Finding back-to-school shopping deals

With inflation up, Americans are expected to spend even more this year on back-to-school purchases. "CBS Mornings" has saving tips, plus how to find deals.

• Jul 31

Poll: Many say neither party helping inflation

As the perceived disparity between incomes and inflation continues to grow, new CBS News polling shows many Americans don't feel relief coming from Republicans or Democrats. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.

• Jul 30

Poll: Democrats, GOP tied on economic ratings

In a shift, new CBS News polling finds both Democrats and Republicans are tied on economic approval ratings. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.

• Jul 30

Stocks rebound as some tech companies rally

Wall Street saw a big rebound on Thursday, with the Dow and Nasdaq shooting up more than 600 points. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with analysis.

• Jul 30

U.S. economic growth slows down

U.S. economic growth slowed down in the second quarter of 2026. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger weighs in.

• Jul 30

U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth

Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.

• Jul 30

Stocks fall as Fed keeps interest rate steady

Wall Street saw its roughest day of 2026 as Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh announced that interest rates would remain the same, despite some dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains more.

• Jul 30

Dow has worst day since April 2025

Investors reacted sharply on Wednesday to the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged amid persistent inflation and spikes in energy prices. Emily Russell, commentary and policy editor at Barron's, joins with analysis.

• Jul 29

3 Fed members voted to hike interest rates

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the decision was not unanimous: three members voted to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins with analysis.

• Jul 29

Dow closes down over 1,000 points

Amid energy price spikes caused by the Iran war and persistently high inflation, the Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for the fifth straight time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

• Jul 29

Will the Fed increase interest rates?

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but some believe inflation warrants a rate hike. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.

• Jul 29

More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds

Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.

• Jul 21

The Rising Cost of Being Single

Dating has become another casualty of inflation. A new study finds millennials spend an average of $252 per date and Gen Z spends $205. Meanwhile, half of singles say they're going on fewer dates or choosing cheaper activities. Plus, a 30-year-old single woman is daunted by the exorbitant cost of freezing her eggs, and TikTok investor Raoul Pal dismisses the S&P 500's 11% average annual return in favor of investing in bitcoin.

• Jul 21

Moynihan: "Affordability is a challenge"

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he has been hearing from customers that "affordability is a challenge" amid rising gas and food prices and inflation, but he added that "in the last couple months, we're seeing the wage growth of all income cohorts kind of coalesce together around 3 to 4% which is good."

• Jul 19

Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."

• Jul 15

Fed Chair Warsh testifies about inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified before the House Financial Services Committee Tuesday as new government data showed inflation rose 3.5% annually in June. Taurean Small reports from Washington, D.C.

• Jul 14

Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years

New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.

• Jul 14

Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows

Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.

• Jul 14

Fed chair Kevin Warsh testifies

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified on Capitol Hill about the U.S. economic outlook and took questions about fiscal policy. Taurean Small has more after new data shows inflation cooled in June.

• Jul 14

New inflation data from June

Recently released Labor Department data indicates inflation cooled more than expected in June due to falling gas prices following U.S. diplomatic efforts with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.

• Jul 14

Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food

A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.

• Jul 13

Bessent talks Trump Accounts' July 4 debut

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about inflation, gas prices and Trump Accounts, which are now available.

• Jul 4

Bessent on Trump accounts, U.S. economy

In an exclusive interview with Kelly O'Grady, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reacted to high gas prices, inflation, President Trump's cryptocurrency earnings disclosure and the official launch of Trump Accounts for children.

• Jul 3

Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.

• Jul 2

Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.

Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.

• Jul 1

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