Potential Economic Impact

Assessing the potential economic impact of Trump's tariff proposals

Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small ...

Economic impact of growing gig economy

Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year award

Business - Financial Times - November 10

Final jobs report before election likely to see hurricane impact — masking some economic gains

The U.S. economy remains on solid footing.

Trump's potential Supreme Court impact and racist text messages about picking cotton: Morning Rundown

Republicans are looking ahead at the possibility of Donald Trump appointing more Supreme Court justices.

Trump presidency's potential impact on stocks of 6 companies doing big business in China

Fortunately, as long-term investors, we have the luxury of viewing volatility as a buying opportunity.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Politics is distorting economic data

Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentiment

World - Financial Times - October 25

The best new books on economics

A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel Reeves

World - Financial Times - October 28

The economic October surprise

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

The US economic boom is a mirage

Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in anger

World - Financial Times - November 4

Can economics model Trump?

Economists are trying to calibrate a Republican victory and finding it extremely difficult

World - Financial Times - November 5

Why I was wrong about the US election

Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swing

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

The economics of research and development. With Heidi Williams

What is the relationship between innovation spending and productivity?

World - Financial Times - October 28

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory

With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?

World - Financial Times - November 4

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

Fragile confidence hinders global economic recovery

Political and economic uncertainties drag on business and household mood, Brookings-FT Tiger index shows

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

Nobel laureates endorse Harris economic agenda

Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics are backing Vice President Harris’s vision for the economy, calling it “vastly better” to that of former President Trump. “Harris’s economic agenda will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters

Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery

Officials fear rules-based order is under threat as race for US presidency enters final days

Business - Financial Times - October 27

How demographics can distort economic narratives

Japan and Italy aren’t quite as stagnant as you think

World - Financial Times - November 1

Harris Warns That Trump Is a Threat to Economic Growth

With the election drawing to a close, candidates are trying to sway on the economy.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Former Trump adviser on U.S. economic outlook

Former President Donald Trump has largely based his 2024 campaign on the economy. Former Trump chief economic adviser Gary Cohn joins CBS News to assess the former president's plans.

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - November 8

What Trump's economic plans mean for Americans' wallets

Voters consistently list the economy as one of the top issues that drove them to the polls. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals and what ...

Could the Bond Market Stymie Trump’s Economic Plans?

Some fiscal hawks worry that Trump’s policies would increase the deficit and fuel inflation.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

Our economic survival depends on unlocking green capital

Governments, companies and investors all have a vital role to play in funding the energy transition

World - Financial Times - November 12

Biden to meet Xi this week on sidelines of economic summit

President Biden is planning to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, the White House announced Wednesday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

UK economy stalls in third quarter

GDP shrinks in September, highlighting challenges for Labour’s growth promises

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump's 2024 win highlights Democrats' economic challenge

The 2024 election saw a shift towards the GOP and MAGA, with Democrats needing to aggressively address economic anxieties in order to win back voters.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience

A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election

A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...

How climate change impacts the economy

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...

Potential Cigna buyout of Humana is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if,’ analyst says

Humana’s stock looked to rally Monday. And Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes said she believes a buyout by Cigna Group is likely — it’s just a matter of timing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Griffeys in L.A. for potential LeBron-Bronny debut

More than 30 years after they became the first father-son duo to team up in Major League Baseball history, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be in the building Tuesday night to potentially see LeBron ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Kompany hails Barça over potential new Messi

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says it is exceptional that Barcelona have potentially found a Lionel Messi replacement in Lamine Yamal so soon after the Argentine left the club.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Menendez brothers potential resentencing recommendation coming

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is expected to announce his decision on possible resentencing recommendations for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers sentenced to life without ...

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