economy

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

Fed Signals Readiness To Act As Coronavirus Escalates

Fed Signals Readiness To Act As Coronavirus Escalates
Fed Signals Readiness To Act As Coronavirus Escalates
November 05, 2020  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s Thursday (Nov. 5) statement from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) affirms its position to use the “full range” of tools at...

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Operation Hope Founder Brings Urgency To Financial Inclusion With Shopify Partnership
Operation Hope Founder Brings Urgency To Financial Inclusion With Shopify Partnership
November 05, 2020  |  Retail

Some people fit their names perfectly. John Bryant’s middle name is “Hope.” Not only is it his legal, given name, it is also a concept...

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US Jobless Claims Down Slightly Despite COVID Uptick
US Jobless Claims Down Slightly Despite COVID Uptick
November 05, 2020  |  Economy

In the week ending Oct. 31 jobless claims were 751,000, dropping 7,000 from the previous week’s revised level, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported...

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US Voters Approve Sports Betting, Casino Gaming Expansions In 6 States
US Voters Approve Sports Betting, Casino Gaming Expansions In 6 States
November 04, 2020  |  Retail

One big winner of Tuesday’s elections was the U.S. gambling industry, with three states authorizing legal sports betting and three others either approving or expanding...

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Holiday Shopping Could Take Hit As Presidential Election Results Drag Out
Holiday Shopping Could Take Hit As Presidential Election Results Drag Out
November 04, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Could a cliff-hanger of a presidential election turn out to be a buzz killer for the holiday shopping season? Get the Full Story Complete the...

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New COVID-19 Stimulus Deal Is Top Priority, Mitch McConnell Says
New COVID-19 Stimulus Deal Is Top Priority, Mitch McConnell Says
November 04, 2020  |  Economy

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said his first priority is passing a new COVID-19 stimulus bill before the end of the year, CNBC reports. Get...

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UK Shoppers Swarm Stores As New COVID-19 Lockdown Looms
UK Shoppers Swarm Stores As New COVID-19 Lockdown Looms
November 04, 2020  |  Economy

Consumers are converging on stores and eateries in England before new lockdowns are enacted on Thursday (Nov. 5) on all non-essential venues, the Financial Times reported...

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COVID Spawns Local SMB Loans, Mask Shortages And More Suburban Starbucks
COVID Spawns Local SMB Loans, Mask Shortages And More Suburban Starbucks
November 04, 2020  |  Economy

With federal COVID-19 stimulus programs dried up for the moment and talks to renew them stalled, local communities are looking to fill the void by...

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