Economy News The Great Disconnect Why Voters Feel One Way About The Economy But Act Differently

‘If voters feel like things aren’t working, they fire their politicians’: K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed

Days before President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, he acknowledged the high prices Americans were seeing at the gas pump and grocery store, pledging to bring them down. “It’s always ... Read More

Trump doubles down on the economy despite a strong rebuke from voters

It’s not in President Donald Trump’s nature to accentuate the negative — at least not when it comes to his own performance or plans — and in the current moment, that has put him at risk of sounding ... Read More

Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll ahead of 2026 midterm elections

Political Director and Executive Director of Politics and White House, CBS News Fin Daniel Gómez is CBS News' political director and executive director, Politics and White House. In this role, Gómez ... Read More

Why the blue wave? It is, of course, the economy, stupid

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. It’s the circle of political life: Now, as in 1992 when Bill Clinton was trying ... Read More

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

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More