Stock futures trade higher to end the week
Investors will be watching for the latest consumer confidence reading from the University of Michigan
Mnuchin, Kudlow in epic clash over next stimulus package
Larry Kudlow, a long-time advocate of lowering taxes as a way to promote growth, is pushing for a payroll tax cut as a key part of the plan to spur economic growth amid the four-month-long pandemic recession.
How the CARES Act changed deductions for charitable gifts
The $2.2 trillion CARES Act passed by Congress in March provided a slew of relief options to American workers and businesses, including tax benefits for donating to charity.
These 5 states saw the biggest increases in unemployment claims last week
Another 1.3 million workers filed for unemployment benefits last week. These states saw the highest number of applications.
Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services
Barr also accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of targeting American universities and businesses.
European Central Bank hits pause on stimulus, urges leaders to act on economy
The ECB hit pause Thursday after deploying massive stimulus measures in recent weeks, calling on government leaders to do their part by agreeing on an EU-wide fund to support regions hardest hit
Job openings falling again as resurgence of coronavirus, lockdowns threaten economic recovery
The number of job openings in the U.S. is starting to shrink again as a resurgence of the coronavirus — and business shutdowns — threatens to derail the nation's gradual economic recovery.
US retail sales jump 7.5% in June, but economy still ails
U.S. retail sales climbed a solid 7.5% in June, a sign that the economy was healing right before infections from the coronavirus spiked again and dragged down hopes for a steady recovery.
Stock futures pull back as jobless claims decline slightly
Jobless claims, retail sales and several earnings reports will dictate how the market trades
China's economy grows 3.2%, first economy to rise since coronavirus pandemic
The expansion was a dramatic improvement over the previous quarter’s 6.8 percent contraction
Most tenants paid some rent through July 13: New data
Even as millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, the vast majority of tenants have continued paying rent.
US firms saw uptick in activity but outlook weighs, Fed survey shows
U.S. businesses saw an uptick in activity into the beginning of July as states eased restrictions to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic, but were uncertain about the outlook.
White House opens door to unemployment aid compromise as extra $600 nears end
In less than two weeks, the extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits will expire and the typical check, which varies by state, will return to below $400 per week.
Fed interest rates will be near zero for years - here's why you should care
Fed officials have projected that interest rates will stay near 0 through 2022 -- how will that affect you?
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
With coronavirus-fueled digital ordering growth, Chipotle plans to increase its hiring efforts and expand its drive-thru concept called Chipotlane.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
A Republican senator is pushing to include a measure that would alleviate financial strains on parents in the next coronavirus relief package.
Should you file for a tax extension? These are the pros and cons
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, don't worry: You can still file for an extension.
Paycheck Protection Program hit some of its mark, but missed the most vulnerable
The PPP appears to have thrown a critical safety net under U.S. middle and upper-middle-wage jobs, but it faltered when it comes to lower-paying positions
Consumer appetite for cars, homes bolsters US economy
Consumers have continued spending on big-ticket items such as vehicles and homes during the coronavirus pandemic, helping support the U.S. economy
Billionaire wealth on the rise in 2020, new data shows
Most states saw an increase in billionaire wealth between March and June, despite the global pandemic.



















