Dow futures trade higher ahead of August jobs report
Economists forecast that the U.S. economy created 1.4 million jobs in August
Fraud concerns over California's unemployment benefits
People have received unsolicited letters, some with debit cards, from the state's jobless agency .
August jobs report likely to point to a still-slow recovery
Economists estimate that 1.4 million jobs were added in August
Trump's new eviction moratorium: Everything renters need to know
The new order comes via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the intent of slowing the spread of the COVID-19, which it said poses a "historic threat" to public health.
Trump's payroll tax deferral may never hit some Americans' paychecks — here's why
Many Americans will likely never see a boost in their income, despite President Trump's plan to temporarily defer payroll taxes.
Jobless claims fall to 881,000 as jobs market continues to recover from pandemic
The latest jobless claims figures from the Labor Department, which cover the week ending Aug. 29, show that 881,000 workers sought aid last week.
Stock futures trade cautiously ahead of jobless claims
Investors will also get to digest reports on July’s trade balance and the ISM’s non-manufacturing PMI for August
US deficit could hit $3.3T in 2020, amplified by coronavirus relief spending: CBO
The latest projection is for the largest deficit recorded since World War II.
Cash App's popularity during COVID-19 pandemic boosts Square's stock
The Cash App has become a boon for Square Inc. during the course of the coronavirus pandemic, rallying shares 28% in the past month and 166% since the beginning of the year.
Varney: America experiencing the 'wealth effect' as stock market rallies
Investors are taking their cue from the retreating virus, and the recovering economy. There is plenty of optimism about the economy, no matter what Joe Biden tells you.
Walmart's Flipkart begins online wholesale service for Indian small businesses
The Indian e-commerce company Flipkart launched a wholesale service for small businesses on Wednesday.
Job growth over next decade expected to be slower than after 2008 crisis, Labor Department says
The economy is forecast to add 6 million new jobs between 2020 and 2029.
Parents staying home with kids during coronavirus could damper 'V-shaped' economic recovery: Kudlow
Parents who will need to stay home with children because of closed schools could put a damper on a V-shaped economic recovery, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Wednesday.
United Airlines to furlough over 16,000 employees in October
United Airlines said in an internal memo that it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October.
US private employers add 428,000 jobs in August, signaling slow recovery from pandemic
The ADP National Employment Report was released on Wednesday, revealing how many jobs private employers added in August.
Stock futures continue data-fueled rally
Traders will examine the latest ADP report on private sector hiring
Las Vegas casinos 'will come back': Hard Rock International chairman
Demand for Las Vegas casinos “will come back” in the long term, Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen told “Mornings with Maria” on Tuesday.
More Fed stimulus needed 'in coming months' to fight pandemic headwinds, Brainard says
The Federal Reserve will need to roll out new efforts “in coming months” to help the economy overcome the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Fed Governor Lael Brainard.
Mnuchin urges Congress to reach coronavirus relief deal during House testimony: 'There is more work to be done'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday urged Congress to resume coronavirus relief talks and cut a deal on another aid package.
Americans still spending money despite expiration of $600-a-week unemployment aid
According to a recent analyst note from JPMorgan, the expiration of the sweetened benefits "has not marked a sharp turning point for the overall economy."


















