Economy News Americans’ Attitudes About The Economy Worsened For The Fourth Straight Month

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from ... Read More

U.S. economy speeds up despite shutdown, but tariffs weigh on exports and business confidence

The U.S. economy sped up in October during the ongoing government shutdown, new surveys show, but businesses said high tariffs were damaging exports and casting a cloud over the upcoming year. Read More

Economic Confidence Hits Five-Month Low: Consumers ‘Frustrated’ With High Prices

Earlier federal data indicated inflation continued to rise last month, as surveyors said rising prices remain at the “forefront” of consumers’ minds. Read More

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight ... Read More

Delayed inflation report expected to show US prices ticked up last month

Friday's inflation report is likely to show that consumer prices worsened in September for the second straight month as President Donald Trump's tariffs have lifted the cost of some groceries and ... Read More