U.S. sets record for new COVID cases third day in a row at over 69,000
A total of nine U.S. states - Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Utah and Wisconsin - also reached records for single-day infections.
Millions in PPP aid given to traffic camera companies linked to corruption scandals
Companies that contract with major U.S. cities to provide red lights and other traffic enforcement cameras reaped millions in taxpayer-funded aid
Larry Kudlow says America can’t afford Joe Biden
Larry Kudlow said presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's economic plan "defies common sense."
How New York’s rent moratorium could wound US economy
The United States economy could potentially collapse due to the looming debt New Yorkers are facing, economist Peter Morici said.
Trump slams Biden for pledging to hike taxes in economic-revival plan
Trump slammed his challenger's proposal to pay for a $700 billion economic-revival plan by raising taxes.
Fed's Kaplan says wearing face masks is key to US economic growth
More widespread usage of face masks, which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, could be pivotal in aiding the economy's nascent recovery.
File your taxes, even if you can't pay
You should file tax forms with the IRS by July 15, no matter how stressed or financially stretched you are this year. Here's why.
Stock futures head lower to end the week
Forecasters warn the recent rise in stocks might be too big and too fast
These 5 states pay the least money in unemployment benefits
The sweetened $600 a week in unemployment benefits expires at the end of July. Out-of-work Americans in these states will be getting the smallest checks once it does.
Wholesale inventories tumble in May
Goods imports dropped in May to their lowest level since July 2010 as the coronavirus crisis suppressed demand and upended global trade.
SBA defends PPP loans to restaurant chains, billionaire-backed businesses as 'exceptions'
Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza defended the multimillion-dollar PPP loans to the wealthy and well-connected companies.
Over 1.3M Americans filed for unemployment aid last week as layoffs start to plateau
The latest jobless claims figures from the Labor Department show how many Americans filed for unemployment benefits the week ending July 4.
US deficit rises to record $2.7T in 9 months
The U.S. budget deficit soared to a record $2.7 trillion for the first nine months of the fiscal year, as federal revenues dried up and spending surged.
Biden looks to curb COVID-19 economic damage with 'Buy American' plan
Biden is expected to lay out a plan that calls for aggressively ramping up "Buy American" provisions covering U.S. government spending that would account for a larger part of the U.S. economy.
Fed officials warn economic slowdown is coming, here's why
Business activity and consumer spending may decline as coronavirus cases rise in some states.
China's producer prices extend declines amid sluggish demand
The producer price index (PPI) in June fell 3.0% from a year earlier
Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic
Nearly half of Americans have seen their income decline during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study
Blowout jobs data could reduce chances of another stimulus payment — here's why
Experts are warning an uptick in confirmed coronavirus cases could erase economic gains.
Number of Americans unable to pay full housing payment hit all-time high in July
Roughly one-third of households -- 32 percent -- have not made their complete housing payment in July, a survey published Wednesday found.
Renters face financial cliff ahead, limited help available
The extra $600 in unemployment benefits ceases at the end of July.


















