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
China's retail sales unexpectedly fall as consumer caution prevails
The reports raised concerns about the fragility of China's emergence from coronavirus
Chicago’s Chamber of Commerce president calls for 'serious response' after downtown looting devastates businesses
The looting in Chicago has added further devastation to businesses that were already in the process of recovering from the effects of the coronavirus.
Manhattan rents plummet 10% after coronavirus exodus
Manhattan apartment rents plunged last month by the most in almost nine years.
Coronavirus could push US bankruptcies to worst levels in 10 years
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed U.S. companies to go bankrupt at a rate that could make 2020 the worst year for bankruptcies since 2010 during the fallout of the Great Recession, according to a new report from S&P Global.
White House says majority of coronavirus job losses will be temporary
The majority of the jobs lost as a result of the coronavirus pandemic were likely temporary, the Trump administration estimated.
What new jobless claims number means for 2020
The initial claims drop is just the latest in a series of very encouraging economic data over the last three months.
Trump rips Dems for holding up coronavirus stimulus deal with demand for post office aid
Trump blamed the Postal Service and money for mail-in voting as a primary reason behind the deadlocked coronavirus relief negotiations.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls below 1M for first time since pandemic started
Economists surveyed by Refinitiv expected 1.12 million new claims.
Second stimulus checks may not go out until September as relief talks drag on
Both political parties broadly support a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus payments, but there are several key outstanding issues on a deal, including the price tag.
NY ranked last in nation for economic outlook
New York was ranked the lowest in the country in terms of economic outlook by a new report that examines policies and whether they have helped or hurt their state’s competitiveness.
Stock futures trade cautiously ahead of jobless claims
The Labor Department is expected to say the number of claims for unemployment benefits declined for a second straight week to 1.12 million
Fed's Daly says loss of enhanced unemployment benefits creates a 'hole' in spending
Daly said recent economic data suggests consumers are already starting to pull back on activities as their benefits shrinks and coronavirus infections rise
Millions of Americans at risk of eviction after moratorium expired
The U.S. is teetering on the brink of the "most severe housing crisis" in decades, according to a new report.



















