economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Temporary Payroll Tax Deferral Plan Starts Sept. 1
Temporary Payroll Tax Deferral Plan Starts Sept. 1
August 30, 2020  |  Taxes

Starting Tuesday (Sept. 1), U.S. paychecks could be a little fatter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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New Data Shows Americans Made And Spent Slightly More In July
New Data Shows Americans Made And Spent Slightly More In July
August 28, 2020  |  Economy

Americans made 0.4 percent more money in July than in June, took home 0.2 percent more after taxes and spent 1.9 percent more, according to...

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Consumer Spending: Running Dry …. Or Dry Powder?
Consumer Spending: Running Dry …. Or Dry Powder?
August 28, 2020  |  Consumer Finance

The consumer spending slowdown was due to happen, following the burst of activity and demand that had been hemmed in by the coronavirus. With a...

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Related Cos. CEO Calls For Workers To Come Back To New York City
Related Cos. CEO Calls For Workers To Come Back To New York City
August 27, 2020  |  Economy

Some major New York City retail properties — including the shopping center at Hudson Yards — are only producing 50 percent of pre-pandemic rent, the...

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NAR: Housing Market Activity Continues To Pick Up
NAR: Housing Market Activity Continues To Pick Up
August 27, 2020  |  Real Estate

Housing market activity as measured by the signing of sales contracts rose for the third consecutive month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said on...

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Sales Declines Slow At US Restaurant Chains
Sales Declines Slow At US Restaurant Chains
August 27, 2020  |  Economy

Restaurant dining is not yet in positive territory, but the declines at major U.S. chains are shrinking, according to a press release from NPD Group,...

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U.S. Jobless Claims Exceed 1M Again, Number Down From Previous Week
U.S. Jobless Claims Exceed 1M Again, Number Down From Previous Week
August 27, 2020  |  Economy

The number of Americans who filed for jobless claims exceeded 1 million last week, but it was down slightly compared to the previous week, the...

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Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price
Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price
August 26, 2020  |  Economy

Salesforce is cutting around 1,000 jobs, or 2 percent of its workforce, despite a massive earnings report that raised the company’s stock, CNBC reported. The...

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Republicans Ready A More Modest Stimulus Bill
Republicans Ready A More Modest Stimulus Bill
August 26, 2020  |  Economy

Republican lawmakers are aiming to release a narrower pandemic stimulus bill as soon as this week, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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