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.
Fed teases rate cut as coronavirus fears pummel markets
Powell's statement comes amid an extended global meltdown that has major U.S. averages on track for their steepest weekly decline since the financial crisis.
Coronavirus spread will hit malls 'hard' with spooked consumers staying home: Research firm
Malls would be the most-avoided location if the outbreak worsens.
Fed’s Kaplan warns coronavirus fallout could ‘spill over’ to US economy
The virus has killed close to 3,000 people, with more than 80,000 cases reported worldwide.
Coronavirus could drag US economy into recession: Janet Yellen
The virus, which causes a disease called COVID-19, has killed close to 3,000 people, with more than 80,000 cases reported worldwide.
American satisfaction with US position in world nears 2-decade high
About 53 percent of Americans are satisfied with the global position of the U.S., the poll, released on Thursday, found.
US growth unchanged at 2.1% in fourth quarter
Economists initially said the economy grew at a 2.1 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter.
What are the 5 biggest threats to the global economy?
While a growth slowdown could be cushioned by ultra-loose monetary policy among the world's major central banks, it also may trigger new debt crises in emerging markets.
Hispanic small business owners expect revenues to reach four-year high
"They're the most optimistic, fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs," Bank of America's John Gomez said.
Slowest-growing states all have a progressive income tax
Four of the five slowest-growing states over the past decade all have one thing in common: A progressive income tax.
Housing market could spike on high demand, low supply
There may be another housing boom on the horizon if you ask Nicholas Wealth Management president David Nicholas.
Kudlow: Trump admin 'eclipsing' Obama in 'almost every area'
'With all respect to President Obama, we are eclipsing him in almost every area,' Kudlow said
Illinois village opposes Amazon distribution center that would add 1,500 jobs
Amazon's plan to build a mega-fulfillment center in a suburban Illinois city is drawing protest from the mayor.
Alan Greenspan warns on rising budget deficits: 'We need very significant changes'
The warning from Greenspan, who led the Fed from 1987 to 2006, comes as the U.S. federal debt has grown by about $3 trillion since President Trump took office.
Bloomberg's 'hypocritical' tax plan will 'make things worse': Art Laffer
The former New York City mayor is looking to roll back Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as well as toughen the estate tax.
Highest-paying US jobs that don’t require a college degree
Not every top job needs a four-year degree.