Factbox: Trump, Biden Offer Clashing Visions on Reopening Economy by Reuters July 20, 2020 0 Here is how the candidates want to revive the economy.
Americans on COVID-19 Jobless Benefits Spent More Than When Working, Study Shows by Reuters July 16, 2020 2 "Our estimates suggest that expiration will result in large spending cuts, with potentially negative effects on both households and macroeconomic activity."
US Paycheck Protection Hit Some of Its Mark, but Missed the Most Vulnerable by Reuters July 15, 2020 1 PPP loans are meant foremost as a way for businesses with 500 or fewer employees to cover payroll and are forgivable.
Factbox: Trump and Biden Divided on Race, Criminal Justice Policies by Reuters July 13, 2020 1 Here is a look at their stances and backgrounds.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall; But a Record 32.9 Million on Unemployment Benefits by Reuters July 9, 2020 1 "Jobless claims may have been held down due to the holiday, but don't be fooled, the economy's troubles aren't over yet, not by a long shot."
US Hiring Races to Record High in May, Layoffs Abate by Reuters July 7, 2020 1 The signs of improvement in the labor market have been overshadowed by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
US Treasury to Name Small Businesses That Took Pandemic Aid, Says 51.1 Million Jobs Supported by Reuters July 6, 2020 0 The $521.4 billion in approved loans to employers so far has supported some 51.1 million jobs.
US Job Growth Accelerates in June; Unemployment Rate Falls by Reuters July 2, 2020 1 The U.S. economy created jobs at a record clip in June.
US Layoffs Stay High as Weak Demand Lingers Despite Businesses Reopening by Reuters June 25, 2020 2 "It's looking like a bumpy ride."
Wall Street Jumps at Open on Hopes of Economic Rebound by Reuters June 19, 2020 0 Wall Street's main indexes opened sharply higher on Friday.
Trump Says US Will Not Lock Down Again Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases by Reuters June 18, 2020 1 "We won't be closing the country again."
US Weekly Jobless Claims Remain High, Second Wave of Layoffs Blamed by Reuters June 18, 2020 2 The economy fell into recession in February.
Record Spike in New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Six US States as Reopening Accelerates by Reuters June 17, 2020 10 Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas all reported record increases in new cases.
Trump Team Prepares $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan to Spur Economy by Reuters June 17, 2020 6 The Trump administration is looking at measures to jump-start employment.
Wall Street Surges at Open on Record Rise in May Retail Sales by Reuters June 16, 2020 1 U.S. stocks jumped at the open on Tuesday.
Governors Go on Defense for Reopening Their State’s Economies as Coronavirus Cases Tick up by Madison Summers June 16, 2020 3 "As we reopen inevitably we’re going to see an increase in the overall number of cases."
Kudlow Expects $600 Additional Unemployment Aid Will Stop at the End of July by Madison Summers June 15, 2020 2 "It'll end in late July."
Futures Climb After Wall Street’s Worst Day in Three Months by Reuters June 12, 2020 1 U.S. stock index futures surged about 2% on Friday.
Mnuchin: US ‘Can’t Shut Down the Economy Again’ If There Is a Second Coronavirus Wave by Bradley Cortright June 11, 2020 6 "We learned a lot."
US Weekly Jobless Claims Seen Declining Further, but Millions Still Unemployed by Reuters June 11, 2020 1 It could reinforce views that the labor market has weathered the worst of the turbulence.