Consumer confidence tumbles to lowest in 4 months
Americans are taking more gloomy view of economy as cost of food, rent, clothing and other essentials continue to surge.
Gas Prices
Here's what you'll pay for gas in every U.S. state
Drivers traveling for Thanksgiving Day face lower fuel costs than a month ago, but prices still top $5 per gallon in two states.
AAA predicts busy Thanksgiving travel week
AAA expects nearly 55 million people to travel this Thanksgiving. This holiday season follows a summer full of air travel disruptions, staffing shortages and record-high gas and airfare prices. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Home sales are slumping badly as affordability remains a hurdle
Housing prices have fallen 32% this year, although they remain higher than before the pandemic.
Here's how much more Thanksgiving dinner will cost this year
Annual holiday feast is likely to see sharply higher prices for turkey and other traditional food items.
Last-minute flights for holidays will cost you more this year
"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.
Stocks rise on cooler-than-expected inflation data
Investors were fueled by hopes that cooling prices could influence Federal Reserve ahead of its December meeting.
Concerns about inflation and interest rates
Core inflation in the U.S. surged to the highest level in 40 years as prices for housing, food and health care continued to rise. Abha Bhattarai, an economics correspondent for The Washington Post, joined Catherine Herridge to discuss September's CPI report.
Dow soars 1,000 points on better-than-expected inflation report
Investors cheered after U.S. consumer prices fell last month more than Wall Street expected.
U.S. stocks tumble with election results still up in the air
Wall Street is waiting to see if balance of power in Washington shifts, but hot inflation remains main focus.
How the year's news is driving the midterms
2022 has been full of history-making news stories and many of them are a big part of what's driving voters to the polls. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett discusses the news events on voters' minds in "The Pulse of the Nation."
How the uncertain economy is affecting voters
The economy has been front and center in the minds of many voters and throughout the campaign season. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett looks at the issue of the economy by the numbers, with another dive into the "Pulse of the Nation."
5 ways to save on holiday shopping amid high inflation
Coupon codes and cash-back offers can help take the sting out of soaring prices, expert says.
Special Report: Biden speaks on gas prices
The U.S. will be releasing one million barrels of oil a day from the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the next six months in an effort to mitigate high gas prices, President Biden announced Thursday. Watch his remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
Special Report: Biden releasing oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
President Biden on Tuesday announced the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to lower gas prices amid the Thanksgiving holiday. Major Garrett anchors a special report from Washington, D.C., on the president's decision, Weijia Jiang joins from the White House and Jill Schlesinger discusses the economic impact.
Stocks plummet after Fed signals more rate hikes ahead
"Hawkish" policy statement from Fed leads investors to abandon hope of easing rate increases.
Why booking travel on your phone is a bad idea
Despite the convenience, experts say buying a flight by mobile phone could end up costing you more.
Job openings post surprise jump, putting pressure on Fed
Economists had expected the number of job openings to drop below 10 million for the first time since June 2021.
Oil giants rake in record profits as energy prices remain high
Exxon and Chevron reported surging quarterly earnings, with gas prices still up sharply from a year ago.
North Korea could test tactical nuclear weapon
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could soon test a tactical nuclear weapon, according to U.S. and South Korean officials. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Mortgage rates blow past 7% for first time in two decades
Average home loan costs haven't been this high since the U.S. economy was reeling from the Sept. 11 attacks.
Stocks end mixed as Facebook's parent company slumps
Weak earnings reports at Meta and other major tech companies offset gains in other parts of the market.
Biden vows "consequences" for Saudi Arabia
President Biden said there will be "consequences" for Saudi Arabia after the country, as part of OPEC, sided with other oil producing countries to cut production. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discussed what those consequences could be.
Inflation, rising gas prices mean fans eat, drink less at games
The issues have forced concession companies to get creative in an effort to address the rising costs.
With Americans feeling pinched, Biden targets "junk fees"
The president highlighted his administration's push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers.
live updates
Government shutdown nears with Trump set to meet congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
New details emerge about Marine veteran who attacked Michigan church
New details are emerging Monday about the gunman in a fatal attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan.
live updates
Watch Live: Trump hosts Netanyahu at White House, pushes peace plan for Gaza
"I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza," President Trump said this weekend.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination appears in court remotely
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?
The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
Man accused of killing 3 at North Carolina bar is decorated Marine veteran
Nigel Edge, 40, is charged with murder, attempted murder and assault in connection with a mass shooting Saturday night at the American Fish Company in Southport.
JD Vance says U.S. "looking at" selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The White House is weighing Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to defend the country against Russian forces, Vice President JD Vance said Sunday.
Maps show Tropical Storm Imelda as it's forecast to become hurricane
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when funding runs out
Much of the federal government is on the verge of shutting down if Congress does not reach a deal to approve new funding by Oct. 1. Here's what that means.