Economic Indicators

Sparc's offer will be subject to higher and better bids due by Aug. 5 and has been designated as the "stalking horse," setting a minimum for others to beat.

Initial jobless claims for the week ended July 18 rose by 1.416 million, raising the total number of first-time filings to more than 52 million since COVID-19 stay-at-home orders began.

The treasury secretary said President Trump’s request for a payroll tax cut will not be included in the fourth coronavirus stimulus bill, while hinting a fifth package could be on the horizon.

It marks the 18th week in a row that initial claims came in above 1 million.

Three members of the Dow will report earnings on Thursday

Deep disagreements over the scope of the $1 trillion in federal aid remain

Census Bureau data shows that approximately 12 million adults live in households that were unable to make their last rent payment.

Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer told “America’s Newsroom” on Tuesday that he spoke with President Trump on the phone the day before about a payroll tax cut and said he thinks it’s “a perfect way to really reignite the economy” by “creating jobs, output and employment.”

Tuesday's earnings include Coca-Cola and Lockheed Martin

The EU reached a consensus on a 750 billion euro coronavirus fund to be sent as loans and grants to the countries hit hardest by the virus

Many Americans say they would have a hard time covering a small, unexpected expense.

The sweetened benefits are set to expire next week and the typical unemployment check, which varies by state, will return to below $400 per week.

Under the plan, schools, businesses and frontline health care workers could only be found liable for damages in cases of gross negligence and intentional misconduct.

Mnuchin appeared to back a proposal from U.S. banks and others who have said the massive lending program should see loans under $150,000 automatically turned into grants.

The central bank also changed the minimum employee provision for nonprofits to 10 from 50, allowing smaller groups to participate.

Housing starts increased 17.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.186 million units last month; the percentage increase was the largest since October 2016.

Experts broadly agree that reopening schools in the fall could be key to reversing the severe economic damage inflicted by the pandemic.

What are you supposed to do if you can't return to work and you can't count on an extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits anymore?

Some Trump administration officials are concerned that if the aid package is worth more than $1 trillion, the White House risks losing pivotal support from fiscally conservative Senate Republicans who are starting to balk at the unprecedented debt and spending levels.

Investors will be watching for the latest consumer confidence reading from the University of Michigan