Coronavirus

Hawley ups pressure for $2,000 stimulus checks: 'Let's vote now'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is encouraging fellow Republicans to join him in supporting the increase of the direct payments to Americans included in the latest coronavirus relief bill from $600 to $2,000, after President Trump called on lawmakers to make the change.

Fed extends Main Street Lending Program

The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it has extended the termination date of Main Street Lending Program facilities to Jan. 8, 2021.

Home prices surge by most in over 6 years

U.S. home prices rose in October by their fastest pace in more than six years as a stampede out of city centers resulted in the fewest properties listed for sale on record.