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US Economy Report Sounds Alarm for Donald Trump

Trump's policies could decrease the U.S. labor force by 6.8 million by 2028 and 15.7 million by 2035, according to the analysis. Read More

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

One estimate from Oxford Economics said a shutdown reduces economic growth by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points per week. A shutdown that lasts the entire quarter, which has never occurred, would reduce ... Read More

America’s Fastest-Shrinking Jobs: 2025 Outlook for a Rapidly Changing Workforce

Discover the top 30 fastest-shrinking jobs in America. A data-driven breakdown for CEOs, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of work. Read More

America saw ‘essentially no job growth’ last month, Moody’s warns

A separate report from workforce-analytics firm Revelio Labs offered slightly better news, estimating the U.S. added roughly ... policymakers flying blind at a crucial moment for the U.S. economy, ... Read More

Prices, unemployment up: Even Fox News poll shows voters think Trump screwed economy | Opinion

Grocery prices, inflation and unemployment have risen eight months into Donald Trump's second term. Farmers face labor shortages and export losses due to the administration's tariffs and deportation ... Read More

One Third of Americans Approve of Trump’s Handling of Economy: Poll

One third don't approve of Trump's handling of the economy, according to the AP-NORC poll, whereas a recent CNBC poll, conducted between October 8-12, shows that Trump’s approval rating on the economy ... Read More

A key market data point is signaling fear about America’s economy

While the stock market hovers near record highs, a shift in the bond market is signaling mounting concerns about the economy’s health. A bevy of data this month showed the labor market is on shakier ... Read More

Opinion - GLP-1 drugs could save Uncle Sam billions — Congress should account for that

Obesity is a major public health and economic challenge in the US, costing the health care system an estimated $173 billion annually, and the Congressional Budget Office should refine its scoring ... Read More

Government shutdowns usually don’t hurt the economy. This time could be different

Government shutdowns can be political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, DC. But for the economy, shutdowns are often barely a blip. Whatever economic damage occurs during that time tends to be ... Read More

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

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

U.S. Steel report shows economic impact on Indiana

U.S. Steel released an economic report for the Hoosier state, claiming to generate $1.8 billion in economic impact and help to advance Indiana’s economy, workforce and communities. Read More

Gen Z men are facing a surprise workforce crisis

Since the early 2000s, the participation of young men (ages 16-24)in the American workforce has dropped precipitously compared with other age and gender groups. Why is this happening, and why does it ... Read More