From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.

Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls.

Most adults (68 percent) now say economic conditions are getting worse, compared with 29 percent who think they’re improving, according to Gallup. That gap has widened since the beginning of 2025.

The services sector of the economy expanded at its fastest pace all year in December, while manufacturing continued to struggle according to a pair of reports.

The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose.

The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living.

The global economy showed notable resilience in 2025, performing better than anticipated despite repeated shocks and heightened uncertainty. Trade flows continued to expand, and overall activity held up more strongly than many expected.

As voters headed to the polls on Super Tuesday, many voted with one issue top of mind: the state of the U.S. economy. A recent CBS News poll found that 65% of Americans remember the economy under former President Donald Trump as being good, compared with ...

Unemployment is near record lows. Job creation is robust. The economy is growing, driven by healthy consumer spending. And the stock market has hit record highs. Yet surveys show that Americans are disgusted with the economy. And President Joe Biden ...

The White House has been quite eager to tout that data because U.S. markets appear to be up—a fair bit. Aides often crow about new market highs. And Trump often claims that the United States is “the hottest country anywhere in the world,” and that all foreign leaders admit it.