Trade war fears nick consumer confidence
Americans are optimistic about the economy, but starting to fret about the potential impact of tariffs fight
Economy
Workers quit jobs at rate not seen since dotcom bubble
Job openings outnumbered unemployed people for the second month in a row in May — a historic first
For the U.S. economy, this could be as good as it gets
President Trump says the country's economic growth is ready to hit an even higher gear -- many experts disagree
Trump campaign economic adviser: Trade war would be "a disaster"
In an interview with CBSN, forrmer Reagan economic adviser Arthur Laffer says a trade war would seriously harm growth
Fed talks rate hikes that could slow growth
Central bank notes heightened uncertainty about U.S. trade policies, saying some companies curtailing spending as a result
China trade war with U.S.: The first casualties
U.S. consumers will likely pay more for computers and phones, while U.S. farmers should brace for swift counter-tariffs
Strong job market has more Americans quitting
U.S. companies are already struggling to find qualified workers, and one economist sees the challenge getting tougher
Where America's lowest earners just got a raise
July 1 brought minimum wage hikes to workers in 2 states and 15 cities and counties, but many remain stuck at $7.25
Iran's president says his country is in "economic fight" with U.S.
In a televised speech, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed the U.S. for Iran's woes and said the U.S. is trying to damage the country by creating "an economic war"
Trade war chances finally get Wall Street's attention
Complacency among investors is fading fast as the U.S.-China trade disputes get ever-more threatening
Trump doubles down on trade war with China by rolling out new tariffs
The tariffs would be latest round of punitive measures in an escalating dispute over large trade imbalance between the two countries
Why the robust economy doesn't reflect the reality for many Americans
From families bearing heavier child care costs to couples struggling to afford a home, people across the U.S. are straining to succeed despite the economy's gains
Ex-Trump adviser says trade war could wipe out tax-cut gains
President Trump's former top economic adviser says tariffs fuel inflation and increase consumer debt
Minimum wage doesn't cover the rent anywhere in U.S.
Low-income Americans working full-time can't afford to rent a modest apartment in any state
Gig economy is smaller than many people thought
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Americans aren't abandoning the old 9-to-5 to embrace online work
Is Trump right that it’s the "best economy & jobs EVER"?
President Trump says the U.S. economy is hitting new heights -- here's a look at how his claim holds up
Trade war raises risk of recession, economists say
Three-fourths of business economists surveyed believes White House's current trade policies will hurt the economy
Kudlow: Trump admin making "terrific progress" in China trade talks
"We want China to open up markets, lower tariffs, lower non-tariff barriers, give us a chance," Kudlow told "Face the Nation"
CBS News Nation Tracker poll: Americans give Trump credit for good economy, mixed reviews on N.K.
In midterms, Bernie Sanders carries influence for Democrats; Republicans want candidates close to Trump
Top banker "sorry" for sexist description of economy
Bank of England's deputy governor for monetary policy said he was trying to explain the term "climacteric"
5 reasons your pay isn't growing faster
All the data point to a red-hot economy, except for one key indicator: hourly wage growth -- it just isn't happening
California now has the world's 5th largest economy
The Golden State's economy is now even larger than the United Kingdom's, thanks to the state's rising GDP
Guess where the corporate tax cut money is flowing
Windfall that was supposed to boost investments in labor and business is stoking $1 trillion in stock buybacks instead
For millions, low-wage work really is a dead end
Workers in "low-quality" jobs are more likely to stop working than to find better positions, new research shows
JPMorgan Chase expanding in D.C. area with 70 new branches
CEO Jamie Dimon talked about the expansion with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor
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