How much shoppers plan to spend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Holiday online shopping off to a strong start as retailers roll out larger discounts to tempt cash-strapped consumers.
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Americans say money can buy happiness. Here's their price tag.
Most people say they'd need a significant pay raise and considerable wealth to achieve contentment, a new poll shows.
American Airlines flight attendants request right to strike amid holidays
Meanwhile, pilots at Southwest are poised to follow with the opening a "strike center" in Dallas this week.
Chinese migrants seek new life in U.S.
A growing number of Chinese migrants are traveling halfway around the world to enter the U.S. through the border with Mexico. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer follows the journey of those willing to risk their lives for a chance to make it in the U.S. and break free of China's weak economy, repression and corruption.
Many Thanksgiving staples cost more this year
CBS News takes a look at how the costs of turkey and all the fixings will affect Thanksgiving dinner plans. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Work-from-home and women in the workforce
Work-from-home seems here to stay, but how does it affect women in the workforce? A new New York Times article is examining how it's allowed more women to stay in their careers while also making it harder for some to get ahead. Sarah Kessler, the writer of that article, joined CBS News to discuss what she found.
Cost of groceries could go down in 2024
Agriculture experts say grocery store prices could ease up in the new year after a three-year surge. Sugar, coffee and corn are among the items predicted to get cheaper, according to a new report from Rabobank. Dominick Reuter, a senior reporter for Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the report.
UAW union members ratify labor deal with General Motors
United Auto Workers union members approved a new contract with GM, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal.
Inflation raises prices of Thanksgiving staples
While the price of turkey has dropped compared to last year, many other Thanksgiving classics have seen their prices rise significantly, as inflation continues to take a toll on the economy. Jo Ling Kent has details.
Book poses solutions to global "permacrisis"
The new book "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" examines the crises facing the globe -- and how to solve them. Nobel Laureate and co-author Michael Spence joins CBS News to explain.
Biden, Xi meeting was months in the making
The economy, fentanyl and China potentially arming Russia in its war with Ukraine are some of the high-stakes topics that President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could address at their meeting in San Francisco Wednesday. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports on the tense relationship between the U.S. and China as the meeting gets underway.
Watch: Biden, Xi begin talks in San Francisco
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, as Mr. Biden looks to manage the relationship between the world's two largest economies. Watch their opening remarks.
Analysis on high-stakes Biden-Xi meeting
President Biden is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan shares her analysis on what to expect from the high-stakes meeting, and how the U.S. is handling the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
Biden to meet with Chinese President Xi
President Biden is in Northern California Wednesday for an economic summit with Indo-Pacific leaders and a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that carries significant implications for future U.S.-China relations. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from San Francisco.
What to expect from Biden-Xi meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first trip to the U.S. in six years to meet with President Biden in San Francisco. Zoe Liu, fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the economic realities that led to the summit.
How Fed may respond to low October inflation
The Labor Department says the rate of inflation — which measures how much prices are rising — fell to 3.2% in October. Frances Stacey, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBS News to discuss what this means for your wallet and the country's financial outlook.
Americans postponing home searches: WSJ
A new report from The Wall Street Journal says people are delaying purchasing homes by years and instead choosing to spend their money in other ways. The National Association of Realtors found existing home sales were down more than 15% year-over-year in September. James Rodriguez, a senior real estate reporter with Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the market.
Economy is a 2024 election top voter priority
The economy is the issue voters most care about when thinking ahead to the 2024 presidential elections, according to a CBS News poll. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak met with Georgia voters who are divided on the state of the economy.
What to look for at Biden-Xi talks next week
There are new signs of diplomacy with China. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with her Chinese counterpart -- one week before President Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping. William Reinsch, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss what could come out of the talks.
Misconceptions about economy and presidents
The president usually feels the heat for a down economy in the U.S., but should they? Patrick Egan wrote the book "Partisan Priorities: How Issue Ownership Drives and Distorts American Politics." He joined CBS News to discuss how much credit or blame American presidents should be getting for the state of the economy.
Economic outlook worsens among Americans
Half of Americans say their financial situation is worse now than it was during the last presidential election, according to a new survey from Bankrate. Only 21% said their financial situation is better since 2020. Mark Hamrick, a senior economic analyst and Washington bureau chief at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss the survey's findings.
WeWork files for bankruptcy
The shared office space company WeWork, which was at one time valued at $47 billion, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Have a $2 bill lying around? It could be worth thousands
A $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $300 to $2,500. Those with brown or blue seals can sell for hundreds.
Voters wary of economy despite positive signs
The economy is set to be a hot-button issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with people in Baldwin County, Georgia, to see how inflation is affecting daily life and how the state of the economy could influence their vote.
New CBS News poll shows Trump ahead of Biden
One year before the presidential election, new polling shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden on key issues to voters and in a majority of battleground states. Nancy Cordes reports.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Christa Pike's execution can proceed, Supreme Court rules
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
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