Leaders across industries from airlines to packaged foods have said a growing divide between lower-income and wealthy consumers is changing their businesses.

The puzzle holds high stakes for the U.S. economy as the calendar turns to 2026. Shoppers flexed their strength over a recent three-month stretch, powering the fastest quarterly U.S. economic growth ...

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 ...

The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose. Last year's odd outcomes raise a host of questions for ...

Despite a series of road bumps, the 2025 economy proved surprisingly steady. Americans kept spending and businesses kept investing, especially in artificial intelligence. Other bright spots for the ...

The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department's estimate. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading ...

President Trump’s overall approval ratings have seen a slight uptick in recent weeks after clinching record-low numbers in November. But his approval numbers on the economy have not enjoyed the same ...