Poll finds Americans are more confident in the economy
Fifty-eight percent of people consider the economy to be doing well, a 14-point bounce from last year
Economy
The new face of suburbia: Economic woes and early death
America's suburbs were once root soil for the American Dream -- now they are fertile ground for fatal drug overdoses
Here's how U.S. manufacturing will come back
A noted economist sees a different kind of manufacturing emerging -- one that requires educating a new generation of workers
Buffett to investors: Wall St. fees a waste of money
Billionaire investor behind Berkshire Hathaway says low-cost index funds beat most other investments over time
Nearly six in 10 don’t think Trump understands the complicated problems a president faces
Fifty-one percent of Americans still think Trump is a strong leader. Also, possible improper contacts with Russians are a bigger concern than intelligence leaks, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: Immigration is most important problem for Trump and Congress
A new CBS News poll also shows that six in 10 Americans say the economy is in good shape, the highest that figure has been in a decade
Fed officials on possible rate hike: "fairly soon"
Inflation pressures could lead central bank to boost interest rates faster than Wall Street expects -- as early as March, some experts say
Fact check: How much has President Trump achieved?
President Trump listed about 20 presidential orders on Thursday, and not all of them are what they seem
Trump cancels a planned speech on the economy
The speech was originally scheduled for Thursday in Milwaukee
School shootings rise when economy struggles, study suggests
Researchers found a link between changes in unemployment rates and and the frequency of school shootings
How much credit does Donald Trump deserve for Dow rally?
The president helped propel the Dow to 20,000, but nonpolitical things like better earnings played a huge role, too
North Carolina voters who backed Trump hope for jobs
A textile mill closing in 2003 cost 4,000 jobs; and those affected are pinning their hopes on Donald Trump
IMF predicts U.S. economy will grow faster, citing Trump
The global lending body sees a stimulus from Trump's corporate tax-cut policies, but doesn't count the protectionist ones
Failed property deals are on the rise across the U.S.
The failure rate on home deals has doubled in a year, which could signal rising problems for first-time homebuyers
Ex-Treasury chief Summers: Markets are ignoring Trump risks
The Harvard economist says the post-election market surge fails to reflect the new administration’s hardline trade views
Portland tackles widening pay gap between CEOs, employees
In December, Portland increased taxes on businesses with huge income gaps -- and it will affect over 500 companies
Small business expects big changes in 2017
Optimism is building that the Trump administration will follow through on promises to bolster the segment’s growth
Cuba’s economy shrinks, even as U.S. trade builds
The island’s GDP fell nearly 1 percent, the first drop since 1993, when the Soviet Union collapsed and pulled its support
Americans are hopeful for a better 2017, poll finds
A majority of poll respondents believes things are going to get better for the U.S. next year
Obama's economic legacy: A mixed bag
The outgoing chief executive has presided over tepid economic and household income growth, but a rip-roaring stock market
4 economic trouble spots for Trump administration
The president-elect is taking the reins of an economy struggling with several thorny problems
Obama approval rating reaches four-year high - CBS News poll
CBS News poll shows Obama's approval rating has risen among independents
Most think Trump will bring change, but most also think he'll divide the nation
CBS News polled Americans on Trump's impending presidency -- on issues including Russia, the economy, race, global warming and more
Trump's hidden asset: rural -- but not poor -- voters
Much of the president-elect's support at the polls came from Americans who share a surprising financial trait
For unlikely tech hub in Russia, recession pays off
Russia's economy may be struggling, but it's a boom time for these tech workers
Interactive
These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations
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
ICE agent shoots man in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities say
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Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid
Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo"
El-Sayed and Rogers toss insults in Michigan Senate debate
