Initial unemployment claims went up more than expected for the week that ended Jan. 9, the second jobless report of the new year after 2020 rang out with record-high numbers amid the global pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The pandemic is making disparities worse in the country’s economy, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said in a Wednesday (Jan. 13) speech, with unemployment “likely above 20 percent” for lower-wage workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The U.S. economy posted slight gains in the pandemic year of 2020, after closing the books on what was one of the most dismal economic fallouts in history, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report on Wednesday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete...
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida wrote in a letter that he wants President-elect Joe Biden to focus immediately on getting $2,000 checks out to Americans to help during the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Health officials across the U.S. have been forced to level fines against already-struggling restaurants that blatantly violated pandemic-related indoor dining bans, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Whether it’s Tesla CEO Elon Musk moving to Austin, Texas or large tech companies like Oracle pulling out of Silicon Valley, news of the great pandemic migration has been on the rise for months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Inflation, it might be argued, is a fact of life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...
What should retailers do to lure skittish customers back into their stores? Dollar General Corp. has reportedly come up with a solution: Offer employees the chance to get vaccinated on the company’s dime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The Google News Initiative (GNI) is rolling out a new open fund for up to $3 million to combat misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, a blog post says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
