What does the coronavirus stimulus package mean for restaurants?
As of February, the industry employed more than 12 million people.
Coronavirus pandemic could slash economic activity, OECD says
OECD economists estimated that total annual output would drop by 6 percent in the developed economies if the unprecedented containment policies implemented by governments last for three months,.
Mnuchin says coronavirus relief instructions for small businesses set to be released Monday
A key piece of the largest relief bill in recent memory is the $350 billion in funding for small businesses.
America’s make-or-break week
The bills are now coming due for big companies and millions of laid-off workers. Decisions made in the next few days will shape how coronavirus impacts the economy.
Coronavirus-free counties mostly rural, poor
More than a third of U.S. counties have yet to report a single positive test result for COVID-19 infections, an analysis by The Associated Press shows.
On Wall Street, some optimism penetrates the coronavirus uncertainty
Stocks rallied this week as Washington acted to provide $2.2 trillion of relief to an economy shocked by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus appointment: Trump names Peter Navarro Defense Production Act coordinator
Navarro’s appointment came the same day the White House announced that Trump had invoked the wartime law to require General Motors to prioritize ventilator production.
Trump signs $2T coronavirus relief package
Americans may see direct payments of up to $1,200 within three weeks.
Coronavirus stimulus deal includes rewards for special interests groups, lawmakers' home states
The House on Friday passed the $2 trillion bill, the largest relief plan in recent memory
Mnuchin: Small business relief in coronavirus stimulus bill could keep half of Americans at work
Businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for the loans, which can be used for payroll and other expenses, like insurance premiums.
Big cruise-ship lines wouldn't qualify for aid under stimulus package
The cruise industry was among the first to take a public hit from the virus.
US economy grew at 2.1% rate in fourth quarter
The Commerce Department said Thursday in its third and final look at the fourth quarter that growth was unchanged from its previous estimate.
Fed's Powell says US economy may already be in a recession
Powell said that a rebound from a coronavirus-induced recession will likely be "solid."
Coronavirus economic recovery will take 'weeks and months, not years:' Kudlow
Trillions in stimulus will hasten the economy's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic's side effects, according to Larry Kudlow.
Coronavirus pandemic likely pushed US unemployment claims to record high last week
Estimates vary drastically for how high the number of people who applied in mid-march for unemployment benefits is, but most economists agree it will be grim.
Coronavirus-related unemployment skyrockets in US
U.S. workers are losing their jobs in record numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says coronavirus relief bill will boost economy to pre-pandemic level
President Trump said he’s confident that a proposed $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package will help the U.S. economy quickly recover from the pandemic’s side effects that have shuttered businesses, plunged stock prices and cost an untold number of Americans their livelihoods.
Trump to consider lifting some coronavirus restrictions after 15-day period ends, Kudlow says
The U.S. is in its second week of trying to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Amid coronavirus, Texas' lieutenant governor says US should get 'back to work'
Texas' lieutenant governor said Monday night that the U.S. should get back to work in the face of the global pandemic.
Uber CEO asks for coronavirus stimulus plan to include drivers
The ride-sharing company is seeing gross bookings drop by about 60 to 70 percent in cities hit hardest by the virus.



















