Fed chair warns tariffs could cause inflation
Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday due in part to tariff concerns. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warning about tariffs.
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Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday due in part to tariff concerns. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warning about tariffs.
The markets fell sharply on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concerns about the economic impact of tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump is meeting with Japanese officials about tariffs. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
China appointed a new international trade negotiator Wednesday amid an escalating tariff war with the U.S. Beijing also announced its economic growth exceeded expectations, growing 5.4% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Stephen McDonell, BBC's China correspondent, has more.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia this week in hopes of strengthening economic ties amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest from Hong Kong.
Many U.S. businesses are anticipating production changes ahead of upcoming tariffs from the Trump administration. Mike Otterman, president and CEO of Lodge Cast Iron, joins CBS News to discuss how his company could be affected.
The Trump administration is exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the full wrath of its trade war with China. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
President Trump hints at more tariffs ahead as concerns grow over possible recession; U.S. tanker collides with a cargo ship off of U.K. coast.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari discuss the latest with the U.S. economy. Plus, the FDA's former top regulator, Dr. Peter Marks, joins.
The economy's vibes are off, according to American consumers. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Despite the tariff turmoil, stocks were up for the week. But consumer sentiment is down to the lowest level in nearly three years. Nancy Chen checked back with a grocer to see how business is going.
While U.S. stocks ended Friday on a high note following a week of volatile trading tied to President Trump's tariffs, the bond market likely pushed the president to implement a 90-day pause. Bill Cohan, Wall Street author for Puck, joins "America Decides" to explain.
After a chaotic week, the Dow Jones ended Friday in the green. Optimism that China wants a tariff deal saw the index rise 600 points for the day. Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, and JD Durkin, CBS News contributor, join "America Decides" with the latest.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about the economic uncertainty over President Trump's sweeping tariff policy and the anxiety being felt among business leaders and consumers.
After a tumultuous week, the Dow Jones closed more than 600 points up on Friday as investors expressed hope that countries would reach deals with President Trump on tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Employers across the U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February; California restaurants brace for impact of tariffs.
As the Fed tries to manage the cooldown of inflation, President Trump's tariff policy has injected a high level of uncertainty into the economy. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, joins to discuss.
The uncertainty of the trade war is rattling financial markets and businesses across the country. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke to Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about anxieties he's witnessed in the region.
The White House said its tariffs on China now total 145%. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg senior fellow for China studies, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how this trade war affected U.S.-Chinese relations.
Some of America's biggest cities that export goods to neighboring countries, like Mexico and Canada, are concerned about what President Trump's new tariffs mean for their local economies. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
One day after a historic rally on Wall Street, the markets were back in the red on Thursday. The sell-off wiped out some of Wednesday's gains and the market volatility comes as investors remain cautious about the future of global trade. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Fin Gomez have the latest details.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's unexpected Oval Office visit on Wednesday has angered some Democrats and earned her praise from President Trump. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" with analysis.
The House narrowly passed a budget blueprint on Thursday that includes cuts to taxes and spending, a big step toward eventually approving President Trump's economic agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what happens now that the plan has passed.
The stock market slid Thursday, even as the White House said dozens of countries were coming to the table to talk about tariffs. President Trump acknowledged that there would be what he calls "transition problems" with his economic policies. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Willie James Inman report.
Stock markets slumped on Thursday, erasing much of the previous day's gains as investors continue to navigate President Trump's tariff strategy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the latest change in financial markets after President Trump's tariff pause, plus if consumers should still plan for higher prices.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"CBS Saturday Morning" shares tips on how to make the most of your life insurance.
A round-trip train ticket from New York or New Jersey to World Cup games at Metlife Stadium will cost $150 each. "CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the reasons behind the price hike.
Pope Leo XIV stopped in Cameroon as part of his 11-day Africa trip. During a Mass attended by over 100,000 people, he urged the crowd to reject violence.
Violent tornadoes slammed the Midwest overnight. Meanwhile, questions remain over the Strait of Hormuz. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."