Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
NYC restaurants starved by pandemic threaten lawsuit to bring back indoor dining
A New York City Hospitality Alliance survey found that 83 percent of 471 bars and restaurants did not pay full rent in July and 37% paid no rent at all.
Coronavirus binge-shopping helps big-box retailers leave rivals in the dust
Quarterly earnings released this week by major retailers revealed consumers are spending less on food and essentials and more on furniture, electronics and other big-ticket items.
Seattle business owners blast city leaders as stores remain shut: 'Sick and tired' of mayor pandering to 'Marxist' council
The coronavirus pandemic and the riots in Seattle continue to squeeze downtown small business owners, three business owners told Fox News on Thursday.
More than 1.1M Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
Last week, the number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic began.
Stock futures fall on Fed's recovery concerns
Traders will get reports on jobless claims and manufacturing
US ends agreements with Hong Kong which says it is a 'pawn'
The ending of the agreements follows President Trump's order last month to end Hong Kong’s special status
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
More than one-third of Americans who lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic and related economic recession cannot last more than one month on their savings
Fed officials worried about withdrawal of government support, minutes show
The nascent economic recovery faces several risks, Fed officials said during their July meeting.
Japan's exports plunge amid crush from coronavirus pandemic
Exports to the U.S. especially suffered, declining 19.5%
Trump's extra $300 unemployment benefits may only last 3 weeks--here's why
The promised $300 boost in unemployment benefits could end for laid-off Americans just a few weeks after it starts.
Home Depot sees sales boost as Americans take up do-it-yourself projects during pandemic
Home Depot has experienced a surge in foot traffic, far exceeding growth projections from the previous year.
Waiting for the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit? Here's when it could start
States are expected to start distributing the benefit by the end of August, according to a FEMA memo.
Cuomo to allow NY gyms to reopen with coronavirus precautions
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that gyms can reopen in the state next week, at one-third capacity and with social distancing and health precautions.
Traders brace for haywire markets around presidential election
The presidential election is three months away, but some traders are preparing for the possibility that prolonged political uncertainty will stoke stock-market mayhem.
AutoZone driving hiring blitz adding 20K jobs
The company is seeking employees to fill roles including delivery drivers, parts sales managers and full and part-time sales associates at its more than 5,800 stores throughout the country.
Congress 'miles apart' on stimulus deal: What are the sticking points?
There are several key issues that Democrats and Republicans are fiercely divided about
Will Joe Biden back Kamala Harris' push for $2,000 monthly stimulus checks?
Biden's plan to address the economic fallout of the pandemic says that lawmakers "could include cash payments to working families" but it's unclear if he supports Harris' proposal.
Trump says he directed Treasury to prepare second stimulus checks, blames Dems for holdup
Trump said he's directed Steven Mnuchin to send another round of stimulus checks, but accused Democrats of holding up the aid.
Stock futures trade lower ahead of key economic data
Traders are watching economic data from the U.S. and China



















