Feelings U.s Economy

Here’s Why People Feel Like a Strong U.S. Economy Is Passing Them By

Many people feel they aren’t getting their share of strong economic expansion—and that isn’t always a disconnect from reality, according to new research.

Business - Inc. - October 29

New poll on voter feelings about U.S. economy ahead of Trump's second term

A growing number of voters think the economy is improving ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House, according to a recent CBS News poll. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has ...

For Many Voters, the Economy Feels Personal, and They Blame the Democrats

Years of inflation have left American consumers in a state of sticker shock, and ready to point fingers when dishing out blame.

Business - Inc. - October 28

There’s more evidence that Americans might finally be feeling better about the economy

Consumers are more optimistic about inflation, the job market and their own finances, New York Fed survey shows.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

More Americans feeling better about the economy, CBS News poll finds

Negative views toward the economy helped drive voters to the polls for the 2024 presidential election. According to a new CBS News poll, more Americans already feel better about the economy. CBS ...

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

GDP Report Shows US Economy Grew at 2.8% Rate

In a key economic report released just days before the presidential election, gross economic product rose at a 2.8 percent rate in the third quarter.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Thursday Briefing: U.S. Voters Focus on the Economy

Plus, what too much sugar does to your body.

World - The New York Times - October 30

U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

Gross domestic product was expected to increase at a 3.1% annualized pace in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending

Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

The U.S. economy posted another solid though slightly disappointing period of growth in the third quarter, propelled higher by strong consumer spending that has defied expectations for a slowdown.

U.S. Economy Grew at a Solid 2.8 Percent Pace Last Quarter

Consumer spending powered gains despite still-high interest rates, indicating healthy, reslilient conditions.

Business - Inc. - October 30

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...

The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.

Business - CNBC - November 2

U.S. economy’s secret weapon, productivity, rises sharply again

One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy, worker productivity, showed another healthy gain in the summer and early fall, in a good omen for the current expansion.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

The president's influence on the U.S. economy may be greatly exaggerated, according to experts

In a Gallup survey, 99% of voters said the economy was at least somewhat important in influencing their choice for president.

Business - CNBC - November 7

How President-elect Trump can influence the U.S. economy

President-elect Trump has promoted tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation and deportations as key pillars of his blueprint for the U.S. economy.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Healthy Returns: AstraZeneca expands U.S. investment plan on confidence in economy

AstraZeneca said it is doubling down on its investment in its U.S. business. Meanwhile, General Catalyst has agreed to purchase Summa Health for $485 million.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Treasury yields rise by most in a week amid focus on prospects for U.S. economy

U.S. government debt sold off on Wednesday, sending yields up by the most in a week, as geopolitical anxiety eased and investors awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Morgan Stanley CEO is bullish on stocks, says the U.S. economy is 'outperforming'

Ted Pick said that the U.S. and China have a mutually unified motivation to find solutions that could benefit both economies.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Jobless claims drop to 7-month low as economy plows ahead

he number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting steady growth in the economy and the need for most businesses to remain ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Economy on track to keep growing despite eighth straight decline in key gauge

The leading indicators of the U.S. economy fell for the eighth month in a row in October, but there’s still no sign the current four-year-old expansion is in trouble.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

The U.S. economy is like Benjamin Button — aging in reverse, economist says

Jared Franz, an economist at fund giant Capital Group, says the U.S. economy seems to be aging in reverse.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

10-year Treasury yield slips as investors weigh state of U.S. economy

Investors weighed mixed economic data and assessed the state of the economy.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris back no-tax-on-tips policy, but in an election where the economy is the No. 1 issue, economists say the idea is flawed.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Main engine of U.S. economy posts fastest growth in more than two years, ISM finds

Service-oriented companies such as retailers and restaurants grew in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, a survey found, and offered further evidence of strong momentum in the U.S. ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.

Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Matt Gaetz feels the heat

The would-be attorney general is facing new pressure this week from his accusers and from Senate Democrats.

Politics - Politico - November 18

This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks

‘Strong’ for whom?

World - Financial Times - November 8

Trump’s Victory Feels Like a Diagnosis

With Trump’s return, we are all about to find out how vulnerable we really are.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

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