The toughest question about global trade
The issue is politically contentious for good reasons, making economic analysis and recommendations extremely fraught
Employment
Weekly jobless claims stay near recent low
Holding steady at last week's level of 254,000, the figure marks the 71st straight week below 300,000
From dealing death to herding cattle, robots are on the job
Killing the Dallas gunman with an explosives-toting robot is just the starkest sign of how the technology is entering society
No wonder May's jobs report was so bad
The Labor Department says the month also saw the number of job openings slide to the lowest level since December
S&P 500 closes near record after best jobs report of the year
Erasing post-Brexit losses, benchmark index climbs to lofty level after June payrolls data greatly exceed expectations
Where Americans are finding -- and not finding -- work
The U.S. labor market bounced back in June, but certain sectors added far more employees than others
Survey: U.S. businesses add decent 172,000 jobs in June
Separate numbers from the government find fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week
Fed meeting minutes reveal a raft of worries
The central bank's rate-setting committee said the unsettled labor outlook was just one reason it left rates unchanged
Millennial entrepreneurs are in for the long run
Contrary to the stereotype of being business flippers, owners in their 20s and 30s see their ventures as lifetime commitments
A new tipping point for the American workforce
For the first time, workers with college degrees are in the majority, outpacing high-school grads
May retail sales post second straight monthly gain
Consumers spent more at a wide variety of outlets, despite the month's disappointing employment report
Fed hikes ahead? Here's what Janet Yellen is watching
She has often said policy is data-dependent, and while that's mostly about jobs and inflation, other factors matter, too
How men are hurt by the "ideal worker" norm
Men who deviate from the mold of the full-time, dedicated-at-all-costs employee can face tougher scrutiny than women
In Memphis, reflections of America's economic divide
In this city and many others across the U.S., the recovery since the Great Recession is something people only read about
Could the GOP antipoverty plan hurt poor Americans?
House Speaker Paul Ryan's recommendations don't address some issues critics say may work against struggling families
Forget the Fed and watch the dollar
The greenback's recent slide has more to do with rising stock prices at the moment, so beware if turns up again
Why the jobs slowdown is a big deal
It's the latest signal that further obscures the economy's direction, complicating the Fed's and stock market's outlooks
The Great Recession ended years ago, right?
Not according to many Americans -- especially those on the less-wealthy end of the spectrum, where times are still tough
What the new overtime rules mean for businesses and workers
More than four million American workers will soon become eligible for overtime pay under new rules issued by the Obama administration
EU now sees a lower growth rate for 2016 and 2017
It's citing an unpredictable global outlook marked by political uncertainty and weakness in emerging markets
Employment costs up modest 0.6 percent in first quarter
Mild first-quarter advance in compensation shows inflation pressures remain well contained
Jobless claims fall to the lowest mark since 1973
The latest weekly reading, of 247,000, shows employers are hanging on to workers and maybe looking to hire more
What Janet Yellen sees on her job market "dashboard"
The Fed chair is closely watching several employment indicators that will help signal when it's time to hike rates again
Workers' next big fight: On-call scheduling
As the push for a higher minimum wage makes progress, low-income and part-time workers want to end on-call schedules
Cigarette smoking could burn your job prospects
The habit costs more than just the price of cigarettes, researchers say
Live
Trump pushes Senate GOP to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
What Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing at least 9 people
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
Exclusive
Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
FBI to help track down fugitive Barrio 18 gang leaders, Guatemala says
In September, the U.S. government blacklisted Barrio 18 as part of its crackdown on drug trafficking.