COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

US Jobless Claims Hit Record 6.6M Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

US Jobless Claims Hit Record 6.6M Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
US Jobless Claims Hit Record 6.6M Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 02, 2020  |  Economy

In another sign that the nation’s economy is suffering amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of new jobless claims reached record levels last week, double...

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What Banks Still Don’t Know About Getting The $350B To SMBs
What Banks Still Don’t Know About Getting The $350B To SMBs
April 02, 2020  |  Economy

Facing an economic emergency tipped off by the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic landing on American shores, the federal government in an uncharacteristic burst of speedy bi-partisan...

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What Will Business Look Like Post COVID-19? Ask China
What Will Business Look Like Post COVID-19? Ask China
April 02, 2020  |  Economy

Though the phrase “new normal” has gotten thrown around a lot lately, in many ways it is something of a misnomer. Here on the ground...

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New Data: SMBs Shift COVID Cash Flow Challenges To Their Workforce
New Data: SMBs Shift COVID Cash Flow Challenges To Their Workforce
April 02, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus pandemic is advancing, wreaking havoc on U.S. citizens and the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Food Delivery Companies Turn To Grocery Delivery
Food Delivery Companies Turn To Grocery Delivery
April 02, 2020  |  Delivery

As the coronavirus makes it more difficult for people to go out due to fear of infection, delivery services like Uber Eats and competitors are...

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SoftBank Abandons WeWork Deal; Lawsuit Likely
SoftBank Abandons WeWork Deal; Lawsuit Likely
April 01, 2020  |  Investments

SoftBank finally pulled out of its $3 billion deal to purchase office sharing startup WeWork, after murmurs of such last month amid the fiscal turmoil...

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Boston Fed Chief Rosengren Expects Jobless Rate To ‘Rise Dramatically’
Boston Fed Chief Rosengren Expects Jobless Rate To ‘Rise Dramatically’
April 01, 2020  |  Economy

Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said on Wednesday (April 1) that despite the best efforts of politicians and central bankers to contain COVID-19’s economic...

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Survey: 46 Pct Of Americans Are At High Risk Of Layoffs
Survey: 46 Pct Of Americans Are At High Risk Of Layoffs
April 01, 2020  |  Economy

More than 66 million jobs across fields such as retail, food service and sales are at a high risk of layoffs because of the coronavirus‘...

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