Focusing on manufacturing, energy and tech, Scott Bessent, a potential top candidate for Trump's Treasury secretary, makes his pitch to help the 47th president enter an economic "golden age."

"The U.S economy is the envy of the world," said Rutgers Business School finance professor Parul Jain. "Why didn’t that message get through to the electorate?” “There’s always a big lag between objective economic indicators and public opinion ...

CBS’ Scott Pelley spoke to a long-time Pennsylvania Democratic voter on “60 Minutes" Sunday about why she decided to vote for President-elect Donald Trump.

"I rarely see commentators address many of the things Democrats have done to try to improve the lives of the working class," writes one reader. Another: "Democrats have failed to offer a bold moral framework for economic justice.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked for his thoughts on large budget deficits and the rising national debt at his press conference following the rate cut decision last week, and his comments were telling. In fact, they were a serious warning on the future of the U.S. economy. Here's what he had to say:

The editorial “The return of Donald Trump” (Nov. 7) paints a dark picture of America and our democratic process. It starts out saying Tuesday was not a good day for democracy or even the world. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines democracy as “government by the people; rule of the majority.” That is exactly what happened on Nov. 5.

American voters had the economy on their minds when they cast their ballots, sending President-elect Trump back to the White House following his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Economic issues are often a key concern for voters, and the 2024 ...

Donald Trump's victory may be a political boon for Hungarian leader Viktor Orban but on the economy, Trump is bad news for Hungary - adding to inflationary risks due to a weak forint and lower output due to possible tariffs on Europe's auto sector.

Businesses are bracing for President-elect Trump and the ways he is aiming to reshape the US economy during his second term. Stocks have rallied since Tuesday as traders expect a Trump

U.S. voters’ decisive swing toward President-elect Donald Trump reflects dissatisfaction with recent inflation, as well as deeper fears about slipping financial security.

Brian Leija, a 31-year-old small-business owner from Belton, Texas, was not surprised that a growing number of Latino men of his generation voted for Donald Trump for president this year. For DaSean Gallishaw,