Jobless claims plunge to 184,000, lowest level since 1969
The Labor Department released weekly jobless claims data on Thursday morning.
Senate votes to repeal Biden federal vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal a President Biden-backed federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses.
TSA says travel volume will near pre-pandemic levels through December
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects the volume of passengers at airports throughout December to near pre-pandemic volumes.
Job openings climb to near-record in October as labor shortage persists
U.S. job openings unexpectedly climbed to a near-record high in October, as employers struggled to onboard new workers amid an ongoing labor shortage.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls Biden vaccine mandates 'a problem': report
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly told business owners that she sees COVID-19 vaccine mandates as “a problem" for both businesses and her government.
De Blasio's NYC vaccine mandate will hurt recovery: Business leader
New York City business leader Kathryn Wylde says de Blasio's private sector vaccine mandate will damage economic recovery.
Pfizer CEO on omicron variant: Booster will be enough to maintain protection
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Wednesday that the company's COVID-19 booster shot would be enough to "maintain protection" against the omicron variant.
Canadian drugmaker says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective
A Canadian drugmaker said its plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showed strong protection against the virus and will soon seek authorization at home and elsewhere.
NYC business owners react to de Blasio’s vaccine mandate
New York City business owners weigh in on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate.
Booster effective at protecting COVID-19 despite omicron being more ‘transmissible’: Fmr. FDA commissioner
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn told “Mornings with Maria” Tuesday, that despite the omicron being more “transmissible” than other variants, it’s “encouraging” to see the COVID-19 booster protect against the disease.
Fed poses bigger risk to stocks than omicron variant, Morgan Stanley says
The newest coronavirus variant may have fueled stock-market volatility in recent days, but Morgan Stanley analysts are arguing that stock investors should be more concerned about the Federal Reserve and its newfound response to the "on fire" economic data.
US pharmacies hit with staffing challenges, delaying coronavirus shots for some
Major U.S. pharmacies are being stretched thin because of the ongoing labor shortage hitting the nation and in some cases, it's making it even harder to get a coronavirus vaccine.
De Blasio 'blindsided' businesses with surprise vaccine mandate, major organization says: 'Not helpful'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said his new vaccine mandate for all private businesses is necessary to "avert shutdowns."
Gas prices nationwide likely to drop even further, expert says
Prices at the gas pump have dipped once again, and they're likely to drop even more, according to an industry expert.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 infections arrives in New Orleans
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 docked Sunday in New Orleans, where health officials said they were trying to disembark people without worsening the spread of the coronavirus illness.
Texas will be 'home of semiconductor manufacturing' amid chip shortage: Gov. Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday that his state “will be the home of semiconductor manufacturing going forward” as the chip shortage has been affecting companies around the globe.
New international travel testing rules: What to know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that its international travel requirements have changed.
Supply chain issues impacting pharmacies: What to know
Pharmacies are reportedly running out of important prescription medications, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows there are about 111 drugs on backorder – including heart medications, antibiotics and cancer drugs.
Google delays required return to office for employees
Google said it is delaying its required return-to-office plans that were scheduled to start Jan. 10 at the earliest for U.S. offices.
Where are all of the jobs? These sectors hired the most workers in November
Although the U.S. economy created fewer jobs than expected in November, most industries still added to their payrolls last month – with white-collar businesses leading the way.



















