The former Federal Reserve chair laments the president's approach as divisive, "all threats and demands"
Trump says U.S. has the world's "hottest" economy -- he's way off
While other economies are stronger, America's is no slouch, but it is noticeably slower than just a few months ago
Court OKs Eddie Lampert's bid to buy bankrupt Sears
Investor says his plan would keep more than 400 stores open and save tens of thousands of jobs
Latest U.S. trade gap falls on China slowdown
America's trade deficit falls to lowest level since June, as global sales from China -- from cars to cellphones -- slow
State of the Union: Little has changed since last year
Recent CBS News polling shows pessimism about the country and low marks for the president despite strong economy
Here's who's coming to the State of the Union address
Guests for this year's State of the Union include former Trump National Golf Club employees and formerly furloughed workers
The state of the facts on U.S. economy, taxes and more
Solid economic growth gives President Trump something to brag about in State of the Union address, though clouds hover
Where are health care and the economy headed in 2019?
Ahead of the president's State of the Union address, "Where Did You Get This Number?" takes a closer look at the state of U.S. health care and the economy
N.J. becomes 4th state to increase minimum wage
The Garden State joins California, Massachusetts, New York and the District of Columbia in phasing in higher wages
Business hiring roared in January: 304,000 jobs
Businesses hired robustly in January, even as unemployment ticked up to 4 percent from the partial shutdown
Crafts retailer Michaels is closing Pat Catan's stores
Nation's biggest arts and crafts retailer shuttering 36 stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia
Consumer confidence skids to 18-month low
Consumers' expectations for the future dropped to the lowest point since October 2016, rattled by the shutdown
Live
Americans cast ballots as polls open across the country — live updates
Here's what Americans are voting on in today's elections
Live
Trump says deal with Iran still possible as Americans vote
Co-pilot's friend describes hearing audio of her last moments
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
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