Economic Indicators

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

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.

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.

Another 1.3 million workers filed for unemployment benefits last week. These states saw the highest number of applications.

Barr also accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of targeting American universities and businesses.

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