U.S. Economy

If Donald Trump fails to win re-election, he would become the first incumbent president in modern history to lose despite receiving high ratings from voters on the U.S. economy. 

Nonprofit think tank The Conference Board found that almost one in 10 American businesses are planning for further layoffs during the 2020 calendar year.

States including Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts and Michigan are tightening coronavirus restrictions amid a surge in cases of the virus.

Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Players can head to "Reboot City" for a single-player experience in "Build Back Better with Biden," which features the Democratic candidate's pets and signature phrases.

Sony Corp is in final talks with AT&T to acquire U.S. animation-streaming service Crunchyroll in a deal worth more than $957 million.

With just four days until the 2020 presidential election, early indicators show American shoppers concerned about political fallout and the months ahead are buying and stockpiling goods.

The Federal Reserve announced Friday that it will adjust its Main Street lending program to better support small businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic 

A Small Business Administration program intended to keep entrepreneurs afloat during the coronavirus pandemic may have sent billions of dollars to scammers and ineligible applicants, according to a new watchdog report.

White House chief economist Joe LaVorgna said new data shows Americans "are spending like crazy."

The U.S. economy is a top priority for the Trump administration, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Thursday.

The U.S. economy grew at a record-shattering pace in the third quarter as businesses reopened from the coronavirus shutdown, but the nation remains in a deep hole from the COVID-induced recession.

The number of Americans applying for state unemployment benefits remained persistently high last week, indicating the pace of layoffs is still elevated as a resurgence in coronavirus cases threatens to derail the economy's recovery.

Five days before the November election, the U.S. will likely report the fastest economic growth on record — but the growth data is unlikely to give President Trump the bounce he's looking for as he trails Joe Biden nationally. 

In a continuation of its 2,500% rally from mid-March, Tupperware Brands Corp.'s stock skyrocketed Wednesday, up as much as 41%.

The odds of Congress striking a coronavirus relief deal before the November election dimmed considerably this week after the Senate left Washington for their October recess with no agreement in place.

U.S. consumer confidence dipped slightly in October as a new wave of coronavirus cases began across the country.

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a stronger-than-expected 1.9% in September with a key category that tracks business investment showing a solid gain as well.

As restaurants gear up to extend outdoor dining in colder parts of the country, many are seating guests in enclosed and sometimes heated structures. But when it comes to virus transmission, is eating in covered outdoor setups less risky than inside?

The IRS on Monday released the updated tax brackets for the 2021 filing season, which have been modified to reflect inflation.