Coronavirus fallout leads to first round of layoffs in US
On Wednesday, after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, all three major indexes plummeted.
Tesla plans to increase production capacity in China
The automaker's goal is to eventually produce half a million cars per year at the plant.
Will coronavirus really cause a recession? What telltale signs to watch
Stocks have gyrated in recent weeks as the coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, has quickly spread around the world.
NY Fed raises repo limits to ensure ample supply of bank reserves
The announcement comes as financial markets are in turmoil due to concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus.
Does coronavirus outbreak make a case for Medicare-for-all?
The U.S. health care system is the most expensive in the world, and its cost far surpasses that of other high-income nations.
Coronavirus may force Fed to give Trump more rate cuts
Trading in interest-rate futures tracked by the CME Group indicates a 50 percent chance the Fed will slash rates another 50 basis points when its monetary policy committee meets on March 18, mirroring the emergency cut on March 3
Trish Regan: Democrats shouldn't use coronavirus as a political opportunity
Coronavirus will have an economic impact and some sources tell me they worry this could become Lehman Brothers 2.0.
Where are all of the jobs? These sectors hired the most in February
US hiring smashed expectations last month.
US job growth soars in February with 273,000 added
Economists expected the U.S. economy to have created 175,000 jobs.
February jobs report expected to show solid growth as coronavirus fears mount
Economists expect the U.S. economy to add fewer jobs than it did in January, a blowout month for the labor market.
Coronavirus case prompts HSBC to send London staff home
HSBC told staff who came into contact with an infected employee to work from home as areas affected undergo a thorough clean.
Bloomberg spent $550M to get 5 delegates from American Samoa? The economics of the US territory
American Samoa's economy relies heavily on agriculture exports.
Private-sector jobs up more than expected in February: ADP
U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in February, pointing to labor market strength before a recent escalation of recession fears.
LendingTree CEO: Federal Reserve rate cut is helpful for businesses
LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda admitted he's talked to business owners who say coronavirus is having "a major, major impact" on them, especially if their companies' supply chains are in Asia.
Fed’s Powell opens door to another rate cut to offset coronavirus fallout
Powell acknowledged the rate cut would not fix a broken supply chain in China but said it could help insulate the economy from potential slowdown.
Fed makes emergency rate cut to combat coronavirus fallout
The central bank lowered its benchmark fed funds rate by 50 basis points, the largest reduction since the 2008 financial crisis.
What happens during an economic recession?
On average, recessions since the end of World War II have ranged anywhere from six months to 16 months.
Warren unveils plan to combat coronavirus, with $400B fiscal stimulus package
The virus, which causes a disease called COVID-19, has killed more than 3,000 people, with close to 90,000 cases reported worldwide.
Manufacturing sector slows in February; orders contract
U.S. factory manufacturing activity slowed in February as new orders contracted, likely reflecting worries about supply chain disruptions related to the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak, which has revived financial market fears of a recession.
Anti-coronavirus controls bite Chinese manufacturing
Chinese factory activity fell at its fastest rate and to its lowest level on record