Economists agree another Trump term would ruin the US economy — will voters listen?

Harris economy has performed remarkably well. Donald Trump’s radical economic plan would endanger all the progress we have made. Read More

Post-McCarthy House GOP sheds chaos, but fundraising threatens hold on power

Republicans may not be better off without Kevin McCarthy in their bid to hold onto the House majority a year after his historic ouster. Read More

The clock is ticking before the port strike does serious damage to the US economy

A port workers' strike threatens the US economy with shortages and higher prices. How bad it gets will depend on how long it lasts, experts say. Read More

The US economy could get hit by a double whammy on September 30 if 2 major negotiations aren't hammered out

Congress needs to pass a spending bill by September 30 to avoid a partial government shutdown. Dockworkers and ports must strike a contract by the same date. Read More

Harris-Trump debate: The economic stat that could swing the US election

the US Census Bureau released some key economic data. While neither candidate mentioned it during the debate, it could prove crucial to the outcome of the race for the White House because of what ... Read More

The US economy teeters after it's hit by a triple threat: Middle East escalation, port closures, and Hurricane Helene

Iran escalation, a port strike, and a hurricane, the US economy is balancing a fine line as it looks for a soft landing. Read More

US Voter Pessimism About Economy Could Be Problem for Harris, History Shows

Pessimism about the economy could hurt Harris at the ballot box in November. More SAUL LOEB/AFP Via Getty Images Despite these positive economic indicators, surveys reveal that many voters remain ... Read More

The old Trump economy isn’t coming back

That could be good for the US economy overall, but stuff made in the USA is almost always more expensive due to higher pay and more stringent safety and environmental rules. There’s less of a ... Read More

Reality check: What's up with the economy?

If you ask Americans which issues will most affect their votes this November, the number 1 response is the economy ... Pogue hosts the CBS News podcast "Unsung Science." He's also a New York ... Read More

Charting the Global Economy: US Job Growth Softer Than Forecast

US employers added fewer workers in August than forecast and job growth in the prior two months was marked down, further evidence of a softening labor market that’s fueling debate over how much ... Read More

Here's what the economy could look like with a Harris or Trump presidency

their comments on the economy — from inflation to higher education and housing — are ones to watch. For starters, inflation is keeping the cost of living high in many US cities, and astronomical home ... Read More