Report: America's income inequality is on par with Russia's
The widening gap between rich and poor is blamed on "massive educational inequalities" in the U.S. and taxes
Economy
Fed raises key interest rate
Investors were largely prepared for the increase, which brings the federal funds rate between 1.25 and 1.5 percent
Businesses added robust 228,000 jobs in November
Unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1 percent, but a tight labor market has yet to significantly boost wages
Trump's meager impact on the economy and stocks
The president takes credit for rising growth and stock prices, but their uptrends depend on forces beyond his control
Consumers are spending more this holiday season. Or are they?
Consumer confidence is at a 17-year high, but there are several signs Americans are dealing with financial pressures
Commentary: Why Republicans should be thankful (mostly) this Thanksgiving
Their poll numbers are sagging, and they're short on legislative accomplishments -- so what does the GOP have to be happy about?
Is your city waving an economic red flag?
A big problem for lots of those in distress is financially insecure residents and a lack of opportunity
Experts: Puerto Rico may face a decade of economic troubles
The U.S. territory continues to struggle with a "dire" situation after Hurricane Maria, with the economy projected to shrink next year
Fact check: Is the gaping U.S. trade gap a sign of weakness?
President Trump is targeting America's "shockingly" large trade gap with China, but economists say he's off the mark
Happy talk inflates markets -- but for how long?
Things look nearly perfect for the U.S. economy heading into the holidays -- just one problem: flaccid wage growth
Wages are growing -- just not as fast as they should be
Median base pay rose 1.6 percent in October, half its pace earlier this year, with some workers dropping behind
US GDP surprises with 3% jump in third quarter
Despite disruptions from major hurricanes, the American economy showed strength for a second straight quarter
Trump asks Senate luncheon for show of hands on Fed pick
Call it congressional crowdsourcing: Do you prefer Janet Yellen, Jerome Powell or John Taylor to helm Federal Reserve?
Yellen's upbeat economic message may signal rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen outlined a bright view of the U.S. economy, which suggests the central bank may hike rates again
JPMorgan's Dimon says U.S. consumers driving bank's growth
"The U.S. consumer remains healthy," top banker says, citing big gains in consumer loan and credit card businesses
Who will Trump tap to replace Yellen at Fed?
With just four months left in central bank chief's term, Wall Street's wondering who will get nod from President Trump
U.S. loses 33,000 jobs after hurricanes slam Texas, Florida
The drop in September hiring is the first loss in six years, but unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent
Can the U.S. afford the massive cost of gun violence?
Americans may not think gun violence affects them, but taxpayers are often forced to pick up the staggering tab
Here's who's hiring for the holidays
There'll be hundreds of thousands of openings in everything from consumer-facing positions to warehouse work
Do bond investors know something that stock-pickers don't?
The Federal Reserve's quickening effort to push up interest rates despite tepid inflation has some investors worried
Michael Bloomberg on North Korea, U.S. economy and immigration
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg sat down with CBS News' Anthony Mason for a wide-ranging conversation
"We need that Gulf Coast": Harvey flooding shuts down oil refineries
Former Shell Oil president says that some refineries hit by Harvey "could be down through Thanksgiving or longer"
How to boost the U.S. economy: Delay school start times
Why giving teens until 8:30 a.m. to arrive at school could add billions of dollars to the country's economic growth
"We've covered our sponge": Harvey reveals problem decades in the making
Since the 1950s, nearly 88 square miles of Houston-area wetlands have disappeared due to development
Harvey fuels increase in gas prices nationwide
As Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast, it shut down some of the biggest oil and gas refineries in the country
Interactive
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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.
Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
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Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections
First on CBS
Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician
Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo"
El-Sayed and Rogers toss insults in Michigan Senate debate
Man shot by ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities say
