Economy

Payroll jobs number revised down by over a million for 2025

conservative

Payroll jobs number revised down by over a million for 2025

The official count of payroll jobs at the end of 2025 was revised downward by more than 1 million on Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

7 months ago

economy

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%

liberal

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%

Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.

7 months ago

economy

If you bought a new car last year, you could qualify for this tax break. Here's what to know.

liberal

If you bought a new car last year, you could qualify for this tax break. Here's what to know.

Updated on: February 11, 2026 / 8:31 AM EST / CBS News

7 months ago

economy

Economy added 130,000 jobs in January: The key facts and figures

conservative

Economy added 130,000 jobs in January: The key facts and figures

The economy added 130,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate ticked down a tenth of a percentage point to 4.3%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday in a report that was delayed by the brief government shutdown last week.

7 months ago

economy

Heineken to slash up to 6,000 jobs in AI 'productivity savings' amid slump in beer sales

liberal

Heineken to slash up to 6,000 jobs in AI 'productivity savings' amid slump in beer sales

Heineken's CEO told CNBC that AI will play an "important part of ongoing productivity savings" after the brewer said it plans to cut up to 7% of its workforce.

7 months ago

economy

‘I am never off the clock’: inside the booming world of gen Z side hustles

liberal

‘I am never off the clock’: inside the booming world of gen Z side hustles

More young Americans are taking on side gigs to explore their passions and make extra cash while navigating an unstable job market

7 months ago

economy

Kraft Heinz pauses work to split the company as new CEO says 'challenges are fixable'

liberal

Kraft Heinz pauses work to split the company as new CEO says 'challenges are fixable'

Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane said many of the company's issues are "fixable."

7 months ago

economy

Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

liberal

Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

7 months ago

economy

After EU stalls trade deal, it’s time for the US to get tough

conservative

After EU stalls trade deal, it’s time for the US to get tough

In the wake of recent tensions with Europe over U.S. security concerns in Greenland, the European Union suspended its approval of a free trade framework with the United States. Washington should take note and respond with strength.

7 months ago

economy

Deregulate to make child care affordable again

conservative

Deregulate to make child care affordable again

Rising prices for many key services helped deliver the White House for President Donald Trump in 2024, and the Trump administration recently touted falling rents and gas prices as part of its affordability agenda. But child care costs, on the other hand, continue to rise.

7 months ago

economy

Bitcoin bounce fades as it hovers around $66,000

liberal

Bitcoin bounce fades as it hovers around $66,000

Market watchers said bitcoin is showing signs that its historical four-year cycle around halving remains intact.

7 months ago

economy

French software maker Dassault Systèmes plunges 18%, on track for worst day ever

liberal

French software maker Dassault Systèmes plunges 18%, on track for worst day ever

Shares of the software giant plummeted after the company posted its fourth-quarter earnings.

7 months ago

economy