May jobs report expected to show growth in an economy squeezed by inflation

The jobs report for May, set to be released Friday morning, is expected to show that hiring has remained steady despite growing inflation and energy prices triggered by the ongoing war in Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Economists polled by Dow Jones believe that … Read more

Putin faces Ukrainian drone threat and stagnating economy at ‘Russian Davos’

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to deliver a speech at a flagship annual economic forum Friday, days after Ukrainian drone strikes rocked the host city St. Petersburg. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Putin has previously used the International Economic Forum, … Read more

Iowa voters enter primaries with concerns about the economy, farmers’ futures

Iowa voters enter primaries with concerns about the economy, farmers’ futures – CBS News Watch CBS News Iowa is holding key primaries for the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races as economic woes continue to plague farmers and others in the state. CBS News’ Lana Zak reports. Source link

Farmers in Iowa are struggling in Trump’s economy, but many say they still support him

Recent polling captures some of the queasiness farmers are feeling. A Fox News survey this month found that 68% of white rural voters disapproved of Trump’s handling of the economy, compared with 32% who approved. Back in January, white rural voters approved of his economic stewardship by 52%-47%. In a prepared statement, White House spokesperson … Read more

AI boom propping up economy as some guardrails are coming off, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin warns

This is an updated version of a story first published on Oct. 12, 2025. The original video can be viewed here.  The stock market has been steadily rising for many months now, despite occasional volatility around issues like tariffs and war. This resilience got us thinking about booms, busts, and bubbles, so we decided to talk … Read more