The economy is chugging along, but consumers are uneasy

The Federal Reserve weighs its first rate cut since December as wealthier consumers prop up spending levels and the job market shows signs of weakness. Read More

Why stocks keep going up even as the economy softens

Unemployment is going up, with worker pessimism at its highest in years. Inflation is creeping higher. The U.S. deficit is climbing. Consumer sentiment is down. And many key issues facing the economy ... Read More

Why are stocks setting records when the economy feels down in the dumps?

Hiring is at a standstill. Inflation is on the rise again. Consumer sentiment is slipping near historic lows. Americans are increasingly fed up with the economy. Read More

An Economy Built On Fear: Will Rate Cuts Save It?

U.S. job openings drop below seekers, signaling a slowdown. Discover how this shift affects hiring, Fed rate cuts, and future economic trends. Click for more. Read More

Wages aren't keeping up with inflation, with some jobs falling further behind than others

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ... Read More

America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy

• The latest employment snapshot from the Bureau of Labor Statistics paints a bleak picture of the current state of the economy under President Donald Trump. • Labor market deterioration: Just 22,000 ... Read More

Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near.

Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain. By Lydia DePillis At the moment, the American economy feels a little bit like a hot August ... Read More

Workers are ‘job hugging’ in a stagnant labor market, but growing resentment means they could bail as soon as the next Great Resignation comes

More employees may be “job hugging,” but it could increase feelings of resentment toward their workplaces. More employees are planning to stay at their current jobs as a stagnant labor market shakes ... Read More

Economy 'On the Brink' of Recession by End of Year, Moody's Economist Warns

In an interview with Newsweek, Mark Zandi outlined the risks to the U.S. economy and how it could skirt—or slip into—a downturn. Read More

3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report

David Kelly, the chief global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, described the Bureau of Labor Statistics' new jobs report in one simple word: "ouch." There were several pain points: The US ... Read More

Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ... Read More