Trump would be first president to lose reelection bid despite high ratings on economy
If Donald Trump fails to win re-election, he would become the first incumbent president in modern history to lose despite receiving high ratings from voters on the U.S. economy.
Nearly 1 in 10 businesses still planning layoffs for 2020
Nonprofit think tank The Conference Board found that almost one in 10 American businesses are planning for further layoffs during the 2020 calendar year.
Massachusetts joins states reinstating coronavirus restrictions as numbers rise ahead of Election Day
States including Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts and Michigan are tightening coronavirus restrictions amid a surge in cases of the virus.
Midwestern states with low unemployment have few rules
Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
EU faces knotty trade fights with US - no matter who wins
Europe's push for digital taxes on American tech behemoths like Google and Amazon could mean friction no matter who is in the White House
Biden targets gamer vote with 'Fortnite' pitch
Players can head to "Reboot City" for a single-player experience in "Build Back Better with Biden," which features the Democratic candidate's pets and signature phrases.
Chinese manufacturing expands in October but at slower pace
The economy has gradually recovered since the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in China
Sony in talks with AT&T to buy Crunchyroll for more than $950M
Sony Corp is in final talks with AT&T to acquire U.S. animation-streaming service Crunchyroll in a deal worth more than $957 million.
American shoppers panic-buying as coronavirus spike aggravates year of upheaval
With just four days until the 2020 presidential election, early indicators show American shoppers concerned about political fallout and the months ahead are buying and stockpiling goods.
Federal Reserve adjusts Main Street lending program to aid pandemic-stricken small businesses
The Federal Reserve announced Friday that it will adjust its Main Street lending program to better support small businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic
Billions in coronavirus relief may have been sent to scammers, watchdog says
A Small Business Administration program intended to keep entrepreneurs afloat during the coronavirus pandemic may have sent billions of dollars to scammers and ineligible applicants, according to a new watchdog report.
Stock futures fall led by tech shares
Traders will also get the latest income & spending numbers, plus consumer sentiment
US in 'V-shaped, self-feeding' recovery, White House economist says
White House chief economist Joe LaVorgna said new data shows Americans "are spending like crazy."
Coronavirus lockdowns not part of Trump strategy, White House chief of staff says
The U.S. economy is a top priority for the Trump administration, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Thursday.
US economic growth shatters record at 33.1%, but fails to snap coronavirus recession
The U.S. economy grew at a record-shattering pace in the third quarter as businesses reopened from the coronavirus shutdown, but the nation remains in a deep hole from the COVID-induced recession.
Jobless claims fall to 751,000, lowest level since March
The number of Americans applying for state unemployment benefits remained persistently high last week, indicating the pace of layoffs is still elevated as a resurgence in coronavirus cases threatens to derail the economy's recovery.
Stock futures rise following the biggest drop since June
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook and Twitter will report their July-through-September numbers
Will a record GDP surge boost Trump's reelection odds?
Five days before the November election, the U.S. will likely report the fastest economic growth on record — but the growth data is unlikely to give President Trump the bounce he's looking for as he trails Joe Biden nationally.
Tupperware's stock soars thanks to more people staying home and cooking
In a continuation of its 2,500% rally from mid-March, Tupperware Brands Corp.'s stock skyrocketed Wednesday, up as much as 41%.
Chinese consumers on Alibaba's Singles Day will spend less on American goods: report
On Singles Day, 57% of Chinese consumers said they plan to spend less on American-made products.



















