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A new survey from Mass Mutual found about 23% of adults ranging from 18-43 years old say they don't want children because they value their financial freedom and have concerns about the cost of raising kids. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.
Inflation cooled further in August, falling to a three-year low and cementing views that the Federal Reserve will soon start cutting interest rates. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for the Street, joins to discuss.
The inflation rate dropped to 2.5% in August, according to the latest data from the Labor Department, a further sign that the Federal Reserve will enact interest rate cuts when it meets next week. Jo Ling Kent has details.
The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates during its Sept. 18 meeting after months of no change. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down why consumer prices remain high despite inflation dropping to its lowest level since early 2021.
About 8 in 10 adults tell CBS News the economy is a major factor in their vote, outpacing abortion and climate change.
The economy and immigration are top of mind for voters heading into Tuesday night's presidential debate. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more on how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are addressing each issue.
Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.
New Census data finds the typical household earned $80,610 last year, a 4% jump from 2022 and the first significant boost since 2019.
The latest CBS News polling released over the weekend shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain in a virtual tie in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday's debate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to dig through the numbers.
The economy is the #1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity?
The economy is the number one issue for voters going to the ballot box this November, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many economic indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity? Correspondent David Pogue talks with economics professor Justin Wolfers about what feeds people's misperceptions of America's post-pandemic economy.
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Gen Z employees will outnumber Baby Boomers in the U.S. workforce by the end of this year, according to a Glassdoor report. Scott Dobroski, career trend expert for Indeed, joins to discuss.
The Labor Department reported weaker-than-expected job growth for the month of August, adding 142,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.2%. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has details.
Investors are fretting about economic growth, with tech stocks taking the brunt after an underwhelming jobs report.
The U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August, slightly below economists' expectations while unemployment decreased from 4.3% to 4.2%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on what that means for the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are hitting each other hard on the economy. CBS News polling finds that's the top issue for voters in the 2024 election. Democratic strategist James Carville joins to discuss what's at stake.
President Biden is set to block the nearly $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Hundreds of U.S. Steel workers have rallied in Pittsburgh in support of the deal, and the CEO has warned if it collapses, the company may leave the city and take thousands of jobs with it. Mayor Chris Kelly of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, joins to discuss the potential consequences.
Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the economy in New York City, promising a plan that he says will "reignite explosive economic growth," and hinting at a role Elon Musk could play in a Trump administration. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday laid out a number of economic proposals if he wins the presidential race in November, one of which included putting Tesla owner Elon Musk in charge of a proposed task force that would conduct a "complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government." Robert Costa has more.
In August, artificial intelligence chip maker Nvidia set the record for the largest one-day increase in market value in stock market history. On Tuesday, it did the opposite. The company's shares fell nearly 10% in what is the largest single day drop for any U.S. company in stock market history. Jeremy Owens, host of "On Watch" podcast, joins to discuss.
Vice President Kamala Harris called the high school shooting in Georgia a "senseless tragedy" during a speech in New Hampshire, where she also unveiled new proposals to help small businesses. Former President Donald Trump reacted to the shooting on social media, saying, "Our hearts are with the victims." Trump is expected to lay out his economic plans on Thursday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris will unveil more of her plans to grow the economy, including a tax proposal for small businesses, during a campaign event in New Hampshire Wednesday. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Tipping feels like a growing part of our daily life, and the numbers support this. According to the payroll processing firm Gusto, 6.5% of American retailers currently accept tips, which is nearly twice the amount recorded in 2019. Michael Lynn, a professor at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, joins to discuss.
Monthly job growth has replaced inflation updates as the most important signal of how the economy is faring.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says he assured Qatar's leader that Israeli strikes against Hamas in Doha wouldn't be repeated. Netanyahu has threatened to do just that.
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On a rare trip back to the U.K., devoted mostly to charity events, Prince Harry may have begun the reconciliation with his family he's said he wants.