Inequality is making it harder to achieve American Dream
“There’s growing inequality, so fewer kids are getting ahead of their parents," says one researcher
Economy
Famed Italian city suffering from too much of a good thing
Residents in Venice have protested against the mass tourism that is threatening the “soul” of their city
New Economy normal: working part time, unwillingly
Some 6.4 million Americans want full-time jobs but can’t find them, reflecting a shifting labor market since recession's end
Pence discusses Carrier deal, Trump's campaign promises
VP-elect Mike Pence spoke with Scott Pelley about what to expect from the Trump administration
Why holiday shopping is so important for economy
Consumer spending is vital to overcoming the drags of tepid business spending and strong dollar that discourages exports
After turkey break, U.S. stocks stretch to new record
S&P 500 registers third straight week of gains, as investors bet on greater economic growth under a President Trump
"Cyber Friday," anyone? Online sales beat in-store
U.S. shoppers expected to spend 51 percent of their Black Friday weekend budgets on the web -- a first in e-commerce history
Millennials struggling with student debt, uncertain economy
For the first time, more millennials are living with parents than with spouses or partners
Prospect of Trump presidency unnerves companies, economists
His shifting positions on key issues have left many businesspeople saying it's impossible to know what he might do in office
Mexican businesses fear NAFTA changes if Trump wins election
Mexican business leaders also fear his impact on NAFTA, which also helps support one million American jobs
How the economy stacks up for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
While history says it's the GOP's turn to win, the critical question is who the voters trust to steer U.S. economic growth
Will self-driving cars put cab drivers, truckers out of business?
One expert anticipates the wave of economic dislocation: “These things do not happen without political consequences"
Unlawful immigrants a shrinking share of U.S. workers
The number of unauthorized workers who hold jobs around the country has fallen since the Great Recession
Mexico stealing factory jobs? Blame this instead
Beyond the campaign trail rhetoric, here's how manufacturing in America has evolved
Gender pay gap is real, and here’s who's hit hardest
Even after adjusting for education and experience, women earn less than men -- the higher paying the field, the wider the gap
Economy grew a bit faster in September, Fed says
Modest hiring, uptick in consumer spending and steady pace of homebuilding could encourage policymakers to lift interest rates
Retailers hold the line on holiday hires -- except one
This year's trend reflects both a tightening labor market and shifts in the types of skills required
Bears threaten Dow 18,000 on China fear
U.S. equities run the risk of a correction as worries from Beijing to London wash onto Wall Street
Fed minutes show members closer to a rate hike
Minutes from September meeting had members seeing decision to hold key rate unchanged as a "close call"
Obama eyes his economic legacy, offers advice to next president
Argues for trade, puts down “anti-immigrant, anti-innovation protectionism” and "crude populism" and takes swipe at concentrating wealth at the top
Clinton: What kind of a genius loses a billion dollars in a single year?
Clinton weighed in on revelations about Trump's tax records, showing nearly a billion-dollar loss in his 1995 returns
Why unique baby names are trending in the U.S.
More American parents are trying to come up with one-of-a-kind baby names
As economy goes, so go FedEx and UPS
As the U.S. economy goes so go FedEx and UPS, where revenues and profit margins are soaring amid explosion of online shopping
Trump claims his economic plan will create 25 million jobs
Trump addressed the Economic Club of New York about his proposals for the economy, and he suggested that 4 percent growth was possible
So long, wage stagnation: American incomes jump 5.2%
Latest Census data show the typical U.S. household is benefitting from the biggest spike in income since the recession began
Interactive
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
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"
